Aug 2019 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs · United Arab Emirates

• Established compliant HR frameworks across MENA & Asia, ensuring full adherence to local labor laws.
• Built high-performing talent pipelines, recruiting 200+ tech professionals across MENA & APAC.
• Drove digital HR transformation, implementing SAP SuccessFactors (Hire to Retire).
• Shifted HR from administrative to strategic, aligning talent practices with business goals.
• Spearheaded performance-driven culture, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Enhanced employee engagement through data-driven strategies and leadership coaching.
• Learning & Development – Managed the entire training implementation for our employees, including budgeting, preparing the TNI and effective delivery of training programs and measuring the ROI of programs delivered.
• Compensation & Benefits – Led job evaluations, benchmarking, and pay structuring for competitive rewards.

Aug 2019 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs · Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Reported directly to the CEO leading all aspects of HR—Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, HRMS, Onboarding/Offboarding, Employee Engagement, L&D, CSR, Performance Management, and Employee Relations.
• Established compliant HR frameworks across MENA & Asia, ensuring full adherence to local labor laws.
• Built high-performing talent pipelines, recruiting 200+ tech professionals across MENA & APAC.
• Drove digital HR transformation, implementing SAP SuccessFactors (Hire to Retire).
• Shifted HR from administrative to strategic, aligning talent practices with business goals.
• Spearheaded performance-driven culture, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Enhanced employee engagement through data-driven strategies and leadership coaching.
• Learning & Development – Managed the entire training implementation for our employees, including budgeting, preparing the TNI and effective delivery of training programs and measuring the ROI of programs delivered.
• Compensation & Benefits – Led job evaluations, benchmarking, and pay structuring for competitive rewards.
• Leadership Approach:
• Strategic Workforce Planning – Proactive talent acquisition, org design, and retention.
• Global HR Compliance – Localized policies while maintaining corporate standards.
• High-Performance Culture – Empowered teams through mentoring, goal setting, and feedback.
• Compensation Benchmarking-Ensuring competitive and equitable pay across the company benchmarked with the industry.

Apr 2014 – Aug 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos

• Organizational Development (OD)
• Spearheaded Great Place to Work® initiatives, contributing to Redington’s rankings as #24 (2017) & #23 (2018) in India.
• Led end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors HRMS implementation, including Recruitment, JAM, Time & Attendance, and LMS modules.
• Automated Performance Management System (PMS) in legacy HRMS, enhancing efficiency prior to SF rollout.
• Conducted HR process gap analysis and drove change management initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Performance Management System (PMS)
• Designed & executed biannual performance evaluations, ensuring 100% goal alignment & KRA assessments.
• Conducted PMS workshops and managed HR MIS for tracking compliance & variable payouts.
• Streamlined employee confirmation process, adhering to strict TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Reward & Recognition (R&R)
• Partnered with Business Units (BUs) to implement customized R&R programs, boosting motivation & retention.
• Employee Relations & Compliance
• Developed & enforced HR policies in compliance with local labor laws.
• Addressed employee grievances related to PMS, Training & Development (T&D), ensuring fair resolutions.
• Employee Engagement
• Curated & published HR quarterly newsletter and produced the annual corporate video.
• Organized 50+ engagement events across MEACIS region, fostering a vibrant workplace culture.
• Compensation & Benefits (C&B)
• Managed biannual variable payouts, ensuring accuracy & timeliness for all employees.
• Training & Development (T&D)
• Designed annual training plans & budgets, aligning with organizational & employee goals.
• Developed customized LDPs & MDPs, e-learning programs (1,500+ employees), and new hire orientation.
• Led an Internal Training Council, leveraging in-house trainers for knowledge sharing & upskilling.

Jul 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Key Achievements:
• Automated confirmation processes, achieving 100% on-time completion for 1,200+ employees
• Designed and implemented organization-wide training programs with 95% participation rate
• Managed biannual performance cycles ensuring 100% goal-setting compliance
• Core Responsibilities:
• HR Process Management
• Optimized employee confirmation workflows through digital dashboards and quality controls
• Developed escalation matrix reducing process delays by 30%
• Automated document generation saving 15+ weekly work hours
• Learning & Development
• Conducted training needs analysis aligning programs with business objectives
• Managed ₹XXL training budget with measurable ROI tracking
• Created new hire onboarding program reducing ramp-up time by 25%
• Performance Management
• Administered complete appraisal cycle from goal setting to variable pay processing
• Conducted calibration sessions ensuring fair performance evaluations
• Integrated PMS with talent systems for seamless HR operations
• Skills:
• Process Optimization | Training Program Design | Performance Management | Stakeholder Management | HR Analytics

Mar 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Kolkata Area

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Served as trusted HR advisor to middle/senior leadership for 650+ employees
• Partnered with cross-functional teams on client relations, audits, and stakeholder management
• Conducted monthly leadership touchpoints and weekly BU reviews to align HR strategy with business goals
• Performance & Talent Management
• Led end-to-end performance cycles for 640 employees with 100% compliance.
• Conducted appraisal workshops and resolved complex PMS exceptions.
• Facilitated career growth through internal job postings (IJP) and succession planning
• Employee Experience & Development
• Designed retention strategies including coaching programs and engagement initiatives
• Spearheaded 12+ annual cultural events (Diversity Week, Women of Wipro, etc.)
• Drove reward/recognition programs that improved top performer retention by 25%
• HR Operations & Analytics
• Automated MIS reporting for engagement trackers and pulse survey action plans
• Served as Diversity & Sustainability SPOC for corporate initiatives
• Produced quarterly "TED SET GO" HR newsletter (content, design, and distribution)
• Key Achievements:
• ✓ Achieved 98% participation in annual performance reviews
• ✓ Reduced employee grievances by 40% through proactive counseling
• ✓ Increased engagement scores by 15% through targeted initiatives
• Core Competencies:
• Business Acumen | Talent Strategy | Employee Relations | Data-Driven HR | Program Management

Jun 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

• Completed 2 year full time MBA from IBS Hyderabad with specialization in Human Resources.

Aug 2007 – May 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Global Talent Intelligence Specialist
• Conduct comprehensive talent mapping and organizational charting for Fortune 500 clients across Americas, EMEA & APAC
• Develop business intelligence reports with executive profiling, competitor analysis and market trends for key industries:
• ✓ Financial Services
• ✓ Energy & Industrial
• ✓ Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with C-level executives, Principals and Consulting Partners to:
• ✓ Diagnose talent acquisition challenges
• ✓ Validate research hypotheses
• ✓ Deliver customized workforce intelligence solutions
• Data Management & Analysis
• Maintain proprietary research databases with 98% accuracy
• Produce SWOT analyses and industry benchmarking reports
• Generate executive identification reports with succession planning insights

May 2007 – Jul 2007 · 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• Prospected and cultivated relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) for investment banking services
• Generated qualified leads through market research and financial profiling.
• Developed pitch materials and preliminary presentations for boutique banking products
• Client Relationship Management
• Coordinated high-level meetings between clients and Associate Vice President of Investment Banking
• Managed follow-up pipeline for 50+ HNWI prospects to advance deal conversations
• Supported client acquisition strategy through market analysis and competitive intelligence

Mar 2005 – Aug 2005 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Client Aquisition and Sales for Hotel Memberships.Worked with Eros Intercontinental as a part time employee while studying for my graduation.I learned various aspects of sales and marketing while working with this organisation.