Varun Kumar DR

HR Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India9 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in HR operations and employee engagement strategies.
Proven track record in establishing HR shared services.
Skilled in implementing advanced HR technologies for efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR operations leader with expertise in employee engagement and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr OperationsEmployee ExperienceTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementHr Strategy And Policies

Other Skills

Workforce AdministrationRecruitmentEmployee Data AdministrationProcess ImprovementComplianceReporting AccuracyPerformance Management ProcessesCollaborationTechnology ImplementationProcess StandardizationStakeholder ManagementIntercultural LeadershipMentoringCoachingService Excellence

About

Hello! I am Varun Kumar, a dynamic HR operations leader with extensive experience in global HR services. My focus is on transformative strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement across diverse industries. With a strong background in managing the entire employee life cycle, I am currently serving as a Senior Manager at The D.E. Shaw Group. Here, I lead a dedicated team to optimize HR processes and enhance employee experience. Throughout my career, I have developed a robust understanding of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and exit management. I have successfully navigated complex organizational structures and diverse workforce needs, achieving significant milestones such as the establishment of HR shared services. My expertise in implementing advanced HR technologies has enhanced operational efficiency and aligned HR processes with business goals, driving organizational success.

Experience

9 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

The d. e. shaw group

Senior Manager

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Itc limited

Senior Manager

Nov 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

As a Senior Manager at ITC, I drive strategic initiatives to optimize HR operations and elevate the employee experience. Leading a multidisciplinary team, I spearhead workforce administration, Employee Help Desk, Recruitment, and Employee Data Administration functions. Notably, I am orchestrating a pivotal project to establish HR shared services across 13 divisions, collaborating with consultants to craft a unified process map. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, I streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance reporting accuracy. Passionate about centralizing policies and benefits data into one standardized portal named - "ONE ITC" portal. I am also implementing an Applicant Tracking System to standardize recruitment processes, reducing sourcing time and enhancing the candidate experience. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence, I am committed to driving organizational success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My proficiency extends to setting up comprehensive performance management processes, including 360-degree feedback, promotions, goal setting, and execution of performance improvement plans.

HR OperationsEmployee ExperienceWorkforce AdministrationRecruitmentEmployee Data AdministrationPerformance Management+4

Amazon

6 roles

Manager, HR Services

Promoted

Dec 2022 – Jul 2023 · 7 mos

As an accomplished Senior HR professional with a proven track record at Amazon, I have gained invaluable experience leading teams, conducting over 200 interviews, and successfully hiring 227 highly talented individuals. Additionally, I have spearheaded and implemented process improvement initiatives that resulted in a significant reduction of 7 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Currently, I lead a dynamic team of 90+ associates and HR specialists across EMEA, India, and China, providing effective support and empowerment to over 400,000 employees, recruiters, and managers.
My skill set encompasses a wide range of critical areas, including stakeholder management, intercultural leadership, mentoring, coaching, performance management, talent acquisition, service excellence, change management, project/program management, HR strategy and policies, operations excellence, quality compliance, and effective communication.

Stakeholder ManagementIntercultural LeadershipMentoringCoachingPerformance ManagementTalent Acquisition+4