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Sudheer Kumar Kothapalli

Hyderabad
Sudheer Kumar Kothapalli

Summary

Seasoned Human Resources leader with over 26 years of comprehensive experience in driving HR strategy, talent management, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement for large-scale organizations (3,000+ workforce). Holds a CHRM from IIM Trichy. Proven track record in building high-performance cultures, optimizing HR operations, and aligning people strategies with business goals. Recognized for publishing HR journals, delivering 787+ hours of training annually, and leading organizations to 'Great Place to Work' certifications. Well-qualified CHRO with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
2
Certifications

Work History

Makeen Energy India Pvt Ltd

Country Human Resources Manager
06.2015 - 07.2025

Job overview

  • Led HR and Admin functions, driving seamless organizational growth from 30 to over 3,000 employees across pan-India locations.
  • Published the first-ever HR Journal on Training & Development.
  • Earned 'Great Place to Work' certification for fostering positive culture.
  • Supported global HR functions and recruitment initiatives across Denmark, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, ensuring alignment with local compliance and talent strategies.
  • Played a key role in the departmental setup for Denmark, contributing to successful market entry and operational readiness.
  • Conducted national compensation & well-being surveys; reduced attrition by 18%.
  • Delivered 787+ training hours across 24 technical & soft-skill topics annually.
  • Streamlined offer/work order documents reducing onboarding cycle by 30%.
  • Received multiple awards: HR Excellence, Training Excellence, Safety Excellence, CSR, Best On-Time Performance.
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.

Rohini Seeds Pvt Ltd

Manager – HR & Admin
07.2014 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Recruited and onboarded 100+ staff across corporate and field teams within 6 months.
  • Developed HRIS workflows, improving payroll accuracy to 99.9% and processing efficiency by 25%.
  • Ensured 100% statutory compliance including PF/ESI filings and contract labor licensing.

Kaveri Seed Company Ltd

Asst. Manager – HR & Admin
09.2013 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Led recruitment drives and statutory compliance audits across multiple sites.
  • Implemented transparent, performance-based appraisal system.

Tech9 Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd

Dy. Manager – HR
01.2012 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Handled technical hiring and international visa documentation (B1, L1, H1, Australia).
  • Introduced competency-based interview framework reducing hiring cycle by 20%.

MG Automotives Pvt Ltd

Asst. Manager – Personnel & Admin
12.2010 - 01.2012

Mount Opera

Personnel Manager
04.2008 - 12.2010

Far N Par India Pvt Ltd

Asst. Manager – HR
05.2006 - 04.2008

Kashco Technologies Ltd

Sr. HR Executive
01.2003 - 03.2006

R.V. Enterprises

HR Executive
03.1999 - 12.2002

Education

National Institute of Planning & Management

MBA from Human Resources

Osmania University

MA from Public Personnel Management

Osmania University

B.Sc. from Biology

Edgewood College

Doctorate of Business Administration
08.2025

University Overview

Currently pursuing

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy

SHRM from Strategic Human Resource Management
01.2022

University Overview

[Degree] Graduate

Skills

Strategic human resources leadership

Certification

Team Building & Leadership Workshop, IHRD Bangalore

Awards

Best On-Time Performance Award – High Engineering Goods, Grow Care India HR Award – Training Excellence, Safety Excellence Award – Oil & Gas (LPG) Sector, Best CSR Award, HR Excellence Award, HR Employee Engagement Award

Timeline

Country Human Resources Manager

Makeen Energy India Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2025

Manager – HR & Admin

Rohini Seeds Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2015

Asst. Manager – HR & Admin

Kaveri Seed Company Ltd
09.2013 - 07.2014

Dy. Manager – HR

Tech9 Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013

Asst. Manager – Personnel & Admin

MG Automotives Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 01.2012

Personnel Manager

Mount Opera
04.2008 - 12.2010

Asst. Manager – HR

Far N Par India Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 04.2008

Sr. HR Executive

Kashco Technologies Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2006

HR Executive

R.V. Enterprises
03.1999 - 12.2002

Osmania University

MA from Public Personnel Management

Osmania University

B.Sc. from Biology

Edgewood College

Doctorate of Business Administration

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy

SHRM from Strategic Human Resource Management

National Institute of Planning & Management

MBA from Human Resources
Sudheer Kumar Kothapalli