Meg Kulkarni
About Meg Kulkarni
Meg Kulkarni serves as the Director of HR Technology and PMO at Kennametal, where she has worked since 2023. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, she specializes in HR technology services and has successfully implemented various programs to enhance HR operations.
Work at Kennametal
Meg Kulkarni currently serves as the Director of HR Technology & PMO at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2023 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In this role, she has implemented the SuccessFactors Recruitment and Onboarding modules, enhancing the company's HR capabilities. Prior to her current position, she worked at Kennametal in various roles, including Director of Global HR Shared Services, Senior Manager HR Shared Services, and Manager HR Global Process, accumulating extensive experience in HR technology and shared services.
Education and Expertise
Meg Kulkarni holds multiple degrees in the field of human resources. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Bombay and an MBA in Human Resources from the University of Pune. Additionally, she completed a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resource Management at Cornell University. She also holds a certificate from the HR Certificate Program at Central Piedmont Community College. Her expertise includes global vendor management, risk management, and stakeholder management, with a focus on HR technology services.
Background
Meg Kulkarni has over 15 years of experience in human resources, beginning her career as an HR Manager at Genpact in Hyderabad, India, from 2004 to 2007. She then transitioned to various roles in HR at Kennametal, where she developed a strong foundation in HR technology and shared services. Her career path includes positions such as HR Generalist at Indecomm Global Services and HR Information System Analyst at Kennametal, where she contributed to significant HR initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Meg Kulkarni has successfully led several key initiatives at Kennametal. Notably, she managed the global implementation of the Celergo payroll technology and introduced the RPA program for HR operations. Her work has focused on driving innovation and continuous improvement in HR processes to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the organization.