Deepshikha Boro
Pune
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at GE Transportation, adept in HR analytics and stakeholder management. Spearheaded DEI initiatives and talent acquisition strategies, enhancing organizational effectiveness and engagement. Recognized for driving performance improvements and fostering a culture of continuous development, while ensuring compliance and governance in HR operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead HR Business Partner
GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company
Pune
09.2023 - Current
- Co-crafted and executed annual resourcing and operating plans with leadership, integrating budget, org design and performance levers to support growth. Advised global stakeholders on strategic people decisions; aligned HR agenda with business roadmaps across multiple functions.
- Led organization design, restructuring, change management and succession planning to elevate organizational effectiveness in a high-growth context.
- Managed talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, learning, and performance management to build a high-performing, future-ready talent bench.
- Partnered with C&B to shape competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs that support attraction and retention.
- Partnered with Global Components Business & Bearward Engineering to establish India operations in Pune, defining org structure, leading hiring ramp-up, and streamlining onboarding processes.
- Championed engagement and DEI initiatives, serving as culture custodian and leading enterprise-wide programs to enhance organizational culture.
- Built strong partnerships with BU leaders and managers to anticipate and solve people risks proactively.
- Continuously improved HR processes and tools, introducing innovative solutions to enhance speed, quality and employee experience.
Senior Manager, People Business Partner
AB InBev
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Owned key People KPIs (Total Technical Productivity, turnover, engagement) for the brewery and achieved targets by aligning leaders to performance and capability priorities.
- Improved manpower efficiency through resourcing analytics and targeted productivity interventions.
- Advanced the DEI agenda via inclusive hiring, leader sensitization and organization-wide inclusion workshops.
- Led L&D for white-collar talent and capability building for frontline workforce to close critical skill gaps.
- Orchestrated performance reviews and calibrations with business leaders to enhance fairness and quality of feedback.
- Designed a comprehensive Rewards & Recognition framework to reinforce a culture of performance and appreciation.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, including assessments, background verification, salary negotiations, and candidate engagement to ensure seamless onboarding.
Executive Manager - HR (HRBP + TA)
Cummins India Limited
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Identified critical roles with business leaders; assessed incumbents/successors and deployed development plans to strengthen succession depth.
- Directed hiring strategy prioritizing quality and channel mix; managed niche to senior/bulk hiring with vendor oversight.
- Increased use of cost-effective channels (referrals, careers page) and improved offer-to-join timelines; reduced drop-outs by 20%.
- Created TA dashboards, enhanced data hygiene, and reinforced employer branding and EVP messaging.
- Progressed regional DEI through targeted hiring, bias-awareness workshops and leadership dashboards reviewed quarterly.
- Drove performance calibrations and instituted coaching for bottom-quartile talent to stabilize subsequent review cycles.
- Designed upskilling programs aligned with competency models to equip talent for advancement.
- Built site-level engagement surveys and actioned insights to sustain high engagement.
Senior Line HR Generalist
Cummins India Limited
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed end-to-end hiring for PSBU Phaltan plants; advanced proactive and diversity hiring.
- Ran TNI/TNA across shop and professional populations using skill matrices and IDPs; coordinated functional, HSE and behavioral training delivery to enhance employee skillsets.
- Embedded training effectiveness reviews to increase learning hours and impact.
- Facilitated appraisal cycles and resolved employee grievances.
- Launched engagement mechanisms (1:1s, FGDs, leadership connects, ERC meetings) and targeted connects with Hi-Po and critical roles, fostering inclusion for women in 2nd shift.
- Presented HR metrics to leadership, informing HR strategy ("Rings of Defense") and aligning initiatives with cost optimization objectives.
- Led non-union plant-specific IR practices.
HR Business Partner
L&T Technology Services
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed Hi-Po engagement plans to enhance employee retention and drive productivity.
- Drove performance committee processes (ratings, promotions, normalization) and managed PIPs and exits for low performers.
- Led role-mapping for merger of embedded and mechanical cadres, defining span of control and optimizing pyramid ratios.
- Introduced a Technical Career Path for Tier-1+ cadres, improving career clarity and growth pathways.
- Facilitated TNA, finalized learning calendar with BU heads/L&D, and executed learning programs to align with business needs.
- Built location-wise deployment matrices for new hires; conducted exit, lateral HR and tier-change interviews; resolved appraisal concerns.
Education
Future Leaders Program - Organizational Leadership
NUS Business School - National University of Singapore
02.2026
Executive Program - Business Analytics & Intelligence
IIM Bangalore
01.2024
MBA - HR
SIBM Pune - Symbiosis International University
01.2020
B.Tech - ECE
Tezpur University
01.2017
Skills
- HR operations governance
- HR analytics
- Talent analytics
- Engagement analytics
- Performance management
- Stakeholder management
- HRMS usage
- Facilitation and coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
Certification
Basic French, Tezpur University, A
Professional And Campus Leadership
- Event Associate, Gravitas, SIBM Pune
- Organizer, Robocraze Workshop (Autonomous Robotics), Tezpur University
- NCC 'B' Certificate, National Integration Camp participant; NSS member.
Languages
- Hindi
- Assamese
- French
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- Assamese, Fluent
- French, Basic
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence, Virtual Marketing Internship, Ambi Pur (P&G), 2015
- Best Team on Campus, AGON, Capgemini, 2015
- Winner, Anundoram Borooah Award, 2007
- National finalist/winner placements, in co-curriculars (leadership, cultural, sports) demonstrating drive and teamwork.
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Dancing
- Travelling
- Networking with people
Selected Strategic Projects
- Cost Optimization Program - Cummins, 3 months, Reduced spend targets across contractual services, travel, professional fees, security and training by 15% vs. 2019 actuals for PHP & CPG plants; aligned to annual ME 5% reduction guidance and improved business profitability.
- EKAM ERG - Cummins, 01/01/20 - 12/31/20, Built an employee resource group enabling awareness, buddy support in hiring/onboarding, and enterprise events connecting under-represented groups; advanced inclusion and cross-BU collaboration.
- Branding - Balli Hu, Shaped app branding/positioning for target segments; produced multi-channel pitches (social, posters, videos) to improve reach and adoption.
- L&D Benchmarking - SIBM, Benchmarked training models across MNCs; assessed TNA maturity and e-learning benefits/limitations to inform program design.
- Crowdsourcing in HR - SIBM, Validated employee appetite for idea-sharing platforms to fuel engagement, portals and CSR initiatives.
Core Capabilities
- Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
- Organization Design, Restructuring & Change Management
- Leadership Development, Succession & Capability Building
- Performance Management, Calibration & Productivity Improvement
- Employee Engagement, Culture Building & DEI Strategy
- HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
- Compensation Design & Rewards Architecture
- HRMS Utilization, Dashboards & Data-driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management & Executive Advisory
Timeline
Lead HR Business Partner
GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company
09.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, People Business Partner
AB InBev
12.2022 - 07.2023
Executive Manager - HR (HRBP + TA)
Cummins India Limited
01.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Line HR Generalist
Cummins India Limited
09.2017 - 12.2020
HR Business Partner
L&T Technology Services
06.2016 - 09.2017
Future Leaders Program - Organizational Leadership
NUS Business School - National University of Singapore
Executive Program - Business Analytics & Intelligence
IIM Bangalore
MBA - HR
SIBM Pune - Symbiosis International University
B.Tech - ECE
Tezpur University