Kalpna Narasimhan

About Kalpna Narasimhan

HR Business Partner with 8+ years of experience in ITES and Technology — passionate about building people-first cultures and partnering with businesses to bring out the best in their teams.I started my HR journey as an Executive HR handling the full generalist spectrum — onboarding, payroll, compliance, employee lifecycle — and over the years, deliberately grew into a strategic HRBP role. Today, at Hexaware Technologies, I partner with senior leadership in the Financial Services vertical, managing HR for an 800+ employee base across performance management, engagement, employee relations, and talent development.Some of the work I\'m most proud of — driving an average engagement score of 84% at Hexaware, managing 40+ ER cases annually with zero litigation escalations at TNQ Tech, achieving a 20%+ internal promotion rate through structured talent reviews, and independently supporting a headcount across three major accounts.My core strengths sit at the intersection of people and business — I understand numbers, I understand operations, and most importantly, I understand people. I\'ve worked across Oracle HCM, DarwinBox, SAP HCM, and SuccessFactors, and bring strong experience in HR audits, compliance, and global HRIS management.I recently completed a First Time Manager OD Program at Hexaware — which reflects where I\'m headed: toward deeper organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and building HR functions that scale.

Experience

1. Deputy Manager HR

   Hexaware Technologies

   Aug 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Meenakshi College Of Engineering

  MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General