Fabian Figredo

About Fabian Figredo

As a transformational HR leader with over 16 years of global experience, I specialize in crafting and executing strategic workforce solutions that propel business growth, operational excellence, and employee-centric cultures.Currently, as HR Manager at Shell Chennai, I lead the talent agenda for approximately 4,500 staff, collaborating with global teams to ensure seamless resourcing and bolster market presence. My commitment to embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.My expertise spans complex employee relations, robust policy development, and compliance initiatives, ensuring business continuity and efficiency. I\'ve successfully driven workforce planning, succession management, and organizational restructuring, consistently achieving high-impact results through thoughtful planning and employee-centric policies.I leverage HR analytics, predictive retention models, and advanced reporting to spearhead data-driven change management programs, enhancing operational efficiency and workforce engagement. My initiatives include cultivating future leaders through early career development, optimizing talent acquisition with recruitment innovations, and strengthening organizational culture through inclusive policies.I am passionate about building sustainable talent ecosystems and empowering leadership excellence, thriving on creating future-ready organizations that deliver measurable and sustainable results.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Shell

   May 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As the HR Head supporting approximately employees, I act as a key strategic partner to executive and senior leaders. My primary function is translating complex business goals across diverse, high-growth environments into actionable people strategies, ensuring sustainable performance, agility, and innovation. Reporting to the VP HR India, my responsibilities span three core pillars:​I. Strategic Partnership & Leadership AdvisoryI align the people strategy with India operations\' business objectives, informed by deep knowledge of the market, financials, and competitive landscape. I serve as a trusted advisor/coach to senior management, driving leadership effectiveness, cross-functional alignment, and robust leadership succession planning. I directly guide critical decisions through strategic insights on organizational design, workforce planning, and lead complex change management initiatives, including structural redesigns and associated communication strategies, ensuring business model evolution is supported.​II. Talent, Culture, & Capability BuildingA central focus is developing world-class executive talent by leading strategic talent management and accelerated leadership development programs. I actively champion a culture centered on inclusion, accountability, and innovation, ensuring performance, reward, and recognition systems reinforce high performance and a positive employee experience. I sustain high employee engagement by championing initiatives that amplify the employee voice across all functions and geographies. Furthermore, I enable leaders to build resilient, adaptable teams prepared for current business challenges and future career HR Excellence & Project DeliveryI ensure the seamless execution of core HR policies and programs in close collaboration with global HR functions and Centers of Expertise.

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2006 — 2008

• Tamil Nadu jobs and careers

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Sap
• Change Management
• Strategy
• Benefits Negotiation
• Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
• Career Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Human Resources
• New Hire Orientations
• Team Management
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Organizational Development
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Talent Management
• Training
• Leadership
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Quality Management
• Screening
• Recruiting
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Personnel Management
• Sourcing
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Manufacturing
• Technical Recruiting
• Training & Development
• Talent Recognition