Varinder Singh

CEO

India22 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 21 years of global HR leadership experience.
Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic workforce restructuring.
Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in workforce optimization across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr ManagementStrategic Human Resources LeadershipStrategic Human Resource PlanningEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

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About

Hello! I am Varinder Singh, a seasoned HR executive with over 21 years of global human capital leadership experience. My career has been dedicated to shaping people strategies, governance, and organizational transformation across diverse industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and retail. I have a proven track record of collaborating with Board and C-suite executives to drive sustainable business growth and operational excellence. My expertise lies in aligning enterprise HR strategies with corporate objectives, ensuring that organizations not only thrive but also adapt to the ever-changing business landscape. Throughout my career, I have successfully architected HR ecosystems from the ground up, including Global Capability Centers and shared services. I am passionate about leveraging digital transformation and people analytics to enhance decision-making and drive workforce optimization. My commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has led to significant improvements in workforce engagement and retention. I am excited to continue my journey in HR leadership, focusing on strategic workforce planning and enterprise productivity optimization.

Experience

22 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs

Average Tenure

3 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Healthcare , manufacturing , retail , fmcg

SVP People Experince

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

In my current role as Senior Vice President and Group CHRO , I align enterprise HR strategy with corporate objectives across various sectors, including healthcare and retail. I conceptualized and launched the India Shared Services Office, integrating multiple functions to create a strategic cost and capability hub. My focus on workforce optimization has led to significant cost reductions while ensuring compliance and stability across operations.
Achievements: I successfully achieved a 30% reduction in wage costs and generated ₹50 Cr in annual savings through strategic workforce restructuring. Additionally, I championed diversity and inclusion initiatives that improved workforce retention and engagement, while serving as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership.

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Pvh corp.

Director Human Resources

Jan 2016 – Jan 2023 · 7 yrs · Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · On-site

Description: In my role as Director of Human Resources, I managed HR for 3,000 employees, delivering programs in engagement and workforce planning. I focused on cost optimization and built strategic partnerships to enable large-scale workforce development initiatives.
Achievements: I successfully reduced the monthly wage bill by 50% through effective workforce rationalization and maintained compliance with international labor standards, ensuring a stable and engaged workforce.

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Fareast mercantile co. ltd.

AGM - Human Resources

Jun 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Lagos - Nigeria · On-site

As Head of Human Resources, I led national performance management and talent strategy initiatives. I managed complex employee relations and ensured compliance with labor laws while driving organizational restructuring to improve efficiency.
Achievements: I developed HR policies and governance frameworks that institutionalized best practices, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
planning efforts.

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Walmart

Market Manager HR - J&K,Punjab.

Oct 2011 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India · On-site

In this role, I partnered with business leaders to support growth through competency mapping and skill-gap analysis. I introduced various employee engagement programs to strengthen organizational culture.
Achievements: I achieved the highest Associate Opportunity Survey scores across India, reflecting employee satisfaction and the effectiveness of engagement initiatives.

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Aircel

Dy Manager HR.

Dec 2006 – Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Srinagar,Jammu & Chandigarh

Human Resource Generalist involved handling the entire Gamut of HR functions and providing a broad range of HR partnership in support of business objectives, right from developing and implementing strategy for HR management and development which includes selection, recruitment and staffing; policy/practices; discipline; grievance; counselling; performance appraisals and employees reward and referral schemes.

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Mphasis

Assistant Mgr HR

Jun 2003 – Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Handled recruitment, on boarding and orientation program for employees.
Successfully implemented a time bound performance management system..
Statutory Compliances: Handling Provident fund, ESIC and interaction with government agencies.
Rewards and Recognition:
Tracking effectiveness of the trainings; maintaining training related records & MIS reports.
Liaised with placement consultants, HODs & candidates to schedule & conduct interviews.
Effectively implemented Competency Mapping Process for L&D.

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