Sharmilaa K.

About Sharmilaa K.

Sharmilaa, is a seasoned HR Leader with over 20 years of cross-functional experience across different industry verticals, excelling in strategic HR, L&D, Operations, Business Development, and Customer Success.Key Skills:• People Leadership: Excels in leading diverse teams with collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to positive work cultures.• Diversity Champion: Initiates programs for workplace diversity and inclusion, fostering an innovative environment.• Empathetic Leadership: Prioritizes team well-being, creating an inclusive space where individuals feel supported and empowered.• Strategic Leadership: Assesses performance during challenges, contributing to the success of improvement projects.• Cross-Functional Expertise: Versatility in roles spanning L&D, Operations, HR, Business Development, and Customer Success.• C-suite Collaboration: Collaborates closely with the C-suite, aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives.• Client Management: Focuses on client needs, building relationships with key stakeholders through a client-centric approach.• Large Team Leadership: Consistently leads large teams, inspiring collaboration, innovation, and high-performance standards.• Training and Development: Expertise enhances operational capability, ensuring teams possess the skills for success.Professional Accomplishments:• HR 40 under 40 Leader: Recognized for outstanding contributions, earning a spot among HR\'s 40 under 40 leaders.• Setting Up Business Verticals: Core expertise in strategically establishing new business units, showcasing vision and a hands-on approach.• Strategic Workforce Planning and Culture Building Expert: Excels in data-driven workforce planning, nurturing cultures that retain top talent.Leadership Style:Sharmilaa\'s leadership blends empathy and focus, prioritizing team well-being through laser-focused work ethics and impactful communication.Vision for Success:Envisions a future where organizations prioritize employee well-being, fostering innovation and success through strategic HR initiatives. Commitment to inclusive cultures aligns with the belief that strong organizational cultures attract top talent.Accessibility and Approachability:Known for being approachable, Sharmilaa\'s empathetic leadership creates a supportive, inclusive work environment. Connect for synergies in strategic HR management, organizational development, and leadership excellence, experiencing the transformative impact of her people-centric approach on success.

Experience

1. VP - HR

   Kensium

   Nov 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Responsible for leading the People function globally and member of the executive management team. Her key focus is on driving global growth, organizational effectiveness, culture & leadership. Undertake strategic projects to enhance efficiency of different processes.Design & Implement human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, succession planning, employee relations and retention.Guide the management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)