Santhosh Kumar R

Leading the Transformation of HR and driving people management strategies, and ensuring that the human resources programs and initiatives are implemented effectively and efficiently. Taking a lead role in transforming and strengthening the organizational culture, ensuring that the company values and approach are displayed. To champion the company’s values through strong leadership and inspirational behavior.

Hired to provide HR leadership across the location for all entities including IT Product Engineering and RCM. Responsible for designing and executing the people strategy focusing on Leadership, Talent, and Culture.

Responsible for the HR activities HR for Bangalore and Coimbatore location. Partner with other directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent.  HR Organization Leadership: Provided Leadership and direction to 10 HR professionals across locations  HRIS Technology: Drove transition from outdated HR systems into a fully integrated HRIS platform from Zoho.  Employee Relations & Corporate Communication: Introduced proactive employee relations and communications programs to resolve employee grievances and restore the credibility and employee-centric focus of the HR organization.  Revamping of HR Policies/ Processes & Salary Benchmarking: Introduced effective implementation of HR procedures and processes, created a compensation plan to include job grades, salaries, and ranges based on market study.  Talent Acquisition: Recruited over 300 employees in a year span for both IT and Non-IT.  Performance Management: Automated performance evaluation and performance improvement processes.  HR Budgeting and Employee Engagement: Plan and monitor overall budget for human resources and implementation of employee engagement initiatives which has enhanced the employee experiences and retention.  Employee Benefits and Payroll Administration: Initiated with new salary structure and benefits, ensured TAT is maintained in the monthly HR payroll activities and employee salary processing in coordination with Finance Team.  Statutory & Legal Compliance: Ensured 100% compliance as per various statutes.

Directed the HR activities for Bangalore and Coimbatore Location, responsible for the below key responsible areas;  HR Organization Leadership  Workforce Expansion  ISO Implementation & Process Improvement  On boarding and Assimilation Programs  Employee Relations  Market Study & Salary Benchmarking  Employee Engagement  HR MIS/ Metrics  Performance Management & Discipline

Lead the Human Resources Team for Product Engineering, Software Development and ITES Operations consisting of 5 locations at Bangalore, 1 location each at Mysore, Pune, Nagpur, and Mumbai with a span of around 5000 employees. Transformed HR into a true strategic business partner and below were the key deliverables;  HR Organization Leadership  New Vertical Launch and Support  Organization Transformation  Post-Acquisition HR Integration  M&A Due Diligence  Employee Relations  Employee Engagement & Retention  HR Compliance  Workforce Expansion

Lead the HR Department at Bangalore Branch with an employee strength of 1200 employees. During my tenure, I have completely streamlined Bangalore HR operations and fulfilled a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and inducting employees, training and development, rewards and recognition, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action, employee engagement, statutory compliance, payroll management and managing HR records, also recruited over 1000 employees in a year span and contributed to the growth of the company.

Handled a complete HR profile covering recruitment, on boarding and Induction, compensation and benefits, payroll and employee settlements, training and development and statutory compliance.

MBA - HR