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Tarun Kumar

Evaluator · DISC type DCs
Head, HR shared services at Tech Mahindra
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Tarun Kumar is the Head of HR Shared Services at Tech Mahindra, overseeing services for over 70, 000 associates globally. With a background in technology and operations at companies like Dell, he specializes in process automation and performance improvement. He holds an MS from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science and is praised for his exemplary work ethic.

Outside of his executive role, Tarun is dedicated to his academic growth and is currently pursuing a PhD. He is an avid learner, noting how his research expands his vocabulary, and is seen by others as a generous person who goes out of his way to help colleagues and students.

He recently created a zero-touch, automated performance dashboard using Copilot and Power Automate, demonstrating his passion for hands-on process innovation.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Head, HR shared services
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Personality Overview

How Tarun shows up

Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator
Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Tarun cares about

Process Automation
He has a strong focus on automation and process improvement, recently using Copilot and Power Automate to create a zero-touch workflow for performance dashboards.
Employee Recognition
He frequently posts about the evolution of recognition programs, especially adapting them for hybrid work environments and leadership changes to ensure equity.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
Head, HR shared services
Tech Mahindra
2-2014 - 6-2015
Head, HR Relations(North)
Tech Mahindra
3-2012 - 7-2012
Director, Academy
Dell Services - Applications
3-2012 - 7-2012
Director, Knowledge Management
Dell Services - Applications
1-2010 - 2-2014
Director, Resource Management
Dell Services - Applications
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2013
Certificate Program in HR and Talent Management Consulting
Consultancy Development Center, New Delhi
2003 - 2005
MS
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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