Pratik Rajale
Senior Manager - Employee Relations | Tata Motors Ltd
Academic Excellence
Professional Summary
I am Pratik Rajale, a passionate HR professional currently working as Senior Manager - Employee Relations at Tata Motors Ltd, Jamshedpur. With a strong academic foundation from TISS Mumbai (M.A. in Labour Studies) and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, I bring a unique blend of technical and people-management skills. My work focuses on employee relations, grievance redressal, industrial relations and organizational development. I believe in data-driven HR practices and have experience across Fortune 500 companies including Tata Motors, Siemens, and Integreon.
Detailed Profile
Education
M.A. LSP (Labor Studies)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
B.Tech Mechanical
MGM's JNEC
H.S.C. Science
Vasantrao Naik College
S.S.C.
Saami Vivekanand Academy
Core Competencies
Certifications
Professional Experience
Tata Motors Ltd
Senior Manager - Employee Relations
- ER Officer (Frame & Vehicle Factory): Managed discipline, joint forums, R&R activities, and SDT implementation. Handled grievance redressal, union interactions, skip-level meetings, and absenteeism control.
- Naman Program: Conducted two-day program for supervening employees at Jamshedpur plant.
- Temp to Perm Induction: Managed quarterly induction batches (5-day inaugural + 16-day training) for permanent conversion.
- ER Digitization: Driving new initiatives for central data management and ER digitization; publishing monthly ER/CSR calendars and dashboards.
- SDT Synergy Project: Conducted training need identification and created targeted modules for Point Leaders and Team Leaders.
- CSR & SkillPro: Supporting CSR volunteering targets and acting as SPOC for SkillPro initiative under I8 skilling program.
Internship Experience
Siemens India Ltd
Winter Intern, HR - IR/M&A/TU
- M&A Case Study: Analyzed Siemens' CNG acquisition, evaluating HR challenges related to union dynamics and production.
- Workforce Strategy: Assessed industry trends & HR driven production changes based on WEF's Future of Work.
- LTS Analysis: Analyzed Long-Term Settlement agreements since 2015 for future negotiation strategies.
- MRTU PULP Compliance: Investigated cases under MRTU PULP Act at Aurangabad plant.
Integreon Managed Solutions
Summer & Block Intern, Employee Relations
- Exit Interviews (140+): Led interviews and analyzed attrition data to provide retention insights.
- Grievance Resolution (180+): Managed cases using AI-based system; identified trends in compensation and microaggressions.
- Leadership Feedback: Led skip-level connects with 550+ employees to guide talent strategies.
- POSH Compliance: Coordinated training for 1500+ employees ensuring compliance.
Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
Winter Intern, HR Generalist
- Workforce Transition: Managed field sales team transition from off roll to on roll.
- Strategic Recruitment: Led sourcing and onboarding for critical sales roles using HRMS.
- Retention Strategy: Contributed to engagement initiatives aligned with HR goals.
Key Achievements
Research Work
Migration Conference 2024
Presented "Mental Well-being of Migrant Labourers" as lead author. Abstract published.
Academic Dissertation
Skilling and reskilling the workforce in the age of constant technological change: the role of L&D in Indian IT sector.
Responsibility
Class CR (2024-25)
TISS MumbaiPoint of contact for 2023-25 cohort and academic faculty; ensured smooth curriculum functioning.
Peer Supporter (2023-25)
TISS MumbaiWorked to increase mental health awareness and helped organize counseling center events.
Sports Vice-Captain
School TeamPart of Inter-School tournament team (2012-16).
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Senior Manager - Employee Relations at Tata Motors Ltd with expertise in HR strategy, labour laws, and organizational development.