“I Strongly Believe In Exuding Passion In Every Project”

Can you share a brief overview of your career journey in the field of HR, highlighting key milestones?

It all started when I joined the AtkinsRealis family as a management trainee nearly 12 years ago and found my way building success through multiple roles in HR Operations, HR Partnering, HR Systems, HR Transformation, Organisational Change & Shared Services. I am amongst the fortunate few whose career grew exponentially alongside the growth of the company. A myriad opportunities came my way and I had the privilege of working with some of the best minds in HR and in the engineering community. Achievements came in many forms – project opportunities and leadership positions at an early career stage!

What innovative HR practices or strategies have you implemented in your organisation?

With a deep-rooted foundation in HR operations, I leveraged my skillset to lead large scale flagship HR projects including implementation of ‘Workday & Service Now in Asia & India, Managing Graduate Development, HR Transformation for the Middle East & some high-impacting employee engagement events for India. I strongly believe in exuding passion in every project and having a global mindset whilst ensuring I build credibility and influence organisational change positively.

Did you face any challenges in the formative years of your career and how did you overcome them?

I have always managed multiple careers - as a Human Resources professional which is aligned to my academic and professional interests and in Indian classical dance which is a hobby that grew into a strong passion and feeds my creative elements & expression. Balancing both of them in my formative years greatly sharpened my multi-tasking abilities and helped me appreciate cultural differences globally. Challenges were plenty as I chose to do a variety of roles. My recipe for success is simple – find your rhythm and create magic in everything you do.

Looking ahead, how do you see the future of HR evolving and what role do you envision young professionals playing in shaping the industry?

Over the years, HR has evolved largely from being a support function to co-creating business strategies. In a landscape that is defined by dynamic shifts in technology and generational changes in aspirations, HR will play a pivotal role in ensuring organisation success. The focus, in my view, will completely shift towards innovative work arrangements, AI integration, providing best in class employee experiences and predictive HR analytics.