HR Advisor
Independent
Total years of experience :27 years, 10 Months
Supporting start ups and existing firms in streamlining HR processes, adherence to statutory obligations and making them future ready, in terms of expansion in different geographies and newer business lines.
1. RP Sanjeev Goenka Group (Apr 2005 till now)
A) Spencer’s Retail Ltd (group company of RPSGG) AGM - Corporate TA and TM (Oct 12 - Till now)
• Designing/ Modifying and implementing National TA policy and Induction process across levels for pan India for 3+ years.
• Planning and managing Management Trainee processes every year for Ivy League colleges for lateral hiring, and other business schools for entry level hiring.
• Creation and modification of functional and behavioral Job Description for managerial levels
• Identify and develop critical talent in the organization to ensure a strong pipeline of managerial talent to meet future business objectives
• Design, develop and deliver organizational development interventions which are aimed at senior managers.
• Assisting Au Bon Pain (www.aubobpain.com) team in the recruitment of senior managers, training and managing HR function. This is a national chain of 35 cafés with 1000 employees.
B) Open Media Network Pvt. Ltd (group company of RPSGG) Head HR and Administration (Apr’09- Jul 11)-
• Designing JDs, setting up KRAs, Recruitment & Selection, Manpower Planning & Recruitment Budgeting, Induction
• Standardized the process of performance appraisal minimizing the element of subjectivity. Clearly spelled out the methodology of Employee Grievance handling and Disciplinary matters.
• Handling performance management/performance appraisal exercises and administration of performance-linked remuneration policies. Managing Appraisal process across the levels.
C) Spencer’s Retail Ltd (group company of RPSGG) Zonal Head HR North & West (Apr’05- Mar’09)-
• Planned and established the entire new organization in North India
• Built entirely new teams at Gujarat and some part of Maharashtra
• Successfully assisted the merger of South Zone with West Zone resulting in huge cost savings
• Handled the recession-related activities (closure of stores, scrapping of the establishments, handling employee grievances those who lost their jobs)
• Received appreciation, reward and promotion every year since 2005 in Spencer’s retail limited,
• Handled large workforce (@3000 pax) spread over 5 states, more than 15 cities and more than 100 stores.
GLOBUS STORES PVT LIMITED, NEW DELHI Mar '03-Mar '05
Manager HR & Administration
* Restructured the organization hierarchy & setting up the Comp-n-Ben structure for north region in Globus for the year 2003-04,
* Updated & implemented the PMS successfully in Globus
* Introduced self assessment in PMS, overcoming the resistance from the employees.
* Introduced & implemented 'Long Service Bonus' concept for Old Employees, as a Strategic Decision for retaining the Human Assets in Globus, and also introduced" Parichay" a referral programme to encourage staff to refer a pal.
SALTER WEIGHTRONIX INDIA PVT. LTD Jun '01-Feb '03
Manager HR & Administration
INDIAN AIR FORCE
Short service Commissioned officer, (May’95-May’01), - As an administrative officer, I was engaged in administrative activities. Primarily my job was of a Fighter Controller and alongside I also took care of a small unit of @ 60 people. I was responsible for the welfare, upkeep, deployment, and other similar administrative activities for this unit. I was also exposed to the activities concerning recruitment of Airman, their service exams, and promotions.
MBA Hult International Business School, Boston - 2012
Diploma in Training and Development Indian society for Training and development, New Delhi, 2005
Kanpur University in the year 1993.