Madhumita Barooah

MADHUMITA BAROOAH


+ 91 974 081 1445 madhumita_barooah@yahoo.com/
barooah.madhumita@gmail.com
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Career Synopsis: A HR Professional IIM-B Alumna with 19 years’ experience in MNC Corporate, and am self-motivated, determined and result oriented. An effective Team Player with the ability to communicate at all levels, looking for a mutually beneficial position that will allow me to utilize fully the skills and experience I have obtained, whilst allowing me the opportunity for personal and professional growth.


Key Skills
• Proven track record in formulating strategies and plans focusing on aligning HR and Facilities with the core business.
• Multitasking, Computer Savvy with the ability to manage complex team situations, defining and allocating role and responsibilities of various positions and experience in resource management worldwide.
• Good cross-cultural awareness and experience in international relations.


Areas of Expertise
 Resource Development, Employee Engagement and Talent Acquisition
 Training & Development, C & B, PMS, OD, HR Policies,
 Overseas HR Support, Strategic HR, Facilities Management, IR & Safety
 Worked in startup MNC & also as Individual Contributor
 10 years in IT- Product & Services, ITES, BPO industry, 9 years in product Manufacturing industry.


Education & Qualifications:

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM B) Executive Management Course (1 year- on campus)
International Institute of Management Sc., Kolkata, India Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (MBA – AICTE)
Gauhati University, Guwahati, India Bachelor of Arts- with Economics

Professional Experience / Career Profile:

July 2011 - Current - HR Strategist
Yakxa Solutions, Bangalore

• HR
o Providing strategic HR solutions to companies
o Undertaking HR development projects for small & mid size organizations
o Proving strategic support in various HR related fields, viz. re-structuring department, identifying & analyzing training need, PMS, C &B, pay structure, appraisal systems, OD.
o Designing work positions, rewards, recognitions, departmental restructuring, performance development, appraisal systems, organizational development, career & succession planning, employee development and change management
• Training & Development
o Working with business leaders and managers to identify training needs for employees at different hierarchical levels & prepare structured training Calendar
o Preparing training materials & Conducting training programs
o Designing both in-house and with expert third parties, a solution which includes a blended approach to learning such as coaching, classroom training.
• Recruitment
o Providing staffing solutions for IT & Non IT industries.
o Recruiting employees for IT, ITES & Manufacturing organizations mostly in mid & top levels
o Selecting the potential candidates, screening and short listing, Interviewing and testing the candidates for interview.




March 2007 – April 2009
HR Business Partner
Schneider Electric - American Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd. (APC), Bangalore (HR Advisor/HR Manager)
 Strategic Partner
° Worked as a member of the leadership to integrate company culture and HR Systems and processes.
° Aligned and led the HR processes and systems to deliver solutions consistent with BU and HR global strategies, and expected outcomes.
 HR Policies and Processes
° Framed, implemented, administered and monitored all HR policies and taken corrective action in case of any deviations found.
° Monitored and ensured compliance with applicable legal and governmental requirements.
 Employee Relations
° Established proactive strategies to facilitate positive employee relations, and active engagement.
° Implemented effective processes to address employee concerns and to enhance their contribution and productivity, Promoted work-life balance.
° Measurement of Employee Engagement and efficacy of the HR processes through structured Employee Satisfaction Surveys and taking policy initiatives based on the employee feedback.
 Performance Management & Compensation
° Coached and developed performance management skills and competencies.
° Implemented compensation philosophy, approach and programs: market pricing/ aligning, benchmarking, pay structures.
° Facilitated benefits programs, job design, departmental restructuring.
 Organizational Effectiveness
° Utilized various methodologies to diagnose the organization for effectiveness (i.e. process, performance, culture or effectiveness of the organization)
° Facilitated performance changes involving individuals, small groups, teams using appropriate approaches (i.e. competency identification, performance observations, facilitation skills, balance score card).
 Total Employee Involvement or People engagement
° Lead people participation initiatives for achieving continual improvements.
° Implementation of various initiatives viz: physical fitness, outings, sports and games. Formed various committees and teams.
° Continuously reviewed, designed & implemented Rewards and Recognition system.
° Reviewed People participation
 Capability Building and Leadership Development:
° Facilitated Technical Managers in implementation of capability building programs.
° Developed training matrix for the site and facilitate in delivery of the same through in-house capability and with the help of Corporate Learning & Development wing.

April 2004 – February 2007
Head – HR
Boavista Business Solutions P Ltd., Bangalore

• Manpower Planning and recruitment
o Maintained a sufficient level of work force in order to cater for operational needs.
o Conducted effective selection process to hire the right people for the right position.
o Constantly reviewed new hire orientation programs and conducted the induction programs for new hired managers and employees.
• Talent Management
o Built and implemented effective development and learning processes aligned with business plans, at the same time also enabled employees to optimize their capabilities and potential.
o Provided coaching to leadership teams to ensure they build the necessary people management skills, ensured the implementation and roll-out of various BU initiatives in the context of development initiatives and workshops.
• Employee Relations
o Worked closely with management to build up positive morale and loyalty among staff.
o Focused on motivating staff with positive reinforcement, through implementing and monitoring Rewards & Recognition programs, Staff Benefits and Welfare.
o Handled Grievances, Redressed employee queries and grievances within the agreed turn around time.
o Investigated and served warning to staff under disciplinary actions.
o Maintained a sincere and pleasant climate of staff relations in the daily interaction with staff so as to achieve a harmonious working environment.
• Training & Development
o Conducted training needs analysis and prepared yearly training plan.
o Coordinated with other function areas to organize staff training activities. Sourced various training media to benefit all levels of staff.
o Provided skills & knowledge training to enhance staff development
• Compensation
o Extensively worked on compensation planning & designing, benchmarking & reviewing.
o Developed and implemented new compensation benefit packages, ensuring that these were current and competitive and in line with industry requirements.
• People Management
o Implemented and anchored key HR processes for the department – performance management, promotions, and benefits designing.
o Created learning and development opportunities for individuals to enhance performance / developed them to meet future capability needs
• Employee Champions
o Conducted Open Houses, helped cascading of strategic communications down the line and ensured skip level meetings were held.
o Implemented ‘Fun at Workplace’, physical fitness, outings, sports and games.


December 1998 – March 2003
Manager – Corporate
VXL Instruments Ltd., Bangalore

June 1991 – November 1998
Assistant Manager
The Prag Bosimi Synthetics Ltd., Guwahati

Additional Skills Training
Various classroom and outbound training programs are attended viz.
• People CMM
• Project Management
• Six Sigma in Human Resource
• Team Building
• Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

References:
Available upon request

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhumita-barooah-b782bb14/