Kamala Ramaswamy
Summary
Strategic HR Leader and People Transformation Architect with 12+ years of global experience driving organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and HR innovation across IT, Engineering (Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Energy, Semiconductor), and BFSI sectors. Proven track record partnering with senior executives to scale high-performance teams, lead digital transformation initiatives, and navigate complex organizational change in both global enterprises and high-growth startups. Expert in translating business strategy into actionable people programs that accelerate growth, enhance leadership capabilities, and build future-ready organizations. Deep expertise in organizational design, succession planning, HRMS implementation, and change management—with a passion for leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven insights to elevate HR's strategic impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
DallasHR
04.2025 - Current
- Engaging with HR community and assisting in networking events
- Supporting community members with membership renewals
- Actively contributing to round table discussions and supporting adhoc
HR Business Partner
Quest Global
North America
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Strategic Business Partnership
- Partnered with Tech, Engineering, and GTM senior leaders to design workforce strategies supporting North America and organizational scaling
- Advised on organizational design, workforce planning, and partnered with L&D to build succession bench strength for business units of 800+ employees
- Leadership Coaching & Development
- Coached senior managers and directors on performance management, employee relations, leadership presence, and strategic decision-making
- Developed leadership capability framework improving manager confidence in handling complex people matters
- Complex Employee Relations & Organizational Effectiveness
- Resolved sensitive ER cases through investigations, mediation, and policy interpretation while maintaining organizational trust and legal compliance
- Drove performance calibration and talent review processes, maintaining high-performance standards while supporting employee development
- Recognition: Enabler of the Year Award (2023) for measurable impact on business outcomes and employee experience
Head of HR & Business Support
Egis Group (WME)
India & UAE
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
- Lead organizational restructuring and succession planning to support business unit scaling
- Diagnosed performance gaps between current and desired state, deploying targeted interventions including process redesign and leadership coaching
- Change Management & HR Transformation
- Designed and facilitated enterprise change management programs during acquisition, restructuring, achieving minimal attrition and sustained engagement
- Led HRIS implementation (PeopleStrong HCM), standardizing processes across India, Dubai, Singapore and Saudi, improving HR data accuracy and reporting capabilities
Senior Global HR Business Partner
SoftwareONE
India, APAC
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Partnered with Sales and Operations leadership on global workforce strategy, talent management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
- Managed employee engagement and well-being programs, enhancing retention during COVID-19 disruption
- Performance & Talent Management
- Implemented structured performance management frameworks to identify high performers, address underperformance, and drive succession readiness
- Facilitated talent reviews and calibration sessions with senior leaders, ensuring alignment on talent decisions and development investments
- Recognition: Multiple Gold Star awards and Inspiring Performance award for business impact and employee experience excellence
HR Manager (Business Partner)
Incred
India
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported senior managers with employee relations, performance reviews, and coaching in high-growth fintech environment
- Introduced recognition and engagement programs improving employee motivation and organizational culture
- Partnered and Lead TA efforts to scale the organization from 100 to 700+ employees in 5 months span.
Lead HR Generalist
Consero Global
India, USA
09.2015 - 07.2017
- HR Operations & Systems Leadership
- Led talent acquisition and HR operations team supporting U.S. and India business units
- Implemented SAP SuccessFactors and Greytip HRIS, automating leave management, reporting processes, and improving operational efficiency
- Partnered with U.S. and India leaders on employee relations cases, policy frameworks, and compliance
HR Specialist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
India, APAC
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed employee engagement, recognition programs, and compliance initiatives for 2000+ employee HTS organization(Honeywell Technology Solutions)
- Awarded Individual Excellence and Team Excellence awards for HR service delivery and process improvement efforts
Education
Executive Development Program - People Management
IIM Bangalore
01.2020
Change Management Certification - undefined
XLRI Jamshedpur
01.2020
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Mysore University
01.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
01.2011
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership: Organizational Design Workforce Planning Succession Planning Talent Strategy Change Management
- Business Partnership: Advisory Stakeholder Management Strategic Thought Leadership Business-Aligned HR Programs
- Talent & Performance: Performance Management Talent Reviews Leadership Development High-Potential Identification Coaching
- Employee Relations: ER Investigations Conflict Resolution Policy Interpretation Compliance
- HR Operations & Analytics: HR Digitization and Implementation (Dynamics365, Workday, Peoplesoft, GreytHR,SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleStrong,Salesforce) HR Analytics People Data Insights Process Automation
- Culture & Engagement: DEI Programs Employee Engagement Wellness Initiatives Culture Transformation Recognition Programs
Certification
- SHRM-CP (2023)
- Six Sigma Green Belt – Honeywell (2015)
- Advanced Diploma in HR Management HR Analytics Certification – Jigsaw Academy
- ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certifications
Timeline
Volunteer
DallasHR
04.2025 - Current
HR Business Partner
Quest Global
01.2023 - 10.2024
Head of HR & Business Support
Egis Group (WME)
06.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Global HR Business Partner
SoftwareONE
01.2018 - 06.2021
HR Manager (Business Partner)
Incred
08.2017 - 12.2017
Lead HR Generalist
Consero Global
09.2015 - 07.2017
HR Specialist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
04.2014 - 09.2015
Change Management Certification - undefined
XLRI Jamshedpur
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Mysore University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
Executive Development Program - People Management
IIM Bangalore
Strategic Value Delivered
Delivered enterprise HRMS implementations from selection through adoption, automating workflows and establishing data-driven HR operations across global organizations., Built, mentored, and scaled high-performing HR teams (5+ direct reports, 20+ extended team members) delivering strategic partnership and operational excellence across multiple business units., Partnered with leaders across diverse organizational contexts—from high-growth startups to global enterprises (20K+ employees)—supporting business units of 200-1,500 headcount through rapid scaling and transformation., Coached and partnered with leaders across all organizational levels—from emerging managers to C-suite executives—on organizational effectiveness, performance management, strategic decision-making, and leadership capability development., Led enterprise restructuring and transformation programs with demonstrable success in preserving talent, maintaining engagement, and ensuring business continuity during critical organizational transitions., Enabler of the Year (2023), Multiple Gold Star Awards, Team Excellence Awards.
Core Philosophy
I bring entrepreneurial thinking, curiosity, and adaptability to HR leadership—thriving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while delivering structured, measurable impact. Committed to building inclusive, high-performance cultures where people, processes, and technology converge to unlock organizational potential and drive sustainable business results.
Technology Proficiency
PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, PeopleStrong, Greytip, Empxtrack, Salesforce, iCIMS, TalentCube, UiPath, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Glint, SurveyMonkey, HR Analytics platforms
Key Differentiators
- Proven ability to provide strategic thought leadership while executing day-to-day tactics.
- Skilled at diagnosing organizational gaps and deploying targeted interventions (redesign, coaching, process change).
- Track record of building succession bench strength and leadership capability pipelines.
- Business-minded approach with ability to roll up sleeves and drive execution.
- Experience guiding senior leaders through accelerated growth, scale, and organizational transformation.
Education Credentials
- Executive Development Program in People Management, IIM Bangalore, 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31
- Change Management Certification, XLRI Jamshedpur, 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31
- Master of Business Administration, Mysore University, 2011-01-01, 2013-12-31
- Bachelor of Commerce, Bangalore University, 2008-01-01, 2011-12-31
Personal Information
Title: People & Organization Strategist | HR Transformation Leader
STRATEGIC VALUE DELIVERED
- HR Technology & Systems Transformation: Delivered enterprise HRMS implementations from selection through adoption, automating workflows and establishing data-driven HR operations across global organizations
- Team Leadership & Development: Built, mentored, and scaled high-performing HR teams (5+ direct reports, 20+ extended team members) delivering strategic partnership and operational excellence across multiple business units
- Business Growth & Scaling: Partnered with leaders across diverse organizational contexts—from high-growth startups to global enterprises (20K+ employees)—supporting business units of 200-1,500 headcount through rapid scaling and transformation
- Leadership Coaching & Partnership: Coached and partnered with leaders across all organizational levels—from emerging managers to C-suite executives—on organizational effectiveness, performance management, strategic decision-making, and leadership capability development
- Change Management: Led enterprise restructuring and transformation programs with demonstrable success in preserving talent, maintaining engagement, and ensuring business continuity during critical organizational transitions
Awards
Awards & Recognition: Enabler of the Year (2023), Multiple Gold Star Awards, Team Excellence Awards