Utkarsh Handa

About Utkarsh Handa

Experienced Employee Relations, HR Compliance & Audit Leader with over a decade of experience in HR Business Partnering, designing, implementing, and managing policies and processes to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Skilled in conducting workplace investigations, resolving employee grievances, and enhancing employee relations. Strong collaborator and communicator, able to work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive organizational change.I have a Master\'s in Business Administration (Human Resources) and a Bachelor\'s in Business Administration (Finance) from leading universities. My professional experience includes ER Partner India- Subcon and Malaysia at Medtronic, Associate Director of HR Compliance and Audit at KPMG India, HR Lead at Zappfresh India, HR Manager at Grant Thornton India, and HR Manager at Fortis and Aster DM Healthcare India & UAE. I\'ve also worked as an HR Sr. Executive at KPMG and Accenture India.I\'ve been recognized for my contributions with awards like the Super Team award at KPMG and Dream Team award at Accenture. Additionally, I\'m an active volunteer with \'Aao Khilayein\' supporting underprivileged children with education and animal welfare organizations to rescue, feed, and sterilize homeless animals.I\'m passionate about designing and implementing policies and processes that promote compliance, mitigate risk, and enhance employee relations. I\'m always seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand my skillset and make a positive impact in organizations.

Experience

1. Principal Employee Relations Specialist- Indian Subcon and Malaysia

   Medtronic

   Mar 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading Employee Relations for the countries in the Indian Subcontinent

Education

• Edith Cowan University

  Masters in Business Administration, Human Resources

  2007 — 2009

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Bachelors in Business Management, Finance

  2004 — 2007

• Seventh Day Adventist

  Higher Secondary Education, Commerce

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Development
• Talent Acquisition
• Peoplesoft
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Screening
• Human Resources
• Strategic HR
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Recruiting
• Performance Appraisal
• Vendor Management
• Employee Relations
• HR Consulting
• Change Management
• Organizational Design
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Interviews
• HR Transformation
• Succession Planning
• Team Management
• Training
• Executive Search
• Training Delivery
• Personnel Management
• Soft Skills
• Talent Management
• Compensation & Benefit