TULSI BEHURA
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic HR Leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement. Excel at communication, leadership, and strategic planning, ensuring seamless execution of HR initiatives that align with business objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Location Head/Manager
vidaXL Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the Indian entity from the ground up to support global growth strategy
- End to End responsible for our Indian entity as Local Head
- Design, implement and manage the entire HR function, Admin and related operations
- Set up and outsourced payroll and compliance operations
- Designed and implemented talent acquisition strategy and attractive compensation to be able to compete in the Market
- Implement and manage the performance management for the Indian Entity.
Sr. Manager-HR
Electronic Arts (EA)
Hyderabad
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Strategic Partner for effective Talent Management- Talent Planning, Leadership development, Retention assessment etc
- To create the Rhythm of Business (RoB) to manage business and to ensure that teams reach their goals
- To partner with Talent Acquisition team and help in compensation benchmarking and Internal parity from within and cross functional teams
- To formulate and implement strategies on reducing TAT for hiring by IJP's, training for the business which led to an increase in offer closures by internal movements from 2% to 8%
- Drove D&I agenda for business via various programs (Returning Moms assimilation, Women in Technology week, Trainings on Unconscious Bias)
- To steer effective communication mechanisms and build associate-manager relations through Project Team meetings, HR Open House and skip meetings
- SWOT analysis of BU's and understand the external and internal factors impacting the business
- Competency assessment of various BUs to explore exciting opportunities with Global Studios
- Formulate and drive various Rewards and recognition programmes drive intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Foster the culture of 'One team' and 'One Organization'.
Sr. Manager-HR
GUS India
Hyderabad
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Successfully expanded the team from 100+ to 900+ employees, serving as the HR Head for Hyderabad.
- Spearheaded the recruitment and onboarding of senior management, successfully establishing new business units (BUs).
- Demonstrated expertise in aligning recruitment strategies with the dynamic needs of the organization, proficiently managing both large-scale and niche hiring processes.
- Directed HR budgeting activities, including recruitment, employee engagement, training, and rewards programs.
- Facilitated stakeholder management by fostering robust relationships with local leadership and ensuring seamless collaboration with global leadership teams.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture, emphasizing continuous learning and development.
- Partnered with business leadership to conduct thorough attrition analyses and devise effective engagement and retention strategies.
- Led the performance appraisal process, overseeing merit increase budgets and the normalization process to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
- Provided strategic guidance on compensation benchmarking and drove initiatives to enhance employee engagement, reinforcing a "best place to work" environment.
- Coordinated and led open houses, practice meetings, pulse meetings, and skip-level meetings to maintain transparent communication channels.
- Managed grievance handling with a generalist approach, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
- Championed rewards and recognition initiatives, overseeing the exit process (SWAT analysis) and conducting rigorous monthly audits.
Sr. Manager-HR
Tanla Solutions
Hyderabad
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and executed comprehensive talent management strategies, including leadership retention, succession planning, and development initiatives.
- Aligned organizational culture with core values through targeted culture-building programs.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, acting as a pivotal change agent to drive the adoption of new practices and organizational structures.
- Conducted assimilation sessions for new managers and facilitated leadership interventions tailored to business needs.
- Acted as a personal coach and partner to senior leaders, advising them on strategy.
- Led focus group discussions to assess personal and career development goals, formulating strategies to achieve these objectives.
- Designed and implemented customized training and development programs aligned with business objectives.
- Innovated blended learning solutions through effective needs analysis and stakeholder management, incorporating methods such as coaching, e-learning, and shadowing.
- Oversaw talent acquisition and management, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
- Drove performance management systems, coaching and training leaders to effectively execute performance management processes.
- Supported performance enhancement plans and facilitated compensation planning, ensuring adherence to policies and analyzing compensation decisions.
- Implemented and monitored the effectiveness of rewards and recognition systems.
- Ensured the consistent application and interpretation of HR policies, supporting business leaders in policy execution.
Associate Manager-HR
Hackett Group (India) Limited
Hyderabad
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Ensured the recruitment of top talent through continuous monitoring, analysis, and resource scouting, fulfilling organizational needs.
- Led the onboarding process, including conducting comprehensive induction programs for new hires.
- Served as the presiding officer of the 'Sexual Harassment at Work Place Committee', managing all related issues with diligence.
- Addressed policy interpretation queries promptly to prevent escalation, and communicated new policies effectively through awareness sessions.
- Partnered with business management to implement innovative employee engagement solutions and conducted employee counseling and conflict management.
- Managed the entire HRIS, performance management, and employee development processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and driving training programs aligned with business needs
Executive-HR
Ocean Sparkle Limited
Hyderabad
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Recruitments of all levels for Hyderabad division including manpower planning
- Analysed and aligned job roles, grades, designations, pay scales to agreed market level
- Drafted HR Policy Manual and Employee Induction Manual
- Managed a centralized employee database covering joining, statutory and compensation details, and coordinated with department heads for training needs assessment and budget preparation.
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, including skip-level meetings, 1:1's sessions and grievance interviews fostering an amicable work environment.
- Grievance handling: Encouraging employees to use feedback box for voicing their concerns and also direct interaction with the employees which requires specific and urgent attention
- Responsible for statutory (PF, Workmen compensation, Gratuity) and Non-Statutory compliance (GPA, Mediclaim etc.)
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Osmania University
Hyderabad04-2008
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Leadership coaching
- Employee engagement
- Employee Relations
- Change Management Design and Implementation
- Labour Laws
- HR Analytics
- HR technology
- Talent management
- Retention Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Odia
- Nepali
Locationpreference
Hyderabad
Gender
Female
Keyskillsachievements
- To partner with HR colleagues and key stakeholders and leaders to deliver HR service in line with the needs and priorities of the organization. Successfully established process and practices around Individual development plan, internal mobility, succession planning, identifying, nurturing & retaining potential.
- Experienced in HR Functions, COE's programmes and Team Management within the IT, Global In-house Centres \ Shared Services
- Review and update of organizational policies.
- Change Management Design & Implementation.
- Presiding officer of the "Sexual Harassment at Work Place committee" redressal cell.
- Budgeting and tracking HR costs including recruitment costs, training costs, compensation and benefits costs & other miscellaneous costs against budgeted costs.
- HR Analytics - attrition analysis, headcount rationalization, engagement survey review, 360degree feedback review
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Fitness Enthusiast- Zumba and Yoga
Timeline
Location Head/Manager
vidaXL Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager-HR
Electronic Arts (EA)
06.2020 - 02.2024
Sr. Manager-HR
GUS India
07.2018 - 06.2020
Sr. Manager-HR
Tanla Solutions
02.2017 - 07.2018
Associate Manager-HR
Hackett Group (India) Limited
07.2012 - 01.2017
Executive-HR
Ocean Sparkle Limited
06.2008 - 07.2012
MBA - Human Resources Management
Osmania University
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