We Play A Key Role In Being Employee Champions And Culture Custodians

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

I started my career journey of HR with Infosys as a management trainee. I have been a business partner HR for eclectic groups with diverse skill set across geos. I have also led the Compensation and Benefits for the enabling functions which house diverse roles across geos. I have also championed the employer branding charter from the HR end. I have been passionate about HR digitation and data democratisation in the organisation to drive data-based talent decisions.

The key milestones in the last two years have been acknowledgement from all the business units as the best partner, striking hattrick with Great Place to work in India, curating People Analytics course and roll out of org wide RNR platform.

What innovative HR practices or strategies have you implemented in your organisation/ career that you believe contributed to your success?

I think as HR we play a key role in being the employee champion, culture custodians, and change makers, and drive business objectives with talent interventions. As part of my HR journey, I have been able to play each of these role with elan.  An analytical mind, clear conscious, intent to identify opportunities to amplify talent helps to come up with talent interventions that helps the business to meet its objectives.

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

I had a very supportive ecosystem throughout my career. Life changing events like motherhood were supported with flexibility and sabbatical. 

I was fortunate to get a good daycare to overcome the mother’s guilt and a very supportive spouse who took equal responsibility in parenting. Being open to opportunities, being agile, being humble, and having a quest for learning are key attributes for success in any field including HR. 

How do you see the future of HR evolving?

This is the best period for HR as it takes center stage to drive micro changes for macro impact in multi-generation, diverse talent across geographies, and working in a hybrid set-up.

Major transformations happening are HR digitization, usage of AI, fluid careers and HR in the forefront to drive ESG charter.

Young professionals will play a key role as they bring in fresh perspectives to question the status quo.