Khushboo Deshwali

About Khushboo Deshwali

As a Director of Human Resources, I lead the people strategy with a strong focus on building high-performing teams, fostering a positive work culture, and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. With extensive experience across Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Employee Engagement, I specialize in driving organizational growth through people-centric approaches. I have a proven track record of scaling teams, strengthening HR processes, and implementing performance management frameworks that enable both individual and organizational success. From hiring top talent to nurturing leadership pipelines, I work closely with stakeholders to ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time. My expertise includes workforce planning, employer branding, policy development, performance management, and creating impactful employee engagement programs. I am passionate about building inclusive workplaces where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best. I believe that people are the core of every successful organization, and my goal is to create an environment where both the business and its people thrive together.

Experience

1. Director- Human Resources

   DATOMS

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead and drive the overall People Strategy, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and organizational growth2. Oversee Talent Acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and employer branding to attract and retain top talent3. Manage end-to-end People Operations, including onboarding, policies, compliance, and employee lifecycle management4. Design and implement Performance Management frameworks (KRAs/KPIs, appraisals, feedback cycles) to drive high performance5. Build and nurture a strong organizational culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and accountability6. Partner with leadership teams as a strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support business decisions7. Drive Employee Engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention strategies8. Lead Learning & Development initiatives, including leadership development and succession planning9. Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies, maintaining governance and best practices10. Utilize HR analytics and data-driven insights to improve decision-making and workforce effectiveness11. Build, mentor, and lead the HR team, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented environment

Education

• Makhanlal Chaturvedi University

  Post Graduation Diploma in Computers

  2016 — 2017

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Computer Application

  2013 — 2016

• Acropolis Group of Institutions

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2016 — 2018