Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Aug 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

• Empanelled as an external consultant with a consulting firm which helps MNCs set up their operations in India. Engaged in:
• Client support: Compensation ranges and for teams being set up in India, recommended compensation structure to be followed in India, Documentation of policies and templates for the new hires, Offer recommendations for candidates being hired, Industry best practices for benefits, vendor recommendations for various HR work streams
• For the consulting firm: Building sustainable products around compensation and benefits, in the form of tools that will provide the indutsry best practice related to compensation and benefits. Reusable / customizable templates for recommended offerings and policy documents.
• Previous Engagements:
• Nestaway Technologies: Two year old startup with 500 employees to set up their Talent Management Framework. Helped the organization define:
• Core values which will form the foundation of their culture
• Grade structure and broad bands with the associated career path
• Performance Management framework, including process, competency based performance assessment, templates and trainings
• Compensation framework, including compensation philosophy, ESOP Plan, Merit bonus and Stock deployment strategy which included the element of flexibility and employee choice
• Recruitment framework to incorporate competency based candidate assessment
• OYO: A fast growing organization spreading into various lines of businesses. Helping the organization with their HR transformation to keep pace with the growing business and be prepared for the future growth:
• Designing the HR Technology platform across recruitment, onboarding, deployment and offboarding
• Key processes to be redefined to be succeful with large volumes and headcount
• 2019 Performance Cycle

Jan 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Consult to all Operation Centers globally in the all areas of compensation and benefits strategy, recognition, policy, and planning; including program design, implementation, and communication. Consult with HR Partners and business leaders to develop and implement reward initiatives to meet the business needs of Operation Centers globally, while remaining within the overall global rewards strategy. Participate in global projects as a Rewards team member to review and develop reward strategy/policies for the organization.

Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 · 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Acted as a consultant to the client organizations, helping them manage a range of activities related to Compensation and Benefits. The projects included a career leveling refresh, managing the annual compensation cycle and project managed with a leading consulting firm.

Sep 2010 – Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Strategic partner in the ongoing development of Target India's Pay & Benefits strategy. Work closely with Target India senior leadership, HR, and HQ Pay & Benefits team to develop the vision and direction for Target India Pay & Benefits and builds consensus and support for that vision/strategy.

Apr 2007 – Apr 2010 · 3 yrs

• Develop, implement and maintain the compensation and benefits programs for Texas Instruments India. Work includes running salary surveys, establishing salary structures, developing salary budgets, administering bonus plans and preparing policies/ procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation. Advisor to Business Unit Managers and HR business partners on all aspects of compensation and benefits programs. Work closely with the corporate C&B team to ensure that the rewards programs in India are tied in with overall corporate policies and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the company's benefits programs to ensure they are current with regard to trends, practices and costs.

Oct 2003 – Apr 2007 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits plans, programs, and projects. Serve as an internal expert / consultant representing the corporation to internal business groups, external groups, agencies, and vendors.

Aug 2001 – Oct 2003 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Manage delivery and workflow for compensation & benefits benchmarking projects. Supervise execution of project tasks by team members. Identify & implement technology initiatives to positively impact quality and efficiency of project delivery.