Sonia Singh
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced HR professional with 18 years of diverse experience in multiple HR disciplines. Recognized for driving strategic people strategies, cultivating talent and improving organizational efficiency, with a deep insight into business demands spanning from ground operations to executive leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Human Resources
Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
12.2015 - Current
- Strategic HR advisor to India leadership; align people strategy with P&L, growth, productivity, and margin goals in a matrixed global environment
- Drive hiring and retention strategies for critical talent, aligning workforce capabilities with business scale and localization needs.
- Build leadership pipelines and enhanced bench strength for business-critical and future-ready roles, ensuring organizational resilience.
- Lead workforce planning, succession and capability strategy across manufacturing, projects, sales and service operations.
- Partner on organization design, restructuring and role clarity to support growth, productivity and cost optimization.
- Leverage data-driven insights to optimize attrition rates, enhance productivity and increase workforce effectiveness.
- Drive a high-engagement, safety-first, inclusive culture across diverse workforce segments.
- Integrate DEI priorities into talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, industrial relations, POSH, ethics and governance standards.
Manager - Human Resources
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and retention initiatives.
- Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent across diverse departments.
- Coached managers on performance management and employee development strategies, fostering career growth opportunities.
- Conducted HR data analysis to identify trends and recommend targeted improvements for HR programs.
Deputy Manager - Talent Engagement & Development
Wipro India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
04.2010 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with managers to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, resulting in improved employee performance and retention.
- Guided and coached managers on performance management, employee development, and career planning to enhance team capabilities.
- Managed employee relations issues, conducted investigations, and resolved conflicts consistently to maintain a positive workplace environment.
Trainer
Career Launcher
Agra
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Identified training needs and developed content for developmental program, enhancing employee skills and knowledge.
- Deliver effective training designed to encourage the developmental growth.
- Conducted feedback and counselling sessions to improve individual performance levels.
- Assisted Centre Head with recruitment by screening candidates and coordinating interviews to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
ICFAI Business School
Gurgaon01-2010
B.Sc. - Seed Technology
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Agra01-2006
Indian School Certificate (ISC) -
St Patrick Junior College
Agra01-2003
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Talent management
- Succession Planning
- Leadership development
- Performance management
- Change management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Labor law compliance
- Stakeholder collaboration
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Director - Human Resources
Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - Current
Manager - Human Resources
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
12.2013 - 12.2015
Deputy Manager - Talent Engagement & Development
Wipro India Pvt. Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2013
Trainer
Career Launcher
03.2006 - 03.2008
MBA - Human Resources
ICFAI Business School
B.Sc. - Seed Technology
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Indian School Certificate (ISC) -
St Patrick Junior College