This cross-company contact has only been enhanced by being able to visit Linxon’s office in Chennai. For Kalpa, who was born and raised in Bangalore, this opportunity – during which she assisted with the introduction of a new member to the HR team – allowed her to meet new people, and get to know them and their jobs better.

Talking with the team and hearing about their day-to-day experiences also helped enhance her business acumen skills. Reflecting on the benefits of seeing different sites and parts of the company, she continues: “I was able to expand my horizons and create strong business networks. This sparked a deep sense of admiration for the staff members and their commitment to the business.”

Although it’s great to take such unique trips, Kalpa’s daily role is also truly varied. She oversees what is known as the “Hire-to-Retire” process for Linxon globally – that is, managing everything that an employee needs over the course of their career. This means she’s involved in processes ranging from payroll administration and benefits to mid-year and year-end reviews, as well as managing the Learning & Development portal.

She also creates reports for the business management team and works alongside the HR leadership team which, she says, comes with a perk of personal mentoring. And she again gains a wider perspective by working with regional colleagues when offering audit support and cascading business communications. All in all, her exciting and collaborative role has “helped me develop into a person who can now handle all the challenges that are associated with a diversified organization.”