Nov 2021 – Jul 2022 · 8 mos · India & SEA

• Strategic People Leadership in a Scaling Fintech:
• Served as Head of HR partnering closely with founders and leadership to build people strategy from early scale to growth phase. Led org design, workforce planning, leadership hiring, and culture foundations to support rapid global expansion across India and international markets in a regulated fintech environment.
• Building Scalable HR & Governance Foundations:
• Established end-to-end HR systems including hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation frameworks, employee relations, and compliance. Introduced structure and discipline without slowing speed, enabling managers to scale teams effectively while ensuring readiness for audits, investor scrutiny, and regulatory requirements.
• Culture, Capability & Change Enablement:
• Drove a high-ownership, high-accountability culture through manager coaching, leadership development, and clear performance expectations. Acted as a trusted advisor during growth, ambiguity, and change—supporting retention, engagement, and succession while embedding values-led leadership across the organization.

Jul 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Global People Leadership role - SEA, Middle East, Europe, North America
• Drove a top class candidate experience that gave a rich and engaging journey for the talent in the entire lifecycle of recruitment & onboarding
• Strategised and implemented cost effective employee experience initiatives to create high brand loyalty and fostered a great culture of belongingness amongst the assets (people) in the organisation.
• Compensation benchmarking to tackle job market issues like talent war, skills shortage, startup agile hiring and achieved higher traction of super talent outside and retention within the company
• Managed & implemented robust performance management practices at pillar levels to bring consistent and fair appraisals of the individual performances resulting in a high degree of job satisfaction for the employees
• Global new office location setups, international on-roll / contract hiring, stakeholder management, performances and diversity in culture were also successfully delivered

Jun 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr

May 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Company milestones where I contributed
• Implemented experiential Performance linked Reward Management Strategy to enhance employee performance from 80% to 90%
• Built an exclusive L&D framework that drove performance, capability and created a talent pipeline in the organisation; trained and coached managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts
• Successfully implemented Ding Talk and SAP HCM across the company

Aug 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

Jun 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · UAE, INDIA, KSA & Singapore

• Shouldered the responsibility of handling entire gamut of HR for the group that had divisions like Construction, Real Estate, IT etc.
• Accomplished in areas like
• Enhanced productivity of the employees from 75% - 95% by implementing new training methods and employee engagement programs
• Focussed towards effectuating a balance between employees and the management by implementing Work Culture Enrichment, thus ensured creating and enforcing positive work environment yielding intangible benefits in the long run
• Saved huge recruitment expenses every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies and implementing effective recruitment methodologies

Sep 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

• I was instrumental in navigating the complexities of the global workforce and my responsibilities encompassed a broad spectrum of functions, including global recruitment and talent acquisition. Collaborating with international teams and played a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top talent across diverse cultural landscapes. This involved tailoring recruitment strategies to align with the unique talent dynamics in each region, ensuring a cohesive and efficient hiring process that met the organization's international staffing needs.
• I designed and drove cross-cultural employee relations framework, promoting a harmonious work environment by understanding and addressing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive corporate culture that valued differences.

Feb 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

• I contributed to strategic initiatives related to global mobility and expatriate management. I was part of international assignments, managing logistics and providing support for employees working in various locations. This involved orchestrating seamless transitions, from immigration and work permits to cultural assimilation programs. Additionally, I ensure compliance with global learning and development efforts, ensuring that training programs catered to the diverse needs of the workforce and align with the company's overall talent development strategy. By undertaking these multifaceted responsibilities, I contributed to the success and cohesion of a multinational organization's human capital on a global scale.

Oct 2010 – Jan 2011 · 3 mos

• I managed cross-border compliance and HR operations. Navigating the intricate web of international labor laws, I ensured that HR practices adhere to regulations specific to each country or region. This included overseeing documentation, reporting, and compliance initiatives to mitigate legal risks and upheld the company's commitment to ethical and lawful practices on a global scale.