Dynamic HR professional with over 8+ years of specialized experience in Compensation and Benefits, focused on enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through strategic compensation planning across diverse regions, including India, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt), Singapore, Australia, South Asia, France, Nigeria, and the USA. Proven track record in conducting comprehensive rewards and compensation studies that align with business objectives while fostering a positive organizational culture. Expertise includes talent management and operations management, effectively collaborating with global clients and leading HR and finance teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. Committed to driving impactful HR initiatives that support organizational success in a competitive landscape.
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Achala Allewar
HR & Operation General Manager
Wardha
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Entoss Pomfret Systems Pvt. Ltd.
HR and Operations General Manager
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded HR strategy aligned with business growth and expansion goals across India, the USA, the UAE, France, and Singapore, building scalable people practices.
- Acted as a strategic advisor to Founders/CXOs on workforce planning, culture building, and organizational design to support rapid global expansion.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Built and led high-volume recruitment engines across IT, sales, and delivery functions, driving hiring capability in multiple geographies.
- Designed competency-based hiring, onboarding, and leadership development programs to cultivate future-ready talent pipelines.
- Implemented succession planning, job rotation/enrichment initiatives, improved technical cross-engagement by 80%, and built leadership bench strength.
- Developed OKR/KRA-based performance frameworks with continuous feedback, recognition, and 360° appraisal cycles across business units.
- Led employee engagement and culture initiatives such as all-hands meetings, wellness programs, and reward platforms, driving a 40%+ reduction in attrition and creating a high-retention work culture.
- Standardized HR policies, SOPs, and HR handbooks (POSH, GDPR, ISO), ensuring compliance in multi-jurisdictional environments.
- Digitized HR lifecycle using HRMS/HRIS systems to drive process accuracy, turnaround time, and data-driven people decisions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Benchmarked salary structures using global surveys, including salary reviews, incentives, benefits, and retention programs.
- Introduced structured recognition programs (e.g., Captain and Master Performer) and personalized rewards, improving morale and achieving 15% year-over-year retention gains.
- Led fair, yet firm grievance and disciplinary processes; fostered transparent employee relations, and a positive work climate.
- Developed executive dashboards capturing TA, attrition, performance, and engagement analytics; applied predictive insights to proactively retain at-risk talent.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Ismart Asia Technology Inc.
Sr. HR Officer
10.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Managed HR operations across India and the Philippines, with a strong emphasis on compensation and benefits processes, including payroll management and attendance systems.
- Played a key role in optimizing compensation structures, improving communication and employee engagement, and enhancing HR effectiveness through performance management systems.
- Led efforts in external diversity, grievance handling, and talent development initiatives, while ensuring alignment with industry standards in total rewards strategies.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and classifications, improving role clarity within the organization.
- Streamlined HR processes for efficiency, saving time and resources across the organization.
- Partnered with senior executives on organizational restructuring efforts that improved overall business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated annual performance review process to facilitate constructive feedback exchange between managers and employees, driving professional growth opportunities for staff members.
- Implemented compensation structures, ensuring fair pay practices throughout the company.
- Innovated HR metrics reporting system that provided valuable insights into workforce trends which informed strategic decisionmaking.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective performance management programs and support systems.
Shree Sati Online Pvt.Ltd.
HR Recruiter
11.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Managed HR operations and the recruitment process, attendance system, payroll management, document processing, improved communication, external diversity efforts, enhanced HR effectiveness, employee engagement, development, and training.
- Supported onboarding initiatives for new hires, contributing to a smooth transition into the organization.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, resulting in successful placements and employee satisfaction.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing targeted recruitment strategies.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems effectively, improving overall efficiency of the recruiting process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends, informing recruitment strategies accordingly.
Kiran Hospital (Surat)
HR Executive
01.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Achieved 1,300 hires with a team of 8 people, managed HR operations and training, attendance systems, document processes as per NABH policy, improved communication, external diversity efforts, and enhanced HR-Ops effectiveness.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings on various HR services and products.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new employees'' smooth transition into the organization.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts fairly and efficiently.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Education
IIT GuwahatiGuwahati
Executive Program from Project Management
01.2024
University Overview
Completed Certificate Program
LKMIMSR
MBA
01.2017
University Overview
GPA: 8 CGPA
Fairy Land college of commerce
BBA
01.2014
University Overview
GPA: 60%
Skills
Operations management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Awarded Employee of the year (Entoss) (2022-2023)
- Awarded Employee of the Quarter (Entoss) (2023 Q4)
- Awarded Employee of the Quarter (Entoss) (2023 Q2)
- Awarded Best HR (Ismart Asia) (2021)
- Awarded Most prominent Employee (Kiran Hospital) (2017)
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Grevol Energy Industries – HR Generalist Intern (May 2015 - Dec 2015) Achieved 5 hires, managed HR queries, improved communication, external diversity effort and enhancing HR effectiveness.Availability
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Hindi
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Marathi
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Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Timeline
HR and Operations General Manager
Entoss Pomfret Systems Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Sr. HR Officer
Ismart Asia Technology Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2022
HR Recruiter
Shree Sati Online Pvt.Ltd.
11.2017 - 02.2018
HR Executive
Kiran Hospital (Surat)
01.2017 - 09.2017
LKMIMSR
MBA
Fairy Land college of commerce
BBA
IIT Guwahati
Executive Program from Project Management
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