Deepika Sharma
Strategic HR Leader
Pune,MH
Summary
Dynamic HR Leader with over 15 years of experience in driving organizational transformation, cultivating high-performance cultures, and aligning human capital strategies with business objectives. Expertise in scaling HR functions, spearheading HR transformations, and developing talent ecosystems across diverse sectors, including IT, media, and multi-industry environments. Proven ability to collaborate with leadership teams to enhance productivity, retention, employee experience, and overall organizational effectiveness. Recognized for managing comprehensive HR functions independently while delivering measurable business impact in fast-paced, evolving organizations. Certified POSH Trainer adept at leading internal awareness sessions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - HR (HR Lead/People & Culture)
K2 Technosoft India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
02.2023 - Current
- Leading the entire HR function independently, acting as a strategic HR partner to leadership
- Driving end-to-end employee lifecycle management (hire-to-retire) with a focus on scalability and efficiency
- Partnering with business leaders on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and organizational structuring
- Designing and implementing HR policies, governance frameworks, and compliance structures
- Strengthening employee engagement, retention strategies, and culture-building initiatives
- Managing performance management cycles and employee productivity frameworks
- Advising leadership on people strategy, risk mitigation, and HR decision-making
- Handling POSH Compliance and Capacity building Trainings.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
Manager HR / HR Business Partner
Sakal Media Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Acted as strategic HRBP for a workforce of 3500+ employees, partnering with leadership across multiple business units
- Led organization-wide HR initiatives, including talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development
- Designed and implemented Performance Management Systems (PMS) aligned with business goals
- Drove employee engagement and retention programs, improving satisfaction and reducing attrition significantly
- Enabled HR transformation initiatives across diverse industries (IT, BFSI, Media, Infrastructure, etc.)
- Provided data-driven insights to leadership for decision-making and workforce optimization
Assistant HR Manager
Nextbridge IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed strategic HR functions, including talent acquisition, compensation structuring, and policy design
- Partnered with leadership to scale teams and improve organizational capability
- Developed and implemented performance and learning frameworks
- Strengthened employer branding and recruitment efficiency
HR Manager
Agstack Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Gramophone)
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Led HR operations across multiple locations and business units
- Managed organizational design, workforce planning, and hiring strategies
- Built HR policies, performance frameworks, and employee engagement programs
- Played a key role in scaling the organization and building HR foundations
Assistant Manager HR
DLA Private Limited (Panther)
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed HR operations, payroll, and statutory compliance
- Led employee lifecycle management and engagement initiatives
- Ensured adherence to labor laws and regulatory frameworks
Senior HR Executive
DB Corporation Ltd.
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed payroll, compliance, and HR operations
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
Education
MBA - HR & Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
IndoreB.Sc. - Computer Science
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
IndoreAccelerate General Management Course AGMP-batch 08 - Higher Management Studies
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India 04.2001 -
POSH Train The Trainer Certificate - POSH Compliance And Act 2013
CHRMP
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership advisory services
Strategic workforce alignment
Strategic HR planning
Leadership development and succession strategy
Performance Management Systems (PMS / OKRs / KPI Frameworks)
Developing employee experience and engagement
Compensation & Benefits Structuring
Cost reduction
Employee performance evaluations
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Reduced attrition from 20% to 8% through strategic HR interventions
- Improved employee engagement scores to 90%+
- Reduced time-to-hire by 50%, enhancing hiring efficiency
- Successfully built and implemented HR frameworks across multiple industries
- Independently managed POSH compliance, training, and statutory filings
- Designed learning & development frameworks and internal capability-building programs
- Enabled organizational scalability through HR transformation initiatives
Certification
Executive Certification – Accelerated General Management Program (AGMP) Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
Timeline
Assistant Manager - HR (HR Lead/People & Culture)
K2 Technosoft India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
Manager HR / HR Business Partner
Sakal Media Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant HR Manager
Nextbridge IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 02.2021
HR Manager
Agstack Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Gramophone)
09.2017 - 02.2019
Assistant Manager HR
DLA Private Limited (Panther)
06.2014 - 09.2017
Senior HR Executive
DB Corporation Ltd.
04.2011 - 05.2014
Accelerate General Management Course AGMP-batch 08 - Higher Management Studies
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
04.2001 -
POSH Train The Trainer Certificate - POSH Compliance And Act 2013
CHRMP
04.2001 -
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
MBA - HR & Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Proven ability to build HR functions from ground up
- Strong experience as a standalone HR leader in growing organizations
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership influencing skills
- Strong understanding of business operations and HR alignment
- HR Analytics & Reporting
- Certified POSH Trainer (Train-the-Trainer), leading internal awareness sessions and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements