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Transformation · HR Technology
Darwinbox HRMS launch
Spearheaded the launch on time and within budget, coordinating across functions and continuing to drive adoption and process improvement.
Delhi, India · Open to meaningful conversations
People thrive when
work works better.
I’m Shambhawi, an HR & Organizational Development professional who turns people challenges into clear systems, capable managers, and stronger employee experiences.
8+years across
3 industries
3 industries
HRwith empathy
& evidence
& evidence
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT✦EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE✦PEOPLE ANALYTICS✦STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT✦ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT✦EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
01 How I work
Practical in the details.
Human in the decisions.
Across logistics, power, and fintech/IT environments, I’ve partnered with managers and employees through the full people lifecycle—from joining and growth to feedback, mobility, and exits.
My approach blends manager support, process discipline, and data-informed follow-through. I’m currently deepening that perspective through a Diploma in Psychology.
02 Selected work
Building the systems
behind better work.
A selection of people initiatives led and supported at Indus Valley Partners.
02
OD · Manager Development
Level Up
Supporting the design and delivery of a practical development program for first-time people managers.
03
Governance · Privacy
HR data retention
Partnered with the Data Protection Officer to develop a clear HR Data Retention SOP.
04
Experience · Automation
Exit & alumni connect
Helping build a structured alumni initiative while moving exit tracking from Excel to Darwinbox.
05
Talent · Leadership
Succession planning
Contributing to a leadership development program linked to succession planning and partner-led delivery.
06
Global Mobility · USA
USA visa handling
Coordinate L1 and H1 visa cases, managing documentation, employee communication, and collaboration with immigration attorneys.
07
Employee Lifecycle · Offboarding
Employee exits handling
Manage employee exits with clear documentation, stakeholder coordination, process tracking, and a respectful offboarding experience.
03 Experience
Eight years,
one clear thread.
Making people operations more thoughtful, reliable, and useful.
2022 — Present
Indus Valley Partners · Noida
Assistant HR Manager
- Partner with managers on employee relations, performance conversations, capability building and policy matters.
- Manage onboarding, background verification, HR induction and new-joiner connects across the employee lifecycle.
- Coach managers on engagement and day-to-day people management, with a focus on first-time manager effectiveness.
- Conduct quarterly audits across onboarding, visa and HR-connect processes, tracking gaps through closure.
- Handle L1, H1 and UK mobility cases while coordinating documentation and immigration attorneys.
- Run employee-listening initiatives, prepare people insights and validate payroll inputs with Finance.
HRBPODDarwinboxPeople AnalyticsGlobal Mobility
2019 — 2020
Noida Power Company Ltd · RPSG Group
HR Executive
- Managed third-party payroll operations and periodic audits for accuracy, statutory compliance and policy adherence.
- Maintained attendance, leave and employee records to support reporting and audit readiness.
- Handled onboarding, documentation and full-and-final settlements for third-party employees.
- Resolved PF, ESI, KYC, insurance and payroll queries while preparing monthly HR MIS reports.
2018 — 2019
S.A. Group
Management Trainee
- Created engagement initiatives including SA TIMES Magazine, celebrations and industry-news updates.
- Coordinated biannual pan-India gatherings and annual events to strengthen culture and connection.
- Managed employer branding across social channels and supported internship, CSR and recognition programs.
- Conducted employee-satisfaction surveys and presented findings to management.
Aug — Oct 2017
PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
HR Trainee · Channo Plant
Completed an early-career HR internship in a large-scale plant environment.
04 Learning & recognition
Curiosity,
put to work.
In progress
Diploma in Psychology
AAFT Online
2021 — 2022
PGCHRM
XLRI, Jamshedpur
2016 — 2018
PGDM · First Class with Distinction
Doon Business School
Certified
Darwinbox Academy
Professional certification
Recognition
- Star Business Award 2023
- Star of the Month 2019
- Employee of the Month 2019
- Employer Brand Recognition 2018
Let’s build a better employee experience