S G Vignesh

About S G Vignesh

I am an Enterprise HR Leader with over 20 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming HR functions in large, complex organizations across automotive, consulting, technology, and global shared services environments.At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India, I currently operate at an enterprise level with accountability spanning Strategic HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, HR Shared Services (Hire-to-Retire), HR transformation, and workforce governance for employees, along with a large contingent workforce.My work sits at the intersection of business growth, workforce strategy, cost discipline, and employee experience. I have led high-volume and niche talent acquisition at scale, institutionalized strategic workforce planning, and built strong vendor and contingent workforce governance models that balance speed, compliance, and cost optimization.I have deep experience in setting up and running HR Shared Services, leading global transitions, strengthening service governance, and simplifying HR operations through technology, data, and process redesign. Across roles, I have consistently focused on making HR more predictable, measurable, and business-aligned.In recent years, I have transitioned closer to the business as a Strategic HR Business Partner, working directly with senior leaders on organization effectiveness, leadership capability, talent deployment, and culture. I am known as a trusted advisor in environments where scale, pace, and risk management are equally critical.

Experience

1. Strategic HR Business Partner

   Mercedes-Benz Research And Development India

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Strategic HR advisor to senior business leaders, partnering on organization design, workforce planning, leadership capability, and talent decisionsDesigned and enabled structured talent rotation and internal mobility frameworks aligned to succession and capability buildingLeading strategic workshops to strengthen business context, digital orientation, and data-driven decision making

Education

• Balaji Institute Of Modern Management

  MBA (PGDM), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2005 — 2007

• Pune university

  MLL & LW, Labour Law & Labour Welfare

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Technical Recruiting
• Peoplesoft
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Strategic HR
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• HR Best Practices
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Employer Branding
• Exit Interviews
• HR Shared Services
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Relations
• Payroll
• Executive Search
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Onboarding
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Talent Management
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting
• Management
• Screening
• Hiring
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• HR Transformation
• Deferred Compensation
• Personnel Management