Sharon Barnes
Mumbai
Summary
A dynamic HR professional with over ten years of experience at DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd., focusing on employee engagement and wellness program management. Achieved significant increases in participation rates for initiatives and improved employer branding. Expertise in data analysis and stakeholder advisory, promoting collaboration and talent development across various teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – Employee Engagement
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
Andheri East
01.2023 - Current
- Act as a strategic people partner to leadership teams, shaping engagement and wellbeing strategies aligned to business priorities across 55+ locations PAN India.
- Own and deliver the enterprise-wide Employee Engagement roadmap, ensuring consistency, inclusion, and high participation across a workforce of 3000+ employees.
- Lead flagship initiatives including Appreciation Week, Long Service Awards, International Women’s Day, International Men’s Day, and Health & Wellness Weeks, strengthening employer brand and employee experience.
- Drive the DHL Culture Club, fostering connection and collaboration through gamified engagement, family-inclusive programs, and cultural celebrations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to roll out wellness initiatives, on-site doctor facilities, and preventive health programs.
- Manage high-visibility programs such as retirement ceremonies and scholarship programs, reinforcing employee trust and lifecycle support.
- Track participation, feedback, and outcomes to continuously improve engagement effectiveness.
Assistant Manager – Employee Engagement
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed engagement and recognition programs at a national level, ensuring seamless delivery across regions.
- Collaborated with HRBPs and regional SPOCs to align engagement initiatives with local business needs.
- Managed employee gifting, event budgets, and vendor partnerships to deliver high-quality experiences within cost parameters.
Executive – Talent Management
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Partnered with managers to support onboarding, performance management, and employee development processes.
- Enabled consistent implementation of HR policies and people programs across departments.
- Supported workforce planning and recruitment by pre-screening talent and coordinating with corporate hiring teams.
- Improved internal communication flows, enhancing employee clarity and engagement.
HR Administration / Coordinator
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2018
- Served as a key HR operations and business support partner to the Vice President – Human Resources.
- Led leave management, payroll coordination, confirmations, and exit management for 3000+ employees across 25 cities.
- Drove process digitization and operational excellence, transitioning manual HR processes to system-driven workflows.
- Developed HR dashboards and MIS reports, enabling leadership visibility into attrition, absenteeism, recruitment, and workforce metrics.
- Worked closely with HR Business Partners to support daily people operations and leadership reporting.
Education
Executive Development Certification -
XLRI Institute
JamshedpurPG Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Education
PuneBachelor’s Degree -
D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Commerce & Science
Skills
- HR business partnering
- Stakeholder advisory
- Employee engagement
- Wellness program management
- HR software proficiency
- Event planning
- Data analysis
- Department collaboration
- Talent development
- Vendor management
- Contract management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluation
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Retention strategies
- HR operations
Certification
- Certified PPA Practitioner – Thomas International
- NLP Certified Practitioner
- Certified Trainer – DHL Express
- Certified International Specialist (Trainer’s Award) – 2018 and 2019
- Pro-Facilitator and CIS Facilitator Award – 2019
- Employee of the Year – 2024
Languages
- ENGLISH
- HINDI
- MARATHI
- KONKANI
Leadership Beyond Work
- Marathon runner and fitness ambassador for leading Mumbai marathons
- National & Asian-level athlete
- Represented India at the Intercompany Asia Cup 2023 – Singapore
- Artist specializing in floral painting
Timeline
Manager – Employee Engagement
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager – Employee Engagement
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - 08.2023
Executive – Talent Management
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 08.2022
HR Administration / Coordinator
DHL Express India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2018
Executive Development Certification -
XLRI Institute
PG Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Commerce & Science