Keeping People At The Center Is The Mantra

An impactful HR leader who has successfully partnered with leaders and employees to set up new centres, business units and teams in multi-location, matrixed and diverse organizations. 

Being an organization focused on Human Capital Management, the ADP’s HR team has always played a significant role as partners in decision making for the organization. It was no different during the pandemic and the leadership team’s vision was effective in managing the situation. Discussing her role during the pandemic; she shared that she had the complete authority and support from my leaders to take the necessary action to ensure a smooth transition of experience for candidates and processes from a pre-COVID world to a post-COVD world.  

During the recent disruption that has resulted in accelerated digitization in companies across industries  Wadhwani explained that in her role as the TA lead, she has been at the forefront of adopting technology, established an innovation lab within HR and digitally transformed the experience for Candidates and our associates. 

Sharing her experience about going the extra mile beyond her KRAs; she shared about successful initiatives. 1. Transformative HR leader & Mentor- As an active member of the Pune Executive leadership Committee and HR leadership team, she has been a key strategic partner and coach, tasked with facilitating strategic planning and leading initiatives, change management and organizational design. 2. Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion- Leading the Diversity and Inclusion charter (IWIN) for India with the core responsibility to attract, engage and retain the diverse workforce, especially Women associates. 

Being an organization focused on Human Capital Management, the ADP’s HR team has always played a significant role as partners in decision making for the organization. It was no different during the pandemic and the leadership team’s vision was effective in managing the situation. She had the complete authority and support from my leaders to take the necessary action to ensure a smooth transition of experience for candidates and processes from a pre-COVID world to a post-COVD world.  

Having a team that is led by path-breaking, thought-provoking leadership who encourage people to strive for Innovative solutions is really critical in these volatile times. While showing her gratitude to the leadership she explained the remarkable programs initiated for the people at ADP. Developed leadership learning intervention in collaboration with external partners and the senior leadership team. The outbound learning program in addition to other engagement activities yielded excellent leadership retention and overall improvement in site engagement. Mega employee engagement event with over 3000 associates was organized in Pune and the company received accolades from leaders across the globe for creativity and flawless execution.