Ramesh Babu A
HR Strategy Leader | 15+ Years in Talent & People Management | Driving HR Excellence | Talent Acquisition & Management | Driving Retention, Restructuring & Business Aligned People Practices| Ex-Hyundai, Endurance, Maersk
- Role
- Assistant General Manager - Head of HR Strategy at Kia India
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ramesh Babu A
Seasoned HR professional with 15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRBP and HR Strategy, built across both corporate and plant environments within the dynamic automotive industry.An MBA graduate from PSG Institute of Management (2011), I began my journey with Hyundai Motor India through campus placement and spent a decade honing my expertise in talent practices. From there, I advanced into leadership roles; first at Endurance as Lead – Talent Management, then at Kia India, where I’ve held pivotal roles including Head of Talent Acquisition, Plant HR Lead (Payroll & Talent Management), and currently, leading HR Strategy from the Corporate office, Gurgaon.My approach blends people-centric values with data-driven decision-making. Whether scaling up an HR Strategy team from scratch during an organizational restructure or improving employee retention from 24% to 7% over three years; I’ve consistently aligned HR initiatives with business goals.I’m driven by empathy, agility, and a mindset of continuous improvement. With deep exposure to both the shop floor and the boardroom, I bring a holistic understanding of talent dynamics in the automotive space.My long-term goal: to lead the HR function at a strategic level, driving sustainable growth by shaping people practices that truly empower both employees and the organization.
Experience
Assistant General Manager - Head of HR Strategy
Apr 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Established and led the HR Strategy function during a critical organizational restructuring by designing a strategic framework and building a dedicated team, resulting in enhanced organizational agility and smoother change management.Reduced employee attrition dramatically from 24% to 7% over three years by implementing data-driven retention programs and fostering a culture of continuous engagement and development.Partnered cross-functionally with business units and HR to realign talent strategies with shifting business goals, introducing agile workforce planning and targeted skill development initiatives.Provided actionable, analytics-backed workforce insights and strategic counsel to senior leadership, enabling informed decisions on talent readiness and long-term business growth.
Education
PSG Institute of Management
MBA, Human Resources
2009 — 2011
University of Madras
Master of Science - MS, Counseling Psychology
2019 — 2021
SSN College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2004 — 2008
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