ABHISHEK UDAY GOKHALE
London
Summary
Diligent Human Resource Manager with 14 years of experience aiding impactful HR strategy for continued company progression. Consistently meeting compliance targets through thorough policy development and expert implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Assistant HR
FDL Ltd
London
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Submitted forms and applications for ongoing cases, supporting case progression.
- Reported case progress to clients with warm and professional style.
- Researched legislation and precedents with sound judgment and analytical skills.
- Onboarded new clients and executed background checks for due diligence purposes.
- Prepared comprehensive case evidence and witness reports.
- Obtained sealed orders and actioned court direction to enable case progression.
- Handled complex scheduling for appointments and court appearances.
- Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
- Translated legal jargon into practical advice for clients while building rapport.
- Employed expert organisational skills in handling large caseloads with tight deadlines.
- Liased with financial advisors and case managers to facilitate payments.
- Upheld data quality standards with precise record-keeping.
- Collated resources to assist legal teams with research activities.
- Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Worked closely with lawyers to prepare arguments and evidence for trial.
- Sought signatures from relevant persons for binding documents and agreements.
Group Human Resources Administrator
Eclipse Hotels Ltd
London
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, including distributing paperwork.
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers and upper management.
- Addressed employee conflicts immediately following all corporate procedures.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Organised company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
- Managed benefits enrolment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
- Answered questions from employees regarding health benefits and retirement plan options.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details on daily basis.
- Answered questions from employees regarding health benefits and retirement plan options in person, over phone and by email.
- Prepared all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
- Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded new staff.
- Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements to ensure compliance.
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
- Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating compliant and satisfied workforce.
- Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
- Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for senior leadership.
- Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes for optimal HR service delivery.
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
- Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
HR Head
Cway Group Ltd
11.2019
- India & Global Operations
- Heading HR operations of 700+ employees
- One of the Key team member
- Reporting to Head Human Relations-OSD and API (india and emerging Market)
- Work closely with Leadership team at Corporate office and site
- End to end HR operations, Reduce Attrition, Direct Employee Connect through Structure meetings like MIB, Skip level meetings, Town Hall meetings etc
- PMS closure, Regular trainings to Staff
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Directly involved in Senior level hirings, Balance Manpower Strength in line with Production, HR related Regulatory and Statutory compliance.MIS, Budget HR, Payroll, Review Present Practice and suggest changes.
Senior HR Manager
Rigved Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements to ensure compliance.
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
- Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded [Number]+ new staff.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
- Answered questions from employees regarding health benefits and retirement plan options.
- Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
- Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating compliant and satisfied workforce.
- Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for senior leadership.
- Partnered with management to establish workplace safety curriculum for training and education purposes.
- Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
- Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance.
- Designed industry-leading employee engagement and recognition programmes.
- Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
- Reduced staff turnover through improved performance development programmes.
- Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
- Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
- Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance.
- Held company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
- Provided strategic direction for human resources management team.
HR Consultant
Self Practice
Mumbai
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed mediation, conciliation and resolution driven services as requested by client.
- Coordinated interview scheduling, skills assessments and reference checks for potential candidates.
- Maintained duty of impartiality to advise clients on their legal position in workplace disputes.
- Increased employee retention with tailored recognition, bonus and wellbeing schemes.
- Enriched staff development programmes by sourcing quality training providers.
Human Resources Manager
Lechler India Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle of job adverts, applicant vetting and new employee onboarding.
- Delivered consistent and reliable service through overall administration, planning, coordination and evaluation of HR functions.
- Streamlined benefit programme administration efficiencies.
- Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
- Served as liaison between business divisions to facilitate communications.
- Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
- Devised training programmes for new and existing employees.
- Developed and implemented forward-thinking strategies, enabling continued progression towards business talent and compliance goals.
- Handled company recruitment activities to develop high-achieving workforce.
- Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
- Managed 5 person human resources team, leading employees by example to maintain department productivity.
- Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.
- Monitored in-house HR trends to assess company performance against KPIs.
- Managed leavers processes, end-of-probation reviews, changes to appointments and termination of fixed-term contracts.
Manager
Rilievi India Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Guided staff to bolster overall team performance, resilience and cohesion.
- Monitored and evaluated annual business plans in consultation with team members to meet set targets.
Assistant Manager
Forbes Facility Services Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
11.2014 - 11.2015
- HR & Administration (Regional HR) (Managed HR, Administration and IR matters of various sites and units located in Pan India)
- Key Result Areas:
- Collaborated with employees, workers, HR colleagues and management to develop and implement innovative programs, processes and solutions that support business objectives; facilitated complex dotted line reporting structure for HR, Finance, Administration and Unit Heads.
- Implemented “Earn and Learn” scheme in line with other Business units.
- Formulated annual budget for manpower and administrative resources, recruitedin line with business targets, outsourced payroll and compliances function, planned for competency development, appraisals, confirmations, transfers, retirements, CSR and employee engagement activities.
- Liaised with Labor Office, Factory Inspector Office, PF Office, ESI Office, Employment Exchange, Apprentices and Gujarat Govt
- For compliance with provisions of applicable local legislations
- Recruited, interviewed and hired high-performing individuals, developing passionate, dedicated teams.
- Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.
- Highlighted individual and team accomplishments and made recommendations on new and impactful methods of recognition.
- Enforced company policies and guidelines for all employees.
- Implemented cost control measures, reducing controllable costs by 12%.
Senior HR Executive - HRBP
Kusumgar Corporates Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Administration (Corporate HR )
- Role of HR Shared Services including MIS (HR), Budget HR, Central Payroll in SAP, Position Code Creation, Payroll Inputs and Process, Payroll Cost control
- Recruitments for Manufacturing Business Unit and R & D Centre
- Coordinated with Location HR Leaders and liaised with Government, Factory Inspector, PF, ESI etc
- Administration activities of corporate office as well as for various factories and buildings located at Gujarat.
- Championed upward feedback to empower staff in professional training and development.
- Aligned progress of multiple team projects with overarching company values, achieving agreed Key Performance Indicator targets.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
- Championed organisational values and operational standards to inspire staff belief in long-term vision.
- Crafted development plans to introduce changes or improvements to central operations for successful change management.
- Provided expert HR advice and guidance to boost poor performance within target timeframes.
- Nurtured working relationships to influence decisions and maximise performance.
- Guided managers through recruitment process to filter talent and select high quality candidates.
- Oversaw disciplinary, performance and absence management for 300 employees.
- Mitigated litigation risk, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations across various activities.
- Provided outstanding candidate experience by orchestrating interview process, delivering bespoke feedback to candidates at each stage.
- Advised managers on compensation decisions based on benchmark data, job analysis and external competitiveness.
- Streamlined HR processes, helping to increase departmental efficiencies.
- Developed and implemented recognition programmes leading to improved employee engagement and retention.
- Discussed and agreed salary changes with managerial staff, keeping sensitive information 100% confidential.
Executive - HR
Pankaj Mercantile Company
Mumbai
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
- Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
- Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
- Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.
- Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
- Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Designed industry-leading employee engagement and recognition programmes.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance.
Branch Executive
The Federation of Universities Ltd
Mumbai
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving overall talent and skills set for organisation.
- Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Oversaw all aspects of branch management, including sales, revenue and policy enforcement.
- Worked with regional managers on start-up, development and growth of new branches.
- Participated in community activities to promote organisation and build goodwill.
- Conducted regular branch staff meetings to communicate goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with district manager to set performance standards.
- Prepared financial statements and analysis for branch.
- Devised advertising, marketing and growth campaigns in collaboration with other managers.
- Handled budget preparation and allocated funds to different departments based on needs.
- Organised regular coaching and training exercises with staff to build motivation.
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
NYKA EVENTS PVT. LTD
Mumbai
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Recruitment of Manpower
- Employee Employer Relations
- Operations Management on day to day basis
- Cost Management for Various Projects
- Travel & Accommodations Management.
Education
Masters of Law (LL.M) - International Dispute Resolution
University of London
City of London 01.2022 - 03.2023
MBA - Human Resources Management
LPU University
07.2019 - 05.2021
LL.B - Corporate Law
Shivaji University
Kolhapur 05.2014 - 05.2017
Diploma - Human Rights
TNOU Tamil Nadu
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Mmbai University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University
Diploma - Public Relations
Annamalai University
Skills
- Resource planning
- Training and development
- Analytical skills
- File and records management
- Performance management and coaching
- Exceptional communicator
- Employee dispute resolution
- Multitasking abilities
- Recruitment strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment policies
- Employee mediation
- Process improvements
- Contract negotiation
- Human resources strategy
- Employee inductions
- Training development
- Benefits management
- Human resources management
- Equal Employment Opportunity expertise
- Equal opportunities facilitation
- Excel proficiency
- Benefits and compensation management
- Employee contract negotiation
- End-to-end recruitment
- Keen problem solver
- Company leadership
- PeopleHR
- Organisational development
- Employee onboarding procedures
- Employee relations
- Recruitment process management
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Legal Assistant HR
FDL Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
Group Human Resources Administrator
Eclipse Hotels Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2022
Masters of Law (LL.M) - International Dispute Resolution
University of London
01.2022 - 03.2023
HR Head
Cway Group Ltd
11.2019
Senior HR Manager
Rigved Technologies Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 10.2019
MBA - Human Resources Management
LPU University
07.2019 - 05.2021
HR Consultant
Self Practice
06.2018 - 08.2019
Human Resources Manager
Lechler India Pvt. Ltd
07.2016 - 05.2018
Manager
Rilievi India Pvt. Ltd
11.2015 - 07.2016
Assistant Manager
Forbes Facility Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 11.2015
LL.B - Corporate Law
Shivaji University
05.2014 - 05.2017
Senior HR Executive - HRBP
Kusumgar Corporates Pvt. Ltd
03.2012 - 07.2014
Executive - HR
Pankaj Mercantile Company
10.2011 - 03.2012
Branch Executive
The Federation of Universities Ltd
02.2010 - 06.2011
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
NYKA EVENTS PVT. LTD
10.2009 - 12.2009
Diploma - Human Rights
TNOU Tamil Nadu
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
Mmbai University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mumbai University
Diploma - Public Relations
Annamalai University
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