Praanjali M

Experience

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  Milestone Interactive Group

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2014

  Manager - Human Resources

  • Developed a cost-effective manpower planning chart for all functions; drove candidate sourcing through multiple platforms• Designed & implemented HR policies, SOPs, and Employee Handbooks for business unit restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning • Developed employee engagement model by leading GPTW surveys, and executing action plans for prompt resolution of employee grievances; designed employee referral policies, workshops, Milestone Connect, and R&R to support core values• Streamlined Performance Management System by planning, defining & monitoring performance metrics, assessing performance gaps, developing career progression (Succession Planning) maps, and implementing Balance Score Card• Initiated transformation of HR functions to be more process-driven, by implementing HRIS • Designed compensation philosophy, kept right pay mix for different grades and prepared company pay grade design; steered annual C&B revision process for salary, Ex-Gratia, Group Mediclaim & Group Personal Accident Benefit• Directed training & development processes by assessing needs & conducting training programs for employees incorporating overall business objectives and high-quality orientation & on-boarding experiences for new hires • Conducted regular audits and ensured compliances under the provisions of various Laws (ESIC, PF, Gratuity) Show less

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  Purple Iris Knowledge Services Pvt. Ltd.

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  Manager – HR & OD Consulting Services

  • Acted as liaison & advisor to the organization's leadership and facilitated initiatives on performance • Evaluated HR initiatives to ascertain programs that meet company goals• Partnered with departments and business units to identify gaps in employees' competencies, and recommended solutions to close these gaps• Created training modules as needed for Performance Management, Highly Effective Presentation Skills, Frontline Leadership, Project Management, and Communication• Designed and delivered leadership, team building, change management, on-boarding, new hire orientation training programs • Rendered support in developing cross sell/customer retention learning programs that increased cross channel volumes • Streamlined processes to promote reliability, increase simplicity and enable growth, for E-Commerce clients Show less

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  Healthcare

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  Senior Human Resources Consultant

  Key Result Areas:• Talent acquisition strategy – Employer branding, and resource planning• Identifying training needs and accordingly designing sessions, training modules, calendar, and budgets; facilitating high-quality orientation experiences for new hires• Ongoing Leadership Development – Managerial Development Program & Leadership Development Program • Adopting Digital Learning Tools such as online courses, webinars, blogs to foster workplace collaboration • Developing, revising, and implementing HR policies and procedures• Acting as an internal consultant by analysing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to employee engagement• Initiating culture building and team bonding through various events like R&R • Assisting in periodic due diligence audits to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures • Exit analysis & corrective action for retention strategy Show less

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  Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay

  Jun 2022 - now

  Consultant - HR

  1. Talent management - to recruit, retain and develop talent, as well as establishing the right structure and processes to ensure employees can perform optimally. 2. Learning and Development - competency development across leadership, departments and functions to support the training and education needs of individuals.3. Implementing and integrating HR best practices, programs and policies4. Ensuring HR policies and procedures are in compliance with establishes norms, laws and regulation5. Performance Management System - Developing performance assessment parameters and carry out annual performance review6. Organisation Change & Culture Management Show less