Nandakishore Vempati

About Nandakishore Vempati

With a robust foundation in HR leadership built over an extensive 25-year career, I specialize in elevating organizational dynamics through strategic HR practices, primarily within the Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Engineering Services, IT, and BPO sectors. My expertise encompasses driving technological integration within HR frameworks to enhance decision-making, talent management, and operational efficiency. My leadership in change management, talent retention during mergers & acquisitions, and digital transformation initiatives has consistently resulted in improved productivity and reduced operational costs, aligning human resource functions closely with overarching corporate objectives.I am recognized for my strategic vision in global talent management, where my initiatives across multiple territories have significantly boosted talent retention rates and streamlined HR operations. My proficiency in navigating the complexities of international employment law, coupled with my dedication to fostering inclusive work environments, has played a pivotal role in enhancing employee engagement and retention. This commitment to creating a supportive and dynamic organizational culture has been instrumental in elevating our employer brand, drawing a direct line between effective HR leadership and organizational success.My recent role as Head HR at Centum Electronics Limited has allowed me to direct HR functions across diverse business units, championing talent development and operational excellence. Through strategic talent acquisition, innovative CSR initiatives, and competitive compensation strategies, I have propelled the company towards achieving its strategic financial and operational goals. My efforts in coaching leadership, managing COVID-related challenges, and transforming the HR department into a more people-friendly entity underscore my dedication to ensuring both organizational success and employee well-being.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Centum Electronics Ltd.

   Jun 2018 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Centum Electronics Ltd is a leading ESDM (Electronics System Design & Manufacturing ) Indian Multinational Company founded in 1994 that offers Mission Critical design, development & manufacturing of customized system solutions and turnkey solutions for high-reliability applications for Domestic & global customers in Défense, Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Transportation domain. Centum has around 2500 employees and has operations across India, Europe and Canada. Centum revenue is 150 million USD and has been recognized by World Economic Forum as a global growth company and Forbes Asia featured Centum as ‘Asia’s 200 Best Companies under a Billion’. Key Member of Centum Senior Leadership Team reporting to CMD and Playing a strategic Human Resource Business Partner role for sustainable business growth in India.HR Strategy, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Organisation Structure design, HR Policies, HR Operations, Employee Engagement, Org Communication, Change Management, Industrial/Plant Relations, Global Mobility, CSR and Administration & facilities.

Education

• Doctor B.R. Ambedkar Open University

  MBA, HR

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGCHRM, Human Resource Management

  2008 — 2009

• Indian School of Business

  "Stepping into Leadership", Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Leadership
• Human Resource Development
• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Executive Leadership
• Human Resources
• Performance Management