Gladys Sundhalkar

Lead to build and operationalise HR department for APJ region, India, Singapore and Japan to support business objectives of the global team, working with relevant stake holders. Developed multiple people programs and devised strategies towards workforce planning, employee onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, people engagement, and retention. Built strong relationships with senior management, managers and employees to enable systematic and timely decision making and increasing employee satisfaction index. Developed HR roadmap for 2021 and beyond. Led and managed rollout of various HRIS systems, ADP (HRMS), Small Improvements (Performance management system), Greythr (Leave and Payroll management), Trello (ATS) and Sequoia workplace (supporting a hybrid workforce). Structured and implemented creative training programs for employees and interns bootcamp and on-going learning and development. Revamped content and delivery of orientation materials creating a more interactive program. Managed and communicated corporate-wide benefits upgrade, expanding benefits and providers while reducing costs. Developed and communicated company wide policies and procedures relating to the new employee handbook. Mitigated regulatory risks by developing and ensuring conformance and compliance protocol. Recognized by executive management for excellence in building a compliant and culture centered HR department, empowered in responsiveness, inclusion and open-door environment.

Championed HR vision while forging sustainable HR infrastructure, systems, processes and practices. Managed a team of three HR and operations associates Strategically Plan Human Resource Management matching organizational broad based annual goals, short & longterm plans. Drive HR programs being SPOC for major critical HR process, adhering proper metrics and planning. Ensured smooth transition to work from home culture during covid times. Introducing employee and organisation effective policies and processes. Drove transition from outdated HR systems into an integrated HRIS platform. Improved analysis, reporting and planning capabilities while streamlining daily HR functions. Implement& Drive performance process for team in partnership with leadership team. Organize welfare measures, team building programs, to enhance motivation & productivity. Instrumental in development of work culture and climate to meet business and employee needs. Creating Talent acquisition strategy - Work on Capability building of resource pool for business in pipeline. Implemented ‘Recruitment Management System’ automating many of manual repetitive tasks, focusing on core recruitment areas also ensuring proper data management and reporting. Successfully established and handled the business operations for the consulting services and played a key role in implementing winning business development strategies. Pivotally created the business providing talent management and sourcing to business partners. Key role in setting up entire team of Vendors, Delivery executives and Hiring team. Liaising with major IT services & Product companies, ERP creators, Finance & KPO’s in supporting resource needs, providing resources to drive the implementation for support projects. Strategizing the long & short-term business directions to ensure maximum profitability and driving business volumes. Identifying and implementing strategies for building team effectiveness promoting a spirit of cooperation.

Workforce Expansion - Ramped up an Engineering team of 30 people in a span of 2 months. Played a key role in shaping company’s vision and implemented HR strategies towards a culture focused on collaboration and innovation. Crafted and administered hr process and policies to be legally compliant. Managed operations, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee engagement & development.

Develop and set up a whole HR department comprising HR strategic policies and processes along with gaining trust of both management and employees. Developed various policies and Designed HR process documents. Built a strong HR team of four to champion all aspects of HR function & empowered them to execute their job flawlessly. Develop programs and devised strategies towards workforce planning, employee onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, people engagement, and retention.