Laxmi Karunya

HR Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years of experience in global HR transformation.
  • Expert in aligning HR strategy with business outcomes.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-border M&A integrations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global HR Transformation Expert with extensive experience in Talent Management and Organizational Development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Human Resources ManagementTalent ManagementM&a IntegrationHr Business PartneringTalent DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational LeadershipPerformance Management

Other Skills

Talent AnalyticsProject and Initiative ImplementationCompensationOKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsSuccession PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership PipelineStrategic Planning and ExecutionExecutive ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionStrategic Human Resources LeadershipHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Change ManagementCompensation & BenefitSenior Stakeholder Management

About

Global HR Transformation, Enterprise Talent Strategy & Leadership Development I am a dynamic HR transformation leader with over 18 years of experience driving enterprise-wide HR strategy, talent architecture, leadership development, compensation governance, and post-merger integration across manufacturing, banking, apparel, and GCC environments. I am known for building scalable HR CoEs, unifying fragmented global HR systems, and embedding governance, digital HR, and performance frameworks that enhance business growth, workforce capability, and cultural alignment. Digital HR, Governance & Scalable People Solutions I have led HR digitization initiatives and global policy harmonization programs that accelerate workforce transformation. My work spans HR ERP design, employer branding, competency frameworks, leadership assessments, HiPo programs, and performance management systems (MBO, BSC)—bridging people strategy with technology to strengthen talent pipelines and elevate organizational performance. Strategic HR Leadership & CEO-CXO Advisory A trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, I design mission–vision frameworks, drive cultural alignment, and implement leadership strategies that enable measurable business impact. I combine deep HR expertise with strategic business acumen to influence CXO stakeholders, scale global HR teams, and institutionalize frameworks that foster sustainable organizational growth. Global Exposure & Cross-Cultural Impact I bring extensive international experience, guiding multi-country HR transformations and post-merger integrations across diverse regions. My initiatives have consistently enhanced workforce capability, optimized HR operations, and delivered high-impact programs across complex global organizations.

Experience

17 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Pearl global industries ltd (pgil)

Asst Vice President - Human Resources

Nov 2020Present · 5 yrs 6 mos · India · On-site

  • I am currently leading HR transformation and spearheading global Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership Development, and Performance Management. I am unifying fragmented HR systems, standardizing policies, and building scalable CoEs that are enabling consistent people strategies across 10+ countries.
  • I am driving digital HR initiatives, including mentorship programs, e-learning ecosystems, and corporate website overhauls to strengthen employer branding. I am scaling performance management frameworks, rolling out MBO and BSC models, and embedding analytics-led evaluations to boost workforce accountability.
  • I am enhancing talent mobility and optimizing leadership capability through structured Hi-Po programs and global leadership assessments.
  • I am also leading cross-border M&A integration, designing global hiring strategies, and building HR infrastructure in new markets to ensure compliance and business growth. I am instituting reward & recognition frameworks, driving employee engagement initiatives, and optimizing global HR technology deployments.
  • I am aligning talent decisions with business outcomes, tracking training impact, and implementing competency-driven leadership development programs. I am partnering with stakeholders globally, ensuring smooth post-merger cultural alignment, and establishing succession planning for critical roles.
Global Human Resources ManagementTalent AnalyticsProject and Initiative ImplementationOrganizational LeadershipCompensationOKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management Systems+25

Sadhan enterprise (i) private limited

Head Of Talent Management

Jan 2019Jun 2019 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • I led strategic HR initiatives for a high-growth startup, shaping talent strategy and designing leadership programs across multiple manufacturing locations. I developed global grade structures and salary bands, ensuring pay equity and career progression for 3,000+ employees. I partnered with EY to harmonize HR policies, integrating newly acquired entities into unified frameworks.
  • I streamlined compensation, benefits, and offer structures, supporting rapid team scaling and organizational growth. I managed recruitment, guided leadership through transitions, and enabled smooth rightsizing during consolidation and M&A activities.
Talent DevelopmentOKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsSuccession PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership PipelineLeadership Strategy+12

Saxo group - india

Senior Manager Human Resources

Jan 2015Aug 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · India

  • I was hired to manage end-to-end HR operations for IT and Corporate Actions teams. I led talent management initiatives, including performance, rewards, and succession planning aligned with global strategy. I partnered with leadership to execute organization-wide restructuring, driving strategic transformation during a business pivot. I built high-performing teams through large-scale IT and operations recruitment while streamlining HR operations, including compliance, onboarding, exits, and HRIS deployment. I enhanced workforce experience and policies by localizing HQ guidelines, introducing WFH, and managing complex employee life-cycle events.
Talent AnalyticsPerformance StrategyOrganizational LeadershipOKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsSuccession PlanningOrganisational Restructuring+18

Evalueserve

2 roles

Senior Manager - Human Resources

Promoted

Jul 2013Jan 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • I managed global talent programs, implementing performance, rewards, engagement, and compensation frameworks across multi-country teams. I aligned HR strategies with business goals, driving workforce productivity and employee satisfaction. I streamlined processes and optimized talent decisions to strengthen organizational capability and growth.
Talent DevelopmentTalent AnalyticsOKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsEmployee EngagementGlobal HR ProgramsExecutive Management+13

Manager - Human Resources

Jun 2008Jun 2013 · 5 yrs

OKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Project Management

Concentrix

3 roles

Asst Manager - Human Resources

Promoted

Jul 2007Jun 2008 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

OKR & KPI-Driven Performance Management SystemsSenior Stakeholder Management

Lead - Human Resources

Promoted

Nov 2005Jun 2007 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Executive - Human Resources

Nov 2004Oct 2005 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Career launcher

Management Associate

Jan 2004Jan 2004 · 0 mo

  • In this role, I supported various HR functions, focusing on talent acquisition and employee engagement initiatives.

Education

Amity Business School

PGDM — Human Resources

Jan 2002Jan 2004

Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat

Bachelor of Commerce; — Accounting

Jan 1999Jan 2002

Amity University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Human Resources Management and Services

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