Mahima Kulkarni
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Experience
Key Contributions
HR Manager
Virtusa Corporation
Nov 2014 to Present
Line of Business
● IT consulting
● Digital transformation Application
development
● Cloud computing Data analytics
Enterprise resource management
Industry
● Banking
● Healthcare
● Telecommunications Technology
Services
● Cloud
● Media
Revenue
~$7bn(PE held)
● Employee Life Cycle Management
Managed the full spectrum of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding.
Streamlined onboarding processes to ensure seamless integra tion of new hires into the organization.
Facilitated employee development through training programs, performance reviews, and career progression planning.
Enhanced retention strategies by implementing recognition programs, engagement initiatives, and competitive benefits.
Oversaw offboarding processes, including exit interviews, knowledge transfer, and final settlements, ensuring smooth transitions.
HR SPOC for Major Clients
Acted as the single HR SPOC for clients like Google, Cisco, eBay, and AWS, addressing workforce needs and ensuring seamless HR support.
Managed employment types across exempt and non-exempt categories, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and organizational policies.
Oversaw teams of approximately 40 hourly employees, contributing to their professional growth and aligning their efforts with organizational objectives.
● Succession Planning
Assisted leadership in identifying and developing talent pipelines to ensure a robust succession plan for key roles.
Designed and implemented strategies for leadership development and career progression, fostering organizational continuity.
Collaborated with management to integrate succession planning into performance reviews and development planning, aligning talent management with business goals. Segment-Level HR Strategy
Acted as the strategic HR partner for assigned business segments, providing insights on workforce health, including headcount planning, attrition trends, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Collaborated with account leadership to analyze headcount metrics, develop retention strategies, and address critical workforce challenges impacting business performance.
Presented comprehensive HR health reports, incorporating attrition data, engagement insights, and workforce demographics, to guide account-level strategic decisions.
Developed and implemented proactive workforce strategies aligned with business objectives, improving talent pipeline readiness and reducing attrition risks.
● Audits and Compliance
Led and managed HR compliance audits, including DOL, labor law, I-9, and 401K audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational standards. Summary
Strategic and results-driven HR professional with over 15 years of experience aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives and driving business success. Adept in onsite/offshore model, implementing policies, driving change management fostering positive and inclusive workplace cultures, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Demonstrated success in managing complex employee relations, designing effective team-building programs, leveraging data-driven insights, and managing HR operations and budgets. Committed to crafting innovative HR solutions that align seamlessly with business goals and promote organizational growth.
Core Competency
● Performance Management
● Employee Relations & Engagement
● HR Compliance & Audits
● Compensation & Benefits Administration
● Succession Planning & Organizational Development
● Policy Development & Implementation
● HR Systems & Analytics
● Legal Compliance & Immigration
● Training & Development
Conducted internal audits of payroll, benefits, and HR programs, recommending corrective actions to improve accuracy and compliance.
Oversaw the preparation and maintenance of documentation for external and internal audits, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and other claims.
Ensured compliance with global HR practices and supported audit-readiness initiatives in collaboration with regional HR teams.
● Change Management
Led change management initiatives to support organizational transitions, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and minimal disruption to business operations.
Partnered with leaders to implement strategies that improved adoption of new processes, systems, and HR programs.
● Manager Coaching and Advisory
Advised managers on effective leadership strategies, performance management, and resolving complex employee relations issues.
Supported leaders through compensation decisions, including salary planning, promotions, relocations, and job re-leveling.
● Employee Engagement and Retention
Provided strategic support for domestic and international mobility, hiring, engagement, and retention efforts to strengthen workforce stability.
Analyzed and presented employee engagement survey data, collaborating with leaders and HR teams to develop and implement actionable improvement plans.
● HR Metrics and Analytics
Led HR analytics efforts, including tracking business unit-specific objectives, turnover trends, and customized reporting requests in partnership with HR Reporting teams.
Consolidated turnover data for Software Engineering and contributed to the design of predictive attrition methods/tools to enhance workforce planning.
● Global HR Program Design
Played an integral role in the design and roll-out of global HR programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regional needs.
● Training and Development
Owned and optimized training administration tools, conducted training sessions, and supported employee development initiatives.
Delivered engaging employee orientations and ongoing integration support for new hires.
● Data and Analytics
Analyzed HR metrics, generating reports to support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational restructuring.
Consolidated turnover data and contributed to the development of predictive attrition tools to improve retention strategies.
HR Generalist
Xoriant Corporation
May 2008 to June 2014
Line of Business
● Product Engineering
● Managed Projects
● Technology Services
● Cloud Services
Industry
● Automobile
● Telecommunications
● Technology Services
● Cloud
Revenue
PE acquisition
● HR Operations
Managed the full employee life cycle, including onboarding, bi-weekly payroll processing via ADP, benefits administration, and offboarding.
Ensured compliance with HR policies, FMLA, and federal and state regulations, including DOL, labor law, and EDD audits.
● Immigration and Compliance
Managed company immigration services, providing guidance and support to employees navigating work authorizations and related procedures.
Coordinated immigration processes, including visa applications, renewals, travel documents, and employment verification letters.
Partnered with legal teams to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations, facilitating smooth transitions for international employees.
● Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Supervised recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and compensation negotiation.
Managed job postings across portals and university websites, attracting top talent aligned with organizational needs.
Designed and extended employment offers, negotiating compensation packages to secure qualified candidates.
● Employee Relations and Compliance
Addressed employee grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary actions to maintain a positive work environment.
Facilitated the administration of leaves of absence and FMLA, ensuring adherence to legal and policy requirements.
● Office and Personnel Management
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Supervised facilities and reception personnel, ensuring efficient office operations and seamless service delivery.
Ensured timely communication and consistent application of personnel policies across the organization.
HR Analyst
iGate Global Solutions
April 2005 to April 2007
Line of Business
● Application Development
● Infrastructure Management
● BPO
● Cloud Services
Industry
● Banking
● Insurance
● Healthcare
● Manufacturing
Revenue
~$1.5bn
● Resource Management
o Spearheaded the resource allocation system for new employees using PeopleSoft HR, optimizing onboarding and workforce planning processes. o Developed and implemented the Bench Analysis and Resource Utilization system, enhancing workforce efficiency and cost management.
o Tracked and managed resource, training, and travel budgets for multiple business units to align with organizational objectives.
● Data and Reporting
o Developed comprehensive reports for C-level management, including headcount analysis, resource allocation, and mean time analytics, leveraging PeopleSoft HR data and Excel. o Presented actionable insights to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision-making at the organizational level.
● Immigration Management
o Managed the center's immigration portfolio, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and supporting international employees.
● Employee Development and Onboarding
o Provided effective orientation programs for management trainees, facilitating seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals. o Played a key role in organizational development initiatives, focusing on standardizing policies, procedures, and processes across programs and operational units. Academic and relevant credentials
Education: Bachelor in Hotel Management
Certifications: HR Resources Analytics - UC Irvine, Corporate Communications - UC Irvine, Human Resource Management - University of Minnesota Tools: Oracle Fusion HCM (Peoplesoft HR), Microsoft Word, Presentation, Excel In progress: Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals - UC Irvine, Generative AI in HR - Board Infinity 3