Hardeep Gosal
About Hardeep Gosal
Hardeep Gosal serves as the People & Culture Business Partner EMEA at SOTI, where he has implemented significant improvements in onboarding processes and workplace culture. With a background in human resources and a degree in Business Information Technology, he has successfully managed employee relations and recruitment across various organizations.
Current Role at SOTI
Hardeep Gosal serves as the People & Culture Business Partner EMEA at SOTI since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement across the EMEA region. His responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's objectives. He is based in Solihull, England, and has been instrumental in various initiatives aimed at improving employee retention and satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Hardeep Gosal studied at London Metropolitan University from 2001 to 2005, where he earned a degree in Business Information Technology, with a focus on Computer Programming. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technology and business processes, which he applies in his HR roles. Additionally, he attended Foxford Secondary School and Foxford School & Community College, completing his secondary education from 1993 to 2001.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Hardeep Gosal held several HR roles in various organizations. He worked as the Group Employee Relations Manager at Jurys Inn Hotel Group from 2015 to 2019. He also served as an HR Business Partner Interim at InnerWorkings for seven months in 2019 and at Dematic for four months in the same year. Earlier in his career, he was a Human Resources Officer at Homeserve from 2010 to 2012.
Key Achievements
Hardeep Gosal has successfully implemented several initiatives that have positively impacted employee retention and operational efficiency. He reviewed onboarding processes, reducing annual turnover for employees with 0-1 year of service from 15% to 9%. He also led the setup of a new site, recruiting 150 employees and expanding the management team. Additionally, he managed the TUPE transfer of 1,400 employees during an acquisition, maintaining a low turnover rate of 3% in the following two years.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Hardeep Gosal created an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Program aimed at enhancing workplace culture. This program is designed to promote a more inclusive environment within the organization, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported. His efforts in this area reflect a commitment to fostering a diverse workforce and addressing the needs of all employees.