QUICK FACTS
Designation
Director of HR & Operations
Years at QR
4+ Years — Part of the Qualified Recruiter Team since 2020
Total Experience
15+ Years — In Human Resources, HR Operations & Business Operations
Industries of Expertise
IT, Manufacturing, Telecom, Luxury Goods, Retail, Recruitment
Director of HR & Operations

Neelam Sharma

Neelam Sharma is a seasoned HR & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience across diverse industries, including IT, Manufacturing, Telecom, Luxury Goods, Retail, Staffing and RPO. As the Director of HR & Operations at Qualified Recruiter, she plays a strategic role in shaping the organization’s people practices, strengthening business operations, and building a high-performing and people-centric workplace.

Neelam has a strong belief that people and culture are at the heart of every successful organization, she focuses on creating an environment where employees feel valued, trusted, accountable, and empowered to perform at their best. Her approach goes beyond traditional HR—she works closely with leadership to connect people strategy with business strategy, enabling sustainable organizational growth.

A key part of her leadership philosophy is building a strong organizational culture that people genuinely want to be part of. She has been instrumental in driving initiatives that promote collaboration, transparency, recognition, continuous learning, employee well-being, and a strong sense of belonging. She believes that culture is not created through policies alone, but through everyday leadership, communication, trust, and the experiences employees have throughout their journey with the organization.

EXPERIENCE
  • 15+ years of experience across HR, HR Operations, and Business Operations.
  • Strategic HR leadership and HR Business Partnering with founders and senior leadership.
  • Culture Building & Organizational Development with a strong focus on employee experience and engagement.
  • Her areas of expertise include Strategic HR, HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, HR Operations, Employee Experience, and Culture Building. End-to-end Employee Lifecycle Management and HR Operations.
  • Building scalable HR processes, policies, and people practices aligned with business needs.

Neelam Sharma

Neelam Sharma is the Director of HR & Operations at Qualified Recruiter. With over 15 years of experience across multiple industries, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's HR practices and strengthening its foundation as the business has expanded. Her ability to work seamlessly with leadership while building meaningful employee experiences has made her an important part of Qualified Recruiter's journey. Known for her practical approach and strong interpersonal skills, Neelam believes every successful organization begins with its people. She enjoys creating an environment where collaboration, trust, and continuous learning become part of everyday work. Outside the office, Neelam enjoys playing badminton and chess, dancing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Neelam Sharma Experience

15+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, and Business Operations. Worked across IT, Manufacturing, Telecom, Luxury Goods, Retail, and Recruitment industries. Managed the complete employee lifecycle, HR operations, and administration while supporting business growth.

People are not your most important asset. The right people are.

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