Pooja Shukla
Enterprise HR Leader | Board Member | Transformation & Culture Architect | India HR Head – Manufacturing & Engineering MNCs
- Role
- Head People and Communications at KONE
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pooja Shukla
With over 18 years of experience in HR leadership, I bring a diverse, business-first perspective shaped by working across multiple industries and organisational contexts.My journey spans gems and jewellery, manufacturing (metals and building products), recycling, and the elevator & escalator industry—giving me the ability to adapt quickly, understand varied business models, and lead people strategies in fast-evolving environments. I have worked across Indian multinational organisations as well as global MNCs, which has strengthened my ability to balance local realities with global frameworks.Within the HR function, I have played multiple roles across the value chain: • Part of corporate HR, driving strategy, policy, and governance • Headed HR at an India level, partnering closely with leadership on growth and transformation • Led HR for manufacturing units, engaging closely with frontline teams and operations • Operated in business-facing, frontline roles, where speed, execution, and business impact matter mostWhat defines my approach is a strong belief that HR must stay close to the business—understanding ground realities, enabling leaders, building capability, and translating strategy into execution. I am particularly passionate about leadership development, culture transformation, engagement, and building agile, future-ready organisations.Currently, as Head – People & Communications at KONE, I continue to learn and lead in a fast-paced, execution-driven industry where agility, speed, and frontline leadership are critical to success.
Experience
Head People and Communications
Aug 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Heading region consisting 1500+ employees across 13 branch offices. Also heading Major Projects HQ in India.
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Management Development Program
2018 — 2018
University of Mumbai
Master’s Degree, M.Com
2002 — 2004
Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS) - SNDT Women's University
Master’s Degree, Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations
2004 — 2006
University of Mumbai
Bachelor’s Degree, B.Com
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Organizational Development
- Job Analysis
- Training
- Peoplesoft
- R&R
- Performance Management
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