Mar 2018 – Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Noida Area, India

• As the leader for the HR team in India, I am responsible for partnering on overall Strategy, growth & transformation of Barco India’s operations, with primary focus on building and developing a high performing team that provides leadership in rapid paced growth of India.
• I also aim to develop business focused people strategies and high quality HR programs in alignment with strategic direction & key business drivers of the company.
• Alongside, this I work closely with the APAC and global HR team in driving change in various HR processes and in ensuring that we lead through world class HR systems and processes. I am also working closely with the global team to recreate a culture and vision for the organisation globally.
• Over the last year, I have been working closely with the leadership team to help in build the organisation with focus across diverse workgroups- from software to sales to operations and marketing. This has been achieved by my continuous focus on areas like employer branding and HR compliance, Barco India being branded as a “Great Place to Work in”, has been a dream that we took to reality.
• I am also very passionate about the sustainability initiative of the organisation.
• None of this would be possible without a self steering motivated team. And I am proud of being able to lead and mentor each of my team member to grow in their career.

Feb 2011 – Mar 2018 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area

• As the HR Leader I owned the people agenda for NDTV Group and we made significant strides in talent acquisition, talent management and development thereby creating a culture tuned to the Growth Mindset.
• Successfully restructured the diverse organization while ensuring key talent development and alignment with business changes
• As ‘team mentor’,I have developed a highly collaborative and cohesive team of HR peers
• Partner with executive management to restructure the business from time to time – including hiring at a rapid pace, relocating channels and coaching key leaders
• Implemented a robust performance management system based on balance scorecard across Group companies
• Designed HI-PO program and implemented 360 degree feedback system for critical roles
• Redesigned the compensation philosophy by introducing variable pay, flexi pay and NPS
• Improved the employee satisfaction score over a period of two years by implementing several HR practices like structured internal communication, improved managerial effectiveness, rewards and recognition, employee engagement initiatives and focused intervention on diversity
• Conceptualized and developed the learning and development function for NDTV Group
• Co-created the training plan for the year keeping business needs in perspective
• Collaborate with the business leaders to identify people development issues and opportunities
• Spearheading the office of the Internal compliant committee for investigating Anti Sexual Harassment complaints and ensuring 100% compliance
• Manage the annual HR budget

Jul 2008 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led 30+ client assignments across India and Middle East for Rewards and Talent and Performance Consulting
• Developed new business and generated additional revenue for the IT-ITeS industries.
• Identified as a solution champion for Talent and Performance and led several client conversations and assignments in the area of organization structuring, performance management, career development, employee engagement and job evaluation.

Jul 2006 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed HR operations for two business units comprising of about 600 employees
• Collaborated to hire 200 +new employees for the business units
• Designed a New Employee Assimilation program that was globally adopted and appreciated
• Implemented a compensation market correction exercise for the team
• Coached new managers and helped them assimilate into their roles more effectively
• Led employee engagement activities in the team – resulting in one of the highest scores for employee engagement in the centre
• Represented the centre at Global meet for the business
• Worked with the Diversity Champion on several diversity initiatives
• Worked with the business leader in helping in enhancing the work scope for the team.
• HR SPOC for the Employee Health and Safety initiatives in the centre

Jun 2003 – Nov 2003 · 5 mos · Mumbai,India

• Implemented the Rewards and Recognition Program “Ideas” at BPCL
• Worked with T.V Rao on the BPCL Climate Survey Program

Jan 2003 – Jan 2006 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India, Hyderabad, India, London, UK

• Managed the recruitment lifecycle for Infosys Technologies across different platforms and levels – adding upto 150 plus employees on a monthly basis
• Led hiring for the EMEA region ensuring adequate diversity mix
• Actively involved in handling employee emergencies, conducting training sessions and organizing team cultural activities across the development center.
• Conducted employee onboarding activities for employees in Hyderabad and London
• Actively participated in digitization of the recruitment process