Smitha B.

About Smitha B.

I am a strategic HR leader with over 18 years of international experience partnering with senior leadership teams to align people strategies with business priorities across APAC, the Middle East, and Europe. Currently serving as HR Business Partner for APAC at Iron Mountain, I work closely with executives across Enterprise IT, Global Business Services, Operations, Real Estate, and corporate functions to support organizational transformation, workforce planning, and leadership capability development. My role focuses on translating business strategy into scalable people initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, governance, and employee engagement. Throughout my career, I have worked in complex multinational environments where HR plays a critical role in enabling change. I have led initiatives in organizational design, HR digital transformation, talent and succession planning, and employee relations governance, ensuring organizations can scale effectively while maintaining strong compliance and people practices. A few areas I am particularly passionate about include: • Partnering with leaders to drive organizational transformation and workforce strategy • Building scalable HR governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions • Strengthening leadership capability and succession pipelines • Using people analytics and data-driven insights to guide talent decisions • Creating cultures where employees can thrive while organizations grow sustainably Earlier in my career, I supported HR operations and business partnering across the IMEA region, working closely with leadership teams across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa to support workforce planning, compliance, and talent development. I hold a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (CIPD Accredited) from Queen’s University Belfast, along with a Master’s in Applied Psychology. My academic background complement my professional experience in understanding both the organizational and behavioral dimensions of leadership and people strategy. I enjoy connecting with professionals who are passionate about people, leadership, and building organizations that are ready for the future of work.

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner Apac

   Iron Mountain

   Nov 2024 — Present · IN

   Partner with senior leadership across Enterprise IT, Global Business Services (GBS), Operations, Real Estate, and Corporate Functions to align people strategy with business priorities across the APAC region.Key areas of focus include organizational transformation, workforce strategy, leadership advisory, and strengthening HR governance frameworks in a complex global environment.Key Contributions• Act as a strategic HR advisor to senior leaders, translating business objectives into integrated people strategies and workforce initiatives.• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives, supporting restructuring, cost optimization, and scalable team structures across regional functions.• Partner with executives to drive organizational effectiveness, leadership capability development, and succession planning frameworks.• Manage complex employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring compliance with regional labor laws and corporate policies while balancing business and people considerations.• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate employment risks and strengthen HR governance across multiple jurisdictions.• Leverage people analytics and workforce insights to inform leadership decisions related to headcount planning, engagement trends, and retention.• Support business leaders through change management and transformation initiatives, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and employee engagement.• Partner with global HR teams across APAC, EMEA, North America, and LATAM to implement consistent people practices and support global transformation programs.

Education

• M S Ramaiah Institute of Management

  PGDBM, HR & Marketing

  2005 — 2007

• Queen's University Belfast

  M.Sc - Human Resource Management (CIPD) , Human Resources Management and Services

• Bharathiar University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Psychology

  2013 — 2015