Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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NEHA BHANDARI

Hyderabad

Summary

Passionate and Result oriented Human Resources Business Partner with over a decade of accomplished experience in fostering positive workplace cultures and driving organizational growth through various strategic initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Aragen Life Sciences
08.2024 - Current
  • Led Change Management for Travel and Reimbursement Module within the first month of joining, ensuring smooth transition from legacy system
  • Collaborated with the CHRO for Aragen Academy proposal, aligning it with organizational growth goal to develop job ready talent
  • Conceptualized the Idea Management Initiative, currently in the execution phase to foster innovation and employee engagement
  • Led panel discussions and managed OAA, Value & Team Awards, promoting a high-performance culture
  • Partnered with the CHRO on succession planning to build a strong leadership talent pipeline for future growth
  • Contributed to the CII STEM Award and actively working to secure 'Great Place to Work' certification for the organization, supporting employer branding and talent attraction efforts
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Regional Sr. Manager

Alpla India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: (A family-owned company)
  • Partnered with business leaders to design and implement effective organizational development and learning solutions
  • Led Change Management initiatives, including organizational restructuring, role identification, succession planning, and communication strategies
  • Collaborated with the leadership team for workforce planning, establishing a Standard Manning framework
  • Instrumental in designing the ALPLA campus connect by leading various Innovative hiring projects
  • Driving Performance Management for 1000 employees, coaching line managers on performance evaluation and Performance Improvement Plans
  • Strengthened Gender Diversity Initiative by establishing an Apprentice talent pipeline, ensuring 35% female employees in Silvassa
  • Oversaw APM (ALPLA Process Management) and Policies Implementation across all HR Processes encompassing the People Involvement and Training element
  • Led talent management initiatives, including Talent Reviews, career paths and individual development plans
  • Designed and implemented various learning interventions like Gurukul, Saksham (Skill Matrix) and Frontline Leadership Development Program elevating technical skill levels by 66% of over 400+ shop floor employees
  • Pioneered Tailored Leadership Development Programs like BLDP, ALDP, Mentoring and Coaching at all organizational levels
  • Implemented various engagement initiatives like Buddy Mentoring, ALPLA Premier League, Celebrating Life at Work, focus groups, pulse check surveys — contributing to achieving monthly Production Target and boosting employee morale
  • Led HR digitization projects (HRIS, payroll, performance management) to streamline operations
  • Designed an HR-MIS across 10 plants, providing real-time HR data and insights to support business needs
  • (A family-owned company)

Executive

Visteon Climate Systems India Ltd.
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Managed full Recruitment cycle from sourcing to offer rollout, including screening, shortlisting, negotiation, Background Verification, and health checks
  • Developed HR Handbook and conducted comprehensive induction and orientation programs for new hires
  • Designed and implemented Technical Competency Framework, overseeing training and development initiatives
  • Facilitated employees’ rewards and recognition programs and engagement events to boost morale
  • Developed and updated HR policies
  • Conducted Great Place to Work Survey, analyzed results, and devised actionable plans for improvement

Education

MBA - Human Resources

B. Tech - Information Technology

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Performance Management
  • Change Management
  • HR Automation
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Learning & Development
  • HR Strategy

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded transformative change management initiatives, achieving an 82% employee retention rate.
  • Developed a robust talent acquisition strategy, resulting in establishing talent pipeline at various levels and closure of 70% positions through Internal referrals.
  • Designed and executed transformative development initiatives, with 90% employee satisfaction rate, facilitating Mobility 77 Internal 5 Global moves in 2023.
  • Strengthened Industry-Education partnership, fostering collaborations with multiple universities through diverse apprenticeship programs.
  • Played a pivotal role in Global Strategic Steam Project for Talent Development and Global Mobility, set for implementation across 11 regions spanning 47 countries.
  • Played a key role in achieving the highest rating in ALPLA’s Global Assessment for People and Learning Development for three consecutive years, positioning India as the sole region to surpass 2026 global target in 2023.
  • Designed and Implemented Communication Strategy including Skip Level meetings, Townhalls, etc. for ALPLA India and seamlessly launched the Global ALPLA Identity (Organizational Core Values) in India within two weeks of the Global launch.
  • Successfully migrated various HR Systems like HRIS, attendance, leave, PMS and payroll to an online platform, enhancing operational efficiency.

Certification

  • Train the Digital Trainer, ALPLA Global Academy, 2021
  • Strategic Performance Management, XLRI Jamshedpur, 07/01/19
  • Certified Organization Development Analyst, Middle Earth, 05/01/17

Awards

  • Received the prestigious SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) HR Excellence Award in the 'Learning and Development category' on behalf of ALPLA India.
  • Secured Organization with Innovative Best Practices award at the Asia pacific HRM congress event for ALPLA.
  • Earned the Special Jury Award for Inspiring People Practices at CII Annual General Meeting.
  • Achieved the HR Achievers Award for 'Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion' at Federation of Telangana chambers of commerce and Industry event.

Timeline

General Manager

Aragen Life Sciences
08.2024 - Current

Regional Sr. Manager

Alpla India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 07.2024

Executive

Visteon Climate Systems India Ltd.
06.2011 - 08.2013

B. Tech - Information Technology

MBA - Human Resources

NEHA BHANDARI