Sailesh Balakrishnan

Experience

1. Manager Assistant Director- Hrbp

   EY

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead the execution of strategic HR initiatives within the cluster, aligning with the company\'s vision and goals.• Facilitate organizational design and restructuring efforts to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.• Implement change management strategies to support the organization\'s evolution and growth.• Develop and implement action plans based on PPS (People, Performance, and Satisfaction) and employee feedback.• Guide supervisors in managing teams, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment.• Share best practices from across the wider organization with counsellors to enhance overall performance.• Promote well-being at work and ensure a healthy work-life balance for employees.• Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in alignment with the ECHO Framework to gather insightful employee feedback.• Coach counsellors and managers to build leadership capabilities and support career development.• Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement within the workforce.• Assist counsellors in addressing underperformance and developing strategies for improvement.• Drive meaningful actions based on insights from retention conversations.• Enable seamless integration of new joiners into the organization.• Conduct employee mapping tailored to SSL (Strategic Service Line) requirements.• Lead audits for quality assurance and implement corrective measures as necessary.• Address medium-complexity workplace disputes and ensure legal compliance across HR functions.Initiatives:• Lead location events or SL/SSL wide initiatives that contribute to a vibrant workplace culture.• Drive strategic imperatives that align with the organization\'s long-term objectives.• Contribute to process efficiencies and automation to streamline HR operations.• Drive team engagement and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.• Design and implement coaching interventions to enhance employee performance and development.

Education

• University of South Wales

  Master of Science (MSc)

  2011 — 2012

• S.I.E.S college of Commerce and Economices, University of Mumbai

  Bachelors in Management Studies

• S.K Somaiya Vinay Mandir High School

  S.S.C from I.E.S school; Cleared H.S.C

Skills

• Training
• Organizational Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Employee Engagement
• Grievances
• Program Management
• Human Resource Development
• Public Speaking
• HR Management
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic HR
• Human Resource Planning
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Learning and Development
• HR Project Management
• Performance Appraisal
• Employee Benefits
• Conflict Management
• HR Policies
• Employee Training
• Talent Acquisition
• IT Recruitment
• Employee Surveys
• Succession Planning
• Management
• Change Management