Diana Driver

About Diana Driver

Experienced Compensation Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Management Consulting, FMCG, BFSI & NBFC industry. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Compensation Structures, Benefits Management, Performance Management, HR Policies, Stakeholder Collaboration and Business Partnering. Strong human resources professional from XLRI.

Experience

1. Talent Strategy Lead - Deal Advisory

   KPMG India

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Strategic BP Act as a strategic HRBP within the Deal Advisory practice across CF, M&A, SSG, IRP, Valuations, and TS on talent acquisition, development, retention, compensation, and employee relations. Anticipate future talent needs. • Translate business priorities into executable HR strategies. • Advised on organizational design, workforce scalability, and agile talent deployment Org Design, Performance & Reward Strategy • Lead pyramid alignment, performance management cycles. Identify and develop Hi-Pos. • Oversee the design and delivery of impactful L&D programs and upskilling.Design service line specific retention plans and variable compensation frameworks tied to revenue realization, client delivery milestones, and billability targets. • Conduct regular benchmarking and internal equity assessments and managed end-to-end comp cycle delivery. • Partner with finance and Total Rewards teams to align compensation models with GP margin goals and NFR ratios Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning • Spearhead annual talent planning and SWP for the practice. • Drive lateral and graduate program alignment, and internal mobility to meet high-growth capability areas Financial and Profitability Enablement • Collaborate with practice COOs to model workforce cost structures, optimize headcount-to-revenue ratios, and enhance overall delivery efficiency. • Identify people-related cost levers to improve GP margins while safeguarding engagement and capability readiness. • Monitor business KPIs such as utilization, attrition risk, and resourcing gaps, presenting actionable insights to leadership Leadership Development, Engagement & Culture • Design and facilitated leadership development programs tailored to high-potential talent • Serve as a trusted advisor on cultural integration • Lead initiatives that drive psychological safety, engagement. • Develop and implemente effective employee communication strategies.

Education

• JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI

  Bachelor of Management Studies

  2008 — 2011

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGDM, Human Resources Management

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Benefits Administration
• Employee Engagement
• Microsoft Excel
• Remuneration
• Teamwork
• Compensation & Benefits Programs
• HR Policies
• Analysis