What it's like to work as an HR?

MA: Were you inclined towards HR from the beginning or there is a particular reason you chose this field? 

Vibhasha: Empathy is one of my greatest strengths. I like to speak my mind and like to challenge the status quo and take a tougher stand when required. A combination of both skills gives me a balanced approach towards understanding the 'Human resources'. I chose HR because it gives me an opportunity to influence the innumerable aspects of an organization. There is no bigger feeling of gratification than when I can unleash the real potential of the people and help them grow. 

MA: How has the journey been, from choosing the subjects in B-School to now working in the field? 

Vibhasha:  It is quite fascinating to see various concepts, models, and organizational behavior at play in real. Though I am yet to explore everything that I studied in MBA. Also, I feel Indian organizations (except few) are yet to mature as far as HR is concerned. 

MA: Tell us about your current job role? 

Vibhasha: Currently, I am a sales HRBP. I handle the employee lifecycle of 442 sales employees consisting of recruitment, talent development, attrition management, employee engagement grievance addressable, and exit management. 

MA: Apart from that what other roles are offered in the HR domain? 

Vibhasha: Corporate HR, L&D specialist, Talent management specialist, COE, etc 

MA: What do you think are the qualities that are needed for someone who wants to excel in this field? 

Vibhasha: Empathetic skills, Decision making, communication skills, understanding of human and organizational behavior. 

MA: What skills should the aspiring HR students develop to grab their dream roles/jobs? 

Vibhasha: Good communication and listening skills for cracking GD, solving case studies, keeping updated with the new HR trends. For interviews, I would suggest thoroughly preparing for the common interview questions, preferably prepare an elevator pitch for themselves, try to answer all the questions using a STAR method, and most importantly be honest and genuine with their answers. 

MA: What message would you like to give to the HR enthusiast out there? 

Vibhasha: Make the most of the MBA, keep concepts clear, knowing about things brings a lot of confidence in self. Be thorough of your fav subjects. Participate in B School competitions. Keep yourself updated about the new trends in the industry.

About the Author

Vibhasha Kumari

An MBA-HRM Graduate from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), currently working as an HR Business Partner at Cadila Pharmaceuticals, responsible for designing and implementing vital business HR strategies, fundamental programs, and processes that drive business results aligned with organizational goals and objectives. 

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