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Shilpi James
Open to opportunitiesVice President, Human Resources
Strategic HR executive specializing in global mobility, compliance, and transformation.
United StatesVice President, Human Resources at The State Group (TSG)
Experience
Vice President, Human Resources
Sole enterprise-wide HR executive for a multi-trade industrial contracting platform, reporting to the CHRO and partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team. Leading HR transformation initiatives including compensation benchmarking, benefits standardization, performance management redesign, succession planning, and HR technology rollout.
HR StrategyHR Center of ExcellenceCompensation BenchmarkingBenefits AdministrationPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningHRIS ImplementationM&A IntegrationOrganizational Transformation
Associate Partner / HR Business Leader
Led HR strategy and operations for a workforce of approximately 2,000+ employees within the North America Consulting business unit, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with business strategy. Partnered with senior executives to deliver high-impact HR programs and provided executive coaching and leadership development support.
HR StrategyWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsCompensation And BenefitsExecutive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentHR Policy DesignCompliance
Global Transformation Leader, HR
Spearheaded global HR transformation initiatives, achieving more than 35% cost efficiency through scalable compensation and benefits policy implementation and streamlined HR process architecture. Developed succession planning frameworks and talent deployment strategies to strengthen organizational resilience.
HR TransformationCompensation And BenefitsProcess ArchitectureSuccession PlanningTalent DeploymentCost Optimization
HR Program Leader, UK & Ireland Operations
Developed and executed strategic HR programs focused on compliance, performance management, and employee engagement across UK & Ireland operations. Managed end-to-end HR lifecycle processes and introduced leadership development initiatives that improved retention and overall organizational performance.
HR ProgramsCompliancePerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementHR Lifecycle ManagementLeadership Development
Global Immigration Business Operations Leader
Established IBM's global immigration operations across China and redesigned immigration frameworks across the Middle East, positioning mobility as a strategic enabler for business expansion. Supported new market entries by building scalable global mobility operations aligned with risk governance and regulatory requirements.
Global ImmigrationGlobal MobilityRisk GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceMarket Entry
Associate Director, Employee Relations - APAC Region
Designed and implemented strategic HR programs focused on compliance, employee relations governance, and organizational development across the APAC region. Directed end-to-end M&A integration across 10 countries and led large-scale site set-ups and automation initiatives.
Employee RelationsComplianceOrganizational DevelopmentM&A IntegrationHR Service CentersPolicy StandardizationEmployee Engagement
Associate Manager - HR
Managed recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits, manpower planning, and performance management to support business HR needs and policy reviews.
RecruitmentEmployee RelationsCompensation BenefitsPerformance ManagementPolicy ReviewsHR OperationsTalent Acquisition
Executive - HR
Conducted end-to-end recruitment and employee relations, supporting HR operational needs and contributing to talent onboarding and retention efforts.
RecruitmentEmployee RelationsOnboardingHR OperationsTalent ManagementPolicy ImplementationEmployee Engagement
Education
University of Delhi
Completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Delhi focusing on humanities and foundational liberal arts coursework.
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources with coursework in HR strategy, talent management, and compensation and benefits.