Utkarsh Handa
About Utkarsh Handa
Utkarsh Handa is a Human Resources Manager at KPMG India, with extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations including Accenture, Grant Thornton, and ZappFresh. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Edith Cowan University and specializes in legal and compliance matters within HR.
Current Role at KPMG India
Utkarsh Handa serves as a Human Resources Manager at KPMG India, where he has been employed since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with various teams to ensure effective HR operations. He has partnered with KPMG's labor compliance vendor to facilitate seamless onboarding processes and support operations related to labor laws. Handa has also represented the HR function in audits for ISO certifications, contributing to KPMG's recognition as the only Big 4 firm to achieve PIMS certification in India.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining KPMG India, Utkarsh Handa held several HR positions across various organizations. He worked as a Human Resources Lead at ZappFresh from 2018 to 2019 and as a Manager of Human Resources at Grant Thornton India LLP from 2016 to 2018. His career also includes roles at Accenture, where he served as an Assistant-Human Resources and later as a Senior Assistant-Human Resources. Handa's experience spans multiple sectors, including healthcare and marketing solutions.
Educational Background
Utkarsh Handa completed his Higher Secondary Education in Commerce at Seventh Day Adventist from 2004 to 2007. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a focus on Finance at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Handa further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources from Edith Cowan University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009.
Skills and Expertise
Utkarsh Handa possesses expertise in legal and compliance areas within human resources. He acts as a Subject Matter Expert for legal and compliance-related queries, providing guidance to business HR teams and internal stakeholders. Handa has also designed and implemented Employee Relations tools to address employee grievances and ensure compliance in grievance resolution. His commitment to upskilling team members enhances the overall effectiveness of HR operations.
Internship Experience
Utkarsh Handa began his career as an HR Intern at Symphony Marketing Solutions in 2009, where he worked for seven months. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in human resources, allowing him to develop essential skills in HR operations and compliance.