Shilpi Sardana
Associate Director | Global Talent & Culture Strategist | HR Tech & AI Evangelist | Driving Future-Ready Workplaces
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Global HR Leader Driving Growth
Global HR & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience scaling teams, shaping cultures, and driving growth across North America and India. Currently leading Global Talent & People Success at Netomi, a Gartner Cool Vendor in conversational & agentic AI.
I believe HR is no longer a support function—it's a growth engine that unlocks innovation and accelerates business performance.
15+
Years Experience
2
Continents
North America & India
Core Expertise
Future-Ready Talent Strategies
Building scalable talent pipelines and workforce planning frameworks that align with organizational growth.
HR Tech & AI Innovation
Leveraging HR technology and AI to transform hiring, engagement, and retention processes.
Employee-First Cultures
Designing workplace cultures that unlock innovation, drive engagement, and accelerate growth.
Innovation Highlight: AI-Powered HR Bot
At Netomi, I designed and launched our first internal HR bot on Slack, making policy and process knowledge instantly available to employees.
This initiative reduced dependency on manual HR queries, improved employee experience, and became a model for how HR can integrate AI into everyday operations.
Career Highlights
1
Global Hiring Engine
Scaled hiring operations globally, reducing time-to-hire by double digits through strategic process optimization.
2
HR Automation
Drove HR automation and ATS adoption, implementing data-driven people programs across the organization.
3
Strategic Partnership
Partnered with leadership on succession planning, retention strategies, and engagement initiatives.
Netomi: 9+ Years of Impact
1
2016 - Senior Manager
Talent Acquisition & People Operations
2
2019 - Head
Global Talent Acquisition & People Success
3
2025 - Associate Director
Global Talent Acquisition & People Success
Leading global HR & Operations, managing end-to-end India operations and driving talent acquisition and people strategy across North America and India. Expertise spans HR, finance, compliance, and operations with strong focus on aligning people and business priorities.
Strategic HR Leadership
Global Talent Acquisition
Leading hiring across North America and India, building high-performing and diverse talent pipelines. Managing full employee lifecycle from recruitment strategy to onboarding.
Performance & Development
Driving performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and retention programs aligned with business goals.
Culture & Change Management
Facilitating change initiatives and embedding company culture across geographies. Managing employee relations, engagement strategies, and grievance redressal.
Operations Excellence
Overseeing finance, accounting, compliance, vendor management, and asset governance for India operations with precision.
Previous Experience
MyCityWay
Manager - TA & People Ops
2013-2015 | Designed global HR strategy, managed talent pipeline, and implemented strategic change initiatives.
Xcelion Advisory
HRBP
2011-2013 | Developed recruiting strategies, partnered with senior leaders, and served as SPOC for lateral recruiting.
Wings Technologies
HR Intern
2011 | Foundation experience in HR operations and talent management.
Education & Certifications
Education
XLRI Jamshedpur
PGCHRM, Human Resources Management and Services
New Delhi Institute of Management
PGDBM(HR), Human Resources Management
Panjab University
B.A (Hons), Psychology
Certifications
  • GreytHR Certified Professional - Level 1
  • Certified POSH Trainer
  • Certified Technical Recruiter
  • Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment
  • Communicating In the Language of Leadership
Let's Connect
Interested in discussing HR innovation, AI in talent management, or building future-ready workplaces? I'd love to connect.
Based in Gurugram, Haryana, India
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