Sudha Kulkarni
HR Technology, ERP Implementation, Change Management Expert
Oestrich Winkel, Germany,HE
Summary
Over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise solutions, and IT service delivery. Seasoned Workday Implementation & HR Technology Consultant with expertise in managing Workday projects, ensuring compliance, optimizing service operations, and delivering impactful HR solutions. Exceptional at collaborating with C-suite stakeholders, driving project governance, and enhancing system adoption. Extensive experience with Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow, while adhering to ITIL best practices, SLA compliance, and AMS frameworks.
Thorough Senior Consultant professional with competency in developing project and implementation plans. Gifted with strong analytical and project management skills. Successful in meeting new challenges and finding effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant - Digital
Mercer
2022.07 - 2024.06
- Company Overview: Software Consulting
- Managed end-to-end Workday implementations (esp HCM & Recruitment) for European clients’ global projects both (initial deployments and Phase X) including design, configuration, testing, and customer alignment
- Provided functional consulting, ensuring compliance, user adoption, and process optimization
- Managed stakeholder expectations, aligning business needs with technical solutions
- Drove cross-functional collaborations for seamless and timely Workday project execution
- Worked on pre- sales, contracts, resource optimization (ServiceNow) and training needs evaluation for my organisation
- Software Consulting
Senior Consultant - Digital HR
Reload HR
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Company Overview: Startup
- Served as a trusted Workday (HCM, Talent & Performance modules) advisor and a senior consultant, ensuring successful adoption of HR technology solutions
- Oversaw project governance, employment law compliance and service delivery tracking, optimizing HRIS performance
- Assisted in devising testing scenarios and led UAT, E2E Testing and issue resolution
- Worked extensively on End user training content development and technology adoption for process efficiency
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance IT workflows and system efficiency
- Startup
HR Partner
Crowd Consultants
2021.05 - 2021.11
- Company Overview: HR Consulting
- Directed high-stakes Talent Acquisition initiatives for clients, ensuring top-tier recruitment outcomes
- Innovated People Analytics Dashboards for international clients
- Led strategic Compensation Benchmark and Employer Branding Projects
- HR Consulting
MBA Intern
D B Schenker
2019.06 - 2019.10
- Company Overview: Global Logistics & Supply Chain
- Executed a global Employee Engagement project with 92% participation exceeding the target of 85%
- Proposed action plans for enhanced employee engagement including digitalisation of administering the Employee engagement survey project to enhance participation and ensure a better employee experience
- Worked on HR role gradation project initiated by the company
- Global Logistics & Supply Chain
Cluster Head
Larsen & Toubro
2014.07 - 2018.12
- Company Overview: Construction Engineering
- Led enterprise-wide digital transformation projects, including ERP implementations across multiple project sites and office locations for a 5000 plus of workforce
- Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations for HR technology solutions
- Implemented service delivery frameworks to enhance IT support functions
- Led a comprehensive SAP implementation as an inhouse lead for better Performance management system, streamlining processes and boosting efficiency
- Designed and delivered 1,200+ hours of training to enhance workforce skills and engagement
- Construction Engineering
Head HR Business Partner
Mahindra Susten
2012.05 - 2013.05
- Company Overview: Renewable Energy
- Established HR and shared services functions for a new business unit, driving 300% workforce growth
- Achieved industry-leading employee satisfaction (4.7/5) with best HR practices & employee engagement
- Developed robust succession planning and talent management strategies
- Renewable Energy
Head HR (India) for 3 SBUs
Empire Industries
2010.08 - 2011.08
- Company Overview: Machinery Engineering
- Machinery Engineering
HR Head (India)
Orient Overseas Container Line
2004.07 - 2010.08
- Company Overview: Shipping & Logistics
- Shipping & Logistics
Recruitment Key Account Manager
Fabtech Consultants
2003.05 - 2004.07
HR Executive
ZAP Infotech
2001.06 - 2003.07
Recruitment Key Account Manager
PRP Mgt. Consultants
2001.04 - 2003.04
Management Trainee
Advance Mgt. Consultants
1997.05 - 2000.05
- Company Overview: (HBR Partners)
- (HBR Partners)
Education
MBA -
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
2019.01 - 2020.01
MBA - HR Management
TASMAC
1995.01 - 1997.01
Diploma in Industrial Management - undefined
Prin. L.N Welingkar‘s Institute of Management
1994.01 - 1995.01
B.Sc. - Physics & Electronic Instrumentation
University of Mumbai
1990.01 - 1994.01
Skills
Project management in Workday
Digital transformation project management with ERP systems
IT service delivery management
Change Management
Digital Transformation
HR Policy and process design expert
Legal Compliance and GDPR
Vendor and Stakeholder management
Certification
Workday HCM & Recruiting Core Certified
Work Authorization
Legally authorized to work in Germany
Timeline
Senior Consultant - Digital
Mercer
2022.07 - 2024.06
Senior Consultant - Digital HR
Reload HR
2021.11 - 2022.05
HR Partner
Crowd Consultants
2021.05 - 2021.11
MBA Intern
D B Schenker
2019.06 - 2019.10
MBA -
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
2019.01 - 2020.01
Cluster Head
Larsen & Toubro
2014.07 - 2018.12
Head HR Business Partner
Mahindra Susten
2012.05 - 2013.05
Head HR (India) for 3 SBUs
Empire Industries
2010.08 - 2011.08
HR Head (India)
Orient Overseas Container Line
2004.07 - 2010.08
Recruitment Key Account Manager
Fabtech Consultants
2003.05 - 2004.07
HR Executive
ZAP Infotech
2001.06 - 2003.07
Recruitment Key Account Manager
PRP Mgt. Consultants
2001.04 - 2003.04
Management Trainee
Advance Mgt. Consultants
1997.05 - 2000.05
MBA - HR Management
TASMAC
1995.01 - 1997.01
Diploma in Industrial Management - undefined
Prin. L.N Welingkar‘s Institute of Management
1994.01 - 1995.01
B.Sc. - Physics & Electronic Instrumentation
University of Mumbai
1990.01 - 1994.01