Shivakumar S

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India23 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years of progressive HR experience
Founder of a niche HR advisory firm
Expert in scaling HR for startups and SMEs

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in consulting for startups and SMEs in diverse industries.

Contact

shikus@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyHr ConsultingPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

HR ManagementHR PoliciesHR AnalyticsRecruitmentTrainingMobilityAttrition ManagementHRISCompensationBenefitsEmployee RelationsTalent ManagementOnboardingTalent AcquisitionWorkforce Planning

About

I help startups and small-to-mid-sized businesses build practical, scalable HR systems that support growth, performance, and compliance. With 20+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles, I have worked across global organizations and high-growth Indian companies in industries such as IT, Mobile, Telecom, Engineering, and Financial Services. I am the Founder of ValueCon, (www.valuecon.in) a niche HR Advisory, Consulting & Solutions firm headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Before founding ValueCon, I led and managed multiple HR functions across: • Global enterprises – Infosys • Startups – OnMobile Global, Vistaar Finance • SMEs – Sasken Networks, Attra Infotech I have served as Head – HR at Sasken Networks, Vistaar Finance, and Attra Infotech, partnering directly with leadership on people strategy and organizational growth. Education • MBA (HR) – University of Mumbai (First Class) • B.Sc. (Statistics) – University of Mumbai (First Class) If you are scaling your organization and want HR that enables growth instead of slowing it down, let’s connect at shiva@valuecon.in

Experience

23 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

8 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Valuecon

Founder and Principal Consultant

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

I founded ValueCon to help startups and SMBs solve critical people challenges that emerge during growth.
ValueCon is a niche HR Advisory & Consulting firm focused on delivering customised, business-aligned HR solutions, designed around each client’s:
Life stage | Industry | Culture (LIC framework)
What We Do
We partner closely with Founders, Executive Leadership Teams, and HR Heads to design and implement bespoke HR frameworks that directly support business outcomes.
Key areas of engagement:
HR Strategy & Growth Roadmap
HR Policies, Processes & Governance
Performance Management & KRAs
Compensation, Benefits & Pay Structures
Rewards & Recognition
Employee Engagement & Retention
HR Audits, Compliance & Risk Assessment
HR Analytics, Metrics & Dashboards
HRMS Selection & Implementation
Organization Design & Role Clarity

HR ManagementHR StrategyHR Consulting

Attra

Head of Human Resources

Sep 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Member of the Senior Management Team, leading the global HR function for a 1,500+ employee IT services organization across 10+ international geographies and 3 India development centers.
Key Contributions
Rebuilt and scaled the HR team to support rapid growth (1,000+ gross hires in 2 years)
Designed and implemented people strategy aligned to aggressive business expansion
Incubated and scaled Behavioural & Soft Skills Training, covering 800+ employees in 12 months
Implemented performance-linked compensation models
Designed engagement programs that significantly improved employee satisfaction
Maintained one of the lowest attrition rates in a highly competitive talent market

HR ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Independent hr consulting

HR Consultant

Nov 2013 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Provided senior-level HR consulting to US-headquartered Fortune 500 organizations with global operations.
Engagement Highlights
Led for Harman International at India, capability assessment and organization redesign for acquired entities
Global Mobility: policy benchmarking, process design, workflow automation, tool evaluation
HR integration for acquisitions across recruitment, mobility, and attrition management
Consulting Head–HR for AMETEK India, delivering end-to-end HR operations

HR ManagementHR Consulting

Vistaar finance

Head of Human Resources

Dec 2012 – Oct 2013 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Led end-to-end HR strategy for a fast-growing financial services company.
Business Impact
Scaled HR to support rapid geographic expansion across 4 states
Enabled 100% branch growth (30+ to 60+ branches) through timely hiring
Reduced attrition by 25%+
Implemented organization-wide HRIS, improving operational efficiency
Restructured compensation to improve take-home pay without increasing CTC
Built and mentored the HR team from the ground up

HR ManagementHR Strategy

Sasken network engineering ltd

Head of Human Resources

Feb 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Led HR across all functions for a technology-driven engineering organization.
Recruitment & workforce planning
Compensation & benefits
Performance management
Employee Engagement
Organization development & training
Worked closely with leadership to align people practices with business priorities.

HR ManagementHR Strategy

Onmobile global limited

Head-Compensation & Benefits and HR Operations

Jun 2006 – Oct 2010 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Owned Compensation & Benefits and HR Operations for a global mobile technology company.
Key Responsibilities
Designed and deployed complete C&B architecture including salary grids, variable pay, sales incentives, ESOPs
Built and managed HR operations covering the full employee lifecycle
Ensured statutory, legal, and audit compliance
Presented HR metrics and MIS to Board, Investors, and Senior Leadership
HR representative to the Compensation Committee of the Board