1. SHAILENDRA MEHROTRA
shalsm15@gmail.com | +919335366666 | LinkedIn
Senior level Profile: Human Resources
Performance centric individual with a drive for excellence in Human Resource Management
through streamlining processes and innovation in Organization Development, Talent
Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and
Strategic Business Relationships with a proven track record in leadership role across
diversified business
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Currently working as Deputy General Manager- HR,
Corporate, Sahara Group of Companies.
16+ years in leading Human Capital activity across all
business verticals (Infrastructure, Medical, Hospitality,
Media, Care, Insurance, Real Estate, NBFC and others)
Hands on experience in Organizational Development, Talent
Acquisition, Strategic processes, Policy formulation,
Performance Management system, Talent Management,
Competency Mapping, Employee Engagement, Employee
relations and Industrial Relation.
Have been part of many Business transformation initiatives
at Sahara and have set up credible HR functions, planning organising and execution,
improved by redefining work flow and job, improving the productivity of the employees,
acting as the interface with the various divisions (Medical, Care, Real Estate, Insurance)on HR
matters
Successfully lead compensation restructuring for more than 25000 employees, along with
implementation of strong performance management and reward system.
Worked closely with business heads of different divisions and leaders across divisions on
talent development and leadership development to cater specific HR needs with work force
optimization, change management and rewards.
Lead the HR set up of Corporate business call center of 100 seats from scratch to its
functional level.
Proven performer with a quality track record for achieving assignments given throughout the
career span.
Achievements
 Conceptualized and executed various HR transformational systems and processes such
as Performance Management System, Code of Conduct, Reward and Recognition
systems, Gurukul – The Learning and development framework centres at two Locations
Core Strengths
 Strategic planning and
management
 Program Development
 Conflict Resolution
 Recruitment and
Retrenchment
 Employee Development
 HR compliance
 Performance Management
 Compensation and
Benefits
 Mediation and Advocacy
 CSR

2.  Implemented HRIS across the organization for 25000 employees
 Executed compensation restructuring in accordance with overall HR vision of process
benchmarking across the organisation.
 Played key role in setting the HR processes and systems of Sahara Hospital
 Part of the due-diligence and core team during the acquisition of Air Sahara by Jet
Airways deal, which involved finalization of key HR process and Resources redeployment
of 1500 employees
 Instrumental in conceptualization and implementation of organization wide employee
engagement survey and action plan
 Actively participated in the companies CSR activities and leaded on many fronts
 As recognition of my professional contributions, got reward, growth with almost 13 level
promotions during the span of 16+ years
Career progression at Sahara Group
 Deputy GM, Jan 2014 –became one of the youngest DGM at the Corporate Level,
Presently in the Core Team of HR, responsible of all HR activities and functions at the
corporate level.
 Chief Manager, Jul 2011 – Jan 2014- was Responsible in planning analysing the process
and procedures as well as improvising the existing HR practices and policies of the
Company.
 Deputy Chief Manager, Apr 2008 – Jul 2011-A part of the previous assignments was
given the responsibility to select the qualified in-house talent to be trainers as Corporate
trainers concept was Train the Trainers, and worked on soft skills modules for employee
development.
 Assistant Chief Manager, Apr 2006 – Apr 2008-become the member ( representing
HR) of Top Screening Committee (For reward and performance assessment) and Medical
committee (to handle all kinds of Medical Cases in the group) as well as the panel
member as recruiter at Corporate level and for business divisions.
 Deputy Senior Manager, Feb 2005 – Apr 2006-wasupgraded and become the member
in the team of the top HR management given the Responsibility of HR Audit as well as
identifying the critical areas of improvement of Manpower.
 Deputy Manager, Jan 2002 – Feb 2005-Responsible for the Disciplinary Cell of few
divisions and to process there procedures to maintain the rules of conduct following the
service conditions of the employment.
 Executive HR, Jan 1999 – Jan 2002-Was given the responsibility to handle the Data
bank of all the candidates who use to apply against the vacancies of different units in
close coordination with the Recruitment team.
Academic credentials
 Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, University of Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh, 1998
 B.A from KKC Degree College Under University of Lucknow, 1996
Personal Dossier
Date of birth: 15th
March, 1972
Contact Address: 255/391, Amar Kunj, Sheetla Prashad Road, Kundri Rakabgunj,
Lucknow-226004
Languages: English and Hindi