Adarsha Kumari

Strategic leadership & stakeholder management

• Spearheaded talent integration for a 450+ employee merger, standardizing global hiring processes and unifying cultural norms to support rapid organizational scaling.
• Collaborated with the C-suite to align workforce strategies with global business goals
• Architected HR policies and governance frameworks from the ground up, ensuring compliance with local labor laws across diverse APAC jurisdictions.
• Managed dashboards for succession metrics, budgets, and reports, leveraging HRIS and Excel.

Global talent acquisition and growth

• Owned end-to-end hiring strategy for high-growth engineering teams, establishing technical hubs in Vietnam, India, and Australia to enhance GTM delivery.
• Developed sourcing strategies for niche tech and non-tech domains (React, Node.js, Go, .NET, AWS, DevOps, QA, Product, customer support, HubSpot) to enhance recruitment efficiency.
• Scaled sourcing strategies and vendor partnerships to strengthen the talent pipeline and improve candidate experience within the tech ecosystem.
• Implemented recruiting metrics (velocity, pipeline health, conversion) to optimize global workflows and operational efficiency
• Established long-term talent ecosystems through vendor partnerships and professional networks to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
• Elevated the talent brand through regional storytelling and engagement initiatives, positioning the company as a top-tier employer in the tech community.

Culture, employee engagement & relations

• Achieved and maintained eNPS of 8/10 through pulse surveys and feedback loops, translating insights into actionable culture-building programs.
• Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle operations (from hire to exit), proactively mitigating risk through policy updates and collaboration with external legal advisors.
• Introduced structured performance review cycle and recognition programs to foster a high-performance culture.
• Mentored and coached recruitment teams to promote accountability and professional development
• Championed diversity initiatives and cultural alignment in hiring processes.

• Established a profitable hospitality venture known for culture-centric guest experiences and lean operations.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment, training, and engagement of freelancers and staff.
• Recognized by Deccan Herald, The Hans India, and AirAsia Inflight Magazine for outstanding service and innovation. Handled budgeting, costing, and vendor management to ensure profitability and scalability.

• Facilitated feedback, conflict resolution, and counseling conversations, building trust within teams.
• Worked on HR-aligned project management for large-scale US-based clients; led projects from SOW to completion.
• Spearheaded hiring efforts, conducted interviews, and supported performance evaluations for 500+ team members.
• Led internship and mentorship programs that enhanced talent pipelines and team development.