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Aug. 2024Greater Bengaluru AreaBusinesses facing people-related challenges can consult Umaa for expert advisory services tailored to their unique needs. With a proven track record, she excels in developing customized strategies in performance management, talent acquisition, and organizational development, ensuring your HR initiatives are perfectly aligned with your business objectives to drive measurable success. By aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, Umaa helps organizations optimize their workforce, improve productivity, and create a sustainable competitive edge. Her strategic insights and hands-on approach ensure measurable results, making her an invaluable partner for businesses looking to elevate their HR practices.
MagnasoftVice President Human Resources
Oct. 2021 - Jan. 2024Bangalore- Reduced attrition by xx% over 18 months through KPI-driven strategies and cross-skilling initiatives, significantly enhancing talent engagement and ensuring business continuity
- Scaled headcount by ---% within 8 months (2023), while sustaining a 98% retention rate, reflecting strong employer branding and effective onboarding
- Enhanced HR team efficiency by 40% and reduced operational costs by 20% by implementing streamlined workflows through ZOHO HR and Recruitment automation
- Led payroll and benefits implementation for UK and US entities, including tailored sales incentive plans, resulting in high retention and improved morale across global teams
MagnasoftAVP - Human Resources, Operations Enablement
Sep. 2019 - Oct. 2021Bangalore- Hired and coached leadership teams aligned with organizational goals, driving business success and cultural alignment.
- Led strategic change management initiatives in workforce planning and talent development, resulting in enhanced performance and optimized budgets.
- Designed and implemented compensation and performance frameworks that boosted productivity and enabled revenue growth during the pandemic.
- Introduced cross-skilling programs to improve project resource allocation, enhance knowledge management, and build workforce agility.
- Chaired data security and business continuity planning committees, ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance
Deluxe Entertainment Services GroupRegional Human Resources Director
Feb. 2015 - Jun. 2018Bengaluru Area, India• Achieved aa% reduction in operational costs as interim Location Head by implementing an 8*3 shift arrangement
• Successfully onboarded senior leadership during an xx-Million USD company acquisition, increasing project engagements
• Redesigned recruitment processes, resulting in a sixfold increase in hiring and doubling headcount within 12 months, delivering 4x cost savings
Arctern ConsultingHuman Resources Manager
Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2015Bengaluru Area, India• As HR Head, managed all aspects of HR including induction, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, statutory compliance, HRIS, and HR reports
• Played a key role in the development of an internal HR tool, evaluating 130+ requirements and testing the final product pre-launch.
InfoQuay Technologies Private LimitedHuman Resources Manager
Oct. 2010 - Oct. 2011Bengaluru Area, IndiaIndustry: SAP/Staffing • Established core HR practices from scratch including employee handbook, payroll process, and compensation & benefits
• Designed performance management systems to enhance operational efficiency
• Successfully built a staffing business by supporting InfoQuay clients' hiring needs
• Implemented labor compliance in liaison with labor departments to ensure legal adherence
Robert Bosch Engineering & Business SolutionsHuman Resources Business Partner
Jan. 2008 - Sep. 2010Bengaluru Area, India• Managed HR responsibilities for ITeS/ERP/IT Infrastructure BU, including workforce planning, hiring, and employee engagement.
• Successfully onboarded 109 SAP professionals for a special project, earning Management appreciation.
• Developed a robust Talent Acquisition system, facilitating the onboarding of 40+ SAP professionals monthly.
Robert Bosch Engineering & Business SolutionsHuman Resources Generalist
Jul. 2006 - Dec. 2007Bengaluru Area, India- Responsible for HR policy formulation. Created systems and procedures for HR team to align and comply with CMMi L5 & ISO mandate
- Employee Retention programs - Grade-specific policies, employee experience initiatives, accelerator programs for key positions
- Worked with HR Head to develop operational and strategic plans - MIS: Generating & Customising HR Reports as required by Top Management - Special HR Projects - goals deployment and audit, Bosch culture across offices, assessment centers, hiring for solar business, Turkish translators and other niche skills
Enhanced Wapp Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Human Resources Generalist
Dec. 2004 - Jan. 2006New Delhi Area, IndiaIndustry: Energy - As the first HR of the organisation, change management was the key goal which resulted in 4x revenues in 12 months
- Worked with CEO to develop & deploy vision, mission, values, goals and set up a strong performing work culture
- Formulated HR policy - aligned to business (in recruitment, performance management & compensation & benefits)
- Performance Management: designed and tracked KPIs at all levels including company performance; designed Job Description of all employees and linked it with performance management; introduced appraisal process
- Developed and implemented new compensation structure in line with appraisal and compliance with legal framework
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