Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

• I partner with high-growth startups to shape HR strategies and HR operations, build compliant people practices, and advise founders on scaling responsibly with a strong regulatory foundation. I deliver tailored, end-to-end HR solutions, from designing people strategy, legal compliance advisory, policy creation, and audits, organizational design, headcount planning, full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, and payroll management
• My work is rooted in ethics, empathy, and impact, creating workplaces where people feel safe, respected, and empowered with deep expertise in employee relations, labor law, and workplace investigations, including PoSH compliance. Together, we drive fair, transparent, and legally sound resolutions that strengthen trust and inclusion across the organization.

Oct 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Karnataka, India · Remote

• Strategic HR leader with a dual focus on HR excellence and business growth, managing end-to-end people solutions while driving client acquisition and relationship management across diverse industries.
• o Headed HR operations for South India, delivering customized solutions to startups and mid-sized firms across EdTech, Manufacturing, Chemicals, EVs, NGOs, Food Chains, BPOs, Banking, Insurance, IT, and Retail.
• o Partnered directly with founders, CEOs, and CFOs to design agile people strategies aligned with growth and funding milestones.
• o Led business development and client acquisition efforts, expanding the firm's footprint across multiple sectors and geographies.
• o Delivered full-spectrum HR services including recruitment, performance management, engagement, policy design, and HRIS implementation.
• o Built and implemented HR compliance frameworks, handled labor law registrations, and ensured 100% audit readiness.
• o Created tailored HR policies, career paths, and SOPs for varied workforce models—onsite, remote, and client-deployed.
• o Managed headcount planning, compensation design, and talent strategy to align with client business goals.
• o Drove key HR projects including D&I, POSH sensitization, cultural alignment, and leadership development.

Jan 2021 – Sep 2021 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Led strategic HR initiatives during Elanco’s transition from Eli Lilly, playing a key role in building a standalone, people-first pharmaceutical organization.
• o Drove large-scale change management efforts during the spin-off from Eli Lilly, enabling organizational stability, cultural alignment, and business continuity.
• o Partnered with senior leadership to establish HR processes, systems, and policies tailored to the needs of a newly independent company.
• o Supported end-to-end people strategy across Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial teams—balancing legacy integration with new organizational goals.
• o Designed and executed talent frameworks, performance systems, and leadership development aligned with Elanco’s emerging culture and growth path.
• o Championed employee engagement, DEI initiatives, and HR compliance while fostering a sense of purpose and belonging during transition.
• o Collaborated with global and regional stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of HRIS platforms, reward structures, and workforce planning tools.

Jan 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Strategic Senior HR Business Partner managing diverse business units across a complex, multi-location structure with strong expertise in the banking domain and cross-functional COEs in Technology, Operations, and Sales & Marketing.
• o Partnered with business heads to shape and deliver integrated people strategies aligned with organizational goals across multiple city-wide locations.
• o Led end-to-end HR initiatives including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, HR operations, and policy compliance.
• o Oversaw POSH sensitization, HRIS implementation, and employee relations, ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant work environment.
• o Championed the Diversity & Inclusion charter, driving awareness, accountability, and inclusive practices across all business units.
• o Delivered high-impact HR projects focused on career development frameworks, talent retention, and leadership development for client-facing and remote teams.
• o Acted as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, change management, and cultural transformation.
• o Leveraged data and insights to continuously improve workforce planning and the overall employee experience.

Sep 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nov 2016 – Aug 2017 · 9 mos · Bangalore, Karnataka, India

• Senior HR Business Partner, instrumental in building and scaling HR capability in a newly developed region—aligning people strategy with rapid business expansion.
• o Drove regional HR strategy through scalable frameworks focused on recruitment, talent planning, and cultural integration.
• o Partnered with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to design and execute hiring strategies, achieving 40% team growth within a year.
• o Led HR transformation initiatives that improved employee engagement and operational efficiency across business units.
• o Acted as a trusted advisor to regional heads, providing strategic guidance on complex people matters and organizational planning.
• o Oversaw end-to-end HR operations and compliance, ensuring 100% audit readiness and policy adherence.

Aug 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

• Global HR Business Partner driving end-to-end people strategy across geographies to enable business growth, performance, and culture transformation.
• o Advised senior leaders on global HR strategy, reducing attrition and aligning talent plans with business scorecards.
• o Led performance management, compensation planning, and workforce optimization across multiple regions.
• o Enabled cross-border talent mobility, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
• o Strengthened data accuracy to inform org design, productivity, and strategic reporting.
• o Championed DEI, employee engagement, and capability-building initiatives to foster a high-performance culture.

Dec 2012 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore

• Strategic, client-facing HR leader with deep expertise in M&A, change management, and organizational design, driving business alignment, culture transformation, and scalable people solutions.
• o Partnered with senior leaders to shape and execute end-to-end people strategy across talent, performance, and workforce planning.
• o Led complex M&A integration, org design, and structural transitions to ensure smooth change adoption and business continuity.
• o Delivered high-impact projects across leadership development, capability building, talent mobility, and employer branding.
• o Managed performance and compensation cycles, employee lifecycle, and HR operations across diverse business units.
• o Provided data-backed workforce insights to influence strategic decisions on cost, structure, and succession.
• o Championed culture, DEI, engagement, and CSR initiatives, including Great Place to Work and reverse mentoring programs.

Aug 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

• Strategic HR lead driving people transformation, change, and business alignment across a complex, global services landscape.
• o Led HR Business Partnership for diverse business units across regions, managing end-to-end people strategy in a matrixed, client-facing environment.
• o Spearheaded HR due diligence and integration for large-scale Mergers & Acquisitions, ensuring seamless cultural alignment, workforce transition, and risk mitigation.
• o Oversaw Resource Management Group (RMG) operations to align supply demand planning with business needs across client and remote delivery models.
• o Designed and implemented career development frameworks for employees deployed across client locations and remote sites, driving engagement, retention, and growth.
• o Delivered high-impact HR transformation projects covering organizational design, change management, performance frameworks, and leadership enablement.
• o Managed complex stakeholder relationships across geographies—partnering with business leaders, delivery heads, and global HR counterparts to influence workforce decisions.
• o Led annual performance management, compensation cycles, and workforce planning across regions while ensuring operational compliance and process excellence.
• o Championed cross-border collaboration, employee experience, and scalable people practices in alignment with Capgemini’s global people agenda.