Shashi Mishra
Delhi/NCR
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 12+ years of experience driving human capital strategies across global capability centers (GCCs) in India. Successfully built the HR function from the ground up at SimCorp India, establishing scalable policies, operations, and engagement frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in HR business partnering, compliance, talent management, change leadership, and employee lifecycle governance. Known for delivering innovative solutions—such as tweener-level hiring, rebadging vendor talent, and culture-first initiatives—that align local execution with global strategy. Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across matrixed environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead People Business Partner
SimCorp
05.2022 - Current
- Built and scaled the entire HR function for SimCorp India from inception, transitioning from vendor-driven support to an integrated in-house HR team aligned with global processes.
- Led strategic programs including tweener-level hiring frameworks to develop mid-level leadership and rebadging of contractor employees into full-time SimCorp staff—supporting long-term talent and cultural integration.
- Acted as India’s HR site lead and single point of contact, partnering with global stakeholders to shape workforce plans, organizational structures, and HR strategies.
- Owned full employee lifecycle: policy creation, onboarding, payroll, performance, exits, and compliance—including management of third-party vendors and audit readiness.
- Spearheaded well-being, DEI, and engagement initiatives, embedding culture into the growth phase of the GCC.
- Created and governed scalable frameworks for performance reviews, salary benchmarking, talent mapping, and high-potential development.
HR Business Partner – India
Rackspace Technology
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Supported a 1000+ employee base with full-cycle HR operations including engagement, transformation, workforce planning, and headcount optimization.
- Collaborated with global HRBPs and business leadership to align strategy, manage change, and lead initiatives like certification programs (GPTW/Top Employer).
- Managed employee relations, compensation cycles, and grievances while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
- SPOC for internal HR communication, survey rollouts, and HR tool governance.
HR Advisor
Orange Business Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Global Role
- Delivered HR support for UK & Ireland regions, including policies, salary benchmarking, legal compliance, and audit support.
- Supported global teams on promotions, reviews, onboarding, and performance processes via shared services tools (PeopleSoft).
- Conducted HR tool training and maintained documentation governance across global teams.
- Global Role
HR Manager
1st Keys
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Focused on end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, payroll, and employee engagement initiatives during the foundational years of HR leadership.
Assistant HR Manager
Unified
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Focused on end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, payroll, and employee engagement initiatives.
HR Officer
Fundreamz
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Focused on end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, payroll, and employee engagement initiatives.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
NIET
01.2013
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Sharda University
01.2011
Skills
- Location & Talent Strategy
- Succession Planning
- Indian Labor Law
- Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Vendor Management
- HR Operations
- Culture
- DEI
- Engagement Strategy
- Change Management
- Transformation
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Global Stakeholder Collaboration
- Total Rewards
- Compensation Strategy
Fit For Role
- GCC HR Build Experience: Proven ability to establish a compliant, agile, and high-performing HR function in a newly formed GCC.
- Strategic Vision with Operational Depth: Hands-on HR execution combined with policy, culture, and talent strategy for scale.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Trusted HR advisor to global functions, with influence in matrixed and cross-cultural environments.
- Compliance & Governance: Expertise in Indian labor law, audit processes, vendor contract management, and scalable people operations.
- Culture and Inclusion Leader: Embedded engagement, DEI, and wellness as core tenets of a growing organizational culture.
Timeline
Lead People Business Partner
SimCorp
05.2022 - Current
HR Business Partner – India
Rackspace Technology
01.2020 - 04.2022
HR Advisor
Orange Business Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
HR Manager
1st Keys
01.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant HR Manager
Unified
01.2014 - 12.2016
HR Officer
Fundreamz
01.2013 - 12.2014
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Sharda University
MBA - Human Resource Management
NIET
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