Mahek Shah

About Mahek Shah

Global Human Resource Leader practicing in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia (APAC) with 12+ Years of experience in the HR industry. I have a proven track record of transforming business challenges into effective and executable solutions with measurable results.Reporting to the CEO, and COO and working with Executive teams, I provide strategic leadership and proven results. I achieve this by utilizing my deep change management expertise, gaining buy-in from all levels, inspiring a collaborative co-creation approach, and adopting simple digital future-forward solutions.Areas of focus include: talent management | diversity, equity and inclusion | organization design | leadership assessment, development and succession | manager development | workforce analytics | learning and development | employee engagement | performance management | compensation strategy| talent acquisition | change management | talent pipeline and mobility | team building | coaching | business transformation | digital solutionsStrength Finders Themes: Achiever, Learner, Relator, Discipline, Responsibility DISC Profile: DiNationality: US Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Experience

1. Global Head of Human Resources

   Pateam

   Apr 2021 — Present · Dallas–Fort Worth, TX, US

   As Global Head of HR at PAteam, I lead HR strategy for a fast-growing AI and automation company, focusing on scalable processes to attract, develop, and retain top talent globally.Key Responsibilities & Results:Global HR Strategy: Designed a global HR model, optimizing efficiency and talent availability.Talent Management: Led talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and succession planning, reducing turnover by 15% and increasing internal promotions by 25%.Global Mobility: Managed expatriation and relocation programs with a 98% success rate.Leadership Development: Boosted leadership effectiveness by 30% through global programs.Learning & Development: Increased employee participation by 40% and improved performance with blended learning.Policy & Compliance: Developed country-specific HR policies across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, ensuring legal compliance and consistency.M&A Integration: Led cultural integration, improving employee engagement by 30% post-acquisition.Workplace Culture: Increased engagement by 20% through inclusive, high-performance programs.

Education

• University of Houston

  Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resources Development

  2013 — 2014

• University of Houston

  Bachelors of Science, Organizational Leadership and Management, Biology

  2009 — 2012

• Purdue University

  Associates of Science, Management Science

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• System Administration
• Administration
• Visas
• Training
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Talent Management
• Healthcare
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Personnel Management
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Global Sourcing
• Recruitment/Retention
• Global Business Development
• Employee Benefits
• Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Team Building
• Management
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Training & Development
• Global Management
• Coaching