Payal Thakkar

About Payal Thakkar

As an HR Leader, I believe people are at the heart of every transformation. With a passion for building thriving workplaces, I partner with leaders and teams to shape cultures that inspire, empower, and deliver impact.My strengths lie in talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, and future-focused HR practices. Whether it’s designing people-first initiatives, driving engagement, or enabling talent to reach their full potential, I bring a balance of strategic vision and human touch.At Accenture, I lead with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. A big part of this journey is leveraging Generative AI in HR—to reimagine employee experiences, personalize learning and career pathways, and unlock data-driven insights that make talent decisions smarter and more human.Areas I thrive in:Talent Initiatives Development & People StrategyCulture Building & Employee EngagementLeadership EnablementFuture of Work & Change EnablementCurrently, spearheading HR portfolio of customers spanning geo-regions of Americas in Accenture. With earlier experience in supporting European & APAC geo -regions.

Experience

1. Senior Manager-hrbp

   Accenture

   Mar 2024 — Present

Education

• ICFAI business shcool

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management, Marketing and IT

  2006 — 2008

• Nagpur University

  B.Com, Finance & Taxation

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Team Management
• Soft Skills
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Client Representation
• Recruiting
• Management
• Customer Engagement
• Business Development
• Screening
• Personnel Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Employee Relations
• Project Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Interview Skills
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Training
• Performance Management