John Prashanth Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for setting-up, defining and streamlining an efficient Workforce / Resource Management function and ensuring a self-sustained model. Spearheaded System Transformation and Change Management initiatives for the Insurance Business. Also a key member of the core team responsible for delivering an organisation-wide System Transformation and Change Management project, contributing to improved operational efficiency and business agility.

Australia

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for setting-up, defining and streamlining an efficient Workforce / Resource Management function and ensuring a self-sustained model.Key Responsibilities:• Set-up the end to end workforce / resource management function and framework for a newly created way of working.• Work closely with stakeholders as a trusted advisor to manage demand pipeline, resourcing, effective utilisation and advice on talent gaps across the function to support cross-skilling and hiring decisions.• Ensure engagements are resourced with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage.• Introduced Annual / Quarterly workforce planning to proactively resource planned work with the right people, whilst ensuring flexibility in the system to cope with unplanned engagements.• Introduced and manage prioritisation of current and new work to support trade-off conversations, create capacity and ensure critical engagements are efficiently resourced. • Introduced individual / team utilisation, Capacity forecasting and streamlined reporting to ensure we have an efficient workforce management system.• Introduced an efficient model to capture skills and capabilities of team members to support development, resourcing, cross-skilling, and recruitment decisions.• Introduced a pilot job board and EOI process to give people the opportunity to express interest and work on areas they are passionate about whilst ensuring engagements are resourced with the right people. • Build relationships within the business and Introduced guidelines to streamline demand pipeline to effectively test and manage resource requests.• Identification of continuous improvement opportunities to build upon Resource Management Processes.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the Resource Management function for over 250 employees across Sydney and Canberra.Key Responsibilities:• Work closely with Partners, Directors, Engagement leads, Finance, HR and the recruitment teams as a trusted advisor to manage demand pipeline, resourcing, utilisation, annual budgets, performance against budgets and advice on talent gaps across the business. • Oversee resourcing of staff aligned to our business from the graduate programme and offshore teams.• Ensure engagements are resourced with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage. Also ensure the best people are put forward to showcase capability for client marketing and proposals for new work.• Ensure optimum utilisation of staff across capabilities and promote cross-skilling.• Work with staff to ensure the needs and aspirations of consultants for career development are effectively managed, whilst balancing business needs.• Analysis and reporting on utilisation, availability, forecast, demand, performance and other key performance metrics to drive strategic planning.• Identification of continuous improvement opportunities to build upon Resource Management Processes

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the Resource Management function for over 220 employees across Asia Pacific for the data and analytics division of Ernst & Young.Key Responsibilities• Worked closely with Partners, Directors, Project managers and the recruitment team as a trusted advisor to manage demand, resourcing and advice on talent gaps across the business. • Ensured engagements were resourced with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage• Ensured that consultants were matched to engagements which are challenging and developmental.• Ensured that the best teams of people are provided to showcase capability for client marketing, in particular proposals for new work.• Ensured that there was flexibility in the system to cope with unplanned resourcing needs when new work was won. • Provide up-to-date reports on availability, forecast utilisation, forecast accuracy and available resources to the management on a weekly basis.• Identification of continuous improvement opportunities to build upon Resource Management Processes

Chennai, India

Was responsible for the Human Resources function for 5000 staff across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India, within the organisation.Key Responsibilities:• Was responsible for Recruitment, Induction and Deployment of staff across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala within the organisation.• Was responsible for Resource Management and Employee Relations.• Ensured all statutory norms were adhered to.• Ensured disciplinary processes were invoked and followed when required.• Performed and analysed budgetary decisions and expenses for the region.

Norwich, United Kingdom

Was the first point of contact for staff and volunteers with regards to HR related queries and grievances.Key Responsibilities:• Was responsible for the recruitment and induction of staff across Norfolk, UK.• Was a trusted advisor to stakeholders on good employment practices and employee relations.• Modified and redesigned all Volunteer related documents with respect to Application Forms, Contract Agreements etc.• Was responsible for the maintenance of accurate and up to date personnel records for all employees.• Ensured Offer Letters, Regret Letters, Application Acknowledgement Letters, Invitation to Interviews etc. were sent out on priority.• Conducted job satisfaction surveys and advised stakeholders on any strategic decisions.• Was responsible for training and development activities for employees.• Ensured that we followed the Asylum & Immigration and the Equality Act and also that all staff and HR information were handled in line with the Data Protection act.• Was involved in the development, implementation and the maintenance of the performance management system including annual appraisals.

Chennai Area, India

Was responsible for the Human Resources function across the state of Tamil Nadu in India within the organisation.Key Responsibilities:• Analysed and identified top employee performance based on various parameters and ensured recognition and reward.• Ensured that we adhered to all statutory norms and all statutory licenses were up to date.• Liaised with government officials when required.• Managed reporting with reference to talent pool, leakage and Statutory Compliance.

Chennai Area, India

Was responsible for Recruitment, Employee Relations and Statutory Compliance across the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Chennai Area, India

- Trained in recruitment of Customer Support Representatives- Recruited suitable customer service representatives for profiles- Conducted a study on the sources of recruitment and the recruitment process- Performance was recognised and a permanent position was offered on completion of training

Mba, Human Resources Management

Bsc, Computer Science

Fair Work Act 2009 - Understanding Workplace Rights, Human Resources