Sep 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mannheim | Bangalore | Boston

• smartShift Intelligent Automation is trusted by global brands to drive innovation. They help customers accelerate the transformation of their SAP systems to next-generation cloud computing environments.
• At smartShift, responsibilities include building and increasing the efficiency in
• Global HR Strategy
• HR Management
• HR Operations
• Recruitment
• Compensation & Benefits, and
• Performance Management

Feb 2016 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore

• IPsoft, the leader in Enterprise AI, automates business and IT processes for Enterprises across a wide range of industries through the use of digital labor. Through its portfolio of world-leading autonomic and cognitive solutions, it provides a platform that allows its clients to gain unprecedented efficiencies and costsavings. Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has offices in 13 countries across the world.
• As the HR head for India, IPsoft, I lead the following divisions:
• 1. HR Business Partnership
• 2. HR Strategy
• 3. HR Operations
• 4. Talent Acquisition
• The role includes leading the above divisions within HR and providing strategic input to them.
• Apart from leading the above teams for India, I handle the growth for Research and Development and Cognitive Divisions.

Oct 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Jul 2011 – Feb 2016 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• As the Senior HR leader for India, South Asia, built the HR team within India for Global Sourcing and developed HR expertise in IT. Built the competencies for Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Development and Management, Generalist activities and Shared Services. Planned and implemented CoE model for HR in South Asia. HR leadership responsibilities included HR business partner leader, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, talent management and development, training restructuring, Learning and Development, rewards and performance management.

Feb 2011 – Jul 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · South Asia

• VF Corporation is the world’s largest apparel company based in United States. With an incredibly
• diverse, international portfolio of brands and products such as Lee, Wrangler, The North Face, Nautica, Vans, Timberland, the company leads the apparel and sourcing market.
• As the Senior HR Manager for South Asia, led the HR team for South Asia. (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,Thailand and Malaysia) The HR responsibilities include Generalist leadership, Recruitment, Campus Relations, Legal Compliance, Expat., recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, and HR Information System.
• Apart from these, additional responsibilities include automation and simplification of HR tasks and data reporting for the region. Industrial Relations and Compliance for industrial units in the South Asia region.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs

Dec 2003 – Jan 2011 · 7 yrs 1 mo

• Worked as a consultant with business leaders on talent, leadership, business strategy, organizational development, reward and culture. Direct the efforts of others in the achievement of the strategic and operational objectives of the group. Identify and share root causes of human resource issues with relevant HR Centres of Excellence to shape global HR programs and policies. Scan and benchmark the marketplace to identify and leverage best practices and trends to influence the business and HR agenda. Viewed as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line leadership staff. Selected, developed, and evaluated team members to ensure the efficient operation of the organization. Developed and driven company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., rewards and recognition review, workforce planning, change in compensation structure, culture, and organizational change). Managed escalations and dispute resolutions through company programs and policies.

Dec 2003 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

Apr 2001 – Nov 2003 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• As a HR Generalist, provided generalist support to the BPO and IT divisions in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
• Assist in the implementation of organization wide HR programs or processes, development and
• implementation. Developed training practices for new businesses.