Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is an HR Advisor at Accenture with extensive experience in human resources, having previously held significant roles at Kotak Mahindra Bank and other organizations.
Current Role at Accenture
Gaurav Sharma currently works at Accenture as an HR Advisor based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This role commenced in 2022. The position involves key responsibilities such as advising on human resources policies, dealing with employee relations, and helping to drive HR strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Kotak Mahindra Bank
Before joining Accenture, Gaurav Sharma held several positions at Kotak Mahindra Bank in New Delhi and Gurgaon areas of India. His roles included Associate Vice President HR (2021-2022), Chief Manager HR (2020-2021 and 2018-2020), and Senior Manager HR (2015-2018). During his tenure, he contributed to organizational restructuring, talent management, and provided strategic HR advice to business leadership. In 2021, he was a finalist in the Kotak Young Leader Council and was awarded the Consumer Assets Top Gun for his project involving HR analytics.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, completed between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from NIT Kurukshetra, completed from 2005 to 2009. His earlier education was at Yaduvanshi Institute of Edu. in Bucholi Road, M.Garh, from 1997 to 2004.
Certification and Professional Development
In December 2020, Gaurav Sharma was certified as a Talent Management Professional by the Talent Management Institute in Texas. This certification signifies advanced knowledge and expertise in managing organizational talent, which complements his extensive experience in HR roles.
Early Career and Internships
Gaurav Sharma's early career includes various roles across different industries. He served as an HR Business Partner at UST Global in Trivandrum from 2014 to 2015, and as a System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services in New Delhi from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he was a Summer Intern at GSK in Mumbai in 2013, gaining early exposure to the HR field.