Sonali Kulkarni

Head of Talent

Pune, Maharashtra, India14 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 15 years of HR strategy experience.
Expert in talent acquisition and performance management.
Proven track record in driving employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in talent management and organizational effectiveness.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyTalent AcquisitionOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementStaffing Coordination

Other Skills

Organizational DevelopmentEmployee RetentionHR PoliciesChange ManagementDiversity and InclusionStrategic HR PartneringWorkforce PlanningTalent DeploymentEmployee Engagement InitiativesHR StrategiesSuccession PlanningOrganizational DesignStrategic Policy DevelopmentRecruitment ProcessesHigh Performance Cultures

About

As a Senior Manager - People & Talent at Fresh Gravity, I bring over 15 years of experience in HR strategy, talent acquisition, and performance management. My work focuses on managing the employee lifecycle, enhancing employee engagement, and driving HR policy development to foster high-performance cultures. I aim to create impactful organizational change through strategic planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. By collaborating with leaders across functions, I help shape resilient, inclusive workplaces that align people strategies with business goals to achieve sustainable success.

Experience

14 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Fresh gravity

2 roles

Senior Manager - People & Talent

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

In my role at Fresh Gravity, I drive HR strategy and policy leadership while enhancing talent acquisition and employee engagement. I manage the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience from recruitment to separation. My focus on performance management and manager enablement fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

HR StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementEmployee Retention+3

Manager - People & Talent

Apr 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Birlasoft

Deputy Manager Human Resources

Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Acted as a strategic HR partner, aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Collaborated with leaders on workforce planning and talent deployment, ensuring optimal staffing across projects.
Led employee engagement initiatives, analyzing insights to improve morale and retention within business units.

Strategic HR PartneringWorkforce PlanningTalent DeploymentEmployee Engagement InitiativesOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee Engagement

Atos syntel

2 roles

Senior HR Business Partner

Oct 2018 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

I effectively aligned HR strategies with business goals to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Partnered with leadership on workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing and resource allocation.
Implemented targeted employee engagement initiatives that improved morale and retention within business units.
Developed skills in strategic HR management and employee engagement methodologies.

HR StrategiesWorkforce PlanningEmployee Engagement InitiativesOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee Engagement

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Oct 2018 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Collaborated with business leaders to drive employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning. Executed implementation of organizational design, leadership development, and change management initiatives.

Employee EngagementPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningOrganizational Design

Lean apps gmbh

HR Lead

Sep 2017 – Jul 2018 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

In my role at Lean Apps GmbH, I lead HR strategy and policy initiatives, enhancing both talent acquisition and employee engagement. I managed the complete employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition from recruitment to separation. My emphasis on performance management and enabling managers promotes a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the organization.

HR StrategyTalent AcquisitionEmployee Engagement

Hummingbird web solutions private limited

HR

Aug 2013 – Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

At Hummingbird Web Solutions Private Limited, I lead HR initiatives that drive strategic policy development and enhance employee engagement. My role encompassed managing the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to separation, ensuring a smooth experience for all. I prioritized performance management and empowered managers to cultivate a collaborative workplace culture.

Strategic Policy DevelopmentEmployee EngagementPerformance Management