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title: "Kiran Joshi - People and Culture Leader in Mumbai | Tal"
description: "Meet Kiran Joshi, Transforming Workplaces with Inclusive Culture, Talent Development & Performance Optimization I Ex-upGrad I Ex-LearningMate I Ex-Ness Tech I Ex-HCL Tech based in Mumbai."
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# Kiran Joshi on Tal

## Headline

Transforming Workplaces with Inclusive Culture, Talent Development & Performance Optimization I Ex\-upGrad I Ex\-LearningMate I Ex\-Ness Tech I Ex\-HCL Tech

## About

With over 15 years of experience in human resources, I am a HR strategist and a data\-driven decision\-maker\. My core competencies encompass employee relations, performance management, internal communication, and payroll and benefits administration\. I leverage data analytics and digital tools to align HR initiatives with business objectives and enhance the employee experience\. I am passionate about advancing HR research, utilizing data to drive informed and impactful decisions\.

## Location

Mumbai

## Work experience

People and Culture Leader at Exponents Insta USA Inc, Dec 2024 \- Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai, Responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources \(HR\) within an organization\. The role is strategic, focused on aligning HR practices with the organization’s goals, fostering a positive organizational culture, and ensuring the well\-being and development of employees\. The role extends beyond traditional HR functions to include leadership development, organizational design, fostering company culture, and leveraging data and technology for decision\-making\. Working towards bring agile and forward\-thinking to adapt to changing business environments and ensuring the organization can attract, develop, and retain top talent\.

General Manager at upGrad at upGrad, Aug 2021 \- Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Manager \- HR at LearningMate, Mar 2016 \- Oct 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos, Mumbai Area, India

Assistant Manager \- HR at LearningMate, Mar 2016 \- Nov 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos, andheri, Business HR and a Generalist

Senior Executive \- HR at Ness Technologies, Oct 2010 \- Feb 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos, Airoli

Executive \- HR at Ness Technologies, Sep 2010 \- Sep 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo, Generalist HR

Human Resource at HCL Technologies, Jun 2007 \- Feb 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos, I worked as a business unit HR and handling a team of 90 people\. My activities involved payroll, Performance management, conflict management, communication flow, MISand various analysis\.

## Education

MBA, HR, Welingkar Institute of Management

kendriya vidyalaya

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