Hi, I’m
Simran Gupta
Project Manager | HR Tech & SaaS | HRMS Implementation Consultant
Gurugram
Summary
HR Tech Consultant experienced with Darwinbox, Peoplestrong, and Hono. Skilled in end-to-end SaaS project delivery, operational optimization, and stakeholder alignment, with a strong track record in client success and measurable business impact.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kognoz Consulting
Project Manager & HRMS Consultant
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Led end-to-end Darwinbox implementations for 10+ clients, owning both Implementation Lead and Project Manager responsibilities across complex multi-entity rollouts.
- Delivered successful deployments of Core HR, PMS, Leave & Attendance, Helpdesk, Exit, and custom modules, enhancing HR process automation by 60–70%.
- Strengthened clients’ PMS practices by 40% through redesigned goal-setting frameworks, optimized review cycles, and transparent rating methodologies.
- Established PMO-aligned governance practices—including project planning, risk tracking, stakeholder reporting, and quality assurance—improving on-time delivery by 25%.
- Conducted 30+ training sessions for managers and employees, achieving over 90% user readiness, and ensuring smooth system adoption before go-live.
- Standardized and optimized HR processes, reducing operational effort by up to 50% and improving cycle turnaround time by 30%.
- Partnered with leading organizations across Manufacturing, BFSI, and Real Estate sectors, driving HR digital transformation for 20,000+ employees.
PeopleStrong
Principal Consultant
05.2023 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Led enterprise-wide HRIS implementations (Leave, Attendance, Exit, Onboarding modules) for 30+ clients including Cipla, Dalmia Bharat, and Mahindra—ensuring smooth integration and high adoption rates.
- Successfully managed complex projects for Cipla and DS Group, operating as both Senior Consultant and Project Manager, overseeing delivery timelines, scope alignment, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Served as Implementation Head for multiple key accounts, balancing technical execution with change management and post-launch support.
- Conducted internal training & enablement programs, improving team performance and accelerating onboarding—resulting in a 30% increase in overall productivity.
- Streamlined operational workflows, introducing scalable practices that drove a 25% increase in implementation efficiency and reduced delivery costs by 15%.
- Acted as the bridge between product and clients.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, resource planning, risk mitigation, and team leadership.
- Leveraged tools like Jira, Freshworks, and CogniSaaS to manage project timelines, document workflows, track bugs, and maintain implementation transparency across teams.
Hono.ai
Functional Consultant
05.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Designated as Principal Functional Owner for the Recruitment and Onboarding modules, leading solution design, stakeholder engagement, and product enhancements across enterprise clients.
- Spearheaded full-cycle implementation of Core HR, Leave, Attendance, Recruitment, and Onboarding modules for 25+ clients, improving operational efficiency and compliance readiness.
- Managed end-to-end delivery for four key enterprise clients, serving as Project Manager, ensuring on-time, on-budget project execution and high client satisfaction.
Lead School
Talent Acquisition Internship
12.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Handled end to end recruitment cycle.
- Screened potential employees' resumes from various job portals to fill vacancies for 3 different positions.
- Trained new interns for different roles, after completing 1 month of internship.
- Worked on ATS - Darwin box to schedule interviews and release offer letters.
HCL Technologies
Talent Acquisition Internship
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Managed onboarding process, ensuring new hires completed fee payments, background checks, and timely issuance of offer letter templates to team leaders.
- Worked closely with recruiters to schedule webinars, tests & interviews.
- Arranged webinars for 300 candidates, scheduled tests and interviews for 150 candidates on weekly basis.
- Developed Recruitment MIS Systems to enhance operational efficiency & get more data-driven insights.
Education
SOIL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTGurgaon, India
MBA from HR & Analytics
04.2022
MCM DAV COLLEGEChandigarh, India
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2020
Skills
Project Management
Organization Design & Workforce Planning
Customer Relationship Management
HRIS implementation
Stakeholder management
Performance management
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Strategic HR Management
Timeline
Project Manager & HRMS Consultant
Kognoz Consulting
06.2025 - Current
Principal Consultant
PeopleStrong
05.2023 - 05.2025
Functional Consultant
Hono.ai
05.2022 - 04.2023
Talent Acquisition Internship
Lead School
12.2021 - 01.2022
Talent Acquisition Internship
HCL Technologies
05.2021 - 08.2021
MCM DAV COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
SOIL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
MBA from HR & Analytics
Extracurricular Activities
Started small-scale business of selling handmade crafts and event decor during graduation.