Shalini Charles

About Shalini Charles

With over two decades in HR, I bring a strategic, people-centric approach to building inclusive, high-performing cultures, driving People & Culture, L&D, and Wellbeing initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term goals. My passion lies in creating environments where individuals feel connected, valued, and inspired to do their best work. As a proud DEIB champion, I believe that inclusion is more than a program, it’s a mindset, a daily practice, and a powerful movement that transforms teams and organizations.In addition to my HR role, I am a certified mental health counsellor, actively advocating for emotional well-being at work. I support employees through awareness, education, and access to tools that promote healthier, more balanced living, both personally and professionally.At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: people are the heart of every organization. When we invest in them, we don’t just build better workplaces, we build stronger communities.If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change, promoting well-being, and creating inclusive cultures, let’s connect and collaborate to build workplaces where everyone can truly thrive.

Experience

1. People and Culture Manager

   Crayon

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree, Arts

  1990 — 1993

• Sampurna Montfort College - India

  PostGraduate, Counseling Psychology

  2018 — 2019