SHIVANI DAGAR
Gurugram
Summary
Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) specialising in Cyber Security & IT at HCLTech with 8+ years of progressive HR experience — driving talent management, retention strategy, workforce planning and people agenda across multi-geography operations. Expertise spans end-to-end employee lifecycle management, HR business partnering, organisational development, compensation & benefits, performance management, learning & development, change management, and senior stakeholder engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive - HRBP Cyber Security
HCLTech
06.2021 - Current
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with leaders and employees while providing guidance on HR and business-related issues.
- Provide HR partnership for Senior Manager and Associate Director-level associates.
- Managed overall attrition targets for the cybersecurity vertical to enhance workforce stability.
- Drive retention and engagement through regular discussions, town halls, pulse checks, manager huddles, and virtual engagement initiatives
- Act as Employee Partner for E4 and above, handling escalations, sensitive HR matters, and career conversations.
- Coached managers on best practices for effective management of their teams.
- Ensure service delivery within defined SLAs, TATs, and KPIs; share regular HR reports for the region and initiatives handled.
- Owned and managed the HR budget for the vertical, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and financial accountability.
- Facilitated targeted Learning and Development programs to upskill the Cyber Security workforce and support career growth.
HR Shared Services - Onboarding & Benefits
HCLTech
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and optimized pan-India induction for HCLTech, overseeing new joiner documentation, employee code creation, system access, and Day 1 readiness.
- Directed HCLTech's Financial Assistance Program (FAP) during COVID-19, delivering insurance wellness benefits and child education support to over 800 families of deceased employees across India
- Developed BRD for FAP automation, improving process efficiency nationwide.
Partnered with AVPs to facilitate prompt resolution of critical cases.
HR Executive - Talent & Employee Lifecycle
Aglasem Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversaw end-to-end employee lifecycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, policy implementation, grievance resolution, and structured exit management.
- Strengthened ties with university placement offices through the execution of campus hiring campaigns at leading colleges.
Managed logistics for pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, group discussions, and final interview processes.
Ensured efficiency in therecruitment cycle from job postings to offer rollouts.
Education
MBA - HR & Finance
Galgotia University
Gr. Noida01.2015
BBA -
CCS University
NCR01.2012
Skills
- HR Business Partnering
- Leadership coaching
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Employee retention strategies
- Budget management
- Workforce Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Employee lifecycle management
- Employee engagement
- HR Dashboard & Reporting
- SLA / KPI Management
- Employee Relations
Accomplishments
• Exceptional Performer throughout years at HCLTech, recognised for consistent HR delivery and business impact.
• Trusted by AVPs and senior business leaders for stakeholder management, advisory, and timely HR delivery.
• Pioneered HCLTech's FAP during COVID-19 - directly supporting [800+] bereaved families Pan India; authored automation BRD adopted organisation-wide.
• Reduced attrition in the Cyber Security vertical through structured retention planning and high performer engagement.
• Successfully transitioned Pan India induction to a virtual model during COVID-19 - zero disruption to onboarding timelines.
• Managed high-pressure, sensitive HR cases supporting bereaved families with empathy, urgency and complete confidentiality.
• Trusted by AVPs and senior business leaders for stakeholder management, advisory, and timely HR delivery.
• Pioneered HCLTech's FAP during COVID-19 - directly supporting [800+] bereaved families Pan India; authored automation BRD adopted organisation-wide.
• Reduced attrition in the Cyber Security vertical through structured retention planning and high performer engagement.
• Successfully transitioned Pan India induction to a virtual model during COVID-19 - zero disruption to onboarding timelines.
• Managed high-pressure, sensitive HR cases supporting bereaved families with empathy, urgency and complete confidentiality.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Executive - HRBP Cyber Security
HCLTech
06.2021 - Current
HR Shared Services - Onboarding & Benefits
HCLTech
09.2020 - 06.2021
HR Executive - Talent & Employee Lifecycle
Aglasem Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 08.2020
MBA - HR & Finance
Galgotia University
BBA -
CCS University