Sushma Kulkarni

SUSHMA K (SHARVARI D) | EMBA HR Technology & People Ops Leader | Employee Experience & Engagement Strategist | Organizational Development & HR Project Management Oriented Professional Phoenix, AZ |-| - | Open to 100% Remote HR Roles | Professional Summary Results-driven HR & Communications professional with 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational development, and change management. Skilled in designing and executing HR strategies, learning programs, and process improvements for global and distributed teams. Adept at leveraging HR technologies, analytics, and leadership collaboration to enhance productivity, culture, and retention. Core Competencies • • • • • • • HR Strategy & Organizational Development Employee Engagement & Internal Communications Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Change Management & Process Optimization Leadership & Learning Programs HR Tech: Workday, Tableau, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop Remote Workforce Management & Stakeholder Collaboration Professional Experience HR & Communications Consultant | Overseas Polymers Pvt Ltd – Vinmar Group | Nov 2022 – Feb 2024 • Designed New Employee Orientation program, increasing onboarding efficiency by 40%. • Led cross-functional HR process improvements for operational excellence. • Developed Buddy Program to enhance engagement and retention for new hires. • Spearheaded company-wide wellness initiatives, improving participation and satisfaction. Deputy Manager – HR Communications & Learning | DBS Bank India Ltd | Mar 2022 – Oct 2022 • Managed leadership programs for 700+ managers across 550 branches. • Created monthly learning calendar for 6,000+ employees. • Presented KPI insights to stakeholders, ensuring alignment. Associate Manager – HR Communications & Employee Engagement | Mahindra Insurance Broking Ltd | Mar 2019 – Jan 2022 • • • Launched HR and process improvement initiatives, improving operational efficiency. Implemented employee engagement and wellness programs. Partnered with Talent Acquisition & Marketing on employer branding campaigns. HR & Internal Communications Executive | Deloitte India | Apr 2016 – Feb 2019 • Developed global Leadership Referral Process, streamlining recruitment. • Led internal communications projects, enhancing employee engagement. Talent Acquisition Specialist | Datamatics Staffing Services | Apr 2015 – Apr 2016 • • Handled end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior leadership roles. Sourced top talent through job boards and targeted campaigns. Education & Certifications • • • • • • • • • • • Executive MBA, National Institute of Business Management, Chennai PG Diploma in Business Management (HR), Wigan & Leigh College, UK MA in Public Relations, Mumbai University BA in Mass Media, Mumbai University Executive Development Program in HR Management, SHRM – XLRI AI Applications in People Management, Wharton – University of Pennsylvania Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Ongoing) IT Project Manager with Agile Scrum, Phoenix Computer Academy Certified PPA Practitioner, Thomas International Introduction to Psychology, Yale University International Leadership & Organizational Behavior, Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi