May 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• As a key member of the India Leadership team, I spearheaded the transformation of HR at Allegion, in our journey towards becoming the employer of choice. My primary goal revolved around crafting and executing Allegion India's HR strategy, with a sharp focus on Talent Attraction, Talent Engagement, and cultivating an exceptional employee experience aligned with Allegion's culture.
• Additionally, I proudly served as one of the sponsors for the Allegion Mentoring program, a global initiative aimed at nurturing talent and fostering professional growth.

Jan 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• As the HR Business Partner for Engineering & Technology teams, played a pivotal role in ramping up the Technology teams, with a keen focus on preserving our culture post onboarding.
• Successfully introduced a transformative learning culture across the entire site and effectively managed COVID-related challenges.

Jun 2016 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Spearheaded strategic business partnerships encompassing 450 employees within the India RBU, spanning across Commercial, Engineering, IT, and Supply Chain functions, strategically located across India.
• Among my notable achievements, crafted a pioneering Sales Competency framework tailored for Commercial teams, streamlined Pay structures and Job Titles across both commercial and Engineering functions. Additionally, assumed the role of the official trainer for nationwide Organization & People Review (OPR) sessions, ensuring organizational alignment and growth.
• Furthermore, revisited and revamped numerous HR policies, meticulously benchmarking against industry standards to ensure our practices aligned with the best in the field.

Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 · 11 mos · On-site

• Championed People Management Cycle, which included Objective Setting, Periodic Reviews, and Performance + Potential Reviews for the country. Collaborating closely with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders at Alstom, anchored the identification of key talents through Alstom’s People Management Cycle. Additionally, played a pivotal role as part of the APAC Talent Management team, contributing to defining the annual Talent Management plan for the region.

Jul 2012 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · On-site

• Successfully managed global programs encompassing a variety of Learning modules with a multi-geographical deployment scope. This involved overseeing the smooth coordination of Subject Matter Experts and Project teams located across international geographies.
• Additionally, took charge of spearheading the attainment of CMM Level 3 certification at the Group level, focusing on the Learning perspective. Moreover, was responsible for compiling and publishing global learning KPIs on a regular basis, ensuring transparent communication and accountability across the organization.

Jun 2008 – Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo · On-site

• As part of the Product Line Leadership team in India, played a pivotal role in enhancing project allocation to India by closely collaborating with businesses in India and Europe. This involved crafting and executing impactful Staffing, Onboarding, and Retention strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, leading to significant cost optimization in Staffing/Hiring through employee referrals and strategic negotiations with RPOs.
• Over four years, successfully onboarded 250+ high-caliber resources, maintained single-digit attrition rates amidst dynamic market conditions, and fostered strong employee engagement through informal communication channels. Furthermore, initiated "Rigolo Samooha," a highly successful FUN @ Work initiative launched in 2009.

Mar 2005 – Jun 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Was part of Capgemini's journey from its inception in Bangalore, joining on its inaugural day and witnessing the center's exponential growth from 9 employees to a formidable workforce of 3500+ over my four-year tenure. As a leader in the Employee Services team, oversaw a team of three, managing the entire employee life cycle from Onboarding to exits. Took charge of Onboarding and Induction processes for all newcomers, ensuring a smooth transition into Capgemini Bangalore.
• Additionally, maintained a robust HR information database for the location, enabling the team to provide standard and ad hoc HR reports essential for business operations.

Aug 2004 – Mar 2005 · 7 mos · Bangalore · On-site