Renu Rohtagi | Leadership Program Director| Top 50 HR Leader in India’21| Keynote Speaker| Infinite growth enthusiast|Gen Z mum|

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About Renu

Believing that “Change is inevitable and innovation is the only way to success,” Renu is a performance-driven HR leader with over two decades of rich and extensive experience in designing and executing HR strategies, systems, and practices. A modernized and pioneering leader, she is known for being kind, compassionate, courageous, humble, and empowering.

Renu’s professional journey has been driven by a passion to unleash human potential, provide diverse opportunities, and witness the transformation as people surpass what they once believed was impossible. She currently serves as Director – Human Resources & Communication at Air Liquide India, having held leadership roles at renowned organizations including Coca-Cola India, HCL Technologies, Jubilant Life Sciences, and Times of India.

She is a strategic architect of innovative HR initiatives, with deep expertise across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance & Rewards, Employee Engagement, and Learning & Development. Renu has led the creation of learning academies across sales, service, and leadership, and is currently focused on leveraging Agile for organizational efficiency and implementing digital tools to enhance employee experience and build a future-ready workforce.

She believes in fostering cultures of acceptance, inclusion, and compassion and is a people strategist who bridges the gap between employees and leadership. Her finesse in handling large workforces, building transparency, and creating high-impact outcomes is evident throughout her journey.

Renu’s recognitions include:

  1. Managerial Excellence Leadership Award and Outstanding Achievers Award at HCL Technologies
  2. Best Global HR Team Award at Jubilant Drug Discovery & Development
  3. Golden Peacock Award for GPAE and GPACSR at Coca-Cola

Her leadership style blends operational excellence with empathy, strategic foresight, and a relentless commitment to growth—for individuals, teams, and the organization.

Professional Highlights

  1. Performance-driven HR leader with over 20 years of experience designing and executing HR strategies and driving centralized operations.
  2. Expert in formulating and benchmarking HR best practices to align with organizational goals.
  3. Approachable leader skilled in resolving performance and employee development concerns while ensuring strong manager-employee alignment.
  4. Adept at human resource planning, talent acquisition, conducting interviews, and full-cycle recruitment.
  5. Recognized as a Strategy Architect for implementing impactful HR initiatives and capitalizing on growth opportunities.
  6. Proven ability to lead diverse teams in cross-cultural settings and create a clear, compelling future through coaching and execution.
  7. Visionary in building inclusive cultures that foster responsible corporate citizens and organizational alignment.

Core Competencies

  1. Organizational Development Strategies
  2. Talent Acquisition and Retention
  3. Employee Experience Enhancement
  4. Succession Planning Frameworks
  5. Talent Development Strategy
  6. Strategic HR Planning
  7. Change Management Practices
  8. Performance Optimization
  9. Workforce Diversity Initiatives
  10. HR Policy Development
  11. AI-Driven Talent Management

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources & Industrial Relations
Symbiosis Centre for Human Resource Development (2004)

Bachelor of Commerce
Delhi University (1998)

Technical Skills

  1. HR Digital Transformation Strategies
  2. Advanced Learning Management Systems
  3. Workforce Analytics and Reporting Tools
  4. Global Leadership Development Frameworks
  5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
  6. HR Compliance and Risk Management Tools

Licenses & Certifications

  1. Women Transforming Tech: Building Your Brand – LinkedIn (Dec 2024)
  2. People Analytics – LinkedIn (Oct 2021)
  3. Creating a Culture of Change – LinkedIn (Sep 2021)
  4. Executive Coaching – Erickson Coaching International (Mar 2021)
  5. Certified Instructional Designer and Professional Trainer – Vyaktitva (Jul 2018)
  6. Mercer Compensation Benchmarking Study – Mercer (Jul 2012)
  7. Train the Trainer on Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of SH at Workplace – Invictus Survival Sciences (Oct 2014)
  8. Thomas International DISC Profiling Certification – Thomas Profilings (Jul 2004)
  9. Competency Mapping – T V Rao Learning Systems

Volunteering & Professional Involvement

  1. CRY – Child Rights and You
    Supporter of Child Rights (Apr 2011 – Present)

    • Advocating for the protection of fundamental rights for underprivileged children in India.
  2. CHRO Advisory Committee Member
    PHD Chamber of Commerce (Aug 2024 – Present)
  3. Vice-Chairperson, HR Committee
    Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) (Oct 2024 – Present)

Notable Accomplishments Across the Career

  1. 🏆 Asia Best Employer – HR Award by Air Liquide (2022) for exemplary leadership in human capital and organizational growth across the region.
  2. 🌱 HR Resilience & Employee Well-being Award by IFCCI (2022) for leading wellness and cultural resilience programs.
  3. ✅ Led Air Liquide India to achieve Great Place to Work Certification in both 2019 and 2020, through impactful culture and engagement strategies.
  4. 🏛️ Vice Chairperson – HR Advisory, IFCCI (2025), steering Indo-French cross-cultural HR initiatives.
  5. 🧩 HR Advisory Committee Member, PHDCCI (2024), influencing national HR policies and workforce development.
  6. 🌍 Active member of ATD and SHRM, engaging with global best practices in HR, learning, and talent development.
  7. 🎤 Keynote Speaker at IIM Kashipur, Great Lakes Institute of Management, JIMS, MHROD, and several industry forums, shaping next-gen HR leaders.

Career Experience

Air Liquide India

Director – Human Resources & Communication
Apr 2019 – Present | New Delhi

  1. Spearheaded talent, culture, and communications strategy for pan-India operations.
  2. Led initiatives that contributed to multiple external recognitions including GPTW.
  3. Designed leadership programs, enabled agile HR systems, and promoted DEI efforts.

Leadership Programs Director
May 2024 – Present (Dual Role)

  1. Driving the learning and leadership development strategy for senior executives.
  2. Focused on future skills, coaching, and building capability academies.

Jubilant Life Sciences

Deputy General Manager – Org. Development & Employee Engagement
Aug 2017 – Apr 2019 | Noida

  1. Built and trademarked an integrated Knowledge Management portal.
  2. Implemented performance management systems across R&D.
  3. Drove diversity & innovation platforms, initiated virtual learning programs.
  4. Led HR for Jubilant Clinsys and ensured smooth lifecycle management and compliance.

Senior Manager – Human Resources

Oct 2013 – Jul 2014 | NCR

  1. Managed HR integration during R&D unit mergers.
  2. Built competency-based talent systems and handled global audits (USFDA, NABL, DCGI).
  3. Participated in HRIS (PeopleSoft) implementation and compensation strategy.

HR Manager – Jubilant Clinsys

Oct 2011 – Sep 2013 | Noida

  1. Developed and implemented a High Potential program.
  2. Led major workforce transitions, including downsizing and closure of a vertical.
  3. Partnered with global teams (Europe, US, Canada) and drove compliance.

HCL Technologies

Manager – Human Resources

Aug 2006 – Sep 2011

  1. Partnered with 15+ business unit heads, managing HR for 1200+ employees.
  2. Designed the enterprise-wide Reward & Recognition framework.
  3. Core team member for HCL group-wide integration and policy harmonization.
  4. Rolled out the Sexual Harassment Policy and conducted organizational diagnostics via engagement surveys.

The Coca-Cola Company (Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages)

Executive – HR

Jun 2000 – Jul 2006

  1. Started as a trainee; quickly became part of strategic HR projects.
  2. Designed and executed Employee Referral Programs, Induction Schedules, and internal publications.
  3. Key contributor to Golden Peacock Award-winning initiatives (GPAE, GPACSR).
  4. Led cadre development projects and structured onboarding frameworks.

🏆 Honors & Awards

  1. Best Global HR Team Award
    Issued by Jubilant Drug Discovery & Development, Dec 2012
  2. Managerial Excellence Award
    Issued by HCL Leadership | Associated with HCL Technologies
  3. Outstanding Achievers Award
    Issued by HCL Leadership | Associated with HCL Technologies

✍️ Publications

  • BreedInnovation: Launched Scientific Community of Practices (SCoP) Knowledge Sharing Portal
    Published by Jubilant LifeSciences

Skills

Core HR Expertise

Talent Development & Learning

Employee Engagement & Relations
  1. Strategic Human Resources Leadership
  2. Strategic Human Resource Planning
  3. Strategic Thinking
  4. Human Capital Management
  5. Talent Management
  6. Performance Management
  7. Employee Relations 
  8. Rewards & Recognition
  9. Succession Planning
  10. Organizational Structure
  1. Employee Learning & Development
  2. Training & Development
  3. Employee Training
  4. E-Learning
  5. Leadership Development
  6. Executive Coaching
  7. Screening 
  8. Recruiting
  1. Employee Engagement 
  2. Performance Appraisal 
  3. HR Policies Formulation & Execution
  4. Personnel Management
  5. Organizational Culture
  6. HR Operations & Analytics

Technology & Digital HR

Strategic & Operational HR

Special Focus Areas
  1. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) 
  2. Digital HR Strategy
  3. HRIS Tools & Applications
  1. HR Strategy
  2. Strategy Planning & Integration
  3. Team Management 
  4. Management
  5. Employer Branding / Sales HR
  1. Talent Acquisition & Management
  2. People Analytics
  3. Women’s Leadership
  4. Personal Branding
  5. Tech Career Skills
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Email

Email
[email protected]

Phone

Phone
+91 98118 08186

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