Ashwani R. Kumar

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India14 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Global HR leader with 18+ years of experience.
  • Expert in building future-ready talent ecosystems.
  • Passionate about HR technology and talent transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global HR Leader with expertise in HR technology and talent management across multiple sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyTalent ManagementTalent AcquisitionHr ConsultingEmployee Learning & Development

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness StrategyChange ManagementCoaching & MentoringCommunicationCompensationContent DevelopmentCorporate CommunicationsDisciplinary & Grievance ProceduresEmployee CoachingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsExecutive CoachingGlobal Talent AcquisitionHR Business Partnering

About

I am a global HR leader passionate about the intersection of People and Technology. With 18+ years of experience across Digital, Advertising, IT/ITES, Telecom, Automobile, BPO, and Technology sectors, I specialize in building future-ready talent ecosystems and creating workplaces where people thrive. My expertise spans Talent Acquisition, HR Transformation, Employee Experience, Leadership Development, and Shared Services. I have: - Led HR strategy and operations across 15+ countries, supporting workforces of 25,000+ employees. - Designed and implemented digital HR solutions that improved efficiency and engagement by double digits. - Partnered with CXOs on organizational development, culture-building initiatives and M&A integrations. - Scaled HR functions from scratch in competitive markets, blending data-driven insights with human-centered leadership. Beyond corporate leadership, I mentor early-career HR professionals and engage with students on smart career choices and the future of work. I am always open to conversations around HR technology, talent transformation, M&A, and executive coaching. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to shape the future of work together.

Experience

Droom

Vice President - People & Culture

Jun 2024Nov 2024 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • As Head of People Practice at Droom, my role was to make and execute HR strategy to:
  • Attract Top Talent : Building a pipeline of exceptional talent and elevating our Talent Practice.
  • Enhance People Experience : Designing and refining initiatives to improve overall employee experience.
  • Develop Future Leaders : Engaging and nurturing future leaders to drive organizational success.
  • In this capacity, I focused on scaling the people practice and creating a high performing work culture.
Change ManagementProject ManagementCoaching & MentoringPerformance ManagementEmployee Learning & DevelopmentHR Strategy+1

Self employed

Human Resources Advisor

Mar 2023May 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Principle focus on Engineering(IT), Technology (Fintech) & Advertising (Digital) companies for the following services :
  • 1. Developing an HR Strategy (OKRs) aligned with business (2-5 years horizon).
  • 2. Coach HR team & HoD's to help implement the HR OKRs with focus on quality & timelines.
  • 3. Assist with a range of OD, interventions and initiatives aligned with HR + Business OKR.
Legal ComplianceAnalytical SkillsHR ConsultingDisciplinary & Grievance ProceduresChange ManagementCoaching & Mentoring+14

Successive technologies

Vice President - People & Culture

Jun 2022Feb 2023 · 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • As Head of People Practice, a brand ambassador, and core HR strategist my main responsibilities were to attract the constellation of superstars around the globe & scale Talent Practice, design & improve People Experience and engage & scale future HR, Technical & Business leaders at Successive Tech.
Analytical SkillsLegal ComplianceHuman Resources Information Technology (HRIT)HR ConsultingDisciplinary & Grievance ProceduresChange Management+18

Self employed

Principal Human Resources Consultant

Jun 2021May 2022 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • HR Consultant providing following services on short and long term basis :
  • 1. Consult with organizational stakeholders on the development of HR Strategy, HR policies and HR practices.
  • 2. Implement HR strategy and practices which contribute to the organization's ability to foster culture, growth and development.
  • 3. Take responsibility for the successful and timely completion of human resource related projects and priorities.
  • 4. Assist with a range of OD, interventions and initiatives to prepare a sustainable workforce concurrent with the changing landscape of talent in the market.
Analytical SkillsLegal CompliancePerformance ManagementCommunicationHuman Resources Information Technology (HRIT)HR Consulting+21

Srijan- a material+ company

Director - People & Culture

Aug 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

  • As the Global Director of HR, responsibility of establishing and implementing the strategic direction of HR function was held.
  • Designing the Global HR practice roadmap in-sync with overall org. direction
  • Implementation the HR strategy alongside the business priorities
  • Overseeing day-to-day HR Operations
  • (Hiring, Campus Recruitment, Onboarding, L&D, Performance Management, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Community Outreach & Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Statutory Compliance, HR Audit & Certifications)
Analytical SkillsLegal ComplianceHuman Resources Information Technology (HRIT)HR ConsultingDisciplinary & Grievance ProceduresCoaching & Mentoring+20

Interpublic group (ipg)

Associate Director - Human Resources

Nov 2014Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

  • HR Lead for the North region. Full employee Life-Cycle Management
  • Business & Strategy Alignment : Org. capability buildup, tailored solutions to address business needs and support change management.
  • Culture & Engagement : Develop & promote feedback, review and benchmark work & growth effectiveness.
  • Leadership Coaching : Equip leaders and managers with ideas, directions and solutions.
  • Talent & Developments : Defining, forecasting and supporting workforce planning. Setting strong current & futuristic training solutions and assessing their impact.
  • Performance Culture : Define & drive employee contribution (KRA/KPI), coach managers to effective convey it to team, support managers and employees in achieving it.
  • Strategic Projects : Lead key turnkey projects & initiatives, review and benchmark internal & external environments.
Analytical SkillsLegal CompliancePerformance ManagementHuman Resources Information Technology (HRIT)Disciplinary & Grievance ProceduresPriority Management+18

Six inches communication pvt. ltd.

Human Resources Business Manager

Sep 2012May 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • The key deliverable as head of these 3 verticals were :
  • Human Resources Practice :
  • HR strategy formulation
  • Organization Development (Competency Mapping & HR automation
  • Payroll | Compensation & Benefits | Recruitment and Talent Management
  • Onboarding and Culture Advocacy | Employee Engagement and Relationship | Performance Mgmt.
  • IT & Infra Support :
  • IT Inventory Management | Infrastructure Upkeep | Vendor Management
  • Managing the purchase of hardware and software products.
  • Office Administration :
  • Travel and Stay Management | Infrastructure & Safety Management | Vendor Management
  • Budget and Operations
  • .
Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT)HR ConsultingTime ManagementLine Management ExperienceRelationship BuildingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)+4

Candid marketing

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Jun 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • This role involved hire to retire (corporate) HR profile for the South region with following key KRA's :
  • SPoC for HRIS Dev. + Mgmt.
  • On-boarding & Induction Management
  • HR Policies & Procedures.
  • PMS | Goal Setting | Reviews and Appraisals
  • Payroll Management | Exit Management
  • Personnel Management | R & R
  • L&D | TNI - Planning, scheduling and RoI
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
Legal ComplianceTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Information Technology (HRIT)Priority ManagementContent DevelopmentTime Management+8

Peoplestrong

Human Resources Team Lead

Jul 2008Jun 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

  • (HRSS) Shared Service Management :
  • Led (onboarded and successfully delivered) needs of 7 leading MNC's managing on-boarding (BGV, Induction, HRMS updation, documentation etc.), HR Helpdesk (policies & processes), Exit (resignation, NDC, F&F Settlement, Initiating recoveries) and L&D + HRMS.
  • Led 15+ member (direct reportee) team with full responsibility of process and quality management for critical to quality of project needs and managing team performance management (gap identification, goal setting, training alignment)
  • Role involved preparing in-depth power point presentations for stakeholders highlighting work and actionable insights.
Content DevelopmentTime ManagementEmployee Learning & DevelopmentCorporate CommunicationsOrganization Skills

Telstra

L&D Executive

Jul 2007Jul 2008 · 1 yr · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

  • Outbound Sales : International - AU, EU, US & WA)
  • Handled training of new recruits on Voice & Accent + Process and Quality

Education

Delhi College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Engineering

Jan 2003Jan 2007

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Intermediate — Science with Computers

Jan 1991Jan 2003

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