Sourabh Kumar

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

20 years of HR leadership experience
Expert in building HR frameworks from scratch
Passionate about creating high-performance cultures

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR leader specializing in BFSI, Manufacturing, IT, and EdTech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementHr Business PartneringHr Project ManagementCorporate Hr

Other Skills

Talent ManagementEmployee EngagementCompensation & BenefitsPayroll ServicesStrategic HRTrainingRecruitingHR AnalyticsProblem SolvingEmployee RelationsChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementHiringHR PoliciesEmployment Law

About

A seasoned HR leader with ~20 years of experience in building and scaling end-to-end Human Resources functions across BFSI, Manufacturing, IT, and EdTech sectors. Brings strong expertise in HR Business Partnering, Performance Management Systems (PMS), Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Compliance, Compensation & Benefits, and organizational design. Proven track record of setting up HR frameworks from scratch in startups and mid-sized organizations, aligning people strategy closely with business objectives, growth plans, and cultural values. Known for translating business goals into practical HR solutions that enhance performance, engagement, and leadership capability. Passionate about partnering with founders and leadership teams to create agile, future-ready HR systems that support sustainable growth, talent retention, and high-performance cultures—especially in scaling startups and mid-sized enterprises.

Experience

19 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Sketchhr solutions

Director & Fractional CHRO

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

As a trusted HR Solutions Provider, we specialize in delivering strategic, people-centric HR services that drive business results and foster exceptional employee experiences. We partner with businesses of all sizes to offer customized solutions in:
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
HR Compliance & Policy Development
HR Tech Implementation (HRIS, ATS, etc.)
Performance Management Systems
Training & Leadership Development
Fractional HR Leadership / Interim HR Support

Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementCompensation & BenefitsPayroll Services+2

Icici securities

4 roles

Lead - Business HR (Distribution PAN India) & Zonal Head HR (South & ROMG)

Apr 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Lead BHR for Distribution Business (PAN India), Process Lead for development & execution of performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews. Lead various HR initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness, such as restructuring or cultural transformation. Workforce Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making, promoting a positive company culture by driving initiatives that align with the company’s values and mission. Serving as a strategic partner to leadership team, worked to improve organizational performance by addressing talent, culture, and workforce-related challenges. Lead the HR BP role for multiple States - Maharashtra, MP- CHS, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerla, AP TN etc.

Performance ManagementRecruitingHR Business PartneringEmployee EngagementHR Project ManagementHR Analytics+3

Chief Manager HR

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Responsible for managing HR functions across Rest of Maharashtra, MP, CHS, Goa, Tamil Nadu (emp Span ~ 1500) involved Leading State level HR Team, engaged in multiples HR Projects & Initiative development & execution on ground, Stakeholder Management, overseeing HR operations, policies, and compliance at the state level while ensuring alignment with the company's overall HR strategy. Managing end to end employees’ life cycle Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Pay-roll & Compensation, Training, Employees Relation & Wellness, Data-Driven HR Decisions

HR Project ManagementHR Business PartneringHR PoliciesStakeholder ManagementEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Sr. Manager HR

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Working as Regional HR Manager at ICICI Securities Limited, Pune handling entire gamut of HR for rest of Maharashtra, MP and Chattishgarh.

HR Manager

Aug 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

Au small finance bank

AVP HR

Mar 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

Responsible for managing HR functions across Rest of Maharashtra (emp Span ~ 2000) involved Leading State level HR Team, Stakeholder Management, overseeing HR operations, policies, and compliance at the state level while ensuring alignment with the company's overall HR strategy. Managing end to end employees’ life cycle Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Compensation, Training, Employees Wellness, Data-Driven HR Decisions

Stakeholder ManagementHR Business PartneringHiringEmployee EngagementHR AnalyticsTalent Acquisition+1