Proficiency in Analytics important to show change

The intent to use analytics in measurement of change to give an edge to HR processes

Jay Thakkar, Head of Compensation & Benefits and HR Operations at Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd

In his own words, this is what the ‘Are You In The List’ 2015 winner has to say about himself.

I lead Compensation and Benefits and HR Operations for Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited. In my 5-years at Aditya Birla Group, I have been a part of the strategic team in Compensation and Benefits as well as BUHR for various units. Prior to ABG, I worked for 2.5 years with Aon Hewitt as a Senior Consultant.

Core differentiator: I have approached every initiative that I have undertaken with the premise that the output needs to bring measurable positive change. This in turn has enabled me to connect with the business functions.

Biggest talent priority: Providing clarity on career paths

Providing clarity on career paths is a priority and I think this can be achieved by focusing on building dedicated programs for talent development that are linked to vertical and lateral employee movement.

The one thing that I will:

-Change in HR: Use HR to define leading indicators for business

I would partner with business and create leading indicators which can help define the way business can be run. For example, I would measure L&D success by enhanced productivity which can be used in manpower planning rather than measuring number of man-days.

-Retain in HR: Keep it a combination of science and art

My ideas to disrupt HR: I want to ensure that HR function also impacts the top and bottom line of an organization. Akin to a balance sheet, companies should also have a talent sheet which captures the intrinsic value of its people. The time has come for the HR function to be recognized as a value creation center.

Here’s the list of other winners:

NEHA SHARMA - Senior Employee Relations Manager, ICICI Bank

AMIT PAPNEJA - Manager-Field Readiness, Asian Paints Ltd.

AVIJIT SHASTRI - Divisional Manager - Channel HR, Commercial Vehicle TATA Motors

NIRANJANA HARIKUMAR - Lead- Learning and Organizational Development, Piramal Group

AANCHAL BHUGRA KOTHARI - Senior HR Business Partner, Reliance Industries Ltd.

SOUMITRA ACHARYA - Head HR Analytics, Mahindra & Mahindra

KUMAR ABHIMANYU - Participant - Career Acceleration Program, Reliance Industries Ltd

ALI IMRAN SYED -Global Learning & Organization Development Manager, Avery Dennison

RICHA SINGH - Senior HR Officer, HPCL

VARUN TANDON - Associate Consultant, Salto Dee Fe Consulting

BHRIGU JOSHI - Head - Talent Management & Development, MakeMyTrip.com