Akram Shaikh

About Akram Shaikh

Currently working as a Senior HR Executive at Kohler India with over nine years of global…

Experience

1. Senior Executive Human Resources

   Kohler Co.

   Aug 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   High-Level Summary:At Kohler, I play a hands-on role in shaping a smooth and positive onboarding experiencefor new hires. I manage everything from offer letters and compensation to system setup(SAP) and compliance, all while working closely with HR Business Partners, hiring managers,and legal teams. Beyond the day-to-day, I also lead process improvements — like rollingout digital onboarding tools and supporting major transitions — always keeping our peopleand business goals at the center.Key Responsibilities & Highlights> Onboarding Management- I designed competitive offers, managed background checks, and made sure every newhire’s journey from their first offer letter to their system setup was as seamless aspossible- By staying in regular contact with hiring managers, HRBPs, and legal teams, I workedproactively to spot and remove any roadblocks during onboarding, helping avoid issueslater in the process.> Process Improvement & Compliance- When the business decided to introduce myHR to simplify onboarding, I stepped in as aSubject Matter Expert. I worked directly with the project team testing the system, givingreal feedback, and making sure the new workflows stayed true to what worked in ourcurrent process. We kept what was important, avoided unnecessary changes, andmade the transition easy for everyone- During the Kohler Energy Stand-Alone Transition, I helped onboard critical employeesinto the new Energy business.> Risk Management & Reporting- I worked closely with legal and business teams to tighten background verificationchecks, helping minimize compliance risks. Thanks to daily tracking and early problem-solving, I consistently maintained 100% SLAadherence and kept operations flowing smoothly.> Cross-Functional Collaboration:I made it a point to bridge gaps between HRBPs, recruiters, and backend teams ensuringeveryone stayed in the loop and that new hires had a clear, welcoming experience fromstart to finish.

Skills

• Small Business
• New Business Development
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Coaching
• Team Building
• Entrepreneurship