Utkarsh Narayan

About Utkarsh Narayan

Utkarsh is a seasoned Human Resource Professional having relevant industry experience of 13 plus years with an excellent track record at handling Corporate HR, Sales HR, International Operations, Engineering (R&D) HR and leading HR for Independent Businesses. Adept in working with Directors and Senior Leaders.Utkarsh is currently working as Senior Manager - Human Relations with Mercedes Benz Research and Development India at Bangalore and leading the team of HRBPs for Car Software Business for 3,500 plus colleagues and growing. Previously lead HR for Rolls Royce across India as People Partner (Lead HRBP + COE). In this role, his priorities included aligning the organization\'s people strategy with business objectives, building a transformational and diverse organization, and enabling effective HR systems and polices across multiple Rolls Royce Power Systems businesses in the country. Prior to Rolls Royce, he was spearheading HR for International Entities of Mahindra in Japan, Turkey, France, USA & South East Asia. Had handled 4 different portfolios in 7 years within Mahindra included HRBP for F&A and IT functions, Sales HRBP & Country HRBP. His targeted interventions had brought significant drops in Attrition, steep hikes in Engagement Score while improving productivity. Have won several National Awards and Accolades for leading quality HR projects which are now established as Best Practices across Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.🧠 Certified in:Mercer Job EvaluationMBTI, DISC, OPQ-32Managerial Grid, Reflective ConversationsInstructional Design & Potential Assessment Passionate about blending traditional values with modern HR analytics, digital transformation, and meaningful employee experiences. I believe HR is no longer just a function—it’s the strategic engine behind resilient, high-performing organizations.Let’s connect if you’re building the future of work through bold, human-centered leadership.Thankyou for stopping by -)

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Human Relations

   Mercedes-Benz Research And Development India

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Delhi Public School

  12th , Business/Commerce, General

  2006 — 2007

• Delhi Public School

  10th, General Studies

  2004 — 2005

• BIT Mesra

  Bachelor's Degree, Finance & Marketing

  2007 — 2010

• Xavier Institute of Social Service

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2010 — 2012