Rekha Desai

About Rekha Desai

Recognised as one of the Topmost HR Leaders. Awarded with Most Iconic HR Leaders award, HR Innovators Award for contribution to HR as well as one of the 101 fabulous HR Tech Leaders award for contribution to the field of HR in Technology domainOver 25 years of experience with expertise in developing, recommending, and implementing human resources strategies and policies in support of business objectives. Deft in overseeing the management of change and the provision of business focussed solutions in a fast-moving environment. Ability to implement practical development programs which lead to tangible improvements in organizational performance.Seasoned Human Resources professional with versatile experience in domains of People Management, Change Management and Leadership. Has headed HR in diverse industries like Information Technology (IT), IT Enabled Services (ITES) and Financial Services with Indian as well as global organizations.Adept in handling HR challenges in complex business environment. Has Handled change management issues effectively to convert organization from small to big as well as handled merger and acquisition.Strong Leadership skills with ability to work with ambiguities; has excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with extensive experience of Stakeholder management including driving internal stakeholders for business growth and increasing revenue/profitability.Well versed with quality standards ISO and SEI CMMi.Specialties: Human Resource Management, Leadership, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Change Management, Training and Development etc.

Experience

1. Head-human Resources

   Biogenomics

   Jul 2024 — Present · Thane, IN

   Responsible for leading and managing all Human Resources solutions in the areas of Recruitment, Human Resource Policy, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Succession planning, Employee Relations and Employee Engagement & retention.• Responsible for General Administration including Facility Management, Physical Security, Business Continuity Planning, Health & safety management, and Transport & Logistic management.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  1994 — 1997

• Mumbai Board

  SSC

  1982 — 1992

• JankiDevi Bajaj Institute of Management

  Masters in Management Studies, Human Resources Management

  1997 — 1999

• D.G. Ruparel College-Mumbai Board

  High School, Arts

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Human Resources Management
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Talent Acqusition
• Performance Management