KALPESH PADIA
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
24 + years of experience in Immigration and Mobility. From last 15 + years leading this function and have worked with many large organizations, managed government audits which includes countries such as USA, UK, Poland, Australia.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President – International Mobility & Immigration
LTIMINDTREE
11.2020 - Current
- Part of executive cadre, responsible for global immigration across all geographies, Immigration compliances, policies, and part of audit committee
- Rated as top performer from last 3 years, managing team of 51 + employees
Associate Vice President – Global Mobility & Immigration
Zensar Technologies
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Global leader responsible for Immigration and mobility of resources across the globe
- Was recently awarded Best leader award under new entrant category
Associate Vice President – Global Mobility & Immigration
Deloitte Consulting India Private Limited
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Managing and Leading Global Mobility and Immigration function for Deloitte
- Key set of responsibilities - Deployments at all levels across the globe
- Global Immigration - Managing Immigration for approximately 74 countries end to end process
- Managing Inbound Expat Program which involves budgeting, destination service, FRRO Registration, Indian employment visa
- Advisory support to Businesses
- Integration between various entities (Member Firms) to deliver common policy Compliance –Immigration, Wage etc
- Vendor Management
- Relationship Management
- Designing Short Term, Medium Term & Long-term policies for deployments Transformation, integrating technology to bring efficiency and improve productivity
- Received many accolades - Best managed team, outstanding contributor award
Deputy General Manager- Mobility & Immigration Services
Atos Syntel Inc.
07.2011 - 11.2015
- Managing & Responsible for below set of activities –
- Transformed entire Mobility & Immigration dept
- Right from setting up processes, hiring right talent, introducing technology, managing expectations, delivering high standards of service levels
- Global Immigration comprising of Work permits for all countries, Green Cards, Permanent Resident Card etc
- Introduced in-house WP processing which helped in speed of deployments and showed goodsavings
- Compliance and Audits
- Consular & Embassy Relationship Management
- Processes and key initiatives to improve Operational efficiency
- Prevailing Wages which directly gets linked to Compensation and Benefit
- Vendor Management, Budgeting etc
- Received appreciation from Syntel Inc
- Chairman & board members for superior performance
Manager- Global Mobility (India & North America Operations)
Hexaware Technologies Limited
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Responsible for India & North America Operations -Managing Key Areas of Mobility which comprises of - Global Immigration, Travel, Relocation, Accommodation, Expatriate Management, Vendor Management and Procurement
- Managing Expectations of Business Teams, Delivery units and adhering policies laid down by the Organization and translating the same into a constructive outcome
- Building up Relationship with Embassies, Consulates, Indian Mission abroad, Government Agencies, and Internal Customers which helps on the deliverables and meeting the set targets
- Part of Sourcing Team which invites consolidation of service providers, negotiating best of the deals, getting into Agreements and Group Compliance pertaining to Mobility
- Managing Expatriate Management which involves managing expectations/ requirements of expats helping them to settle down in the respective country, guiding them through the policy guidelines which the home country has laid down
- On the Administrative side – Facilitating them to register their applications with local FRRO office, getting into the visa extensions, co-coordinating with the tax consultant, managing their accommodation, Interacting with Diplomatic Missions across the Globe & with, Govt
- Officials for a smooth transition of work
- Contribution on preparing Annual Operating Plan (AOP) which helps to decide on the Budget and monitor the spent from various Business Unit side
- Role is more to do with implementing policies, working within the budgeted frame work, complying with the Group standards, adopting the culture, providing guidance to the team and Business Units
- It is more at a strategic and managerial level
- Awarded Outstanding Team Performance Award - Year 2007
- Met Canadian Immigration Minister along with his team during his India visit and made presentation on behalf of HSBC
- Reported to Global CFO and Compliance Head with a team size of 18 +associates
Manager-Travel & Immigration
HSBC Technology and Services Division of HSBC Bank
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Was responsible for Global Immigration, Travel and other aspects of Mobility
Assistant Manager- Global Mobility Department
Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Limited
03.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
- Responsible for Mobility of Employees / Global Immigration and Overseas HR
- Handled Travel Requisitions for the Organization
- Handled Business Visas, Non- Immigrant visas, Immigrant Visas (Green Card) for various countries such as North America, South America, Europe, Gulf & Asia Pacific
- Handled Global Immigration and Overseas HR Related Activities
- Involved in making Overseas HR Policies, Wages, Compensation & other benefits which is linked for getting the Work permits & Immigrant Visas
- Handled Ground Transportation, Hotel Bookings, Senior Management bookings and Designing Tour Packages for Employees and Customers
- Managed Business expectations and SLA’s which were well defined in the interest of the organization
- Was part of BEP Meetings, Forums and Seminar, which contributes towards the growth of the organization
- Handled Team of 05 people who are managing Travel Departures, Immigration and other miscellaneous activities
- Managed Compliance, Reports and other important Audits
- Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Senior Executive
VII-Taj Group of Hotels (Indian Hotels Company’s Limited)
09.2000 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Taj is a well-known chain in the hotel industry
- It has is presence from last hundred years
- Handled Travel & Visa Requisitions for the Organization
- Handled Non-Immigrant and Immigrant visas for various countries such as - North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific
- Handled In-bound and Out-bound passengers helping them with Travel logistics and other necessary requirements
- Managed Business expectations and SLA’s which were well defined in the interest of the organization
- Was part of BEP Meetings, Forums and Seminar, which contributes towards the growth of organization
- Managed Compliance, Reports and other important Audits
- Handled Global Immigration and Overseas HR Related Activities
- Involved in making Overseas HR Policies, Wages, Compensation & other benefits which is linked for getting the Work permits & Immigrant Visas
- Taj is a well-known chain in the hotel industry
- It has is presence from last hundred years
Travel Manager
VII-Soni Travels
04.1996 - 04.2000
- Handled Reservations & Ticketing for Valuable corporate
- Worked in the areas of Fare pricing, travel schedules, and Visa related matters
- Handled BSP billing and the Airline statements
- Handled Customer calling, Marketing and sales
- Achieved Targets and worked constantly on upgrading the service level
- Worked as a Team Leader and have managed the entire travel show
Travel Executive
HOPCO Travels
04.1995 - 04.1996
- Handled Reservations for Business corporate and their complete travel needs
- Handled Fare construction and Travel itinerary for executives and Senior Management
- Handled in-bound tours exclusively for the Business corporate
Education
Diploma in Marketing Management -
P. L. Welingkar Institute
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - ACCOUNTING
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
MUMBAI08-1998
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Mumbai University
01.1998
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/21/76
Activities
- Listening to Music
- Playing Cricket
- Reading
Timeline
Associate Vice President – International Mobility & Immigration
LTIMINDTREE
11.2020 - Current
Associate Vice President – Global Mobility & Immigration
Zensar Technologies
11.2019 - 11.2020
Associate Vice President – Global Mobility & Immigration
Deloitte Consulting India Private Limited
11.2015 - 08.2019
Deputy General Manager- Mobility & Immigration Services
Atos Syntel Inc.
07.2011 - 11.2015
Manager- Global Mobility (India & North America Operations)
Hexaware Technologies Limited
01.2007 - 07.2011
Manager-Travel & Immigration
HSBC Technology and Services Division of HSBC Bank
02.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant Manager- Global Mobility Department
Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Limited
03.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Executive
VII-Taj Group of Hotels (Indian Hotels Company’s Limited)
09.2000 - 03.2005
Travel Manager
VII-Soni Travels
04.1996 - 04.2000
Travel Executive
HOPCO Travels
04.1995 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Mumbai University
Diploma in Marketing Management -
P. L. Welingkar Institute
Bachelor of Arts - ACCOUNTING
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
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