Tanvi Vardam

About Tanvi Vardam

Not every transformation shows up in plain sight on a balance sheet. Some take shape in the way a Central Bank reimagines its people strategy, in how an NBFC rebuilds its HR backbone, in a FinTech choosing culture as its competitive edge, or in a Learning Academy in Africa opening its doors to capability building across the continent.In my 4 years as a People Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP, I have worked with organizations across India and MENA geographies, to reshape operating models, redesign organization structures, build competency frameworks, plan career pathways, strengthen workforce strategies, define compensation structures and craft people agendas that turn ambition into measurable impact.Prior to joining EY, I gained experience with ACG World’s Corporate HR team under Total Rewards, where I conducted audits and analyses spanning compensation planning for global increments, performance goal alignment, and retention insights through exit data. I also partnered on hiring initiatives, giving me a first-hand view from the other side of the table on how organizations assess and onboard top talent.Beyond work, I find joy in many forms of art and expression. I am a Van Gogh enthusiast with a love for copperplate calligraphy and painting. A self-taught player of the guitar, ukulele and keyboard, I also enjoy losing myself in a good book.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant - People Consulting

   EY

   Oct 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Redesigned the organisation structure to enable MSME vertical launch and scale-up, aligned to strategic priorities and business needs> Conducting job evaluation to identify redundancies in grades and bands > Designed the performance linked variable pay framework and policy by reviewing existing policies, analysing past performance data to remove redundancies, and aligning the structure with leading NBFC practices• -> Conducted a comprehensive peer benchmarking exercise, focusing on tenets such as performance indicators including operational framework, organizational structure, external partnerships, curriculum design, et al, to inform the structural and strategic planning of the academy> Conducted thematic analysis of industry benchmarks and stakeholder insights to craft the academy\'s Purpose, Vision, and Mission statements, anchoring its foundation> Developed a bespoke methodology, incorporating design principles and strategic objectives, to generate a suite of operating model alternatives, allowing the institute to determine the most suitable foundational architecture• \'(-)> Coordinated communication across internal and external stakeholders to manage project dependencies, identify bottlenecks, and ensure smooth execution of the set-up process> Collaborated with internal stakeholders to providing weekly and monthly updates on progress, risks, and resolutions to the project sponsors> Maintained detailed invoicing records, ensuring timely processing of POs and client invoices in line with project milestones

Education

• Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2020

• R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General