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Darshita Shukla

Edinburgh,FIF

Summary

Versatile, results-driven People professional with 10+ years of experience developing exceptional relationships with clients, peers, and senior leadership to provide sustainable business solutions. Superb leadership abilities and people management skills with strong expertise in IT Consulting, Retail, Technology and Corporate sector. Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, a fast learning curve, and an ability to adapt to evolving industry trends. A dedicated professional with the drive and skill set to excel in a fast-paced leadership role enhancing a company’s ability to capture profitable markets.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Manager

CJ Shukla Limited
01.2015
  • Complete end-to-end responsibility for the day-to-day operational management
  • Reviewing business reports to ensure the efficient and profitable running of the business
  • Supervising all banking procedures, including deposits, payments, reconciliation, debt management and billing
  • Ensuring accurate practice records for auditing and bookkeeping.

Entrepreneur – Self-Employed

Studio Allure Limited
10.2019 - 12.2023
  • Studio Allure was my sustainable fashion brand offering handmade and unique women's clothing and accessories sourced from local artisans and small-scale enterprises in India
  • Our products preserved traditional manufacturing techniques and helped artisans gain greater economic and social freedom
  • Key Achievements: Received Sustainable Fashion Retailer of the Year Award for the year 2020-2021 (Corporate Live Wire Prestige Awards)
  • Secured and participated in Spring, Summer and Christmas Fairs/markets at prominent locations in Edinburgh including Edinburgh’s International Fringe Festival
  • Active member of Business Network International; connected with various business owners of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Fife
  • Launched my website; single-handedly managed end-to-end business processes (Sourcing, Finance, Marketing, Promotions, Sales, social media)
  • Secured merchandising opportunities with an established boutique owner in Edinburgh
  • Articles published in Market Scene, Buy it Local, and Prestige Awards magazines.

Head of Recruitment - UK & Ireland

TATA Consultancy Services
04.2010 - 01.2011
  • Demonstrated significant resourcing experience by delivering a proactive, high-quality recruitment service in consulting practice, Retail, Government, Banking and Financial Services, Energy and utilities, and Corporate Functions
  • Worked autonomously and demonstrated a high degree of personal credibility in engaging individuals across all organizational levels, up to the Senior Manager level, on a consultancy basis
  • Diagnosed business requirements and provided proactive and appropriate advice to the business on all resourcing matters i.e., Delivering hiring plans, managing senior-level vacancies, developing innovative sourcing strategies for specific roles, and building talent pipelines for future vacancies
  • Identified and implemented internal process improvements and cost-efficiency initiatives across the sourcing process
  • Designed and implemented the best practice policy 'Bring your Buddy' for dealing with external candidates introduced by internal employees resulting in a reward system if the candidate is hired.

Head of HR - Ahmedabad, India

TATA Consultancy Services
Ahmedabad
05.2007 - 11.2008
  • Complete end-to-end HR department’s responsibility for the branch comprising 2000+ employees
  • Core Committee Member for the initialization & complete setup of the Initial Learning Program (ILP) Centre for engineering graduates at Ahmedabad
  • Spearheaded the HR delivery support & mentoring for the 800-employee strength of the ILP Centre
  • Implemented innovative ideas in Career Development practices/policies, Counseling & facilitating career movements and tracking their progress
  • Participated & facilitated a study on the TCS Journey of the Global Network Delivery Model (GNDM) Model by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and the College to Career Program initiative
  • Participated in Internal & External Audits and implemented necessary action items about Local regulations & laws and audit compliances
  • Participated in the various External Assessments viz
  • Enterprise-Wide PCMM Assessments, ISO–9001 Audit Assessments, TBEM Assessments, BS799 Security Audits, GE Security Audits… Aware of due diligence and compliance aspects of Organizational Integrations
  • Have participated in Mergers & Acquisition – Due Diligence assignments, particularly in India and Europe
  • Have extensively worked on Associate Welfare activities throughout my tenure
  • Have successfully organized and executed single-handedly large-scale employee engagement events/ functions and Special Projects in all my roles.

Head of HR - Budapest, Hungary

TATA Consultancy Services
Budapest
08.2004 - 04.2007
  • Successfully set up the complete HR systems and processes in the Eastern European Global Development Centre; Worked with diversified and multicultural teams and integrated them with the larger TCS through various diversity and inclusion programs
  • Implemented a localized Employee Engagement Program in Hungary Centre based on local cultural practices
  • Successfully created and mentored a competent local HR team in Hungary
  • Pioneered Recruitment for Lateral Hires in Eastern Europe i.e., Romania, Slovakia, Poland & Hungary
  • Organized and participated in Job Fairs, Student Career Fairs, and Pre-Placement Talks
  • Responsible for Academic Interaction Program and Branding Activities for Internal and external stakeholders for Sourcing
  • Was responsible for staffing Key resources in Lead Positions from India and Local Employees from the Global Development Centre to the rest of the TCS locations for overseas assignments
  • Initiated process improvements and policy changes as per the local needs
  • Established a robust Compensation and benefits framework for Local Employees in Hungary Centre
  • Participated in Compensation & Benefits Survey and introduced recommended changes and improvements per market trends
  • Implemented Role role-based structure for local employees at the middle management level
  • Tailored the Learning and development function for the Centre as per the local Business requirements i.e., recruitment and mentoring of local L&D staff, policy deployment, the introduction of foreign language courses, participation in internal & and external forums, etc
  • Participated in Hewitt Best Employers’ Survey, Hungary -Benchmarking HR practices in the IT Market in Eastern Europe
  • Designed and implemented HR policy changes as per the local requirements of the business and initialized the Overseas Travel & Deputation System for the Hungary Centre.

Resource Management Lead

TATA Consultancy Services
Ahmedabad
11.2000 - 07.2004
  • Pioneered Accreditation and campus Recruitment process for the Best Engineering and Management Colleges for the Gujarat region; Secured the No
  • 1 Slot in all the colleges during the Campus Recruitment season thus enhancing TCS’s campus presence in the region
  • Comprehensive experience of working on M Planning & Allocation, Staffing, Reports & Manpower Allocation Systems, Foreign Deputation & Facilitation Unit
  • Extensive experience in deploying Performance Management policies and initiatives, introducing process improvements, and spearheading the function at the Centre
  • Initiated and organized single-handedly Employee Engagement Activities and Branch Events.

HR Manager

Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Icenet Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
06.2000 - 10.2000
  • Setting up the HR processes and policies for the startup company
  • Complete end-to-end responsibility of the HR department.

HR Officer

Mafatlal Burlington Industries Ltd.
Navsari
06.1997 - 07.1998
  • Coordinated and assisted HR Head with various HR functions i.e., Recruitment, Performance Management, Promotions, Employee Welfare and Employee Events
  • Successfully implemented Performance Management process for Skilled and semi-skilled workers of the company
  • Organized and coordinated Recruitment activities for various open positions.

Education

Assoc CIPD Diploma in People Management -

12.2023

Master of Social Work -

05.2000

Diploma in Human Resource Management -

05.1998

Bachelor of Laws -

04.1997

Bachelor of Commerce -

04.1995

Skills

  • Workforce Planning and Resource Deployment
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Employee engagement and retention
  • Talent Management
  • Global Mobility and expatriate Management
  • Coaching
  • HR Process Improvement and Organization Development
  • People processes
  • Diversity and Inclusion practices
  • Performance management
  • Organizational HR initiatives
  • Business partnering & Commercial awareness
  • Business relationship management
  • Networking

Certification

  • Global Professional in Human Resource (GPHR)
  • Global Mobility Specialist (GMS)
  • Internal Auditor for People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM)

Membership

Associate CIPD membership

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Keeping fit
  • Cooking various cuisines
  • Travelling & Photography
  • Movies

Timeline

Entrepreneur – Self-Employed

Studio Allure Limited
10.2019 - 12.2023

Practice Manager

CJ Shukla Limited
01.2015

Head of Recruitment - UK & Ireland

TATA Consultancy Services
04.2010 - 01.2011

Head of HR - Ahmedabad, India

TATA Consultancy Services
05.2007 - 11.2008

Head of HR - Budapest, Hungary

TATA Consultancy Services
08.2004 - 04.2007

Resource Management Lead

TATA Consultancy Services
11.2000 - 07.2004

HR Manager

Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Icenet Pvt. Ltd.
06.2000 - 10.2000

HR Officer

Mafatlal Burlington Industries Ltd.
06.1997 - 07.1998

Assoc CIPD Diploma in People Management -

Master of Social Work -

Diploma in Human Resource Management -

Bachelor of Laws -

Bachelor of Commerce -

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