Kadambari Tiwari
Senior HR Business Partner
The Colony,Texas
Summary
A seasoned HR consultant with over 12 years of experience in strategic partnership and change management is positioned to significantly contribute to business growth and organizational development. A proven track record in driving HR initiatives across global teams, specifically in high-growth environments, supports the commitment to advancing inclusive cultures and employee engagement. Enthusiastic about leveraging data-driven insights to align talent strategies with business objectives and enhance overall performance.
Gallup Strength Finder: Learner, Ideation, Strategic, Analytical, Relator
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Consultant HR
Cyient, Inc.
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted North Americas Talent Head on the org structure and hiring Sales leaders for the newly formulated BU
- Provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding HR policies and procedures. Ensured implementation and maintenance of centralized HR-related policies and practices. Effectively influenced decision-makers to ensure compliance with company policies and strategic goals.
- Provided consultation and resolution support on Talent Relations issues, including conflict resolution meetings, investigations, and external representation.
- Collaborated with HR team to implement HR tools & systems to achieve improvements resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.
Regional HR Head
Ascensus LLC
04.2014 - 12.2023
- Expanded team size from 170 to 500 within 15 months by establishing the brand, forming functional teams, selecting vendors, and driving strategic growth initiatives, ensuring seamless business delivery.
- Developed and implemented an innovative benefits and compensation strategy, achieving cost savings and enhancing the benefits portfolio, leading to a 94% employee retention rate during the merit cycle.
- Led global strategic HR projects, including a critical employee transition completed ahead of schedule, strengthening HR systems, realigning processes, and contributing to policy development for operational excellence.
- Optimized training vendor selection, reducing effort by 30%, and launched the first assessment-based leadership workshop, providing development insights and facilitating talent reviews.
- Integrated regional HR services, regulatory compliance, wellness programs, HR operations governance, and recruitment best practices, resulting in enhanced performance, engagement, and retention. Successfully rolled out women's leadership mentorship programs under the DE&I charter.
- Spearheaded global system standardization as a Workday functional consultant, overseeing the comprehensive rollout of Workday HCM modules, including Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Payroll. Managed the entire implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering to project planning, reporting, and communication.
- Directed impactful projects, such as creating an employee handbook, policy manual, and conducting a survey and benchmarking exercise tailored for the targeted acquired entity.
Director - HR
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBA
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Expanded workforce from 120 to over 1,800 within 15 months, primarily in Data & Analytics, by driving high-performance onboarding and integration strategies.
- Transformed HR policies and systems by implementing Workday HCM modules and a global Job Architecture framework, enhancing organizational efficiency.
- Established industry-leading benefits plans and developed compensation strategies during the "Great Resignation," achieving a 94% retention rate and attracting niche talent.
- Analyzed employee engagement surveys and collaborated with leadership to implement targeted action plans, enhancing workforce satisfaction and productivity.
- Designed immersive wellness programs during the pandemic, leading to team recognition with the CEO award for exemplifying the core value of "Care."
- Led complex regional organizational restructuring projects aligned with competency frameworks, fostering a culture of effective change management and communication.
HR Director
Honeywell
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Led cost-effective hub consolidation, establishing a skilled talent pool within the vendor space, and seamlessly integrating transitioned employees.
- Successfully navigated an internal leadership crisis, maintaining 100% employee retention and morale through effective change management.
- Spearheaded a global initiative that streamlined organizational structure by reducing three management layers and expanding spans of control from 6 to 9, enhancing efficiency through internal talent mobilization and team consolidation.
- Contributed to developing an efficient operating model by analyzing core and non-core activities, defining roles aligned with business priorities, and leveraging technologies like RPA, resulting in enhanced process efficiencies and robust performance indicators.
- Enhanced team capabilities by recruiting and developing skills in analytics, data management, and EIM; implemented ongoing training programs that increased training coverage from 33% to 58% at the operational level and 80% in leadership roles.
HR Lead
Mindtree Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Led a global $129M business unit, overseeing 2,500 professionals and managing the complete employee lifecycle.
- Developed global mobility strategies, increasing billing opportunities by 20% and boosting regional revenue.
- Recruited diverse sales teams across geographies, establishing sub-functions to support go-to-market strategies and designing tailored people programs.
- Implemented a role-based organizational structure and "two in a box" strategy, completing robust succession planning and introducing variable pay plans for new functions.
- Led a task force to develop an employee query-resolution chatbot, reducing service traffic, and designed training plans for niche digital skills, earning CEO recognition.
Education
MBA - Masters in Personnel Management
University of Pune
Pune,INSkills
- Leadership Consulting & Coaching
- Policy and Strategy Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Diverse Cultural Understanding
- Analytical Thinking & Data driven approach
- Organizational Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Talent Retention and Succession Planning
- Employee Relations & Communication
Highlights
- Talent Strategy: Established a diverse global sales team for Mindtree's Global Markets Organization, designing and streamlining people programs and variable pay plans. Facilitated leadership transitions and implemented the "two in a box" strategy globally. Conducted succession planning for key positions using Chally assessments and leadership coaching from the Group CEO.
- Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Active member of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, developing initiatives that fostered an inclusive workplace culture.
- Organizational Change Management: Orchestrated the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR framework during a major restructuring, retaining 90% of top-tier talent and ensuring business continuity.
- Capability Building: Led complex regional projects on organizational restructuring aligned with competency frameworks, establishing remuneration philosophies and achieving over 100% team growth through effective change management and communication.
- Employee Engagement Expert: Designed immersive employee wellness experiences during the pandemic, leading to the team receiving the CEO award for exemplifying the core value of "Care."
Certification
- Senior Professional HR Certification - SPHR
- Prosci Change Management
- Certified Scrum Master - CSM
Timeline
Consultant HR
Cyient, Inc.
04.2024 - 02.2025
Director - HR
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBA
08.2020 - 03.2022
HR Director
Honeywell
03.2019 - 05.2020
HR Lead
Mindtree Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2019
Regional HR Head
Ascensus LLC
04.2014 - 12.2023
MBA - Masters in Personnel Management
University of Pune
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