Siddesh Sawant

Associate Consultant

Pune, Maharashtra, India10 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in HR Transformation and Performance Management.
Led successful HRMS implementation for over 1,700 employees.
Designed comprehensive compensation strategies across multiple industries.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in HR Transformation and Technology across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr TransformationPerformance ManagementCompensation & BenefitsHr PoliciesHr TechnologyHr OperationsTalent ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

C++Change ManagementCompetency Based InterviewingCompetency Framework DesignConsultingHR AnalyticsHR ManagementHuman Resources (HR)Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)InterviewingJob AnalysisJob EvaluationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPoint

About

I am a seasoned HR professional with 8 years of experience specializing in HR Transformation, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, HR Technology, and Process Improvement. Passionate about addressing challenges related to organizational effectiveness and enhancing employee experience, I have worked across diverse industries, including Consulting, BFSI, Manufacturing, and Technology.

Experience

Pwc

Engagement Manager

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

GCC:
Designed and implemented GCC for a MNC.
Performance Management Process Design for a Manufacturing Client
Designed & implemented a Performance Management System for white-collar & blue-collar employees
Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at business level, department level, and for individual roles
Designed a variable pay-for-performance system to reward high performers effectively
Created simulations based on past data to calculate amount of performance-based variable payouts
Successfully integrated the PMS with SuccessFactors ensuring automated flow of data
Compensation & Benefits benchmarking and design for a FMCG client
Conducted a comprehensive compensation benchmarking exercise & developed competitive pay ranges
Performed outlier analysis and recommended strategies to align employee salaries within the pay ranges
Completed benefits benchmarking and proposed enhancements to the benefits package
Led a job-matching exercise to ensure consistent internal grade alignment across various business units
HR Policies & SOP Design for a Pharma Client
Developed HR policies tailored to the needs, aligned with existing frameworks and industry benchmarks
Designed Standard Operating Procedures for critical HR processes, like Talent Acquisition, C&B and PMS
Change Management for ERP implementation for a Manufacturing client
Executed a change management initiative during the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Designed a playbook to provide a framework for managing future change management initiatives

Total Rewards StrategiesHR OperationsHR ManagementProblem SolvingHuman Resources (HR)Consulting+5

Kotak mahindra general insurance co. ltd.

Associate Vice President

Sep 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

HR-Technology & HRMS
Spearheaded the implementation of HRMS (Darwinbox) for 1,200 full-time and 500 part-time employees
Developed and optimized HR process maps (as-is and to-be) for seamless HRMS configuration
Configured key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, PMS, and employee lifecycle
Conducted end-user training sessions and led change management initiatives for successful adoption
Performance Management
Implemented the PMS for the 2021-22 cycle, covering goal setting, appraisal processes, & review sessions
Directed end-to-end performance rating moderation, bell curve analysis, and appraisal letter generation
Compensation &Benefits
Designed and executed salary revision grids, bonus plans, and LTI plans aligned with budgetary guidelines
Introduced an incentive program for 450 full-time sales employees, improving motivation & productivity
HR Operations
Automated onboarding, employee lifecycle, and exit processes, enhancing employee experience
Managed payroll processing for 1,200 full-time and 500 part-time employees
HR Budgeting & Dashboards
Developed Excel-based dashboards to track headcount, attrition, recruitment status, & budget utilization
Monitored HR budgets, providing actionable insights on budget vs. actual spending to HRBPs

Problem SolvingTotal Rewards StrategiesHR OperationsHR ManagementHR TechnologyPerformance Management

Amazon

Program Manager II

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Managed the internship and campus hire program for APAC and Japan at Amazon
Designed and executed initiatives in induction, engagement, PMS, and L&D for campus hires
Oversaw communication, training, and engagement for 2,500 interns and 1,500 managers in APAC
Revamped the program, increasing NPS from 63.6 to 72.1 (interns) and 36.9 to 50.2 (managers)
Implemented a mentorship program for new campus hires across APAC and Japan
Elevated onboarding satisfaction for campus hires to 90%, exceeding program goals

HR ManagementTalent Management

Adani group

Associate Manager

Apr 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

Talent Acquisition Process Design & Employer Branding
Designed TA governance mechanisms to enhance TA capability and candidate experience
Developed Talent Acquisition SOPs and contracts for BGV and recruitment consultants
Conducted a "Train the Trainers" workshop on competency-based interviewing skills
Delivered 4 workshops on competency-based interviewing skills as a Trainer
Compensation & Benefits
Program-managed a compensation benchmarking exercise in collaboration with Aon Hewitt
Identified 60 job families, developed comparator baskets, and established pay ranges and compa ratios
Designed a performance-linked compensation plan aligned with the pay-performance matrix
Talent Management
Led the job evaluation exercise for Corporate Services in collaboration with Hay Group
Facilitated an assessment center with E&Y for the promotion of 24 AVP-level and senior candidates
Integrated psychometric & aptitude tests into the selection process in partnership with Mettl & Cocubes
Campus Hiring Program & Policy Design
Developed SOPs and policy documents for Adani Group's flagship campus hiring program
Supported lateral hiring and summer internship recruitment for the 2019-20 cycle