Kiran Thomas
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Results-oriented HR professional with expertise in organizational design and employee engagement. Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives that enhance team performance and leadership capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr HR Business Partner, Engineering- Global
Thumbtack
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Contract role to cover for the Director, HRBP, Technology.
- Drove people strategies for the Engineering and Product organization of approximately 400 employees.
- Executed organizational redesigns to align team structure with business growth objectives.
- Developed an engagement survey strategy, achieving ninety percent participation, resulting in actionable improvements.
- Implemented a talent review process to strengthen the leadership pipeline and optimize the team structure.
- Led the implementation of a new performance management system, enhancing goal clarity and feedback quality.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define people strategies that elevate leadership capabilities and improve team performance.
Sr HR Business Partner, Technology
Amazon
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Supported engineering team of 650-700 personnel across Canada and US.
- Launched Canada Career Series, enhancing career development opportunities in 37 countries.
- Designed and facilitated New Manager Learning Circles, achieving 95% participation rate.
- Influenced executive leadership to expand Vancouver tech teams, resulting in 200% growth in key teams.
- Drove organizational design and talent strategy for Zappos tech business in Vancouver.
- Executed multiple reorganizations, ensuring smooth transitions for workforce changes.
- Established Site Leadership Council that represent diverse teams at Amazon in Vancouver.
HR Business Partner, Fulfillment
Amazon
Toronto, Ontario
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Directed Gold Standard Staffing project to enhance job classification efficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to establish policies, benefits, and systems across Canadian provinces.
- Managed a team of 10 HR professionals, fostering development of future HR leaders.
- Pioneered first Employee Experience Council in Canada to elevate employee engagement.
- Facilitated high-volume hiring events for staffing Amazon's largest fulfillment center in Canada.
- Advised on intricate employee relations cases, including conducting thorough investigations.
Sr HR Business Partner, Corporate
Target Corporation
Bangalore, India
04.2008 - 06.2014
- Spearheaded people strategy initiatives across corporate teams.
- Implemented onboarding programs for senior executives relocating internationally.
- Established India Target's first attrition forecast and workforce planning tool.
- Facilitated behavioral change initiatives, achieving a 15% increase in trust metrics for the merchandising team.
- Crafted leadership and engagement programs for campus recruits, improving talent acquisition efforts.
Education
Master of Business Management - HR
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
Bangalore, IndiaMasters in Arts - English
JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Strategic HR consulting
- Organizational design and change management
- Talent and succession planning
- Leadership development
- Employee engagement and culture
- Performance management
- Workforce planning and mobility
- Data-driven decision-making
- Policy development and compliance
Timeline
Sr HR Business Partner, Engineering- Global
Thumbtack
10.2023 - 06.2025
Sr HR Business Partner, Technology
Amazon
01.2018 - 06.2023
HR Business Partner, Fulfillment
Amazon
01.2015 - 11.2017
Sr HR Business Partner, Corporate
Target Corporation
04.2008 - 06.2014
Master of Business Management - HR
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
Masters in Arts - English
JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE