Sumanth Kumar R

HR Leader | Strategic HRBP | Corporate & Business HR | Retail Assets & Microfinance Expert |12 years’ experience in BFSI

Role
HR at Asian Paints
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sumanth Kumar R

HR Leader | Talent Strategist | HR Business Partner | Organizational Growth ArchitectI am a results-driven HR Leader with 12+ years of experience spanning the Microfinance, NBFC, Banking, and Education sectors. My expertise lies in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and Strategic HR Management, driving workforce strategies that align HR initiatives with business objectives.At Techfino Capital, I spearheaded HR transformation, organizational structure design, and workforce strategy, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational efficiency. Previously, at IIFL Samasta Finance, I led PAN-India Talent Acquisition & HRBP operations, managing employees across 260+ branches in 11 states. My strategic interventions in leadership hiring, performance management, and employee engagement have significantly enhanced workforce stability and business growth. Core Expertise: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Hiring CXOs, leadership roles, and high-volume recruitment HR Business Partnering & Organizational Development – Driving business-aligned HR strategies Performance Management & Employee Engagement – Implementing PMS, rewards, and retention programs HR Policy & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with industry standards and labour laws HR Digital Transformation – Implemented and optimized HRMS (Keka) to streamline processes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Fostering inclusive workplaces and employee well-beingI am passionate about building high-performing teams, driving HR innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence. Open to networking, collaboration, and thought leadership in HR! Let’s connect to discuss HR transformation, talent strategy, and leadership hiring.

Experience

  1. HR

    Asian Paints

    Jun 2025 — Present · Mysuru, IN

Education

  • Acharya Bangalore Business School

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR & Marketing

    2011 — 2013

  • MES College of Arts, Commerce and science

    Bachelor's degree, computer science

    2007 — 2010

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