Payal Shukla

Payal Shukla has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Payal currently holds a key position at Mahindra Finance as the Head of PMS, HR Quality & Analytics, and also acts as the HR Lead for Business Transformation since July 2022. Prior to this, Payal worked as the DGM HR at Mahindra Finance where they were responsible for building a High Performance & Learning oriented culture and creating a consistent employee experience across the organization. Payal also served as the Senior Manager HR at Mahindra Finance, overseeing Performance Management and Engagement Pan India.

Before joining Mahindra Finance, Payal worked at VFS Global as the Senior HR Manager - Talent Management and Manager HR - Talent Management. Payal also gained significant experience at L&T Infotech Ltd. where they held the role of HR Specialist and HR Business Partner for multiple Business Units. Additionally, they worked at Staff Service as a Sr. HR Executive, focusing on core recruitments and placing HR professionals across various industries and levels.

Payal Shukla completed their education at the University of Mumbai. Payal obtained a Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree with a specialization in Human Resource Management from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) degree from 2000 to 2003, focusing on Special Study in marketing. In addition, they completed a Certified Foreign Language course in Spanish Language (Basic level 1) at the Study Centre of Foreign Languages in 2000. Payal Shukla has also obtained several additional certifications, including Digital Dexterity from Mahindra Finance in 2021 and the Jombay 40 Under 40 recognition from Jombay in 2020. Payal is also a certified observer for an Assessment & Development Centre and a certified trainer on "Behavioral Event Interviewing."