Syed Sohail Ahmad

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSC

HR Shared Services at Birlasoft

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Syed is a strategic HR Shared Services leader with over 20 years of global experience at firms like Samsung, HCL, and Birlasoft. He specializes in digital transformation and building scalable HR service models, managing payroll and benefits across diverse geographies. Colleagues describe him as hard-working, dependable, and a smart worker.

He appears to be a reflective individual who values genuine connections, appreciation, and personal growth. His social media posts suggest an interest in philosophical concepts about life, new beginnings, and finding value in ones environment. He also follows changes in financial regulations like GST.

Unique fact: He received a "Super Hero - 2012" award for successfully implementing an SAP HR Payroll system.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Global Payroll Operations
He has led global payroll operations across more than 24 countries, ensuring 100% statutory compliance for over 48, 000 employees.
HR Digital Transformation
He has a proven track record of implementing cloud-based HRIS platforms and was awarded for successfully implementing SAP HR Payroll.
Shared Services Models
He focuses on building and integrating scalable HR shared services models to enhance operational efficiency and was part of a team that won an award for it in 2018.

Media Appearances

Syed has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2021
HR Shared Services at Birlasoft
7-2019 - 4-2021
Head - Payroll and Separation at Staava Consultancy Private Limited
8-2017 - 6-2019
MENA HR Operation - Part Lead at Samsung Electronics
6-2016 - 8-2017
Sr Manager Payroll Transition-India_International at Mynd Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
8-2014 - 2-2016
Team Manager- GCC Payroll at Almarai - المراعي

Education

1997 - 1998
Mcom from Patna University
2000 - 2005
Post Graduate Diploma from Indira Gandhi National Open University

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Insights For Selling To Syed Sohail

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Syed Sohail is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Syed Sohail

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Syed Sohail move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Syed Sohail take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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