Jaimin Patel

JAIMIN PATEL SR. HR PROFESSIONAL Professional with 15 plus years’ experience in Business Partnering, HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition & Event Operations role. • Around 11 plus years in HR leadership roles, with majority as Business partner and HR Consultant. Rich experience in planning, implementing and execution of HR programs and activities related to entire employee life cycle. • Effective partnering with business, aligning business goals with people and ensuring smooth HR function. • Mobile: - || E-mail:- || Address: Vadodara (GUJ – INDIA) AREAS OF EXPERTISE HR Strategy & Execution HR Ops Policy & Processes Performance Management Compensation Planning Talent Acquisition & Retention Training & Development Statutory Compliance HR Program/Project Management Organization Development Employee Relations HRMS Payroll Management Employee Engagement Grievance Handling Support HR Analytics Workplace Culture SOFT SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE  ACENTERING HR: Business Partner (Feb 2012 – Till date) Talent Acquisition & Management:  Spearheaded company’s talent acquisition and recruitment process, collaborating with clients from diverse domains including IT/ITES, software, pharma, engineering, manufacturing, chemical, etc. Managed recruitment activities across various stages to ensure timely and effective service delivery. In addition to recruitment responsibilities, conducted comprehensive manpower planning, including various corporate HR functions such as interviews, on-boarding, induction, onsite inclusivity, advancement planning, issue resolution, communication calendars, and exit interviews.  Played a pivotal role in talent acquisition, encompassing the identification of talent needs and manpower projections for clients. Developed and executed talent acquisition plans, employing cost-effective recruitment techniques. This involved collaborating closely with clients to ensure timely deliveries, as well as organizing walk-ins for efficient candidate engagement. Policy and Process Design:  As part of my role, meticulously designed, developed, and optimized HR policies, processes, and guidelines for a diverse clientele. This entailed a thorough examination of each client's unique work culture, industry, and business practices. Additionally, collaborated closely with client stakeholders to ensure that the HR solutions provided aligned seamlessly with their strategic objectives. Also conducted comprehensive policy audits and impact assessments to adapt and enhance existing HR frameworks.  Responsible for overseeing the implementation of these policies and offering ongoing support to ensure their efficacy and alignment with legal compliance. This multifaceted role also involved providing regular training and workshops to client personnel to ensure understanding and adherence to the newly established HR practices. Furthermore, continuously monitored industry trends and best practices to ensure our clients remain at the forefront of HR excellence and compliance. Human Resource Operations & Process Improvement:  End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management: Was involved in the comprehensive oversight of all HR operational activities spanning the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, transfers, leaves, promotions, and exit interviews for various clients. This encompassed seamless transitions and consistent support to employees throughout their journey within the organization.  Policy and Process Enhancement: Spearheaded projects that resulted in the development and revision of policies, driving process streamlining          initiatives. These initiatives covered diverse areas such as travel, leave policy, work-from-home arrangements, work-life balance, performance management, and other miscellaneous processes aiming to align HR practices with evolving industry standards. Employee Relationship Cultivation: Proficient in fostering robust employee relationships at all levels was a core aspect of my role. This involved frequent interactions with employees, including career guidance, role enrichment discussions, constructive feedback sessions, and conflict resolution processes. Excelled in creating an inclusive work environment where employees felt empowered to voice their thoughts and concerns openly and collaboratively. Conflict Resolution and Performance Management: Actively engaged in resolving conflicts between employees and managers through one-onone sessions. Provided counseling and addressed performance and discipline-related issues. This proactive approach ensured a harmonious working environment. Performance Appraisal Management: Assumed ownership of ensuring the timely completion of mid-year and annual appraisal processes, ensuring that employees received timely feedback and recognition for their contributions. Team Building and Employee Engagement: Organized quarterly events, along with weekly and monthly team-building activities, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Additionally, coordinated celebratory events to boost employee morale and engagement. HRMS and Data Management: Managed the accurate and timely updates of the employee database in the HR management system (HRMS). Also conducted HRMS walkthroughs with employees to ensure complete accuracy and zero escalations. End-to-End Recruitment Management: Took charge of the entire recruitment process, which included managing interview schedules, salary negotiations, and issuing offer letters to prospective candidates. Training and Development: Identified training needs and organized workshops, collaborating with both internal and external trainers to provide valuable learning opportunities. I also conducted foundational HR training and workshops for employees. HR Audits and Compliance: Successfully handled HR audits, focusing on employees' personal files and payroll to ensure compliance with established regulations and standards. Vendor Management: Managed vendor empanelment, ensuring that external partners aligned with the organization's values and standards. These responsibilities collectively contributed to the efficient and effective operation of the HR department, aligning HR practices with the organization's strategic goals and enhancing the overall employee experience.  OSCAR EVENTS: Business Partner (2008 – 2012)              Event Operations Management: Assumed a central role in overseeing event operations, which involved hands-on problem-solving, directing event setups, and coordinating various vendors to ensure the smooth execution of events. Venue Procurement and Research: Leveraging my strong research skills and a well-established professional network, scouted and secured venues that aligned perfectly with clients' event descriptions, ensuring the ideal setting for each occasion. Budget Control: Maintained a tight rein on event budgets by closely monitoring and regulating every aspect, including venue expenses, seating arrangements, dining options, and guest lists, ensuring that events were not only successful but also cost-effective. Event Design and Presentation: To realize clients' visions, presented innovative event design ideas and concepts through compelling presentations and pitches, providing a clear visual representation of how each event would unfold. Contract Negotiation: Prior to finalizing service agreements, conducted comprehensive market research, gathered critical information, and skillfully negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best terms for our clients. On-Site Event Management: Attended events personally to oversee the seamless execution of all operations, swiftly resolving any issues or challenges that arose, ensuring a stress-free experience for clients and guests. Schedule and Logistics Planning: Meticulously planned and designed event schedules, encompassing entertainment, activities, meals, and all other aspects, tailored to meet the specific requests and preferences of our clients. Vendor Network Development: Built and nurtured a robust network of vendors, providing access to cost-effective, high-quality products and services, critical to delivering exceptional events. Client-Event Requirements: Through effective delegation, prioritization, and production phase management from concept to execution, I ensured strict adherence to client-event requirements, maintaining the highest standards of quality and satisfaction. Vendor Coordination: Administered contracts to ensure exceptional coordination with vendors, including timeline development and day-of coordination services, guaranteeing that all elements of the event came together seamlessly. Participant Direction: Directed florists, photographers, musicians, officiants, and ceremony participants throughout pre-ceremony, ceremony, and post-ceremony events, ensuring a harmonious and well-executed experience. Staff Management: Took charge of recruiting, training, and cross-functional assignment of staff. This involved ensuring that employees were wellversed in specific procedures related to each event type, contributing to a well-prepared and proficient event team. Client Collaboration: Conducted face-to-face client meetings to gather and comprehend event requirements, including venue preferences, budget constraints, guest lists, catering choices, and event timelines, ensuring that every detail was captured and accounted for in the planning process. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE CAREER      Established strategic alliances with key business stakeholders, orchestrating a range of recruitment channels to accelerate onboarding processes within condensed timelines. This initiative yielded a notable 30% reduction in time-to-fill positions, culminating in 10-15% cost savings and enhanced workforce adaptability. Developed and implemented comprehensive employee wellness program resulting in increased participation in wellness activities, improved employee satisfaction survey scores by 20%, and reduced absenteeism rate, demonstrating a noticeable improvement in overall employee health and well-being. Successfully managed and resolved Complex Employee Relation Issues by creating an environment of Openness and Trust ensuring decrease in conflicts and grievances by 50%, fostering a harmonious and cooperative work environment. Implemented mentoring programs and facilitated outbound trainings for senior members to foster career development and succession planning, resulting in 30% improvement in employee retention and career progression. Successfully distributed and communicated all HR policies and processes across multiple worksites and locations, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards. EDUCATION    Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical. Pacific University, Rajasthan (Distinction) 2012 Diploma – Mechanical. Parul University, Vadodara (First Class) 2009 Diploma - Event Management, National Institute of Event Management, Vadodara (First Class) 2009 CERTIFICATIONS     Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) (Certification – Udemy) – Feb 2024 HR – Strategic Business Partner (Certification – LinkedIn) – Jan 2024 Strategic Human Resources (Certification – LinkedIn) – Jan 2024 Human Capital Management (Certification – Great Learning) – Sep 2023