Human Resources Total Rewards
Resume:
S Gopalan Address Communication
Business and HR Consultant 2445, 11th Main, 12th Cross, E Block,
Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru.
Karnataka - 560092
************@*****.***;
************@*******.***
Objective: -
To provide strategic leadership across all dimensions of human resources by architecting talent strategies aligned with business priorities, designing agile organizational structures, and leveraging data-driven HR analytics for proactive workforce planning and decision-making. Drive a culture of high performance through optimized total rewards systems, foster harmonious industrial relations, and spearhead digital HR transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience—ensuring HR is a key enabler of organizational growth and resilience
Skills and Competencies: - HR and HR Strategy
Manpower Planning
Spearheaded enterprise-wide manpower planning by aligning workforce forecasts with long-term business strategy. Oversaw periodic talent reviews and execution governance to ensure optimal manpower deployment. Championed data-driven optimization through linear programming, labor inventory analytics, and ROI-focused methodologies to evaluate organizational structure and implement right-sizing, enhancing agility and operational efficiency.
Organizational Design and Structuring
Led comprehensive problem definition and assessment using dialectic and diagnostic intervention models. Analysed internal and external environmental influences to align with organizational strategy, governance, people, processes, products, and services. Assessed current culture and identified the optimal future culture. Developed a structured methodology incorporating the 5W (Who, Whom, What, When, Where) and 3H (How, How Much, How Many) frameworks to define, design, develop, and deploy solutions tailored to business workflows, products, geographies, and functional nuances. Architected new organizational structures, redefined roles, and crafted job designs, including detailed job specifications and descriptions.
Recruitment and Staffing
Directed end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, ensuring alignment with organizational talent needs and strategic goals. Developed competency-based frameworks and structured interviews to attract, assess, and onboard high-potential candidates. Partnered with business leaders to forecast talent requirements and build diverse candidate pipelines. Leveraged employer branding and digital sourcing strategies to enhance candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire.
Total Rewards
Designed and executed comprehensive Total Rewards strategies encompassing compensation, benefits, recognition, incentive planning, and equity participation to align employee motivation with organizational objectives. Led performance-based incentive programs and long-term value creation through stock options and equity-linked plans. Conducted market benchmarking and internal equity analysis to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Applied data-driven insights to enhance reward effectiveness, support talent retention, and strengthen the overall employee value proposition.
Employee Engagement & Experience
Led employee engagement initiatives grounded in dialectic intervention methods to foster open dialogue and trust across the organization. Utilized engagement surveys and demographic analysis to identify patterns, inclusion gaps, and motivational drivers. Promoted organizational citizenship behaviors through recognition systems, culture-building initiatives, and leadership alignment. Developed and nurtured a purpose-driven culture aligned with organizational values, enhancing belonging, discretionary effort, and retention
Labour Law & Compliance
Ensured organizational adherence to labor laws and statutory regulations by implementing robust compliance frameworks and audit processes. Provided expert guidance on employment legislation, industrial relations, and dispute resolution to mitigate legal risks. Coordinated with legal teams and government authorities to maintain up-to-date practices and foster a compliant, fair workplace environment.
Performance Management System
Designed and implemented a robust Performance Management System leveraging the Balanced Scorecard framework to align individual objectives with strategic business goals. Championed the “Balanced Objectives by Results” philosophy to drive accountability and measurable outcomes across functions. Enhanced performance tracking and feedback mechanisms, resulting in improved goal clarity, employee engagement, and organizational productivity.
Talent Development
Led comprehensive talent development initiatives by conducting Training Need Analysis (TNA) and defining skill and competency metrics aligned with organizational goals. Directed leadership assessments through Assessment Centers, integrating Bloom’s Taxonomy to design progressive learning paths. Applied cutting-edge methodologies to evaluate synchronized and unsynchronized learning effectiveness. Utilized Kirkpatrick’s ROI model to measure training impact and optimize learning investments for maximum business value
HR Strategy
Developed and executed HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, applying Total Rewards frameworks to optimize compensation and benefits via Lead, Lag, and Match approaches. Crafted end-to-end talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to build a high-impact workforce. Enhanced learning and development processes to improve time and cost efficiency while fostering employee growth. Utilized human capital analytics to strategically manage working capital investment in talent, identifying retention-driven cost savings and maximizing return on workforce investment
HR Budgeting, Control and HR Analytics
Developed and managed HR budgets aligned with organizational priorities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across talent acquisition, development, and employee benefits. Monitored expenditures, implemented cost-control measures, and provided regular financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and maximize ROI on human capital investments.
Utilized the full spectrum of HR analytics—descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive—to drive data-informed talent strategies. Employed descriptive analytics to monitor workforce trends and engagement levels; applied diagnostic analytics to uncover root causes of turnover and performance gaps. Developed predictive models to forecast talent needs and attrition risks, and delivered prescriptive insights to optimize recruitment, development, and compliance initiatives, aligning workforce planning with business goals.
HR Operations and Quality Control
Managed end-to-end HR operations ensuring seamless execution of processes including onboarding, payroll, compliance, and employee records management. Implemented rigorous quality control measures and audits to enhance data accuracy, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Established KPIs and continuous improvement frameworks to drive operational excellence and elevate employee service experience.
Introduced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline HR and organizational processes, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. Led job evaluation initiatives using systematic frameworks to ensure fair and equitable role grading, aligning job roles with organizational strategy and compensation structures.
Other Diversified Business Competencies
• Strategic Acumen Finance Acumen Business Acumen
• Taxation Acumen Supply Chain and Materials Management Acumen
• Office Administration
Academics
Masters
• Master of business administration (Executive education) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bangalore. Symbiosis University, Pune, October 2012
• Master Diploma in personnel management and industrial relations Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, August 2004
• MASTER OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, June 2004
Bachelor
• BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Gobi Arts College, Gobichettipalayam, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, May 1990
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING COMPLETED
• Diploma in Systems Management, NIIT, Erode, January 1992
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, MSME-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, CHENNAI, Dec 2022
• GST PRACTITIONER, MSME-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, FIROZABAD
• Training Program on GEM REGISTRATION E-MARKETING, CONTRACTS & E- TENDER, MSME Technology Centre, Bhopal
• Certificate on NLP Practitioner, The Modern Applied Psychology, July 2022
• Workshop on Compensation and Benefits, NHRD, Bangalore Chapter, November 2009
• Contract Labour Management, Princeton Academy, November 2009
• Certificate on Organizational Behavior: Individual Dynamics in Organization, NPTEL and IIT Guwahati, April 2024
• Certificate on Organizational Design Change and Transformation, NPTEL and IIT, April 2024
Professional Experience – Total – 30 years and above
April 2023 onwards
Independent Business and HR Consultant, Bengaluru
August 2022 - April 2023
Associate Director-HR and OD
M/s. Trashcon Labs Private Limited, Bangaluru
January 2022 - August 2022
General Manager - HR
M/s. Presenova LLP (Presidency Group of Institution) Bengaluru
September 2018 - December 2021
Director
M/s. Bhupad Consultancy Services Private Limited Bangaluru
September 2017 – August 2018
Senior General Manager
M/s. Alp Consulting Private Limited, Bangaluru
August 2015 - September 2017
AGM and Head HR (Fixed employment)
NABARD Financial Services Limited, Bengaluru
October 2012 - December 2014
General Manager
HR Ace Creative Learning Private Limited, Bengaluru
April 2009 - September 2012
Senior Manager – HR
Bangalore International Airport Limited, Bengaluru
August 2007 - August 2009
Assistant Manager - Team Lead - APAC HRO Operation ADP Private Limited, Hyderabad
August 2006 - August 2007
Client Service Manager
Cross Domain Solutions Limited, Bengaluru
March 2004 - August 2006
Assistant Manager- HR Generalist
Polaris Software Lab Limited, Chennai
April 1992 - February 2004
Finance and C&B Professional, Executive Level
Few organizations
References
1. Organization Design, Development and Performance Management a. Mr. Rajkumar Shanmugam, Head- HR
Alp Consulting Limited, Bengaluru, Phone: - 984**-***** 2. Performance Management: - Goal setting, Organization Development a. Mr. Yougendra, Chief Operating Officer
MobileComm India Private Limited, Gurgaon, Phone: -953**-***** 3. HR Advisory and Consultancy
a. Mr. Padmanabhan,
Auditor, Bengaluru, Phone:- 973**-*****
4. HR Automation and HR Process Mapping
a. Mr. Prashanth,
HR One, Phone:- 984**-*****
5. Labour Law and Compliances and Other Advisory
a. Mr. Suresh Raman,
Mentor, Phone: - 893**-*****
Employment References
1. N. Nagarajan, COO 2. Mr. Vinod Chandrasekaran, GM, NABARD Phone: - 887**-***** Phone:- 886*******
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