Surakshit Khullar

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Vice President Human Resources at PayU

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Overview

Surakshit Khullar is a strategic HR leader with over 17 years of experience at top firms like PayU, Unilever, Nestlé, and Dabur. As VP of HR at PayU, he aligns people strategy with business objectives, specializing in organizational design and talent management. He is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur.

Outside of his professional life, Surakshit is an adrenaline junkie who enjoys trekking, mountain climbing, and is an avid Formula 1 fan. He values disconnecting from the hustle and bustle by spending time in nature, such as his visit to Jim Corbett National Park for a professional retreat.

He was recognized as one of the top 40 HR professionals under 40 in India.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Planner & Achiever

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic HR
His entire career focuses on linking people strategy to business growth, especially during complex restructures and high-velocity change in both FMCG and fintech.
Talent Management
He has a consistent focus on building future-ready talent ecosystems and facilitating a strong performance culture, which is a recurring theme in his work history.
Outdoor Adventures
Described as an "adrenaline junkie, " he is passionate about trekking and mountain climbing, using the outdoors to recharge.

Media Appearances

Surakshit has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Vice President Human Resources at PayU
1-2023 - 9-2024
Senior Director Human Resources at PayU
1-2022 - 12-2022
Director, Human Resources at PayU
1-2021 - 1-2022
Sr. HR Business Partner + Performance and Talent CoE at Dabur India Limited
8-2019 - 1-2021
Sr. HR Business Partner - Sales & Marketing at Dabur India Limited

Education

2006 - 2008
Master of Business Administration - MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur
6-2001 - 6-2005
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Delhi College of Engineering

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Insights For Selling To Surakshit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Surakshit is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Surakshit

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Surakshit move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Surakshit take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Surakshit

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