Kanu Sharma — HR Manager

Strategic HR Leader | Driving Business Growth Through People-Centric Innovation I am a passionate and data-driven Human Resources Professional with 6+ years of cross-functional experience in scaling HR systems for fast-paced startups and mid-sized enterprises. I specialize in aligning people strategy with business objectives to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and cultural transformation. My expertise lies in building high-impact HR frameworks that are agile, analytics-backed, and future-ready. I have successfully led initiatives across talent acquisition, employee experience, workforce planning, HR operations, and organizational change—delivering measurable outcomes such as reduced attrition rates, improved hiring velocity, and enhanced team performance. Key Competencies: Strategic HR Business Partnering & Workforce Optimization End-to-End Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding HR Analytics, Dashboards & Predictive Workforce Modeling Change Management, Cultural Alignment & Leadership Coaching Performance Management & Capability Building HR Policy Design, Compliance & Operational Efficiency I combine empathy and strategy to create inclusive environments where people thrive and businesses outperform. Using tools like AI-based recruitment analytics, pulse surveys, and succession planning models, I empower organizations to make informed decisions that unlock potential at every level. Currently exploring global HR opportunities, particularly in innovative, mission-driven companies where I can contribute to building high-performing teams and scalable HR ecosystems. If you're looking for a strategic HR partner who brings both heart and data to the table—let’s connect.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in retail and AgriTech industries.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 6 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Hr Policy Design
Hr Operations
Performance Management
Employee Engagement
Hr Strategy
Hr Transformation
Global Workforce Planning
Hr Management
Recruiting

Career Highlights

6+ years of HR experience in fast-paced environments.
Expert in building high-impact HR frameworks.
Proven track record in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Work Experience

Styleyn

Human Resources Business Partner (1 yr 9 mos)

Fyllo

Senior Human Resources Specialist (1 yr 6 mos)

Skillmine Technology Consulting

Human Resources Business Analyst (9 mos)

SpanIdea Systems

Human Resource Business Partner (2 mos)

Yash Enterprises - Jodhpur

Human Resources Consultant (2 yrs 9 mos)

Koala Preschool

Human Resources Intern (2 mos)

94.3 MY FM - Synergy Media Entertainment Ltd. - Dainik Bhaskar Group

Intern (1 mo)

Education

Master of Business Administration at Department of Management Studies, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

bachelors degree of economics honors at Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU), Jodhpur

Kanu Sharma

HR Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

6+ years of HR experience in fast-paced environments.
Expert in building high-impact HR frameworks.
Proven track record in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in retail and AgriTech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr Policy DesignHr OperationsPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementHr StrategyHr TransformationGlobal Workforce PlanningHr ManagementRecruiting

Other Skills

AI-Powered HR AnalyticsATS/HRISAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsAudit ReadinessBRD/FRD/SRS DocumentationBuild Strong RelationshipsBusiness AnalysisBusiness Analysis Planning & MonitoringBusiness DocumentationBusiness Process AnalysisBusiness StrategyCapacity PlanningChange ManagementCommunication

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Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Styleyn

Human Resources Business Partner

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Remote

HRBP | Strategic People Operations | Talent Acquisition | Employee Experience | AI-Powered HR Analytics
Driving people strategy and HR operations for a rapidly growing fashion retail brand with a focus on team performance, employee experience, and organizational efficiency.
Key Achievements:
Restructured HR operations for a 200+ member workforce, resulting in a 25% improvement in process turnaround times across onboarding, payroll, and leave management.
Designed and implemented a performance management system-that improved manager feedback frequency by 3x and increased goal alignment by 40%.
Introduced structured hiring practices-, reducing time-to-hire by 35% and improving candidate quality across design, operations, and customer support roles.
Led employee engagement initiatives -that lifted retention rates by 18% through team-building programs, recognition frameworks, and internal mobility planning.
Developed manager enablement workshops-, enhancing team leadership effectiveness and reducing escalations by 20%.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end HR operations, including employee lifecycle, HR compliance, and workforce planning.
Partner closely with business heads and founders to build scalable people strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Lead employee relations, grievance handling, and policy communication with a solution-oriented approach.
Build and manage high-performing HR teams and drive accountability across functions.
Oversee succession planning, employee development, and capability building to support future growth.
Tools & Platforms Used: BambooHR | SAP SuccessFactors | Workday | ADP Payroll | Google Workspace
Key Skills: People Operations | Team Management | Performance Appraisal Systems | Talent Acquisition | Employee Engagement | HR Policy Design | Succession Planning | Compliance & Labor Law

People OperationsTeam ManagementPerformance Appraisal SystemsTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementHR Policy Design+2

Fyllo

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Mar 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led HR operations, systems, and cultural development at a high-growth AgriTech startup. Acted as both strategic advisor and execution lead—building HR infrastructure, scaling teams, and fostering a performance-driven, engaged workplace.
Key Achievements:
Scaled team from 35 to 185+ across agronomy, tech, and ops via structured hiring and EVP enhancement.
Reduced time-to-hire by 35% by managing 180+ roles via Zoho Recruit; built job description libraries and sourcing funnels.
Standardized 200+ job descriptions aligned to KPIs, AI-readiness, and internal equity.
Implemented OKR-based performance systems, boosting team accountability and delivery visibility by 40%.
Improved 90-day retention by 28% through structured onboarding, digital welcome kits, and process automation.
Increased engagement by 45% via gamified R&R, wellness drives, and monthly town halls.
Boosted employee satisfaction scores by 35% through culture campaigns, pulse surveys, and improved internal communication.
Supported compensation reviews, CTC restructuring, audits, and policy rollouts to ensure compliance and scalability.
Core Responsibilities:
Managed full employee lifecycle via Keka, BambooHR, and Zoho People—onboarding, exits, payroll, documentation, and compensation.
Processed payroll and ensured audit-ready compliance with finance and legal teams.
Resolved HRIS issues via RCA, vendor coordination, and escalation tracking.
Oversaw internal mobility, visa documentation, and relocation logistics.
Mentored a 4-member HR team across hiring, HR ops, and engagement.
Partnered with founders and HODs for workforce planning, policy design, and org development.
Tools Used:
Keka · Zoho Recruit · BambooHR · Google Workspace · Notion · Slack · Typeform · Excel (Advanced) · Canva · LinkedIn Recruiter · Naukri
Skills:
HR Strategy · People Ops · ATS/HRIS · Talent Acquisition · OKRs · Engagement · Payroll · Employer Branding · SOPs · Compliance · Culture

HR StrategyPeople OpsATS/HRISTalent AcquisitionOKRsEngagement+5

Skillmine technology consulting

Human Resources Business Analyst

Jun 2022 – Mar 2023 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Resource Manager & HR Transformation Lead | Global Workforce Planning | HRBP Leadership
Led strategic resource planning, HR operations, and transformation initiatives across India and the Gulf region. Managed a 15-member HRBP team, drove cross-border hiring, optimized workforce utilization, and aligned people strategy with business outcomes for multiple clients in IT, BFSI, and infrastructure.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
Directed a team of 15 HR Business Partners supporting delivery across technology, cybersecurity, and services.
Spearheaded Gulf region hiring (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), closing niche roles through focused sourcing and client partnerships.
Developed resource planning strategies to balance project needs and talent availability, reducing bench strength and delivery gaps.
Led capacity planning and workforce allocation across 20+ projects, improving speed and responsiveness of deployments.
Created and monitored KPIs to track utilization, ramp-up success, and overall HR delivery performance.
Acted as a strategic liaison among HR, delivery, and finance teams, ensuring alignment on talent strategy and operational goals.
Researched and improved business processes, identifying areas of inefficiency and leading redesign efforts across functions.
Conducted stakeholder workshops and gathered business requirements for HR tech improvements.
Created BRD, FRD, and SRS documentation to support process digitization and system integration.
Tools & Platforms:
Excel · Jira · Google Workspace · Confluence · SuccessFactors · Visio · ServiceNow · Naukri · GulfTalent · LinkedIn Recruiter
Core Skills:
Global Workforce Planning · Gulf Hiring · HRBP Team Management · HR Transformation · Capacity Planning · Business Analysis · BRD/FRD/SRS Documentation · Utilization Metrics · Stakeholder Management · Cross-Functional Alignment · Talent Optimization · Process Redesign

Global Workforce PlanningGulf HiringHRBP Team ManagementHR TransformationCapacity PlanningBusiness Analysis+6

Spanidea systems

Human Resource Business Partner

Oct 2019 – Dec 2019 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

HR ManagementPerformance AppraisalRecruitingEmployee Learning & DevelopmentHR SoftwareStrategic Human Resource Planning+6

Yash enterprises - jodhpur

Human Resources Consultant

Sep 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

Talent & HR Operations Lead | Performance Management | Global HR Processes
Yash Enterprises · Full-time
September 2019 – June 2022 · India
Led HR operations and performance management for a large-scale, multi-region service and call center organization. Oversaw end-to-end employee lifecycle processes while supporting global transactions, internal mobility, compensation workflows, and HRIS system governance.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
Managed high-volume HR transactions including onboarding, job changes, transfers, compensation updates, exits, and documentation.
Acted as the firm’s Performance Master, leading year-end review cycles, promotion planning, and calibration processes across departments.
Maintained accurate organizational hierarchies and job structures within the HCM system, coordinating closely with business and engineering teams.
Supported global offers, terminations, and internal transfers, ensuring compliance and alignment with compensation and mobility policies.
Led projects like compensation loads, year-end bonus uploads, and system change audits in collaboration with finance and regulatory teams.
Liaised with global HR counterparts to resolve escalated issues and streamline complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders.
Improved process efficiency by identifying automation opportunities and standardizing SOPs across recurring HR operations.
Facilitated data-driven workforce planning by generating reports, reviewing headcount data, and supporting reorganization efforts.
Ensured data accuracy, audit readiness, and policy alignment across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
Tools Used: Excel (Advanced) · Google Workspace · In-house HRIS · Confluence · Jira · ServiceNow
Skills: HR Operations · Performance Management · Global Mobility Support · HR Transactions · Stakeholder Management · HRIS Governance · Organizational Structuring · Compensation Coordination · Process Optimization · Audit Readiness