Hitesh Kumar
About Hitesh Kumar
Hitesh Kumar is a Manager in Talent Management (HRBP) at Iris Software Inc., with a strong background in human resources and employee engagement strategies. He holds an MBA in Human Resources and has successfully implemented various initiatives to reduce attrition and enhance employee retention.
Work at IRIS Software
Hitesh Kumar currently serves as the Manager of Talent Management (HRBP) at Iris Software Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various aspects of talent management, including employee engagement and retention strategies. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Manager in the same department from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he led significant initiatives such as the rebadging and change management process as part of a strategic restructuring exercise.
Education and Expertise
Hitesh Kumar holds an MBA in Human Resources from SIMS, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He further enhanced his expertise by completing a Program in Human Resources from SHRM in 2022, which lasted for 11 months. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in talent management and human resources.
Background in Human Resources
Hitesh Kumar has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career began at Spicejet Limited as a Team Leader from 2005 to 2007, followed by an HR Executive role at Sulekha.com from 2009 to 2011. He then spent six years at Amdocs as an HR Employee Services Specialist before joining Iris Software Inc.
Achievements in Employee Retention
Hitesh Kumar has successfully implemented several initiatives aimed at improving employee retention. Notably, he played a key role in reducing annualized attrition from 27% to 9% during the fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. He also developed an Early Warning System (EWS) to proactively manage employee retention, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a stable workforce.
Leadership in Talent Management
In his current role at Iris Software Inc., Hitesh Kumar is responsible for the yearly budgeting exercise for the Talent Management Department. His leadership in talent management encompasses strategic planning and execution of programs that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction within the organization.