Sunil Kanth Kothapalli

In my current role, I lead enterprise-wide HR Shared Services, overseeing HR Operations, Payroll, Employee Relations, and compliance across a diverse workforce of over 56,000 employees. I define and execute people strategies aligned with business goals, driving initiatives that enhance culture and employee experience. My focus on digital transformation has led to significant process automation and improved operational governance. I partner with senior leadership to manage compliance risks and optimize HR costs while ensuring service continuity across multi-vendor ecosystems.

As the Site Leader for the PXT Operations Center, I headed a virtual HR Shared Services team delivering comprehensive employee lifecycle services across multiple regions, including India, MENA, and APAC. I standardized HR processes, improved service quality, and built strong leadership pipelines within HR operations. My role involved leading a diverse team of 179 members, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational excellence. I successfully improved service quality through cost-efficient operating models and standardized HR processes across various lines of business. My leadership contributed to building a succession-ready workforce, enhancing the overall effectiveness of HR operations across the region.

In this role, I acted as a strategic HR partner to regional leadership, focusing on workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations governance. I led initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve employee engagement through proactive interventions and effective communication strategies. I successfully implemented strategies that improved employee engagement and streamlined performance management processes. My efforts in workforce planning and employee relations governance significantly contributed to the overall effectiveness of HR operations in the region.

I owned the regional Employee Relations strategy, focusing on labor risk assessments, compliance, and dispute resolution. My proactive approach improved employee engagement and facilitated faster grievance resolution. I also built ER capability among line managers, enabling informed decision-making for new site launches. I successfully enhanced employee engagement through effective grievance resolution strategies and leadership coaching. My initiatives in socio-economic feasibility studies for new site launches reduced post-launch ER issues and improved overall operational readiness.

I supported large fulfillment center operations, leading end-to-end HR functions, including staffing, employee engagement, and compliance. My role involved coaching leadership teams and ensuring effective HR operations across multiple locations. I successfully led HR operations that enhanced employee engagement and compliance adherence, contributing to the overall success of fulfillment center operations

As Unit HR Manager, I was responsible for managing HR functions across the Goa unit, focusing on employee engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. My role involved collaborating with management to drive HR initiatives that supported business objectives. I successfully implemented HR initiatives that improved employee engagement and compliance, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Goa unit's operations.

In this role, I served as a Business Process Expert for payroll, focusing on SAP implementation and ensuring compliance with labor laws. My responsibilities included optimizing payroll processes and enhancing operational efficiency. I successfully contributed to the SAP implementation, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in payroll processes.

I managed HR functions across multiple factory locations, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and operational efficiency. My role involved collaborating with management to drive HR initiatives that supported business objectives. I successfully implemented HR initiatives that improved employee engagement and compliance, contributing to the overall effectiveness of factory operations.

As Team Leader, I led HR functions at the Bidadi Plant, focusing on employee engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency. My role involved collaborating with management to drive HR initiatives that supported business objectives. I successfully implemented HR initiatives that improved employee engagement and compliance, contributing to the overall effectiveness of plant operations.

In my role as HR Executive, I supported HR functions at the Vijayawada Plant, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and operational efficiency. My responsibilities included assisting in HR initiatives that supported business objectives. I successfully contributed to HR initiatives that improved employee engagement and compliance, laying the foundation for future HR operations.