Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
Generic

Debahuty Bora

Doha

Summary

Experienced HR professional with a strong foundation in talent development, employee engagement, and performance systems. Skilled in designing and implementing learning strategies that support business goals and enhance employee capabilities. Proven ability to manage training programs, conduct competency-based assessments, and support continuous development through practical, people-first solutions. Trusted by leadership for delivering sustainable, learning-focused outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

People & Culture Champion

Swan Global
01.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded a large-scale assessment project for DOPET-deployed personnel at QatarEnergy (QE), evaluating technical, HSES, Communication and behavioral competencies through structured interviews and customized tools.
  • Partnered with department leads to design evaluation formats that supported identification of high-potential employees and mapped current capability gaps.
  • Generated individual-level reports and departmental insights to support data-driven talent decisions, development planning, and succession readiness.
  • Facilitated the organization’s performance management cycle, aligning KPIs with business goals and guiding teams through appraisal conversations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify critical roles and implement succession planning strategies to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
  • Reviewed and updated HR policies for compliance with Qatar Labour Law while embedding cultural values into daily people practices.
  • Advocated for a positive and high-performing workplace by aligning HR initiatives with company mission, vision, and values.


Key Achievements

  • Enabled a structured approach to succession planning by identifying and assessing future talent and planning their developmental plans
  • Successfully rolled out a customized Rewards & Recognition program and optimized the Leave & Attendance policy framework.
  • Introduced best practices that enhanced the employee experience and positioned HR as a strategic enabler in the business.

HR Consultant

Pearl Academy (Global Unified Systems)
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided HR consulting support for talent management remotely.
  • Collaborated with senior stakeholders on sourcing, interviewing, and aligning candidates with business needs.


Key Achievements

  • Successfully closed 10 key positions within 2 months, ensuring fast-paced hiring aligned with project deliverables.

Consultant

Independent
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Delivered coaching and people advisory services to first-time managers and entrepreneurs.
  • Enabled effective conflict resolution, performance enablement, and team alignment through focused interventions.

HR Manager (HRBP)

FAD International
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Streamlined HR operations and served as the regional SPOC for all HR matters across campuses.
  • Developed HR policy documents and handbooks to formalize structure and governance.
  • Led regional HR initiatives and engagement programs to boost morale and inclusivity.


Key Achievements

  • Introduced the institution’s first formal HR handbook, improving operational efficiency by 90%.
  • Launched and executed HR events that promoted culture-building and employee engagement.

HR Manager

Pearl Academy
07.2015 - 08.2019
  • Led regional HR for the west region, managing the employee lifecycle from hiring to exit.
  • Identified high-potential talent for leadership tracks and succession programs.
  • Designed and implemented programs focused on leadership readiness and organizational engagement.
  • Drove KPI alignment and supported HR digitization via SAP integration.


Key Achievements

  • Improved employee engagement from 48% to 75% and secured Great Place to Work certification.
  • Received the Best Employee Excellence Award in 2016 for driving region-wide HR initiatives.
  • Developed and executed 3 structured leadership programs across organizational levels.

Senior HR Executive

Infotech Enterprises Ltd. (Now Cyient)
04.2010 - 05.2012
  • Managed end-to-end HR activities for a software business unit with 650+ employees.
  • Led employee engagement programs, skip-level feedback sessions, and exit interviews.
  • Contributed to employee satisfaction increase by 24% through structured HR programs.


Key Achievements

  • Awarded Best Associate/Employee of the Year in 2011 for improving ASAT scores and morale.
  • Planned multiple HR initiatives boosting participation and employee morale by 85%.
  • Received internal promotion within one year based on performance and leadership potential.

HR Executive

Infotech Enterprises Ltd (Cyient)
10.2007 - 06.2008

Handled IT recruitments, of the location, employee engagement & learning and development

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - HRM

ICFAI Distance Learning
01.2011

Master’s - Counselling Psychology

Amity University
01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Delhi University
01.2005

HR

HRCI - SPHR

HRCI - Talent Management

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Team management
  • Analytical
  • Collaboration
  • Learning and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Coaching
  • Employee Engagement
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Development

Certification

  • HRCI Pro: Talent Management, 2025 – HRCI
  • Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), 2024 – HRCI
  • Hays Guide Chart Profile Method – Basic Application, 2018 – Korn Ferry (Hay Group), Delhi, India
  • Psychometric Assessment Tool - Hogan Assessments, 2014 – Hogan HBRI Basic Certification

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent
Hindi – Fluent
Assamese – Fluent
Bahasa Indonesia – Basic

Timeline

People & Culture Champion

Swan Global
01.2025 - Current

HR Consultant

Pearl Academy (Global Unified Systems)
11.2023 - 11.2024

Consultant

Independent
01.2023 - 10.2023

HR Manager (HRBP)

FAD International
09.2019 - 12.2019

HR Manager

Pearl Academy
07.2015 - 08.2019

Senior HR Executive

Infotech Enterprises Ltd. (Now Cyient)
04.2010 - 05.2012

HR Executive

Infotech Enterprises Ltd (Cyient)
10.2007 - 06.2008

Master’s - Counselling Psychology

Amity University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Delhi University

Post Graduate Diploma - HRM

ICFAI Distance Learning

HR

HRCI - SPHR

HRCI - Talent Management