Munira Dabhiya
About Munira Dabhiya
Munira Dabhiya is the Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, with extensive experience in HR and talent management across various industries.
Company
Munira Dabhiya is currently working at Aditya Birla Group as Lead - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Aditya Birla Group is a significant player in various sectors, including metals, cement, textiles, carbon black, telecom, and financial services.
Title
Munira Dabhiya holds the title of Lead - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this role, she focuses on promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment within Aditya Birla Group. Her work plays a crucial role in shaping the company's culture and policies around diversity and inclusion.
Education and Expertise
Munira Dabhiya has a diverse educational background. She studied Business at Harvard University, specializing in Diversity and Inclusion Management. She holds an MBA in Human Resources Management/ Personnel Administration from the University of Glasgow. Furthermore, she earned an MSc in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University and a Bachelor of Management Studies in Human Resource and Marketing from the University of Mumbai. This extensive academic background has provided Munira with a deep understanding of human resource management, psychology, and business administration.
Professional Background
Munira has a comprehensive professional background in HR and talent management. She worked at VFS Global, where she held various roles, including Deputy General Manager - Talent Management, Policies and DEI (2021-2023), Sr Manager - Talent Management, People Policies, and DEI (2019-2021), Manager - Talent Management, People Policies, and Projects (2017-2019), and Deputy Manager - Organisation Effectiveness (2015-2017). Prior to this, she served as Business HR at Reliance Brands Limited (2012-2015), HR Manager at SK Restaurants Pvt Ltd (2010-2012), and Owner at Pinnacle Placements (2007-2009). Her career started as an HR Executive at Mediascope Publicitas (2006-2007).
Achievements
Munira Dabhiya has made significant contributions in her field. She has extensive experience in conceptualizing and establishing talent management and competency frameworks. She has digitized HR processes by implementing Chatbot, SAP SuccessFactors, and a rewards and recognition platform. Munira developed HR policies for over 140 countries, bringing immense knowledge of employment laws across multiple jurisdictions. She has worked across retail, hospitality, and IT/ITes industries and has collaborated with the United Nations, government bodies, and international institutions to incorporate global diversity standards into her organization.