Nov 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Surat, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Heading entire HR operations in line with statutory requirements, with manpower planning & personnel management through innovative HR policies; ensuring deployment of Workforce Planning in line with business plan
• Strategizing & finalizing manpower budget as per growing business requirements and preparing the Annual Operating Plan
• Acting as a Change Agent towards the implementation of wide change efforts while managing a critical balance of employee sentiments/engagement levels and business needs
• Assuring the appraisal exercise is managed with a clear objective of upgrading employee skill sets and succession planning, thereby building a high-performance driven organization
• Motivating Employee morale through periodic team building and culture building events
• Heading integrated workforce management, working for strategic & operational demand management, workforce planning, talent acquisition/recruitment, onboarding, skill management, including upskill & cross-skill, and learning
• Resolving conflicts and grievances related to salary disbursement, salary increments, and other behavioral issues between team members and supervisors
• Creating talent pipeline for critical positions; minimizing uncertainty caused due to sudden attrition; higher return on people investment
• Ensuring exit interviews are being conducted with exiting staff, Feedback are shared with the concerned stakeholders and the payroll input for full and final settlement to the payroll team
• Managing the recruitment for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identifying the manpower needs, administering payroll, company benefit packages, corporate events, and team building meetings and outings
• Developing a realistic and rational perspective; inculcating a high business sense; counselling people to align their expectations and to be ready for change; creating an environment receptive and responsive to change, and keeping people motivated and involved

Oct 2012 – Oct 2020 · 8 yrs · Surat, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Certified SAP HCM/Payroll Consultant with 7+ years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives to enhance business outcomes across diverse industries and geographies. Proven expertise in HR operations, policy design, performance management, compensation & benefits, and legal compliance.
• Recognized for leading end-to-end HR functions—from talent acquisition to employee engagement—while implementing innovative, value-driven HR processes in matrix organizations. Adept at managing multi-cultural teams, streamlining operations, and fostering organizational growth and change.