Sunitha Sriekumaar

About Sunitha Sriekumaar

As an XLRI-HR certified HR leader, I bring clarity, fairness, and a balanced human perspective to complex people decisions, particularly in situations involving high emotion, risk, or long-term impact.My approach is rooted in sound judgment, consistency, and respect for individuals, while staying aligned with business goals, governance standards, and global HR best practices. I strongly believe, that effective HR leadership is defined not by volume, but by trust and credibility.I have partnered closely with leaders and teams to navigate change, address ambiguity, and make principled, sustainable people decisions. At the Deque lens, it further strengthens my focus on strategy, compliance, and long-term workforce impact, while remaining attentive to the human experience.I value meaningful dialogue, continuous growth, and leadership that balances empathy with accountability.

Experience

1. Director Human Resources Operations

   Deque Systems - Apac

   Jul 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead HR operations for the region and keep people processes running smoothly, scaling with business needs. Work with senior leaders to turn goals into clear HR strategies across workforce planning, talent, performance, and org design.Improve how HR, Admin, Payroll, Compliance, and shared services work by tightening processes and removing roadblocks. Build policies and systems that support growth and lift the employee experience.Manage the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to development, engagement, and exit. Use data, dashboards, and HR metrics to guide leadership decisions.Handle employee relations with a steady, people-first approach. Ensure compliance and audit readiness across all HR operations. Strengthen efficiency by improving tools, HRIS platforms, and workflows. Develop HR teams and build a culture of ownership and strong service.

Education

• Indian School of Business

  Transforming HR with Analytics and AI

• Osmania University

  MBA, Marketing/ HR

  2001 — 2003

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGCHRM, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Crm
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• HR Generalist
• Human Resources
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Management
• Vendor Management
• Service Delivery
• Recruitments
• Employee Engagement
• Screening
• Hiring
• Talent Management
• Team Management