Mannava Swathi

Talent Acquisition

• Crucial in implementing the first-of-its-kind Dual Apprenticeship Program in India in partnership with the Department of Technical Education, Government of Telangana, in 2020.
• Led a virtual recruitment drive specifically targeting female candidates during the COVID period for our Silvassa manufacturing site; successfully onboarding over 37+ female diploma graduates
• Strategic planning with the leadership team to build work culture centered on DEI, including designing and implementing training programs on cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Instrumental in designing the ALPLA campus connect resulting in hiring of 100+ Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) from NITs and 180+ Technician Trainees from Polytechnic colleges
• Strengthened industry-Education partnership, fostering collaborations with multiple universities through diverse apprenticeship programs, resulting in a robust talent pipeline.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Employee Referral Program that resulted in 90% filling of vacancies through internal resources and cost saving of approx INR 72+ Lakhs on an average per year.
• Hired 40+ leadership positions within timelines and anchored related induction programs. Conducted PPA (Personal Profile Analysis) for candidate fitment assessment.
• Spearheaded recruitment budgets and process compliance for India region comprising of 8 manufacturing Plants and Regional Corporate Office.
• Designed Internal Job Postings (IJP) for India region resulting in smooth movement of internal talent across SBUs resulting in 77 Internal moves and 5 Global moves in 2023, fostering career progression.
• Responsible for Innovative hiring - Initiative to explore alternate and smart sources of hiring for grass root level positions to create talent pipeline

HR Operations

• Implemented Performance Management System Goal Setting and Review Mechanism for 1000+ employees through HRIS software
• Digitized Rewards and Recognition Program that enhanced transparency and ensured that recognition is timely and meaningful with effective tracking and analytics.
• Conducted exit analysis of employees and provided valuable insights to management, aiding them in making strategic decisions.
• Implemented HR automation system, covering Onboarding to employee exit, attendance and leave, PMS, etc. to online platform, enhancing HR operational efficiency
• Led transition to remote workflows during Pandemic, created Covid safety protocols and coordinated with senior leaders for strategic planning. Periodic interaction with employees to maintain employee morale.
• Orchestrated range of Leadership and HR Events, meticulously managing every aspect from planning to flawless execution, including Management Meets, HR Meets and more.
• Successfully identified, negotiated, and signed contracts with vendors for various HR related services.

• Optimized HR department efficiency by refining 16 policies, procedures, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Handled visa processes for Australia, Singapore and Bangkok for 30+ employees.
• Played key role in TNI & TNA for training content development for 250+ employees
• Proficient in managing HR functions for full-time employees, campus recruitment, pre-joining processes, and new hire orientation
• Administered benefits programs including health insurance, Term life Plans and leave policies
• Developed and managed annual budgets for division and perform periodic cost and productivity analysis
• Administered company-wide compensation and benefit plans for both onsite and offsite employees
• Handled employee relations issues and provided guidance and support to employees and managers
• Saved INR 3 lakhs annually by negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers, resulting in a 6% reduction in HR & Admin expenses.

• Sales process training of Newly Recruited officers - Steps of sales, Objection Handling, negotiations, call closures, appointment generation etc
• Conducting Managerial and soft skills session for Team Managers and branch Managers
• Preparing Training content
• Conducting online test on monthly basis to check knowledge levels of employees
• Objection handling session and Refresher sessions for 50+ Sales and marketing executives
• Handled approx. 50 Escalation calls bi weekly ensuring 80% customer satisfaction and issue closure.

• Training of 300+ Newly Recruited officers on Product, Process & Systems
• Training on MULTISKILLING for complete floor of 450 officers and TL in phase manner
• Conducting 'Train the Trainer' Program for 8 new trainers (Behaviour, Leadership, PE)
• Call monitoring & Mock calls; Conducting Assessments & giving constructive feedback on weekly basis
• Conducting Training for Team Leaders and Managers on new updates (Process & Product)
• Floor activities - Refreshers, Projects, Dipsticks
• Report generation for performance monitoring on a weekly basis
• Conducting PIP training for 30+ employees.