Srikanth Kalyanasundaram M. Iod

About Srikanth Kalyanasundaram M. Iod

A strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Deputy General Manager – Human Resources at John Cockerill, with a deep focus on HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement across shared services and manufacturing sectors. Aligning HR strategies with business goals, improving operational efficiency, and leading transformative initiatives across the employee lifecycle.Experienced in HR technology proficiency, expertly managing HRIS, Success Factor Implementation,HCM systems to drive automation, enhance data accuracy, and streamline HR processes for improved operational efficiency.Proficient in HR service delivery, statutory compliance, payroll administration, and shared services, with expertise in end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, workforce transactions, document management, and policy development. Led the execution of new HRMS tools and digital platforms to enhance process automation and accuracy. Delivered cost reductions in employee benefit insurance programs through effective negotiation, and improved talent acquisition efficiency via referral policies and job portal optimization.Successfully integrated 30 and executed performance management frameworks using 9-box metrics, and collaborated with Mercer on compensation benchmarking. Partnered with cross-functional teams to design IDPs, lead internal audits, manage ISO documentation, and implement employee-friendly policies. Played a key role in boosting engagement scores by acting on PULSE survey outcomes and championing continuous improvement.Certified in ESG (Institute of Directors), POSH (ISTD), Happiness Coaching (Berkeley Institute of Well Being), Mindfulness Coaching (Happiitude), Train the Trainer (NSDC & MEPSC), and Business Storytelling (NIST). Recognized with prestigious awards including the ICONIC HR Leadership Award, Top HR Innovator Award, International Achievers Award for Best Leadership Mentor, Special Chairman’s Award 2021 for exemplary service during COVID, and the Annual Recognition for Health, Safety & Well-Being.Skilled in strategic planning, change management, business process re-engineering, risk management, compliance, user acceptance testing, requirements analysis, learning & development, employee relations, vendor management, and operational efficiency—driving HR excellence with a people-first mindset.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Human Resources

   John Cockerill

   Aug 2023 — Present · IN

   Leads HR operations and service delivery with focus on process optimization, employee lifecycle management, and strategic HR solutions aligned with business goals. Drives implementation of HRMS tools and fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture.Spearheaded group onboarding initiatives to streamline new employee integration across the organization.Directed HR operations teams to deliver end-to-end support including pre-onboarding, off-boarding, workforce transactions, and records management.Led the deployment and execution of new HRMS tools to enhance HR service efficiency and data accuracy.Negotiated and implemented employee benefit insurance programs achieving consistent year-on-year cost reductions.Conducted comprehensive compensation and benefits surveys, analyzing data to inform HR strategy and policy updates.Ensured timely statutory compliance filings and managed audit responses, maintaining alignment with governance standards.Skills:HR Operations, Employee Onboarding, HRMS Implementation, Compensation and Benefits, Statutory Compliance, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement

Education

• PRIN. L.N.WELINGKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH, MATUNGA, MUMBAI.

  Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management

  2006 — 2008