Rupali Kaul
Pune
Summary
Result-oriented HR professional with 15+ years of experience across Consulting, Telecom, ITES, and BFSI. Proven expertise in strategic HR planning, talent management, and change management, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Experienced in leading HR operations, driving organizational transformation, and building capabilities to enhance employee engagement and business performance. Brings global exposure and thought leadership in progressive HR practices to deliver scalable, high-impact HR solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Tata Tele Business Services
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with senior management to align HR strategy with BU goals and GTM of the region aligning people priorities with engagement, productivity and cost efficiency outcomes for 500+ employee strength
- Drive workforce planning, talent reviews and succession planning for critical sales and functional roles; identify high potential talent and performance risks.
- Execute key organizational development interventions with measurable impact to address workforce risks, productivity gaps.
- Drive engagement and embed org values using Connects, Engagement Surveys translating insights into focused action plans.
- Partner with HR COE's like Shared Services, Talent Acquisition and Capability to strengthen governance, address skill gaps and enable scalable hiring aligned to business requirements.
Senior DEI Consultant and Operations Head
Marching Sheep
2018 - 2022
- Partnered with senior leaders and HR teams to design and deliver DEI, leadership development and culture transformation initiatives across industries enhancing organizational capability.
- Conducted DEI Diagnostics, policy audits, culture surveys and assessments for global clients like Uber, UPL and Concentrix.
- Designed scalable DEI frameworks, toolkits, behavioural change programs on psychological safety, Allyship and inclusive leadership.
- Thought leader with opinions on progressive HR topics published in leading publications like ETHRWorld and People Matters
HR Business Partner
AkzoNobel India Ltd
2017 - 2018
- Oversaw the west region with 1,000 employees, across 4 states collaborated with leadership to address key business challenges in workforce planning, engagement, and productivity.
- Led HR initiatives in performance management and employee development to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Facilitated culture surveys to improve employee engagement and drive organizational excellence.
- Proactively managed workforce planning to align with business goals and operational needs.
Lead - Employee Life Cycle Management
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
2012 - 2016
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, engagement, performance management and exits.
- Developed and executed employee engagement programs to enhance well-being and productivity.
- Collaborated with COEs like Finance and HR Shared Services, driving compliance and delivery excellence to meet operational needs and deliver annual HR goals.
Associate Manager – Comp & Ben
Infosys Technologies Ltd
2007 - 2008
- Led the bi-annual bonus payout for over 1,000 sales employees, managed budget consolidation to ensure optimal use, and oversaw role change cycles, including salary adjustments across regions.
- Led the bonus payout process for 1,000+ sales employees.
- Managed budget consolidation, its optimized allocation, ensuring effective use of resources.
- Facilitated role changes and salary adjustments, supporting cross-geographical teams.
Performance Management Lead
HCL Technologies – BPO Services Ltd
2005 - 2007
- Managed appraisals for over 10,000 employees across multiple centers, improving process efficiency.
- Contributed to achieving PCMM Level 2 for Performance Management, enhancing organizational standards.
- Implemented the 'i4excel' online appraisal system for 10,000 employees, streamlining performance reviews and enhancing performance management systems.
Education
PGDM - PM & HR (Full Time)
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune, India07.2005
Masters - Labor Laws and Labor Welfare
Symbiosis Society’s Law College
Pune, India07.2005
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Sri Venkateswara College
Delhi, India07.2003
Skills
- Strategic HR Planning
- Talent Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HR Consulting
- HR Operations
- Change Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Employee engagement
Affiliations
- Pursuing Executive Development Program on Digital HR Leadership from XLRI
- Program on People Analytics by IIM Ahmedabad - July '24
- Internship at Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting - Competency Framework for the Sales Force - July'04
Volunteering
- Associated with Freedom Employability Academy for mentoring students as part of the ProEngage (Tata Group) initiative
- Volunteer with Access Life India (Childhood Cancer Care)
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Tata Tele Business Services
08.2022 - Current
Senior DEI Consultant and Operations Head
Marching Sheep
2018 - 2022
HR Business Partner
AkzoNobel India Ltd
2017 - 2018
Lead - Employee Life Cycle Management
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
2012 - 2016
Associate Manager – Comp & Ben
Infosys Technologies Ltd
2007 - 2008
Performance Management Lead
HCL Technologies – BPO Services Ltd
2005 - 2007
PGDM - PM & HR (Full Time)
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Masters - Labor Laws and Labor Welfare
Symbiosis Society’s Law College
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Sri Venkateswara College