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ww.linkedin.com/in/aksha
ta-s
3rd cross, RMV 2nd stage,
Ashwathnagar Dollars
colony, Bangalore
Masters in Human Resources
Johnson & Wales University
IIPM
Providence, USA
2017 - 2019
2005 - 2007
AKSHATA L e a d H R SEKAR
ABOUT ME
I hold an MS in Human
Resources from Johnson &
Wales University, USA, and an
MBA from IIPM, Bangalore, India,
with a GPA of 3.94/4.0. With 10
years of experience at companies
like IBM, Symphony, and
Marlabs, I bring strong HR
expertise. My global experience
includes working in the US,
Africa, and traveling across
Europe and Asia, providing me
with cultural empathy and
adaptability. Additionally, my
creative confidence, honed
through the Gladrags Model
Hunt, enriches my
communication and interpersonal
skills.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Oct 2023- Dec 2024
Research trends, assist with conflict resolution, and manage the employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit). Set company ethics, culture standards, and support in developing employee relations databases and documentation. Oversee internal communications, recognition awards, and conduct employee engagement surveys. Collaborate with leadership and events teams to organize motivational events and content for employees. Lead - People and culture
ENCORA Innovation labs
Dec 2019-July 2020
Managed employee retention initiatives, keeping attrition under 20%. Conducted induction training for new hires and ensured policy compliance. Exceeded recruitment target by hiring 27 employees, handling sourcing, interviews, and offers. Led university hiring for COE, contributing to 15% of company’s total hires.
Lead Executive
Marlabs Inc. NJ, USA
Apr 2012 – Mar 2016
Assisted CEO with Picsean Media and Pixel Mavericks as HRBP. Designed and updated HR policies, training programs, and engagement activities. Created compensation structures, conducted salary reviews, and led employee counseling. Planned leadership development and maintained HR documentation.
HR Consultant
Yes We Can- HR Consultancy
Masters in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
Dec 2011 – Apr 2012
Conducted an 'As is' study of HR systems, reviewing business plans, organizational structure, and HR policies, identifying gaps in job descriptions. Performed job analysis through questionnaires, consulting with HR/department heads across 30 departments. Applied RACI technique to interview 220 positions and created 400+ job descriptions, exceeding targets. Led an in-house project to design generic and compensation policies, benchmarking against industry data.
HR CONSULTANT
M B INFORMATICS Pvt. Ltd. - Congo, Africa
Sep 2007- Jun 2010
Used consulting methodologies to assess HR needs, identify gaps, and provide recommendations. Applied negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, ensuring win-win outcomes for IBM. Influenced clients and managed employee separations, analyzing exit data for trends in attrition. Designed leadership training and IOMC sessions, supporting business unit objectives and employee relations.
ASSISTANT MANAGER HR
IBM GBS - HRBP
Sep 2007- Jun 2010
Provided strategic and operational support to a team of 500 employees. Led HR processes for Mergers & Acquisitions, integrating human capital functions. Developed an open house recruiting strategy to attract IT professionals and enhance employer branding. Managed projects like exit interviews and career portal creation, analyzing data for talent retention. ASSISTANT MANAGER HR
SYMPHONY SERVICES – HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Bachelor of Science – Bio-
Technology
MS Ramaiah College of Arts
Science & Commerce
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni
College
2001 - 2004
EDUCATION
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Management Skills
Creativity
Negotiation
Critical Thinking
Leadership
English
Kannada,
Hindi,
Konkani
PCMB 11th and 12th