Experience

Gradiant

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head - HR

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Chennai



Self-employed

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2022

  Chennai I had the opportunity to advise, support and service SME and Corporate clients as Independent Consultant on Strategic HR, People Development Initiatives and HR operations.



Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited

• India
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head - Corporate HR

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Chennai Area, India



Essel Infraprojects Ltd.

• India
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President & Head - HR, Corporate

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2017

  Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Essel Group which is well known for its media business – Zee TV has ventured into Infrastructure Projects and Utility Services businesses namely Essel Infra Projects and Smart Utilities. I was a proud member of the startup team of their Smart Utility Business. I have joined the Company as Head – HR and was responsible for entire gamut of HR for their new division. The various verticals of Essel Infra & Utility Services include Construction / O&M of Roads, Power Transmission; MSW (Municipal… Show more Essel Group which is well known for its media business – Zee TV has ventured into Infrastructure Projects and Utility Services businesses namely Essel Infra Projects and Smart Utilities. I was a proud member of the startup team of their Smart Utility Business. I have joined the Company as Head – HR and was responsible for entire gamut of HR for their new division. The various verticals of Essel Infra & Utility Services include Construction / O&M of Roads, Power Transmission; MSW (Municipal Solid Waste management); Renewal energy viz. Solar, Wind & Hydel; and Utilities Service Management viz. Power distribution and Water distribution. Annual Turn Over: Rs.2,500 crores, Project Order Book Value: Rs.25,000 crores, Employee Strength: 1500+, OS employees: 1000+. My fourth experience to be part of a start-up. Major Contributions: • Facilitated in evolving Organisation Design and HR Strategy • Responsible for Talent Acquisition for senior level positions across all verticals • Designed & implemented Core HR processes • Facilitated M&A of new businesses. Responsible for aligning HR processes & systems post acquisition of SNDL, Power Distribution business at Nagpur. • Responsible for aligning HR processes & systems when Essel Smart Utilities was merged with Essel InfraProjects • OD initiatives – Balanced Score Card, Competency, Development Center through Thomas Assessments, Predictive Index (PI) through Praendex Management, Behavioural Event Interview (BEI) through Thomas Assessments, Hay’s Job Evaluation & Industry Compensation Benchmarking, Erehwon’s Orbit shifting Innovation, Organisation Fitness Programme through Samuday Psycon. Show less



Etisalat UAE

• United Arab Emirates
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asst Vice President, Head HR Operations

  • May 2009 - May 2012

  Mumbai Area, India “Etisalat” a global brand for Telecom services based out of Middle East – Abu Dhabi entered India during 2008-09. I was a proud member of the startup team of Etisalat and had the opportunity of setting up end to end HR processes for West Region as Head – HR, West before moving to Corporate as Head – HR operations. My third experience to be part of a start-up. Major Contributions: • Instrumental in implementing end-to-end HR processes for West Region which comprises of… Show more “Etisalat” a global brand for Telecom services based out of Middle East – Abu Dhabi entered India during 2008-09. I was a proud member of the startup team of Etisalat and had the opportunity of setting up end to end HR processes for West Region as Head – HR, West before moving to Corporate as Head – HR operations. My third experience to be part of a start-up. Major Contributions: • Instrumental in implementing end-to-end HR processes for West Region which comprises of Maharashtra (incl. Mumbai), Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. • Directly responsible for hiring of Circle Heads and their Direct Reports • Identified as Head – Corporate HR Operations and moved to Corporate Office during Apr 10 • Re-engineered the key HR policies and processes for pan • Aligned all the HR partner’s to meet the KPIs of core HR processes. Review mechanism and Feedback mechanism put in place to meet the expectations of internal stake holders. • Implemented Oracle HRMS – Recruitment, Core HR, ESS & MSS modules Show less



Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited

• India
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Divisional Manager - Human Resources

  • Feb 2007 - May 2009

  Chennai Area, India Club Mahindra - renowned brand in holidays / timeshare space is part of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts Limited. I was part of the Mahindra’s core team for launch and set up of new divisions – Mahindra’s “Zest Breaks”, “Mahindra Homestays” and “Mahindra Travels”. Major Contributions: • National Role responsible for end-to-end HR operations of Non-Resorts • Implemented new initiatives viz. Gallup Q12 survey, Inter Dept Satisfaction survey, new Performance Management System using… Show more Club Mahindra - renowned brand in holidays / timeshare space is part of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts Limited. I was part of the Mahindra’s core team for launch and set up of new divisions – Mahindra’s “Zest Breaks”, “Mahindra Homestays” and “Mahindra Travels”. Major Contributions: • National Role responsible for end-to-end HR operations of Non-Resorts • Implemented new initiatives viz. Gallup Q12 survey, Inter Dept Satisfaction survey, new Performance Management System using Balanced Score Card principle, Mercer Compensation Benchmarking • Member of Core Team of M&M Group’s Initiative for implementation of SAP Show less



airtel

• India
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Human Resources

  • Apr 2001 - Feb 2007

  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Airtel - a global telecom brand started their wireline / landline business (Telemedia division) in 2001 under the brand name “TouchTel” and later on merged under the flagship brand “Airtel”. My second experience to be part of a start-up. I was a proud member of the startup team of TouchTel and had the opportunity of being part of three non-HR assignments before moving into HR viz. 1. Project Planning / Program Manager for launch of landline services in Tamil Nadu and… Show more Airtel - a global telecom brand started their wireline / landline business (Telemedia division) in 2001 under the brand name “TouchTel” and later on merged under the flagship brand “Airtel”. My second experience to be part of a start-up. I was a proud member of the startup team of TouchTel and had the opportunity of being part of three non-HR assignments before moving into HR viz. 1. Project Planning / Program Manager for launch of landline services in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. 2. Leader of Quality Improvement Team for Online Service Provisioning. 3. Black Belt Leader as part of Six Sigma / Quality initiative in collaboration with GE. Major Contributions as part of HR included end to end HR operations. • Defined and implemented job role wise Productivity Norms; and Manpower planning based on Productivity Norms. • Implemented Competency based hiring for Senior Managers • Implemented lateral and vertical movements through Internal Job Posting & Transition • Implemented measures to monitor productivity of all line functions & HR dashboards • Part of optimization committee to implement organization re-design Show less



RPG Cellular Services Limited

• Asst Manager - Human Resources

  • Apr 1995 - Apr 2001

  Chennai Area, India RPG Cellular, the first cellular service provider and preferred service provider of Chennai. RPG Cellular, known for “Widest Coverage” was pioneer in introducing innovative HR practices. My first experience to be part of a start-up. Accomplished in setting up systems and processes for end-to-end HR Operations. Played key role in Company’s initiative to drive industry wide compensation benchmarking Built and administered home grown model of Employee Satisfaction… Show more RPG Cellular, the first cellular service provider and preferred service provider of Chennai. RPG Cellular, known for “Widest Coverage” was pioneer in introducing innovative HR practices. My first experience to be part of a start-up. Accomplished in setting up systems and processes for end-to-end HR Operations. Played key role in Company’s initiative to drive industry wide compensation benchmarking Built and administered home grown model of Employee Satisfaction Survey Successfully completed customer operations projects as addl. assignment (Cross functional assignments) and achieved desired results. Show less



Indchem Electronics - a SANMAR group Company

• Junior Officer - Human Resources

  • Jan 1990 - Apr 1995

  Chennai Area, India “Indchem" flagship brand for Electronics vertical of Sanmar Group Company. Indchem Electronics, leader in electronics equipment manufacturing in the field of Industrial Automation, Medical Automation and Telecom automation. Indchem has been a learning ground for my HR career; Started in Corporate HR and became part of Telecom Division’s core HR team post verticalization of businesses. My responsibilities included – Recruitment, Induction, Performance Appraisals, Payroll administration… Show more “Indchem" flagship brand for Electronics vertical of Sanmar Group Company. Indchem Electronics, leader in electronics equipment manufacturing in the field of Industrial Automation, Medical Automation and Telecom automation. Indchem has been a learning ground for my HR career; Started in Corporate HR and became part of Telecom Division’s core HR team post verticalization of businesses. My responsibilities included – Recruitment, Induction, Performance Appraisals, Payroll administration, Statutory compliances, and Staff Welfare. Show less