Headline

GCC, ODC & Technology Center Build Specialist | HR Leader | Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) Expert

About

💡 Building High-Performance Teams | Driving Talent Strategies | Championing Employee Well-being Senior HR Leader with 18+ years building and scaling HR infrastructure for Global Capability Centers (GCC), Offshore Development Centers (ODC), Technology Centers, and Product Development Centers across India — including 14 years dedicated specifically to this specialization across Sridama Business Solutions and Surbana Jurong SMEC. Deep expertise in the Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) delivery model, having built 25+ client center engagements from zero to fully operational within 90-day timelines, sustaining an 11-year average client retention. Delivered Director-level scope of responsibility across HR strategy, business development, and P&L advisory, most recently leading People and Capabilities as group-level function head across six business verticals for a 500+ employee organization, reporting directly to the Group Director, Chairman, and Board. Deep operating experience across workforce planning, leadership hiring, HR policy architecture, compensation design, employee relations, and executive/board-level reporting across global geographies (Singapore, Australia, UK, Middle East, South Africa, India).

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude code

grok

openai

Work experience

Independent Consultant at Gleameon Business Links, Jan 2026 - Present · 11 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Operate as Fractional CHRO/Head of HR for growth-stage companies, owning the full HR remit — workforce planning, HR policy architecture, vendor management, and leadership hiring. Report directly to Founders and CXOs, building enterprise-grade HR frameworks. Closed multiple C-suite and senior leadership hiring mandates within defined project timelines.

Head of People & Capabilities-India at National Group, Oct 2025 - Apr 2026 · 7 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, As Head of People and Capability at the National Group, I lead the organization’s people strategy, aligning human potential with business vision to build a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready workplace. My role integrates strategic foresight with operational excellence to drive growth, engagement, and organizational resilience. Key Focus Areas: Spearheading group-wide HR strategy, policy harmonization, and cultural transformation initiatives. Embedding performance-driven frameworks that foster accountability, agility, and leadership alignment. Leading the design and execution of talent management, succession planning, and capability development programs. Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and promoting emotionally intelligent leadership practices. Implementing data-driven people analytics to enable strategic decision-making. Championing employee well-being, mental health, and engagement as critical enablers of sustainable performance. Serving as the single point of leadership for all HR and People operations across the National Group. Through this role, I aim to shape a culture where clarity meets compassion, structure meets agility, and people remain at the heart of progress.

Talent Management-People, Culture, Strategy at SMEC, May 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, At SJ's I+E GDC, I proudly contribute to: Employee Assistance & Well-being Specialist: Championing holistic well-being across physical, mental, and financial health. Policy Architect & Standardization Expert: Leading the strategic overhaul and standardization of company policies. Strategic Recruitment Maestro: Driving comprehensive recruitment strategies and maintaining a diverse talent pipeline. Dynamic HR Communications Lead: Enhancing employee engagement and managing transparent HR communications. Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP): Aligning HR initiatives with business goals and driving performance improvements. Efficient HR Operations Manager: Overseeing and optimizing seamless HR operations and compliance. Performance Management Authority: Implementing data-driven performance management processes and fostering a high-performance culture. Learning Preparation & Planning Specialist: Developing robust learning programs for continuous professional growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Champion: Leading initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace and promote diversity. POSH Committee Member: Ensuring a safe, respectful workplace and promoting a harassment-free environment.

Head- Talent Acquisition and Talent Development at Sridama Business Solutions, Apr 2012 - Mar 2023 · 11 yrs, Bangalore, Led Talent Acquisition and the Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) delivery engine for Sridama, managing a fluctuating contract-hire workforce of 500+ deployed across client GCC/ODC/Technology Centers. Represented Sridama as embedded HR Head for 8–10 pre-seed and stealth-stage startups lacking in-house HR. Built and scaled 25+ client engagements from zero to fully operational within 90-day timelines, sustaining an 11-year average client retention rate.

HR at Comviva Technologies Limited, Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bangalore

Education

B.Sc, Computer Sience, Andhra university