Rupesh Panambur

About Rupesh Panambur

At Schaeffler, my focus has been on steering the HR department towards excellence by leveraging over two decades of experience in human resource management and development. This journey has been marked by orchestrating strategic initiatives that align with business goals, particularly in skill development and the application of HR metrics to drive organizational efficiency.In my former role at Yazaki India, I honed my interpersonal skills to foster a culture of engagement and productivity. Our collective efforts led to multiple accolades, including recognition as a Great Place to Work, showcasing our commitment to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment. With a certified background in HR analytics and psychometric testing, I am dedicated to empowering our team at Schaeffler with innovative solutions and a people-centric approach.

Experience

1. Regional Head of Human Resources

   Skh Group

   Dec 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Would work partnering closely with business and plant leadership teams across the Western Region to strengthen leadership capability, talent development, Employee relations, and employee engagement, ensuring strong alignment between people strategy and business priorities.

Education

• Pune University

  B.Sc, Chemistry

  1995

• Pune University

  MBA/PGDM; E, HR/Industrial Relations; Commerce

• JDC BYTCO IMSR

  MPM, HRD

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Talent Management
• Interviews
• Employee Engagement
• Executive Search
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Leadership
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Training
• Team Management
• Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Deferred Compensation
• Strategic HR
• HR Policies
• Personnel Management
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Performance Management
• Management
• Human Resources
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Organizational Development