Seasoned Benefits Executive with 13 years of experience and familiarity with various facets of effective leadership. Decisive and strategic with nuanced and flexible approach. Dedicated background generating positive results through insightful contributions by applying record of success in business.
Employee Benefits Management: Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative employee benefits schemes across Asia-Pacific countries, ensuring efficiency in pension and medical-related tasks.
Training Excellence: Recognized as a skilled Trainer, successfully delivering training on six different skills. Developed training modules, received awards for initiative, and identified training needs.
HR Process Optimization: Effectively managed centralized HR process operations, aligning them with diverse business sectors for enhanced efficiency.
Manpower Planning and Recruitment: Demonstrated expertise in manpower planning, recruitment, and other corporate HR functions. Proficient in interviews, onboarding, induction, disciplinary proceedings, and more.
Employee Relations Champion: Adept in maintaining effective employee relations across hierarchical levels through career counseling, role enrichments, feedback sessions, and disciplinary proceedings. Empowers employees to voice opinions and grievances.
Effective Communication: Skilled communicator, relating well to individuals at all organizational levels. Proficient in stakeholder communication and fostering a motivational culture for operational excellence.
HR Policy Implementation: Experienced in ensuring the smooth implementation of HR policies, particularly in the employee benefits domain and throughout the employee lifecycle.
Seeking challenging mid-level assignments in Human Resource Management (Compensation & Benefits /Industrial Relations) / Training & Development) with a reputed organisation
· Wellbeing Program Management:
Collaborated within the wellbeing team to organize and manage end-to-end wellbeing programs, coordinating with various speakers.
Prepared memos for employee communication and engaged with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
· Benefits Management and Project Leadership:
Managed a team responsible for delivering benefits aligned with stakeholder requirements.
Co-led the successful outsourcing project for Singapore Government Claims for Family Leaves, ensuring vendor performance and project progress were effectively communicated through dashboards.
Led the analysis of pension contributions for Indonesia, resulting in substantial cost savings.
· Actuarial Data Management:
Prepared and updated actuarial data every quarter, ensuring accurate contributions for pension and medical schemes.
· Employee Benefits Cycle Management:
Oversaw the entire employee benefits cycle, from enrolment for medical and pension to termination of benefits.
Prepared monthly pension contribution files, ensuring accuracy in collaboration with the payroll team.
· Financial Collaboration:
Partnered with the Finance team on amortization, budgeting, accrual, and fringe accounts for benefits vendor payments, constantly updating rates.
· Audit Leadership:
Led audits conducted by PWC for internal PRC, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all invoices and sensitive information.
· Vendor Relations:
Liaised with various vendors to secure corporate discounts, updating information within the bank's systems.
· Employee Support:
Assisted APAC employees of Credit Suisse with benefits-related queries, providing end-to-end solutions for maximum client satisfaction.
Managed medical queries, collaborating with the Medical Insurance team to resolve employee claims.
Validated and audited OPD claims for employees within the APAC circle, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
· International HR Assistance:
Provided comprehensive HR support to employees globally, addressing inquiries and facilitating HR-related activities.
· HR Services Excellence:
Delivered high-quality HR services across all HR functions, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
· Diverse HR Functions:
Assisted in various HR processes including leave management, onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, and handling general queries.
· APAC HR Analyst Desk Leadership:
Appointed as the Acting Team Leader for the APAC HR Analyst desk, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Training Organization:
Organized training sessions on effective Customer Service Techniques, emphasizing best practices and customer satisfaction.
Training Program Design:
Designed comprehensive training modules and schedules tailored for Customer Service batches, ensuring a structured learning approach.
Gap Analysis and Solutions:
Collaborated with the Operations Department to identify knowledge gaps among trainees.
Implemented effective methods to bridge these gaps, enhancing overall performance.
Quality Calibration:
Calibrated with Quality teams across India and the UK, ensuring alignment and consistency in service standards.
Assessment and Role-Playing:
Developed online assessments and conducted role plays to address specific learning needs of trainees, fostering practical skills.
Exit Interviews and Settlements:
Coordinated with HR to conduct exit interviews and managed full and final settlements, ensuring a smooth transition for departing employees.
Employee Relations:
Maintained positive relations with employees, addressing grievances within the training environment and on the operations floor.
HDFC Life, Pune, 05/2012 - 07/2012, Summer Intern, Study of Employee Job Satisfaction at HDFC, Pune, Worked as an HR Generalist Trainee for a duration of 3 months, contributing to the Talent Acquisition efforts of the Recruitment Team at HDFC Life, Pune. Conducted Employee Job Satisfaction Interviews and provided valuable suggestions to enhance overall job satisfaction levels., Resourcing: Utilized various channels, including Job portals, Placement Consultants, References, and Ads, to source potential candidates., Selections: Conducted comprehensive interviews, including aptitude tests, to assess candidate suitability for various roles., Recruitment: Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, from handling Offer/Appointment Letters to overseeing the issuance of Employee/Consultants ID and Visiting Cards., Employee Query Resolution: Acted as a point of contact for employees, addressing and resolving queries to ensure a positive and supportive work environment.
· Recognised as “Best SME” for 2 consecutive quarters and was awarded for the same
· Successfully achieved highest “Conversion Ratio” in OJT (On Job training)