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Sukumar Kotagiri

Sukumar Kotagiri

Hyderabad

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at FluentGrid Limited, driving organizational growth through strategic planning and innovative talent acquisition. Expert in implementing HR analytics and fostering employee engagement, while demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. Achieved a 40% improvement in service scores, showcasing a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President – HR (Head HR)

FluentGrid Limited
Hyderabad
09.2024 - Current
  • Align HR strategy with business goals to drive organizational growth.
  • Develop and implement succession planning and competency frameworks for leadership roles.
  • Forecast future workforce needs and drive talent acquisition for critical IT skills.
  • Design and execute high-potential employee (HiPo) programs to build future leaders.
  • Drive performance management frameworks (OKRs, KPIs) for continuous improvement.
  • Lead employee experience, culture transformation, and engagement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws, global HR policies, and cybersecurity regulations.
  • Implement HR analytics and AI-driven tools for predictive insights and decision-making.
  • Drive continuous learning ecosystems with AI-driven L&D, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives.

Founder & CEO

TruQuest Infotech
Visakhapatnam
04.2021 - Current
  • Designed, Created and Implemented the policies through administration of the total organization and its activities.
  • Managed financial and business affairs, including the annual campaign, operating budgets, collections and disbursement and accounting of all funds, property, official records and reports.
  • Assessed potential collaboration opportunities that will enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
  • Implemented quality metrics to track business needs and lead diverse projects.
  • Ensuring company objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and employees.
  • Overseeing a team with a diverse background in program management and operations.
  • Carrying out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws to include: training employees, appraising performance, addressing complaints and succession planning.

Psychologist, Corporate Psychologist and Strategic Partner

Simply Psychology Clinic
Visakhapatnam
02.2019 - Current
  • Started own Psychology clinic to counsel and help underprivileged people by providing them the best in person and online counselling and therapy to help them with the individual issues like Depression, Anxiety, Fear & Phobias, Negative Thinking, Past traumatic memories, obsessions and compulsion, marriage and family issues, and intimate relationship issues.
  • Handling corporate freelance projects in Employee counseling with a focus on psychological activities and services associated with the issue of human resources in the organizations.
  • Applying psychological principles and research methods to solve problems in the workplace and at my personal clinic to improve the quality of life.
  • Understand and help employees to solve work problems, or other problems that may affect their job performance.
  • Focus on studying workplace productivity, management and employee working styles to create a better working environment and culture for the employees.
  • Collaborate with management to help plan policies, carry out screenings and training sessions, and develop a plan for the future.
  • Handling projects related to HR analytics & strategy, compliance, statutory and legal functions.

GM– HR (Site Head)

WNS Global Services
Visakhapatnam
01.2013 - 09.2018
  • Establishing productive business relationships and resolving critical human capital business issues.
  • Managed Head count of nearly 7000 employees from Health Care, Travel, Shipping & Logistics, Banking, Insurance and Telecom domains and was instrumental in setting up Businesses right from scratch.
  • Offering an array of skills in accurate employee job performance assessment, recommending and implementing action plan strategies to meet HR needs, interdepartmental coordination, consultative relationship building, coaching, training, communication and workforce planning.
  • Oversaw employee relations, benefits & compensation, staffing, management development and workforce analysis.
  • Spearheaded various site-wide human resource projects and initiatives to ensure employee satisfaction resulting in topping the AON Hewitt E-Sat survey amongst all the WNS locations for 2 consecutive years.

Manager - HR (Site Head)

Technosoft Corporation
Chennai
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed all aspects of HR office including Recruitment, HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Learning & Development Team, HRSS and prepared all associate communication.
  • Transformed HR department into a well-functioning cost efficient and highly utilized entity as evidenced by 40% improvement in service scores over prior year's employee survey data.
  • Provided confidential issue resolution while working with various levels of management.
  • Implemented, integrated and maximized usage of HRIS. Brought project in 16% under budget which eventually helped in improving efficiency of the HR function.

Manager - HR (Site Head)

Animedia
Chennai
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • As a HR Site Leader for the India Business centers executed cost effective changes to existing benefit plans and evaluated HR systems to initiate a strategic system plan for improved efficiency.
  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of compensation methods and an executive compensation analysis providing analytical and benchmarking data for comparison to the executive team.
  • Streamlined hiring process saving 30% in recruitment costs.
  • Hired to create a successful and resourceful HR service unit from the ground up for this entertainment software organization with 500+ employees. Directed activities of entire HR department.

Assistant Manager - HR (Generalist)

Amtex
Chennai
01.2008 - 01.2011

Executive - HR (Generalist)

ESN Technologies
Hyderabad
12.2004 - 05.2008

Technical Recruiter

Hornbill Resources
Hyderabad
05.2003 - 11.2004

Education

Doctor in Psychology -

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
01.2019

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources & Marketing

Bangalore University
Bangalore
01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Computers & Electronics

Andhra University
01.2001

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Strong Communication
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Constant Innovator
  • Change Manager
  • Implementing Creative Techniques
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Approach
  • Multi Tasking
  • Detail Orientation
  • Analytical
  • Budgeting
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Smart Working
  • Decision Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Dealing with “Gray”
  • Ability to Motivate
  • Conflict Management
  • Courage
  • Empathetic

Certification

  • Certified Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • XLRI – Post Graduate Certificate in Senior Leadership (PGCSL)
  • Certified Recruitment Analyst (CRA)
  • Certified in Performance Management System
  • SHRM-SCP
  • Certified GNIITian

Languages

English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi

Affiliations

  • Active Life-Time Member in National HRD Network (NHRD)
  • Membership in Hyd HRites (HR Club)
  • Member of 'The HR Club' in Chennai

Timeline

Vice President – HR (Head HR)

FluentGrid Limited
09.2024 - Current

Founder & CEO

TruQuest Infotech
04.2021 - Current

Psychologist, Corporate Psychologist and Strategic Partner

Simply Psychology Clinic
02.2019 - Current

GM– HR (Site Head)

WNS Global Services
01.2013 - 09.2018

Manager - HR (Site Head)

Technosoft Corporation
02.2012 - 01.2013

Manager - HR (Site Head)

Animedia
02.2011 - 02.2012

Assistant Manager - HR (Generalist)

Amtex
01.2008 - 01.2011

Executive - HR (Generalist)

ESN Technologies
12.2004 - 05.2008

Technical Recruiter

Hornbill Resources
05.2003 - 11.2004

Doctor in Psychology -

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources & Marketing

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Science - Computers & Electronics

Andhra University

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