Ashwini Agrawal

Associate Director - HR Business Partner | Change Management & Talent Strategy | 10+ yrs in Tech and Media

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

About

I have always believed that the most meaningful HR work happens at the intersection of empathy and business logic. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of growing within the Tech and Media industries, not just as an HR professional, but as a dedicated partner to the teams I support. My journey has been focused predominantly on the strategic side of the profession. From my early days to my current role, I have operated as a Strategic HRBP, learning how to align talent strategy with the unique rhythms of high-growth business units. I haven’t just watched organizations change; I’ve sat with leadership to navigate the complexities that come with it. How I partner with business: Consultative Partnership: I see my role as a bridge. My experience in Change Management and Talent Management allows me to help leaders translate their business goals into people-centric actions that actually stick. Focus on Problem-Solving: I thrive in an environment that requires thoughtful navigation of organizational shifts. Whether it’s restructuring a BU or refining performance culture, I rely on a mix of data-driven insights and team-understanding to find the right path forward. Versatility across Tech & Media: I’ve learned that while the industries change, the need for thoughtful, scalable HR solutions remains constant. I am comfortable navigating the fast-paced demands of different industries. I believe that strong people strategy is the heartbeat of a successful business, and I look forward to connecting with fellow professionals who share this vision for organizational excellence!

Experience

  • JioStar (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Associate Director - HRBP (Sales), L&D
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      - Strategic HR partner supporting the Entertainment Business Unit, collaborating closely with both sales and creative teams to enable talent development and business growth; through thoughtful and data-driven HR solutions - Led and supported multiple organizational redesign initiatives focused on improving alignment, scalability, and operational effectiveness - Held the Job Level Harmonization (post-merger) for a complex BU, aligning roles, job families and career paths - Central BU-L&D partner driving learning and development initiatives, enabling continuous upskilling across diverse teams - Central BU-partner for workforce planning, talent allocation, and driving process efficiency while maintaining a people-first approach

    • Manager - HR Business Partner (Sales)
      Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

  • Manager - HR Business Partner (Sales) at The Walt Disney Company
    Jun 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    HR Business Partner to the Entertainment Ad Sales business of Disney Star, supporting the gamut of Hindi and English entertainment channels and an active DEI CFT member.

  • Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner at Wipro
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr

    HR Business Partner to the iCORE Business unit of Wipro, supporting multiple business verticals like FMCG, telecom, media, electricity, etc. Apart from business partnering, also worked on D&I and other OD projects.

  • Quest Global (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior HR Business Partner - Asia Pacific
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 · 4 mos

    • HR Business Partner - Asia Pacific
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs

      HR Business Partner for QuEST' Delivery Units comprising dynamic accounts of 1000+ employees, with experience in managing employees in Software, Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas and other industries. - Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience - Work with business leaders to create business strategies, deploy them to the organization and create the environment and systems needed to support their delivery - Program managing multiple key organizational initiatives and projects at QuEST - Handling Employee Grievances, Legal cases, POSH issues, PIP cases and Terminations - Handled rapid ramp-ups, ramp downs and multiple rebadging projects - Responsible for driving HR transformation across the organization with Strategic Projects

  • Specialist - Talent Engagement & R&R at Sasken Technologies Limited
    Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Handling the Talent Engagement, Employee Well-being and Rewards & Recognition function for Sasken's Pan-India Operations independently. This includes end to end planning and execution of: . Out-of-the-box Employee Engagement initiatives . Conducting various camps and workshops for employees to capitalise on their overall well-being . Conducting reward programs, thereby building a culture of appreciation