Shikha Singh
Pune
Summary
Senior Business Partner with 10 years of progressive experience partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes through people, structure, and execution excellence. Known for a strong leadership presence, stakeholder influence, and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous environments. Proven track record in advising leadership teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and translating strategy into measurable results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Unit Manager
Bajaj Finance Limited
Pune
10.2021 - Current
- Established strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and CXOs to drive business objectives.
- Led teams to enhance organizational effectiveness through performance management and goal setting.
- Developed talent strategies and workforce plans to align with business needs.
- Directed change initiatives and transformation leadership to foster organizational growth.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform key business strategies.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to improve project outcomes and governance.
- Implemented program governance frameworks to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Senior HR Executive
Giving force Private Limited
Pune
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Analyzed employee data to optimize workforce planning and decision-making processes.
- Developed performance management strategies in collaboration with management, aligning with organizational goals.
- Addressed harassment allegations and employee complaints to ensure a respectful workplace.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
- Maintained organizational charts, employee handbooks, and performance evaluation forms for clarity.
- Conferred with management to establish effective personnel policies and procedures.
- Updated organizational resources to reflect current practices and compliance standards.
Senior HR Executive
Suzlon Energy Private Limited
Pune
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives to attract top talent across various departments.
- Collaborated with business partners and HR team to identify and implement process enhancements.
- Maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Conducted exit interviews and processed employment termination paperwork.
HR Officer
UPS Logistic Private Limited
Pune
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Organized employee recognition programs or activities.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances or complaints.
- Developed strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction within the organization.
- Maintaining HRIS, Employee data, Personnel files are accurate and updated on time. Managing the Employee Life Cycle in PeopleSoft.
Education
MBA - Human Resource
Sinhgad College of Management
Pune05-2015
BBA -
Sherwood College of Professional Management
Lucknow05-2013
Skills
1 Strategic stakeholder management
2 Difficult conversations and decision influence
3 Talent acquisition strategy & TA governance
4 End-to-end consulting engagement management
5 Workforce planning
6 Retention management
7 Grievance management
8 HR strategy & workforce planning
Project 1
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) transformation project
- Led the design and execution of a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy aligned to business priorities and organizational values
- Conducted diversity diagnostics across gender, tenure, leadership representation, hiring, and progression to identify gaps and systemic barriers
- Introduced inclusive hiring practices, structured interviews, and diverse panel governance to reduce bias
Outcome: improved diversity representation at critical levels, strengthened inclusive leadership behaviors, and enhanced employee trust and engagement
Project 2
Employee Pulse Framework and Engagement Governance Project
- Designed and implemented a scalable employee pulse framework to measure engagement, sentiment, and organizational health in real time
- Defined pulse objectives, core metrics, and survey cadence aligned to business priorities and growth stage.
- Developed a structured pulse architecture covering leadership effectiveness, role clarity, workload, culture, and employee experience.
Outcome: Improved leadership responsiveness, faster issue resolution, and sustained improvement in engagement and trust.
- Increased pulse participation.
- Improved engagement/sentiment scores.
- Reduced early-stage attrition by 9 % through targeted interventions.
Accomplishments
Employee Engagement Expert: Strengthening trust, communication, and role clarity during periods of change with 90%+ participation in engagement initiatives.
Certified HR Business Partner : Directly improved staff retention and satisfaction by developing and implementing focused engagement programs.
Certified HR Business Partner : Directly improved staff retention and satisfaction by developing and implementing focused engagement programs.
Timeline
Senior Unit Manager
Bajaj Finance Limited
10.2021 - Current
Senior HR Executive
Giving force Private Limited
06.2020 - 10.2021
Senior HR Executive
Suzlon Energy Private Limited
03.2019 - 12.2019
HR Officer
UPS Logistic Private Limited
06.2015 - 04.2019
MBA - Human Resource
Sinhgad College of Management
BBA -
Sherwood College of Professional Management