My Career Journey

Ruchi Bhatia

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Founder HRGurukul

Ruchi Bhatia: An Exemplary HR Professional, Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion, and Passionate Educator

Ruchi Bhatia, a distinguished human resource professional and a recognised HR expert by SHRM, is a prime example of tenacity and an ambassador of innovation in the global HR landscape.

Her multifaceted expertise spans across talent management, social business, performance management, and particularly digital HR and employer branding.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ruchi has ceaselessly demonstrated her ability to adapt to diverse corporate environments, developing a solid acumen for problem-solving and critical thinking, as well as a profound understanding of global interconnectedness.

Having been the recipient of several notable accolades, Ruchi's efforts and contributions to the HR sector have been widely acknowledged.

Her notable recognitions include being the recipient of Manager's Choice Award for 2014, 2015, 2016, recognition as the Most Valuable Ambassador at IBM, and ranking amongst the Top 100 #FutureofWork Influencers, to name a few.

Ruchi has shown an exceptional capacity to amalgamate her professional skills with a consistent commitment to lifelong learning, making her an influential figure in the HR landscape.

Educated at the eminent Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta, Ruchi embarked on her professional journey with GlaxoSmithKline, honing her skills in sales and marketing, business development, and customer relationship management.

This foundational experience in a customer-centric environment nurtured her appreciation for strong client relationships and business acumen, integral aspects of her future roles.

Subsequently, Ruchi took up a role at IBM Daksh as a Learning Consultant and Corporate Trainer, where her versatility became more apparent.

Here, Ruchi developed and delivered over 100 training workshops, showcasing her prowess in consulting methodologies, adult learning principles, and project management.

Her accomplishments at IBM Daksh significantly contributed to her evolution as an HR professional.

Continuing her journey with IBM, Ruchi held multiple influential positions, including Workforce Business Partner and Employer Branding Lead.

In these roles, she demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the symbiosis between recruitment and marketing, devising integrated content marketing strategies and enhancing IBM's employer brand.

Furthermore, her stellar performance in the implementation of workforce HR strategy for IBM's Global Technology Services Business Unit underscores her unique combination of strategic foresight and business understanding.

Ruchi's progressive career trajectory reflects her unwavering commitment to her work and her passion for nurturing talent.

At WNS, she set up the Employer Branding function from scratch and delivered impressive results with numerous successful social recruitment campaigns.

Furthermore, as the Talent Branding Lead at Elanco, she demonstrated her proficiency in establishing and managing systems and processes for employer branding and talent acquisition.

In her most recent endeavor, Ruchi has been steering the ship at HRGurukul as the founder.

HRGurukul, a platform dedicated to building a robust HR community, encapsulates Ruchi’s commitment to knowledge sharing and her belief in the power of networking.

Her leadership has seen the community grow, engaging with over 200 HR and Recruitment leaders.

Apart from her hands-on experience in the corporate sector, Ruchi is also an accomplished educator and mentor for young professionals.

Her guest lectures at prominent business schools are a testament to her dedication to shaping the minds of future HR professionals.

Topics she often addresses include gender diversity, employer branding, mental health, remote work, and social networking.

Ruchi's unique blend of academic and professional expertise, coupled with her resilience and ambition, manifests in her significant contributions to the field of HR.

Her stint as India Lead for Udder, where she managed business operations for the APAC region, underscored her ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve strategic business results.

Her mantra "Be Remembered as Someone who made a difference," encapsulates her commitment to transformation and influence.

As she continues to traverse her professional journey, Ruchi Bhatia remains a pioneering figure in the HR industry, constantly raising the bar for HR practices, and shaping the future of work in this ever-evolving global landscape.

To reach Ruchi Bhatia please [email protected]

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