Preet Boparai

About Preet Boparai

I develop and scale-up organizational capabilities in multinational companies in start-up, M&A and mature environments, instituting a culture of growth, employee engagement, high performance, succession planning and compliance to meet business objectives in competitive markets.In the past 19 years, I have partnered with senior leaders and stakeholders in India and across geographies to lead HR initiatives, supporting regional and global initiatives, and taking proactive steps for change to deliver cost and operations excellence. After Haier acquired GE Appliances in 2016, I directed policy and process development initiatives to set up the HR function amid post-M&A integration and business restructuring activities, and positioned it as a reliable business partner to the global organization.In collaboration with business leaders in India and USA, I streamlined processes, enabled revenue growth and achieved 33% gender diversity in GE Appliances. Learning and development, training, coaching, and compensation & benefits were other key areas of focus; in addition to drafting the learning philosophy for GE, I introduced the Train the Trainer initiative.Specialties:Motivational Leadership | HR Budget and KPI Management | Talent Acquisition | Talent Management | Succession Planning | Talent Retention | Rewards & Recognition | L&D | C&B | Resource Planning | HR Audits | HR Operations | Statutory Compliance: Labor / HR laws, EHS standards, Shop & Establishment Act

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources- India

   SABIC

   May 2020 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Direct HR strategies and action plans to support growth in India, leading team across SBUs: R&D, manufacturing and commercial (sales and marketing), and providing HR counseling and advisory to corporate and functional stakeholders as a key member of the SABIC India Management Team. Develop and manage the India HR team, establishing it as a strategic partner to the business, focused on improving employee engagement and employee satisfaction through planning for effective HR communication, talent acquisition, career development and C&B. Enhance business success by creating a best-in-class HR organization, emphasizing customer service competencies, and increasing organizational efficiency through process improvements.

Education

• ICFAI

  MBA, HR

  2003 — 2005

• Grow More Avenues

  ICF approved Coach Training, Professional Coaching

  2020