Somesh Yadav

Head of Talent

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India18 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

18% increase in employee engagement scores.
22% reduction in employee attrition.
Secured Great Place to Work certification.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with a focus on strategic talent management and employee engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Hr Business PartneringTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementHr Outsourcing (hro)Hr Business PartneringWorkforce PlanningOperations Management

Other Skills

Team BuildingHR AnalyticsHuman Resources (HR)Personnel ManagementPerformance AppraisalPeople DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentLabor RelationsPeople ManagementTraining and Development (HR)Career DevelopmentHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)HRBSoft Skills

About

I am a seasoned HR professional with over 18 years of progressive leadership experience, specializing in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. My journey has been marked by a commitment to transforming traditional HR functions into strategic enablers of business growth. I thrive on championing best-in-class practices across the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to capability building and retention. My expertise lies in building people capabilities through tailored learning and development initiatives that align with organizational needs. Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in advising senior leadership on workforce planning and HR interventions that support business objectives. I am passionate about fostering inclusive work environments and driving employee engagement, which has led to measurable improvements in morale and productivity. My core skills include strategic HR business partnering, policy design, and governance, as well as team leadership and people management

Experience

Shalimar corp limited

AGM HR

Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

In my current role, I lead a team of 15 members, supporting a workforce of over 2,500 employees. I am responsible for developing and executing HR policies and retention strategies that prioritize employee well-being. I drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term workforce planning and competency needs. My focus on HR digitization has led to the integration of advanced HRMS tools, streamlining workflows and enhancing decision-making efficiency. I also orchestrate leadership development programs, identifying high-potential employees and curating learning journeys that align with succession planning objectives.
Achievements: I successfully increased employee engagement scores by 18% year-over-year through targeted interventions. Additionally, I reduced employee attrition by 22% through predictive analytics and proactive retention strategies. My efforts in renegotiating vendor contracts resulted in annual cost savings of INR 4.3 Cr, while I improved time-to-fill for critical roles by 60%, significantly enhancing recruitment efficiency. I also played a key role in securing Great Place to Work certification for two consecutive years.

Team BuildingHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)Workforce PlanningPersonnel Management+12

Investors clinic infratech private limited

Vice President Human Resources

Jun 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

I spearheaded the establishment of end-to-end HR systems and processes across both organizations, focusing on scalability and compliance. My role involved designing and implementing an effective Rewards & Recognition framework to enhance employee engagement and motivation. I achieved a significant reduction in recruitment costs by optimizing sourcing strategies and leveraging internal referral programs.

HRBSoft SkillsTeam BuildingHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)+16

Greencell mobility

Senior Human Resources Manager

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

I led a high-impact greenfield initiative, driving modernization and infrastructure upgrades across bus depots in 14 cities. My role involved orchestrating collaboration across diverse teams to ensure cohesive execution aligned with strategic project objectives. I strategically addressed workforce requirements by spearheading the recruitment of 3,000 blue-collar personnel and instituted robust background verification protocols.
Achievements: I was honored with the “Best Employee Award” on nine separate occasions for my consistent high performance and impactful contributions

HRBGlobal Human Resources ManagementTeam BuildingHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)+15

Katerra

Human Resources Business Partner

Aug 2017 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

I led HR for India’s largest precast construction mall project, managing over 5,000 workers. I implemented structured HR systems, ensuring uninterrupted manpower availability and health & safety compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operations ManagementTeam BuildingHR Business PartneringHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)+16

Dilip buildcon limited

Human Resources Manager

Sep 2014 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India · On-site

I handled HR operations for large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on talent acquisition and workforce welfare. I developed and streamlined site-level HR processes, maintaining high retention and compliance standards.

Global Human Resources ManagementTeam BuildingHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)Workforce Planning+13

Avinash em projects pvt ltd

Human Resources Manager

Jan 2008 – Oct 2014 · 6 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

I managed HR functions across multiple gas pipeline projects, overseeing manpower planning and compliance with labor laws. I implemented effective employee engagement strategies and ensured timely processing of statutory benefits.

Global Human Resources ManagementTeam BuildingHR AnalyticsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)Workforce Planning+13