Apr 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos · India/Singapore

Jan 2010 – Feb 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Singapore

• Leading the HR operations for the diverse workforce across APAC countries.
• Building confidence with our global stakeholders, fostering relationships with cross functional teams - Engineering, Sales, Support, Marketing & G&A. Lead business specific initiatives revolving around Talent Acquisition, Compensation and rewards, Performance Management, Employee engagement and retention and Employee Relations.
• Assist business by providing insight in various parameters that influences business through analytic and intelligent reports and also to represent HR in Quarterly Business reviews on the results and the focus that is aligned with business.
• Specialties:
• Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Due Diligence & Integration
• Compensation and Benefits
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Retention and Relations
• Organizational Development and Change management
• Performance and Rewards Management
• Reductions in Force & Restructuring
• Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Training
• Compliance to local laws

Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Led the HR function for a fast-growing IT services company with a young, vibrant workforce delivering cutting-edge technology projects. I drove a culture of high energy, innovation, and people-first practices, shaping the company’s identity as one of the most promising startups in industry forums.
• Key Contributions:
• Designed and institutionalized contemporary HR practices tailored for a dynamic tech workforce, covering talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, and leadership development.
• Built a strong employer brand that earned recognition among the Top 50 Startups in industry platforms.
• Introduced top-notch employee engagement programs that strengthened culture, retention, and cross-team collaboration.
• Played a pivotal role in the company’s acquisition by a NASDAQ-listed U.S. organization, contributing significantly to HR due diligence, cultural integration, and M&A readiness.
• Served as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, aligning HR priorities to business growth and preparing the organization for scale.
• This phase shaped my HR leadership journey, driving people strategy in a high-growth environment while navigating the complexities of a global acquisition.

Jan 2007 – Oct 2007 · 9 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Jan 2006 – Dec 2006 · 11 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

• As the first dedicated IR professional on site, I was responsible for establishing foundational HR and Industrial Relations practices across four manufacturing units involved in surgical equipment production. My role spanned managing the shopfloor workforce, supervisors, and corporate stakeholders, ensuring alignment, safety, and harmony across the value chain.
• Key Contributions:
• Set up core HR & IR frameworks from the ground up, bringing structure, process discipline, and compliance into daily operations.
• Drove workplace safety initiatives and introduced people-centric policies that directly impacted shopfloor workers.
• Served as the primary liaison between workforce, supervisory teams, and corporate, helping build trust, communication flow, and problem-solving mechanisms.
• Handled day-to-day IR issues, grievance resolution, workforce engagement, and policy implementation across all four units.
• Played a key role in strengthening the organizational culture by formalizing practices that improved transparency, discipline, and workforce confidence.
• This role laid the foundation for my people leadership journey, shaping my understanding of real workforce dynamics and the importance of humane, process-driven IR practices in manufacturing environments.

Apr 2005 – Jul 2005 · 3 mos · Greater Chennai Area

• Training and Development