Ajay Singh Shekhawat — HR Manager
Seasoned HR, Admin & Operations leader with 17+ years of proven expertise in building world-class people functions and driving organizational excellence across global, multi-sector environments. I am passionate about creating high-performance workplace cultures where people thrive and organizations scale with resilience and purpose. My Journey & Expertise Throughout my career at industry leaders—Ericsson, PepsiCo, Reebok, Pinnacle Infotech, Dainik Bhaskar and Vaibhav Global—I have designed and led end-to-end HR operations, administration and organizational processes that enable businesses to attract, develop and retain top talent. My cross-sector experience spans telecom, FMCG, retail, media and IT/ITES, giving me a nuanced understanding of diverse workforce challenges and industry-specific solutions. Core Capabilities I bring strategic and hands-on expertise across the full HR value chain: People & Talent: Talent acquisition strategy & execution | Employer brand building | Executive search & senior placements | Onboarding & offboarding programs | Succession planning & leadership development | Performance management & talent reviews | Employee engagement & retention HR Operations & Compliance: End-to-end HRIS implementation & optimization | Payroll & benefits administration | Statutory compliance & governance | HR policy design & updates | Employee lifecycle management | Data-driven HR analytics & reporting | Process automation & standardization Organizational Development: Culture transformation initiatives | Change management & stakeholder alignment | Organizational restructuring | Compensation & reward strategy | Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) programs | Employee relations & conflict resolution Administration & Facilities: Facilities management & workplace optimization | Vendor management & procurement | Budget management & cost optimization | Administrative process design | General administration & office operations Leadership Philosophy I believe that HR must be a strategic business partner—one that protects and amplifies culture while enabling growth. People-first mindset: Creating fair, transparent, inclusive workplaces where diverse voices are heard and valued Data-driven decision-making: Leveraging HR analytics, people insights and metrics to inform strategy and measure impact Operational excellence: Designing scalable, efficient, compliant processes that reduce friction and enhance employee experience Business alignment: Translating people strategies into measurable organizational outcomes—retention, engagement, compliance
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with extensive experience across Telecom, FMCG, and IT sectors.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Experience: 15 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- 17+ years of HR leadership experience.
- Expert in building high-performance workplace cultures.
- Proven track record in organizational excellence.
Work Experience
Pinnacle Infotech
Deputy General Manager HR and Admin (2 yrs)
Assistant General Manager HR and Admin (1 yr 5 mos)
Manager - Admin & Human Resources (2 yrs)
DB Corp Ltd.
Admin State Head - Rajasthan (1 yr 5 mos)
Manager - Administration (2 yrs 3 mos)
VGL Group
Manager - Administration (2 yrs 9 mos)
Assistance Manager - Administration (8 mos)
Ericsson
Admin-Facility Officer (2 yrs 8 mos)
VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED
Administration and stock coordinator (8 mos)
Reebok
Executive - Administration (1 yr)
Education
Management Development Programme at XLRI Jamshedpur
Management Development Programme at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
Bachelor's Degree at Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Punjab Technical University
High School at St Johns Senior Secondary School