Astha YadavAY
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Astha Yadav

@asthayadav

Experienced HR professional with a focus on talent management.

India

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a dynamic role that allows me to leverage my HR expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on talent development and organizational growth.

I am a proficient HR professional with over 6 years of rich experience in both B2C and B2B sectors, primarily with the Aditya Birla Group. My journey has taken me across various HR roles, including HR Business Partnering, Learning and Development, and Talent Management. I have honed my expertise in performance management, change management, and employee relations, ensuring that I align HR processes with business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as winning the HR 30under30 award in 2023 and leading innovative initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. My experience spans across diverse domains, including corporate, sales, and factory environments, where I have successfully managed teams and implemented strategic HR initiatives. I am passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and driving employee engagement through effective HR strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Zonal HR BP - South Zone

Aditya Birla Group

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Core involvement with stakeholders to drive business-aligned HR processes and initiatives for over 680 sales, customer experience, and commercial function employees. Strategized and executed hiring, onboarding, talent management, performance management, and HR operations. Led a team of HRBPs, an admin professional, and a Talent Acquisition team member.

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COE Lead - Organization Effectiveness

Aditya Birla Group

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Strategized and implemented Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, managing 12 committee cases related to POSH & Value Violation. Conducted in-depth attrition analysis to develop and implement retention plans. Planned and executed employee wellness and engagement initiatives.

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Head- Technical Capability Building

Aditya Birla Group

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led the conceptualization and development of a unique competency framework for 98 technical roles, comprising over 800 technical competencies. Pioneered and implemented a skill gap assessment tool for 5000+ technical employees. Revamped the Performance Management Process for 11,000 management cadre employees and co-operationalized talent acquisition and development initiatives.

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Section Head- Employee Relations

Aditya Birla Group

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Supervised a team of 6 in managing the end-to-end worker life cycle, including hiring, payroll, legal compliance, and engagement. Led contract labor and apprentice management for over 2000 workers, ensuring legal compliances and payroll. Conceptualized and conducted training needs assessments, managed disciplinary actions, and resolved union conflicts.

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HR Intern

ITC

Conceptualized an engagement framework for workers to enhance their involvement and satisfaction. Developed an app, 'Saathi,' aimed at simplifying HR services specifically for blue-collar workers.

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Leadership Associate

Aditya Birla Group

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years)

Involved in post-acquisition integration activities, including job analysis and policy harmonization across various business units. Contributed to organizational restructuring efforts and the development of an online learning ecosystem. Supported succession planning and talent market analysis initiatives.

FG

HR Intern

Future Generali

Revamped the existing induction plan to create a more engaging and effective onboarding experience for new employees. Successfully launched the 'Super Employee' initiative, a new program designed for employee recognition.

GA

HR Intern

GE Appliances

Designed a comprehensive global New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. This program was tailored for lateral hires across both India and the United States.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) logoT(

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations, Human Resources Management & Labour Relations

Grade: 7.1 CGPA

Completed a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations. Achieved a CGPA of 7.1.

Miranda House, Delhi University logoMU

Miranda House, Delhi University

B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry, Chemistry

Grade: 81.4%

Pursued a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry. Achieved a grade of 81.4%.

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St. Michael’s Convent School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Grade: XII- 87.8%, X- 93.1%

Completed school education, achieving 87.8% in XII and 93.1% in X.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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