Uttam Jha

About Uttam Jha

Hello! I am Uttam Kumar Jha, an Assistant Vice President specializing in Compensation & Benefits and HR with over 22 years of experience in the field. My career has been dedicated to designing and executing impactful compensation strategies that align with organizational goals. I am passionate about driving employee engagement and fostering growth through effective workforce planning and benefits and retention programs. My expertise lies in ensuring compliance, optimizing costs, and enhancing overall talent management within organizations.Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented various initiatives, such as introducing flexible working hours and hybrid working models to improve work-life balance for employees. I have a proven track record in managing complex performance management systems and leveraging HR analytics to inform strategic decisions. My leadership capabilities have allowed me to collaborate closely with senior leadership and HR business partners to align compensation strategies with long-term business objectives.Key Achievements- Recognized for exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 crisis as a member of the COVID-19 Committee in July 2021- Spearheaded the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Interface in January 2021, enhancing HR processes- Developed and launched the Employee Grievance Module System, improving employee communication and support- Played a pivotal role in the De-Merger/Company Split Activities regarding HR in 2017, ensuring smooth transitions.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President - Compensation & Benefits

   Giesecke+Devrient

   Oct 2022 — Present · IN

   In my role as Assistant Vice President, I lead the development and implementation of compensation strategies that align with organizational objectives. I conduct market research to ensure competitive pay structures and provide strategic advice to senior leadership on total reward processes. My responsibilities include managing local incentive plan structures, overseeing payroll management, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. I also administer the Performance Management System, collaborating with stakeholders for merit increases and implementing the Performance & Feedback program in SuccessFactors.Achievements: I have been recognized for my exceptional ownership and leadership during the COVID-19 crisis and have received accolades as an Exceptional Performer and Star Performer in various years. I successfully spearheaded the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Interface and drove the digitalization of HR-related processes during the pandemic. Additionally, I developed the Employee Grievance Module System and orchestrated the employee migration project from one contractor company to another.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Diploma, HR Management

  2007 — 2009

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resource Management

  2009 — 2011

• S.K.M. University, Jharkhand

  Bachelor of Commerce, B. Com (H) - Commerce

• Lead Auditor ISO by TUV

  Lead Auditors, ISO

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Human Resources
• Employee Benefits
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Shared Services
• Hris
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Business Development
• Performance Management
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Project Management
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Team Management
• New Business Development
• Hrbudget
• Payroll
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Pre-Sales
• Technical Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Vendor Management
• Sourcing
• Internal Audit
• Talent Management