Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

• I’m Preksha Pandya—an HR Consultant, OD Strategist, Trainer, and Mentor helping MSMEs, CEOs, and business leaders build strong, people-driven organizations.
• With 20+ years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development, I specialize in aligning HR systems with business strategy to drive sustainable growth. I partner with MSMEs and growth-stage companies to build scalable HR frameworks—from structure and culture to compliance, KPIs, and talent development.
• I strongly believe that when HR is handled right, everything else aligns—people perform better, leadership becomes sharper, and businesses scale faster.
• What I Do:
• ✔ OD Consulting: Structure, Role Clarity, Culture, Change Management
• ✔ HR Systems Design: Policies, SOPs, Compliance, Audits
• ✔ Talent Strategy: Hiring Frameworks, TNI, L&D, Performance Management
• ✔ Training & Workshops: Leadership, Communication, Team Building
• ✔ MSME HR Retainership: Your Outsourced HR Partner
• ✔ Mentoring: Guiding the Next Generation of HR Leaders
• Who I Work With:
• ✅ MSMEs and Entrepreneurs
• ✅ Site Heads and Factory Leaders
• ✅ Business Owners Seeking HR Structure
• ✅ Aspiring HR Professionals looking for direction
• Let’s Connect:
• Whether you're looking to transform your workplace, upskill your HR team, or get started with strategic HR practices — I’m here to help.
• 📩 DM me directly or reach me at: preuksha@gmail.com, | 📱 +91-9925337012

Jan 2020 – May 2020 · 4 mos · Dahej · On-site

• Sr. Manager – Human Resources;
• Role:  Chief of Human Resources function for the company, reporting to the Site Head and Director.
• Achievements:
• a)      Reduction in attrition rate by 6 % within 3 months of period by implementing effective recruitment strategies.
• b)      Introduced effective induction program for new joinees.
• c)      Networking for brand improvement as an employer.

Jan 2020 – May 2020 · 4 mos · Dahej · On-site

• Sr. Manager – Human Resources;
• Role: Chief of Human Resources function for the company, reporting to the Site Head and Director.
• Achievements:
• a) Reduction in attrition rate by 6 % within 3 months of period by implementing effective recruitment strategies.
• b) Introduced effective induction program for new joinees.
• c) Networking for brand improvement as an employer.

Sep 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Ankleshwar · On-site

• Chief of Human Resources function for the company, reporting to the MD/CEO
• a) Enabled effective implementation of Performance Management System, first time in the 12 year history of the company within one year of assuming responsibility.
• b) Actively supported the Chief Executive in ensuring the required change management to a performance oriented culture; evidenced by improved service levels to 99.6% from earlier 96%, significantly reducing revenue losses of members.
• c) Initiated and implemented an effective employee engagement strategy based on fair mapping of skills and competencies of employees, determining individual development requirements based on Gap analysis and necessary training and development actions.
• Provide strategic decision support to the MD to enable achievement of the service level.
• Oversee the working of the Employee Grievance Redressal Mechanism at the plant.
• Providing day to day counseling and advice to department heads / line executives on matters relating to labor relations.
• Domestic enquiry of suspended employees.
• Handled arbitrations that are not resolved in the grievance process.
• Conducted audit of long delayed and corruption effected 61 km pipeline project, played major role in filing FIR.
• Identifying and analyzing problem areas of existing contracts requiring revision.
• Manage Contract Labor Strategy: developing pre-qualification criteria for the contractors, identification of correct contractors, tendering, negotiation and assignment.
• Develop and Implement strategy to deal with unions - fair, firm and factual relationship with union leaders.
• Maintain good working relations with union and played a key role in signing of the union agreement during 2019.
• Implementing labor productivity improvement initiatives.
• Handling Union and negotiation, long term union settlement, Implementation of wage agreement, Speedy grievance redressal etc.

Apr 2013 – Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Achievements:
• a) Designed and created workshops on topics of Mid Brain Activation, Winning Interviews, and Campus to Corporate.
• b) Supporting other trainers for their programs on Mind power & Student Mastery- Memory Techniques.
• c) Determining Training needs for prospective customers based on detailed consultation and studies.
• d) Provided career assessment training to college students ( Diploma till Post graduation)
• e) Mentored and counselled individuals like students & parents, and young professionals.

Jul 2012 – Dec 2012 · 5 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Communication with GIDC for various approval processes like plan approvals.
• Communication with GPCB for EC certification & NOC.
• Registration for PT, EPF, Employment Exchange.
• Registration and licensing under Building and Other Construction work.
• Registration and licensing for Contract Labor.
• BOCW under Factories Act (Stability certificate & Factory License).
• Designing & Developing Recruitment policy, Attendance & Leave policy.
• Job Evaluation, Positioning, Description & Grading for project and other near future required departments.
• Finalize the manpower planning & budget in coordination of Ops. Head for the project work.

Apr 2010 – Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bhuj, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Role: Responsible for HR function in Frame Shop SBU (one of the 7 SBUs), and reporting to HR Head of the location.
• Achievements:
• a) Effective Implementation of Induction Program for fresh Engineer trainees to enable them take up their designated responsibilities in the organization. Enabled around 400 such trainees during my stay.
• b) Execution of Performance Management process for the SBU, including identification of training needs for employees.
• c) Implementation of identified Employee Engagement Initiatives in the SBU
• Industrial Relations
• Employee Relation & Employee Counseling.
• Grievance Handling, Issuing legal notice for indiscipline / absent etc.
• Liasoning work with government officers under various Labor Law act & statutory compliances.
• Preparation of contracts in compliance to the statutory requirements and the organization’s policy for the contractor’s manpower.
• Regular monitoring of statutory compliances from contractor like labor license, PF, Insurance under WC act, safety measures etc.
• To deal with daily issue of shop floor like admin, safety, attendance, uniform, hygiene etc.
• To deal with grievances of the shop floor.

May 2008 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mundra, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Supporting Head of HR in Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Execution of Performance Management process, Preparation of HR – MIS reports.
• Achievements:
• a) Ensured achievement of 100% recruitment targets, considering it was a remote location with difficulty in attracting new talent.
• b) Timely completion of Annual Performance Reviews including identification of training needs and implementation of training calendar.
• c) Timely compilation of Balanced Score Card & Monthly MIS
• d) Implementation of Contract Labor Management System (CLMS).

Oct 2005 – Oct 2007 · 2 yrs · Bahrain · On-site

• Timely completion of all assignments as per instructions of Management

Jan 2000 – Dec 2000 · 11 mos · Daman, Daman and Diu, India · On-site

• Management Trainee