Deepshikha Rao

Head of Talent

Hyderabad, Telangana, India10 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led HR strategy for renowned clients like Uber and MasterCard.
Expert in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Passionate about driving impactful people experiences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources leader with expertise in strategic HR and employee engagement across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic HrHr OperationsHrbpEmployee EngagementTalent ManagementPerformance Management

Other Skills

AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationCompensation & BenefitsCoordinating EventsData AnalysisDigital MarketingEmployee RelationsEmployee TrainingEvent ManagementGlobal Human Resources ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionHR ManagementHR MetricsHR Policies

About

People & Culture Leader | HR Strategist | Driving Impactful People Experiences With rich experience across the HR function, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and contribute to a wide spectrum of HR areas — from setting up HR Shared Services and streamlining HR operations to managing payroll, driving employee engagement, and leading HR automation initiatives. Over the years, I’ve partnered with renowned clients such as Uber, MasterCard, Morgan Stanley, and Genpact, gaining insights into dynamic, global work cultures. My journey spans across the e-learning startup ecosystem and the IT industry, which has helped me build a strong foundation in handling scale, agility, and people-centric practices. Currently, I’m proud to be part of nxzen, leading as the India Head of People & Culture, overseeing teams across Hyderabad and Bangalore. This role has been a turning point — offering me the platform to not only grow as a leader but also make a meaningful difference in shaping organizational culture and strategy. I believe in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces where people feel empowered, heard, and valued. Passionate about continuous learning, collaboration, and driving purposeful impact through HR. Let’s connect!

Experience

10 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Nxzen

People and Culture Manager, India

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Heading India People & Culture – Hyderabad & Bangalore
Stepping into this leadership role has been an incredibly enriching journey. Since November 2023, I’ve transitioned from an HR Business Partner role to leading the People & Culture function for India across Hyderabad and Bangalore.
This phase has been all about growth — both personal and professional — as I’ve worked closely with leadership to shape our culture, align people strategies with business goals, and strengthen our employee experience. From driving strategic initiatives to fostering a high-performance, inclusive environment, it’s been a fulfilling ride of building, learning, and evolving every day.

strategic HRHR OperationsGlobal Human Resources ManagementHRBTalent Management

Innovapptive inc

HRBP - Products & Innovations (Global)

Jul 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Address HR‐related initiatives, progress, and concerns with BU Leaders
Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations with support from HR leadership.
SPOC for OKRʼs for the Business Unit
Provides day‐to‐day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Works as a Performance Development partner for the Business Unit leader
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Organizes monthly Business Unit Townhall and alternate Quarter Global Townhall, Leadership Connect, etc.
Designing HR Policy & Process and also providing guidance and interpretation
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
SPOC for the Business Unit training identification
Attrition Control & Retention (preparing Attrition Analysis and presenting it to the BU head on fortnightly basis)
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR leadership to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Providing input to HR‐Ops for any Employee Relation changes
Takes up the ownership for the culture in the Business Unit
Driving Employee Satisfaction Survey
SPOC for POSH, WhistleBlower

HRBPEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)

Practically

3 roles

People Business Partner - Product & Technology

Feb 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Organisation Redesign
Employee & welfare Engagement
Meaningful Engagement
Analytics for Hiring, Retention & Growth
Career Models & Role based learning
Recruitment Process Redesign
OKRs and Competency Based Performance
Policies Design
Performance Management
Campus Recruitment: Leading campus drive for Yo 2021 ‐ 2022
Employee Grievance : POSH, Women Employee welfare

HR - Business Lead

Nov 2020 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

HR - Business Associate

Jun 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Uber

HRBP Regional- South / West India & Colombo

May 2017 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

Work closely with leadership stakeholders to run the charter of employee engagement and talent development across business units
Drive focused retention management plans across business teams Partner with stakeholders
in creating and driving BU priorities People
Create plans for Engaging key talent, Reward & Recognition programs, Talent identification and
reviews
Drive people processes such as Performance Management, Promotion, G&Os, Leadership Survey,
Manager Assessment, SKIP, Quarterly Salary Review.
Lead complete engagement (AHM/ Town hall/ R&R).
Manage Grievances, Disciplinary incidents
Gather feedback through various forums such as People Connects, Engagement Surveys, 1-1s
Facilitate conversations on key organizational changes & share feedback, inputs from pulse of people to leadership
Assist managers in the areas of talent management, employee recognition, performance management, employee coaching, etc
Ensure Business compliance and employment guidelines norms, front ending disciplinary investigations
Ensure 100% closure of HR & Vendor SLAs and drive key people initiatives for the assigned business unit
Coordinating with Vendors for Salary payout, Variable payouts, attendance & Salary revision cases.
Handling entire terminations, contract renewals & extensions
Proving Induction & training to new HRC

Programmer resources intl inc.

HRBP – External & Internal Relations

Mar 2017 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr · Hyderabad Area, India

Managing Employee life Cycle
Employee Relations and Staff issues
Performance Management
Compensation & Benefits
Audit & Compliance
Employee Engagement
Talent Management

Employee EngagementTalent ManagementPerformance Management

Axis bank limited

Human Resources Executive

Dec 2014 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · India

Oversee daily operations of the HR department
Hiring and retaining talent for the organisation at the right cost. Creating and approving budgets for all the departments. Helping make the payroll of the company.
Organising important events of the organisation.
Helping resolve conflicts and other issues within the company. Conducting exit interviews with outgoing employees.
Working with departmental heads during appraisals.

Employee EngagementPerformance ManagementCompensation & Benefits