Vikas Kaul
About Vikas Kaul
Vikas Kaul serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Transformation & Operations at Hitachi Vantara, where he focuses on aligning HR functions with business needs. He has extensive experience in HR transformation and has played a significant role in integrating Hitachi Consulting and Hitachi Vantara.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Vikas Kaul serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Transformation & Operations at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at transforming the HR function to enhance alignment and support across the organization. His responsibilities encompass various aspects of HR, including Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, HR Operations, Shared Services, and Analytics. Kaul has been instrumental in driving strategic changes that aim to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within the HR domain.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Kaul's educational background includes a high school education from Delhi Public School in India, where he studied from 1981 to 1993. He further pursued a Postgraduate degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PG PM & IR) at XLRI Jamshedpur, also spanning 12 years from 1981 to 1993. Additionally, he holds an MBA from the Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore. This extensive educational foundation supports his expertise in HR transformation and operations.
Background
Vikas Kaul began his career by starting Hitachi Consulting India as a green field project in Pune. He played a significant role in establishing and expanding the shared service offerings across various functions, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Operations, Finance, and IT. His contributions were pivotal in integrating Hitachi Consulting with Hitachi Vantara, where he served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Achievements
Throughout his career, Vikas Kaul has achieved notable milestones in HR transformation and operations. His leadership in setting up shared service offerings has enhanced operational capabilities at Hitachi Consulting India. Additionally, his role in the integration of Hitachi Consulting and Hitachi Vantara underscores his impact on organizational alignment and HR strategy. His focus on analytics and technology in HR operations has positioned the company for future growth.