May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

• As part of HR Global Program Management Team, I am responsible for leading enterprise wide key
• HR Strategic & Transformation Program to realise intended Business Values. In this role, I am
• responsible for overseeing and implementing Global HR transformation programs aimed at optimizing
• Workforce, Capability, Technology, and Org Design. The role involves strategic planning, project
• management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. This is a critical role in driving
• change, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and enhancing HR outcome and employee
• engagement.
• Responsibilities:
• Ensuring successful delivery of program goals and alignment with organizational strategies by
• applying entrepreneurial skills
• Interact with multiple businesses, markets, functions, and knowledge centers inside and outside
• Philips to coordinate and manage comprehensive program activities effectively.
• Develop and implements detailed program plans, including timelines, resource management, and
• risk mitigation strategies, to ensure the program's successful execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the organization to ensure program deliverables are aligned
• with strategic objectives and integrated seamlessly into broader organizational goals.
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management,
• ensuring transparency, addressing concerns promptly, and maintaining program momentum.
• Handle program interdependencies, ensuring that projects within the program are coordinated and
• integrated seamlessly to achieve overall program success.
• Ensure program benefits are realized by managing scope, quality, and stakeholder expectations,
• providing regular updates to senior leadership, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Apr 2018 – May 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

• As HR Business Partner I was responsible to develop and implement the People Strategy that aligns with
• the overall business strategy and objectives, ensuring it supports business growth, organizational
• capability, leadership strength, and performance management. In this role, I was part of Philips India HR Leadership Team, Hub Management Team & work very closely with Global HR Team
• Responsibilities:
• Utilize diagnostic skills and business acumen to identify key people or workforce related needs
• and opportunities within the business area, articulating and delivering individual, team and
• workforce value propositions to senior management in alignment with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders to understand their needs, providing strategic advice
• and solutions that influence business decisions by offering insights and recommendations to drive
• business performance and value.
• Coordinates capability development initiatives to ensure the business has the necessary skills and
• competencies to meet its objectives, leading strategic workforce planning efforts including hiring,
• succession planning, and development to maintain a robust talent pipeline.
• Driving people elements of transformation and change initiatives within the business area,
• supporting the business in managing change effectively to ensure smooth transitions and minimal
• disruption to operations.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders, leadership teams and stakeholders,
• serving as a trusted advisor and partner by providing thoughtful and relevant People Function
• related services and solutions based on a deep understanding of the market and the business.
• Ensure policies and practices comply with local laws and regulations, identifying and mitigating
• risks to ensure the business operates within legal and ethical boundaries

Jan 2013 – Mar 2018 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• HR Business Partner - Philips India Ltd (for Preethi Business)
• Preethi Kitchen Appliances Ltd, a Domestic Appliance company, is a 100% subsidiary of Philips; acquired by Royal Philips in 2011. Preethi is a separate Legal entity with a workforce of 1500+ spread across Sales, Service, R&D & Manufacturing. Preethi is No.1 Mixer Grinder Brand in country with 500 Crore turnover.
• In this role, I work closely with the CEO of Preethi & Country HR Head (Philips India) for building & driving Business & People Strategy for Preethi Business. I manage a team 10+ HR Professionals. I am part of Preethi Management Team & also Philips India HR Leadership Team.
• Development and execution of the Business & HR Strategy, driving Organizational Capability Development and representing the people and organization dimension in the management team.
• Development of effective high performing business leadership teams.
• Consults and coaches business leaders on organizational change management, employee issues and sustainability.
• Champions employee engagement, supporting growth and development of people in the business.
• Establishes effective HR programs and processes which comply with the challenges of the business.
• Establish key HR processes in the business: Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Management, staffing, organization capability development, performance management, reward and recognition, internal and external relations etc
• Ensures that all HR services provided to the business meet the required customer demands.

Apr 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

• HR Integration Leader (Merger & Acquisition Role)
• In this role, I was HR Integration Leader for Philips acquisition of ‘Preethi’ business. I was working closely with the Country HR Head (Philips India), Business Integration lead and M&A team for preparation & execution of the integration plan. The primary objective of the role is to support realization of the value creation targets and strategic rationale from the acquisition in an effective way. The secondary objective is to ensure a smooth and gradual transition to Philips HR processes and policies.
• Identification and planning of HR related integration work; HR processes and policies, High level cost comparisons, Cultural Quick Scan, Cultural Integration, Engagement activities; etc.
• Development of the HR Integration charter (scope, deliverables, resources, actions.) in close cooperation with Country HR Head, Business Integration Leader and M&A team.
• Ensure overall smooth HR Integration Process by
• HR Risk Analysis and Integration Planning
• Organization Structure
• Key Person Retention
• Compensation & Benefits & Service Delivery
• People Management
• Cultural Integration & Change Management
• Employee Communications

Oct 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

• In this role, I was leading HR for largest Business Region of India covering Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting & Healthcare businesses. My core responsibilities included overall smooth functioning of HR & driving Strategic HR Programs around Performance & Engagement Improvement. Additionally, I was leading Philips India initiative on Talent building through hiring of Top talent from Premier B School Campuses.
• Business Partnering: Partner with respective Business HR Managers in driving the business agenda; Drive culture change in the organization and provide feedback on the developments in the branch; Data collation, follow-up for annual processes such as PPM, Engagement Survey etc.; Partner with management team for campus hiring
• Talent and Learning Initiatives: Encourage & drive Internal Talent Movement for Critical experiences & individual growth. Partner with Learning Head to drive overall Leadership, Talent & Learning agenda; Drive Training programs and ensure that programs are in line with development needs as per PPM and Business needs; Enable delivery & Feedback of Learning Programs to enhance the quality of learning effectiveness; Support Talent Management Practices
• Employee Engagement: Drive special initiatives like Performance Plus, Engagement Survey, Strategy Workshops, Town hall meetings etc.; Drive Recognition Program in Commercial team; Employee Communication; Address employee grievances
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure HR Statutory Compliance
• HR Operational Activities: Talent Acquisition Processes - Drive recruitment agenda for South India; Manage channel mix for recruitment; Manage Onboarding formalities including Induction of employees, Exit Process - Manage Separation formalities of employees – Detailing on reasons of attrition and analysis

Jan 2005 – Oct 2009 · 4 yrs 9 mos

• In this role, I Head Recruitment for Philips Innovation Campus (PIC), Bangalore, which is second largest software development center for Philips outside its HQ. PIC houses 1500+ Best-in-Class engineers working on latest technology to develop Global Products. As Recruitment Head I was driving overall recruitment strategy and approach for PIC.
• Responsibilities:
• Evolve the overall Recruitment Strategy for PIC, aligned to the business strategy with focus on sector needs.
• Develop and execute targeted employer branding. Identify opportunities to showcase PIC as an Employer of Choice
• Building a foster relationship with the recruiting resources to ensure consistent applicant flow.
• Determine sourcing strategy, Conduct job interviews, evaluates applicant skills, abilities, and availability.
• Verify professional/personal references and employment history through written and verbal communication with all available reference sources.
• Conceptualize and develop intervention and conflict resolution strategies for client’s workforce, typically in a contractual employment scenario.
• Responsible for handling End-to-End smooth functioning of Campus Recruitment process for PIC; Includes a good relationship with the Institutes & ensuring for right date of visit to attract best talent.
• Generating Analytics to Business unit & HR Head.