Onkar Awasarkar
Vienna
Summary
Experienced HR professional with 13+ years in Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, and Program Management. Proven ability to execute processes, build relationships, communicate effectively, manage time efficiently, and enhance organizational efficiency. Successful collaboration with global teams in India, EMEA, SEA, and SSA regions, demonstrating strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Amazon Slovakia SRO
Bratislava, Slovak Republic
09.2022 - Current
- As a Program manager for Employee Lifecycle, I design, develop and implement IT Automated HR solutions that bring time, cost and execution efficiencies to scale and deliver on ever growing business needs.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
HR Partner
John Deere India
India
08.2018 - 08.2022
- As HR Partner, I worked with Senior and Mid-Senior management on various strategic HR initiatives for two major line of business, catering over 500+ employees across India, SEA, MENA and SSA
- Major contribution in the area of TA, L&D, C&B, Employee Engagement, Talent Planning and Succession Planning.
- Optimized training programs by assessing individual learning needs and customizing content accordingly.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior management on key HR decisions affecting overall business strategy.
- Oversaw talent acquisition initiatives, sourcing top talent through strategic recruitment campaigns.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to identify workforce planning needs and create effective staffing strategies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders to better understand departmental needs and requirements.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supported organizational change initiatives by facilitating clear communication between employees at all levels during times of transition or restructuring events.
- Managed and maintained HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping of all employee information.
- Coordinated employee engagement activities and events, fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
- Conducted thorough job analyses, leading to the creation of accurate job descriptions that clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
- Implemented performance management systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication among employees.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring employee understanding and satisfaction with their coverage options.
- Evaluated compensation structures regularly to ensure competitiveness within the market and internal equity among staff members.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
Senior Executive II
John Deere India
01.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Executive
Cybage India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2015
HR Associate
Team Lease
05.2013 - 04.2015
HR and Admin Associate
APART Education India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2013
Education
MBA – Human Resources -
Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Pune University
Skills
- HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle Management
- Comp & Benefits Management
- HR Business Partner
- HR Analytics
- Program Management
- Talent Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Engagement
- Annual Compensation Revision Exercise, system update of new structures and comms to stakeholders
- Custodian of comp philosophy, comp policy administration, Benefits design and administration
- Work with external consultants to participate in yearly comp surveys
- Continuous monitoring and update of Job & comp Structure to align with industry and stay competitive
- Total Rewards Strategy design and implementation
- Proficient in SAP SF – Compensation Module
- Career progression administration
- Benefits process redesign, automation and implementation
- Train new joiners and seasoned managers on Total Rewards and Strategy
- Managing Employee Lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
- Design and Develop HR processes
- NEI and Onboarding
- Managing and reporting of HR Dashboards and Key Metrices
- Employee Exit and Terminations
- Strategic HR Partnering with Business
- Lead for setting up HR Shared Services
- Incepted and delivered various strategic Employee Engagement initiatives
- Hands-on with PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM and various HR ticketing systems
- Staffing and Manpower management
- Program and Project Management
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
- Adaptability to fast-paced environments
- Expertise in defining needs through collaboration with diverse business and IT groups
- Audit proficiency for various compliances and processes
- Decision-Making
- Remote Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning and Execution
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master from SCRUM alliance
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Fundamentals of Agile from PMI
Accomplishments
- India POC for SAP HCM to SuccessFactors transition
- Delivered 1500+ band promotions over span of 3 years with 100% accuracy
- Comp structure revision of multiple business lines in India, SEA and SSA for 3 years in consecutive
- Administration of Total Reward Strategy
- Automation of AFC process reducing manual efforts by 75%
- Revamp of R&R program that boosted employee engagement by 15% and strengthened the culture of recognition in organization
- Significant contribution in global change management projects
- Designed a completely new policy and system for annual band promotion
- Severance Package and Process design for re organization exercise impacting over 10% of the total HC
- Facilitated and Led HR interventions on key talent and key position planning workshops
- Successfully implemented PEGA - HR ticketing system for efficient query resolutions and tracking
- Lead for establishing HR Shared Services centralizing HR operations of 7 units catering to 5000+ EEs
- Lead for Career Progression, HR Analytics, NEI, IJP, Global Mobility, and Benefits administration
- Spearheaded Talent Development, Manpower Planning, Budgeting, Culture Building Initiatives, Performance Assessments, and Organization Development
- Led Change Management initiatives, fostering a culture shift towards a High-Performance mindset
- Developed programs for Health and Safety awareness
- SME for HR Policies and Processes
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
German (A1)
Timeline
Program Manager
Amazon Slovakia SRO
09.2022 - Current
HR Partner
John Deere India
08.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Executive II
John Deere India
01.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Executive
Cybage India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2015
HR Associate
Team Lease
05.2013 - 04.2015
HR and Admin Associate
APART Education India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Pune University
MBA – Human Resources -
Pune University