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Sanjeev Panicker, SPHR, SCP
New Providence, New Jersey 07974
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LinkedIn.com/in/sanjeev-panicker-sphr-scp-2b51bb2
Executive Summary: Senior Director of HR with specialized background in IT, IT Services and Telecom; highly skilled in M&A, retention of talent, organizational management, compliance, compensation/benefits programs, succession planning and integration planning. Adept at collaborating with C-Suite and senior management to shape corporate culture, connect HR vision to business objectives, translate strategic plans into effective initiatives and streamline processes/systems. Facilitative approach to team-building; skilled at establishing trust and improving efficiency.
NIIT TECHNOLOGIES, Princeton, New Jersey
Senior Director of HR / Divisional Manager, 2019 to Present
Partner with senior leadership to build high performance teams – focusing primarily on TTH (travel, tourism and hospitality) and BFS (banking and financial services) verticals – that support growth, process improvement and profit objectives at leading $700 million global IT Solutions Company with more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Build Employee Connect Program, creating a culture of recognition to acknowledge employees who make a significant difference to the success and culture of company; build and maintain talent pipeline to achieve business needs and goals; create business partnering that enhances internal ESS scores; train, develop and oversee four direct reports in U.S. and offshore.
Establish plans, define processes and manage variable compensation cycles that managers use to configure compensation information, linking variable pay to goal achievement; manage and execute PMS, improving productivity, morale and employee retention.
Implement Human Resources policies and programs, including employee relations, staffing, wage and salary administration; ensure benefits, policies and practices are equitable and in compliance with Federal, state and local laws; enhance training and development.
Leverage digital technologies to modify existing business processes; research and implement emerging technologies, best practices and procedures; transform business and HR goals into concrete tactical initiatives; ensure M&A due diligence; leverage insights and analytics to identify regional and global trends.
ORION SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS LLC, Edison, New Jersey
Global Head of HR, 2017 to 2018
Led Human Resources, recruiting, immigration and HR operations for 1,800-employee MNC IT Services; recruited employees and managed HR lifecycle across multiple locations in Germany, Australia and India; supported, managed and led change programs and managed leadership pipeline initiatives; trained and developed 45 direct and indirect reports; transformed and reorganized new design of HR Business Partners and specialties.
Optimized and further added to the integrated ADP Workforce Now System, simplifying payroll and tax filing; onboarding, PMS, 360 feedbacks, dashboards, carrier integration, ADP WFN (cloud-based platform for HR management software).
Achieved 12% decrease in attrition through revamping internal communication, rewards and recognition, talent management/development and vendor management systems.
Created 20% efficiencies across organization with carefully planned HR transformation; optimized vendors, saving company $140K annually; partnered cross-functionally with departments on costs associated with human capital to build budget; rebuilt intranet site to expand functionality; planned transition to Success Factors project-management solutions; demonstrated excellent understanding of verticals in IT, IT Services and Telecom; successfully led organizational integration following two M&As; led yearly planning and budgeting sessions.
SBS GROUP, Edison, New Jersey
Director of HR, Global, 2014 to 2016
Directed talent acquisition, building team from 80 to 300 people within two years; oversaw organizational development, employee relations and retention, total rewards program/benefits and performance management; managed team of HR professionals.
Played instrumental role in scaling company across U.S., Canada and South Asia; successfully combined employees across four acquisitions, increasing staff more than threefold.
Implemented new integrated HR system (Ascentis) that combined multiple disparate systems; centralized information and helped build appropriate network from which to recruit.
Directed organizational development programs and events that attained multiple organizational titles, including Best Places to Work, Fastest Growing Companies in NJ and Inc. 5,000.
MARLABS INC., Piscataway, New Jersey
Director of Global HR, 2011 to 2013
Optimized talent acquisition and management for privately held IT Services and Consulting Company with more than 2,000 global employees: collaborated with leadership to ensure functional areas adhered to appropriate HR and Ethics compliance programs.
Achieved 14% cost-efficiency, restructuring HR services and retaining quality talent; increased retention of top talent by 25% through improved employee development and succession programs; strong relationship-building, communication, compensation and presentation skills.
Improved reporting tools, budget processes, recognition programs and talent management system, refining and integrating HR operations globally.
THOMSON REUTERS (REUTERS MARKET LIGHT), Mumbai, India
Head of HR, South Asia, 2008 to 2010
Co-developed pioneering organization in mobile micro-information space for developing countries; directed talent acquisition and management, organizational development, employee relations/retention, rewards programs, performance management, payroll and benefits.
Provided counsel and advice on key employees; spearheaded unique talent acquisition model that grew organization from double digits to 800-plus employees, using networking, social media, referrals, new sources and emerging technologies; achieved 6% employee turnover rate with high performance talent-management program; collaborated with CEO on establishing organization’s culture of employee respect and talent nurturing, improving performance across division.
Previous Employment:
BRITISH TELECOM GLOBAL SERVICES, Mumbai, India, General Manager, HR, 2006 to 2008; HTMT-HINJUJA GROUP, Mumbai, India, Assistant Vice President, HR, 2001 to 2005; TATA GROUP, Mumbai, India, Various Roles, 1995 to 2001.
Education:
MS, Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2016.
MBA, Institute of Technology and Management, Mumbai, India, 1995.
Bachelor of Science, Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University, 1993.
Certifications: SHRM-SCP; SPHR-HRCI; Predictive Index.
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs); Proprietary PMS, L&D Systems and Platform; ADP Workforce Now, Ascentis, Taleo; familiar with SAP.
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