Prashant Sharma
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager - Human Resources
Greenlam Industries Limited
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
- Projected favorable image of company to promote objectives and enhance public recognition.
- Established strong partnerships with stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Led employee performance reviews, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations by developing robust policies and procedures.
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
- Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
- Applied creative reasoning and logic to resolve complex and specialized managerial issues and develop sound solutions.
- Fostered a high-performance environment through setting clear expectations and recognizing achievements.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Spearheaded initiatives for talent acquisition, attracting top industry professionals to join the organization.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Improved internal communication channels, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability among team members.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
General Manager - Human Resources
JIVA Ayurveda
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal customers through inter personal relationships.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assistant Vice President - Human Resources
Fieldking (Beri Udyog Pvt. Ltd.)
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed Fieldking India & US Entity (Fieldking USA LLC)
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Optimized talent acquisition strategies through data-driven analysis of hiring trends and candidate profiles.
- Developed custom reporting metrics to track progress against company-wide human capital goals.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, resulting in a positive work environment.
- Developed comprehensive HR policies and procedures for improved organizational efficiency.
- Led change management initiatives during periods of organizational restructuring or transformation.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill for key positions.
- Fostered strong partnerships between HR teams and department leaders, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Designed performance management systems for objective assessments and effective feedback delivery.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing strategic initiatives and communication plans.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on employment law matters, mitigating risks associated with compliance violations.
- Facilitated training programs for staff development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives.
- Negotiated favorable terms with benefit providers, achieving cost savings without sacrificing quality of coverage.
- Assessed organizational needs in workforce planning efforts, ensuring optimal staffing levels across departments.
- Established efficient onboarding processes to acclimate new hires quickly and effectively into the organization''s culture.
- Evaluated HR technology solutions to streamline administrative tasks and enhance overall efficiencies.
- Implemented talent management strategies to support succession planning and career development.
- Improved retention rates by implementing targeted employee engagement programs and benefits enhancements.
- Conducted thorough compensation analyses to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1400 employee company.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
General Manager - Human Resources
Cherry Hill Interiors Ltd
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performanceresults.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with internal customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Co-founder
Executive Search Firm
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Increased company revenue by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Developed comprehensive business plans that guided the company towards long-term success and profitability.
- Led a team of professionals to successfully launch new product lines, expanding the company''s market share.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts, securing significant investments to support company initiatives.
- Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Created an inclusive corporate culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and increased employee morale.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, building a diverse team of skilled professionals who contributed significantly to the company''s success.
- Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving throughout the organization.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Manager- Human Resources
ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Optimized HR department efficiency by refining policies, procedures, workflows, and resource allocation.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing and timely communication to employees.
- Introduced new HR technologies that streamlined administrative tasks while increasing data accuracy and accessibility.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on strategic projects that positively impacted the organization''s growth trajectory.
- Managed employee relations issues, resolving conflicts professionally and fairly.
- Implemented effective performance management systems to drive productivity and results.
- Coached managers on effective leadership techniques, fostering positive team dynamics and increased employee satisfaction.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion efforts, creating a more inclusive work environment.
- Reduced turnover rates through targeted retention strategies and improved workplace culture.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for continuous employee skill development.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for more efficient hiring of top talent.
- Coordinated company-wide events to foster teamwork and enhance overall morale.
- Established partnerships with local colleges for access to highly skilled candidates for internships and entry-level positions.
- Conducted workforce planning exercises to align staffing needs with organizational strategy and goals.
- Developed succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of leadership in critical roles.
- Facilitated change management processes during organizational restructuring, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for a 100 thousand employee company.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - PGCHRM -
XLRI- Jamshedpur
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - PGDBA -
Graduate School of Business & Administration, Greater Noida
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. -
Faizabad University
Skills
- Consistently meet goals
- Staff Motivation
- Team training and development
- Deadline-oriented
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Total Rewards
- Employee Engagement
- Employment Law
- Employer Branding
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Organizational Communication
- Stake Holder Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved hiring of more than 1000 employees in less than two years.
- Staffing - Worked directly with entire Human Resources team to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Employer Branding - Implemented strategies which resulted in high talent attraction.
- Supervised team of 17 staff members.
- Implemented SaaS based HRMS tool called Darwin Box for streamlining the HR Operations.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Part of HR Communities
Certification
- Certified PPA Practitioner by Thomas International . Issued in Jun 2022, Credential ID - 3232
Hobbies & Interests
- Travelling
- DIY
- Cycling
- Cooking
- Reading
Additional Information
I have also accumulated sizeable experience over many years and the below qualities make me stand out as an HR professional:
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills,
- Strategic Planning,
- Leadership Skills,
- Employee Relations Expertise,
- Training & Development Initiatives,
- Regulator Compliance,
- Change Management,
- Technology Proficiency,
- Cross-functional Collaboration,
- Metrics and Analytics &
- Continuous Professional Development.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager - Human Resources
Greenlam Industries Limited
11.2021 - 03.2024
General Manager - Human Resources
JIVA Ayurveda
11.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Vice President - Human Resources
Fieldking (Beri Udyog Pvt. Ltd.)
06.2017 - 07.2020
General Manager - Human Resources
Cherry Hill Interiors Ltd
06.2014 - 05.2017
Co-founder
Executive Search Firm
07.2011 - 05.2014
Manager- Human Resources
ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2007 - 06.2011
Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - PGCHRM -
XLRI- Jamshedpur
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - PGDBA -
Graduate School of Business & Administration, Greater Noida
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. -
Faizabad University
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