Hello, I'm Harsha G.
Strategic HR Leader | Organizational Transformation Expert | UAE & Africa Market Specialist I bring over 19 years of progressive HR leadership experience across India, UAE, and Africa, leading end-to-end HR strategy for large, multi-country organizations. I’ve successfully spearheaded HR transformation programs—including SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HRMS, SAP HCM implementations, performance management redesign, workforce cost optimization, and leadership hiring for high-growth businesses. I've spearheaded Large scale Organizational Transformational projects such as Org re-structurings followed by highly effective Change Management strategies. As a former Global HR Director overseeing diverse industries like IT, Retail, Consumer electronics, Healthcare, Aviation, I have a proven track record of aligning HR with business objectives, driving compliance across geographies, and scaling people operations during complex transitions like market entry, M&A, and restructuring. 🔹 Expert in: HR Digital Transformation | Talent Strategy | Compensation & Benefits | UAE Labor Law | Change Management 🔹 Transformation Highlights: – Led HR transformation across 6 countries including SAP HRIS deployment – Built HR Shared Services from scratch – Designed and executed cost-effective workforce models post restructuring – Managed cross-border leadership hiring and cultural integration programs 🔹 Available for: Fractional CHRO Roles | HR Advisory | Organizational Design Projects | Strategic Workforce Planning
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- Years of Relevant Experience15-20years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Project Director - Organizational Tranformation Project - Top Govt Bank UAE. (Contract role). Former Global HR Director, Dexiconn, Middle East, Africa and East Europe (Full time). Former HRBP Head, Redington, Middle East and Africa (Full time).
Current / Most Recent Employment
AJMS Global (Contract role - Project Director for one of their top Banking client, Org Transformation project).
Industry
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Professional Membership / Certification
- PwC - NLP and Executive coaching for Leadership excellence. - Core team member – SAP SuccessFactors implementation - Organization Design Masterclass by Graham Dalton – 3-day Executive Workshop. - Digital Marketing - from Columbia Business School – 1 year online certification. - ISO (9001:2017) Quality standards. - ISO (9001:2008) Quality Standards. - JCI (Joint Commission International) healthcare certification by USA & NABH certification by India, at Apollo Hospitals. - PCMM (People Capability Maturity Model) by Infosys. - SAP (HCM) – Core team member for Implementation. - Expert level proficiency in MS Office, Power BI Analytics (at end user level), SAP.
Skills
1️⃣ Fractional CHRO Services • Strategic HR leadership for businesses without a full-time HR head • Oversee all HR functions: talent, compliance, org design, performance • Ideal for startups, SMEs, or companies in transformation phases 2️⃣ HR Transformation & Optimization • Diagnose and redesign existing HR operations • Implement HRIS (e.g., SAP HANA, Odoo) • Create SOPs, automate workflows, and enhance service delivery models 3️⃣ Organizational Design & Workforce Structuring • Design optimal org structures aligned with business goals • Define JDs, KPIs, and reporting lines • Restructure teams post-merger or expansion 4️⃣ Compensation & Benefits Structuring • Create salary frameworks, bonus plans, and retention schemes • Benchmarking across markets (India, UAE, Africa) • Design C&B policies aligned to business stage and size 5️⃣ Talent Strategy & Leadership Hiring Advisory • Build high-impact leadership pipelines • Design end-to-end hiring strategies for niche and senior roles • Advise on employer branding and hiring positioning 6️⃣ HR Policy & Compliance Frameworks (GCC focused) • Create compliant, modern HR policies (leave, grievance, contracts) • Ensure UAE labor law adherence across contracts, terminations, etc. • Guide on Emiratisation/Saudisation practices if relevant 7️⃣ Performance Management Systems (PMS) Design • Build or revamp KPI-driven appraisal systems • Design 360° feedback and development-linked frameworks • Integrate PMS into HR tech platforms for transparency and efficiency