Rajkumar Shanmugam
Head of HR
About
Rajkumar Shanmugam is the Head of HR at ALP Consulting, bringing over 19 years of comprehensive HR leadership experience across India and international markets. His expertise spans talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR transformation. Rajkumar has a proven track record of driving people-centric initiatives, enhancing workplace culture, and aligning HR strategy with business goals. With extensive experience in US staffing operations and global mobility, he continues to lead organizational excellence through innovation and employee engagement.
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What is Human Resource Management (HRM)? An Expert Guide 2026
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Top 13 HR Trends in the Manufacturing Industry
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Top 10 HR Trends to Watch in 2026
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The HR function is evolving rapidly, driven by the adoption of AI, workforce transformation, and…
Top 9 Leadership Trends of 2026
In 2026, leadership has transformed, with time and an unnecessarily authoritative approach is redundant. Like…
Cognitive Skills: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They’re Used
The definition of success in the new world is not just defined by the skills…
21 Key HR Roles and Responsibilities in 2026 – Complete Guide
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The Importance of HRMS Salary Slip For Employers and Employees
“The future of work belongs to conversational AI and intelligent HRMS. Today, workplace experience is…
Role of HR in Business Strategy: How HR Drives Organisational Success
Are you an enterprise looking to transform your business operations and eye organisational success? Your…