Mar 2011 – Nov 2015 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• I led the HR function for IDC-Bangalore which is the R&D organisation of Microsoft based out of Bangalore. The center primarily hosts the Applications and Services Engineering Group and Cloud & Enterprise Engineering business adding up to 300+ employees. My primary accountability was to provide HR leadership to my Client organisations and be responsible for successful delivery of all Talent strategies, HR programs and processes for the business. I also represented the function at the IDC Council which is the top most decision making body for IDC.
• Key Achievements :
•  Initiated a Leadership Development Initiative called ASPIRE across IDC. ASPIRE is mutli-year initiative to help select leaders be intentional about their self-development by proactively pursuing self-awareness and personal growth plan.
• I drove several Org development projects where I helped business leaders to drive execute re-organisations and drive Org design. I developed change management plan, managed communications and announcements, coached leaders on talent selection, managing impact to individual employees. Managed re-deployment and force reduction wherever necessary.
• Successfully conducted several Leadership Team interventions with the business.
• I co-anchored a 25 employee acquisition in Bangalore for the Servers & Tools business in Oct 2012.
• I anchored the Retention Initiatives across IDC and co-owner for driving Management Excellence charter for Fy13-14. Both these projects were identified as high priority projects by the Leadership teams. The Management Excellence efforts for FY13 were widely appreciated by the HR & Business Leadership teams.

Apr 2010 – Mar 2011 · 11 mos

• I played the role of Transition Manager (People) for Microsoft-Yahoo Alliance for India carried out in the year 2010. The Alliance made Yahoo the exclusive Seller of paid search & contextual ads to premium advertisers worldwide, including Services. As a part of the deal, 175 Yahoo employees were made offers to be transitioned to Microsoft. I anchored this transition from India perspective and represented to the Global HR M&A Teams.
• Key Achievements :
• Made MS Offers to 175 employees from Yahoo. We saw 81% success in Offer acceptances. 69% started with MS across 5 waves spread for the period of 10 months.
• Designed compensation to integrate with MS C&B and ensure equality within MS. Worked on retaining the MS Taxonomy, Incentive Pay, Equity Comp and Retention compensation. Educated the Global C&B about local compensation benchmarking and defining key principles of fixing compensation for Yahoo hires.
• Equipping leaders, managers and employees for this change by designing a Communication strategy, Onboarding & Retention programs for the teams.
• Conducted 120 Day Evaluation program to align appropriate MS levels.
• On boarded 118 employees across 5 waves. Retained key talent from Yahoo by effective engagement and communication plan.
• Facilitated 5 Re-orgs after each wave, consulted on Org design, consolidated Orgs for successful implementation of the charters.

Jan 2008 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• I handled the Human Resources function for Microsoft Research Lab-India which is one of the six Research Labs across the world. This role involved end to end HR ownership related to Staffing, HR Processes & Compliance, and People Capability & HR Gen. I was the one point contact for the clients for accountabilities associated with the HR function. I reported to the Lab Managing Director and functionally to HR Director.
• Key Achievements :
• JIMGRAY WORKSHOP SERIES - Launched the JIM GRAY WORKSHOP SERIES which is a Capability development programme focused on skill development among Researchers and other Technical Staff by introducing workshops in different formats.
• Drafted Research Assistant plan for MSR-I for the first time. Worked with Legal to define the policies, processes and terms of this model. Hired Research Assistants successfully for this role.
• Introduced an integrated Induction process for the first time in the lab-All functions including Liaison, Finance, Admins, IT & Facilities meet the new joinees and take them through the induction. Handled more than 120 Interns YoY.
• Was able to introduce an Intern Assessment Process across all Research groups to initiate more accountability for the work done by the interns.
• High MYCD and commitment check-in completion rates .
• Introduced Final Settlement and No Dues Process in the Lab for the first time.
• HUES-The HR quarterly newsletter.
• Successful launch of HiPO Identification and Development Programme in MSR-I. Followed a structured method of identifying HiPO’s from the business and followed it up with a tie-up with IDC for the IDC Expotech programme.

May 2003 – Jan 2008 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore

• Handled the Human Resources function for the Telecom Engineering Solutions BU, with 2500 employees. Earlier, I was a part of the Embedded & Product Engineering (E&PE) Business Unit handling the Human Resources function of 3 Verticals with a total strength of 1000 employees. I led a team of 2 HR Managers during this period.
• Key Achievements :
•  Revamped the Rewards and Recognition programme. This includes deciding the criteria, panel, frequency and roll out. Instituted the “Dronacharya Awards” for the Mentorship Programme which was well received with the Employees as well as Managers.
•  Undertaken Comprehensive Team based interventions in some teams to address concerns.
•  I rolled out an OD Intervention in a 250 team account in June 2006 in Pune.The exercise was aimed at Introducing Succession Planning for Senior managers in the account, identify behavioral trainings pertaining to positive approach, customer satisfaction, process adherence and winning culture and introduce frequent productivity exercises.
•  I was also a part of the Performance Management Theme Team which is a core team working on Performance Management Area in Wipro. This involves revisiting the current set of Appraisal System, Ratings, reworking on the Banding System and suggesting probable ways of addressing the Organization’s and Employee’s concerns. The set of recommendations was approved by the Senior Management and rolled out in the Organization.

Jul 2001 – Apr 2003 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore

• I was responsible for handling the Recruitment function for the South-2 Region of Wipro Infotech. Additionally I was also handling the role of Divisional Recruiter for the EPD, 01Markets and Consulting Divisions of Wipro InfoTech.