Jennifer Mathew Fernandes
Chief Human Resources Officer at Bajaj Finance Ltd.
Bajaj Finserv•Pune, Maharashtra, India
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A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and sparks extraordinary results.” In my 23+ years of career across financial services and other industries, I have gained extensive exposure to multiple aspects of the function including HR strategic initiatives, leadership development, employee relations, talent acquisition & management while maintaining statutory & legal compliance. I have proven my competence in setting up operations, devising HR policies and supporting the business growth to achieve sustainable and profitable business. I am adept in leading teams, interacting with cross-cultural resources and working closely with external consultants. I have also gained hands on experience at partnering with businesses across organizations, ensuring alignment of HR with the business objectives. I possess comprehensive knowledge about the dynamics of people management across industries & geographies. My knowledge of effective HR tools and the ability to analyze and design appropriate solutions relevant across situations gives me the advantage of being a problem solver in crisis situation as well as an active contributor in regular strategic decisions. This has given me the edge and knowhow of benefitting the organizations, contributing effectively to business growth. With my strong liaison & relationship skills, I build & maintain long standing relations with stakeholders & key decision makers to strategically secure profitable business. I am deft at monitoring performance and managing complex business challenges with strong work-ethics, interpersonal communication, relationship management and analytical skills.
Career Timeline
- Bajaj Finance Ltd.CurrentNov 2025–Present· 11 mos
- Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrentNov 2025–Present
- Bajaj FinservCurrentOct 2015–Present· 11 yrs
- Positions, Human ResourcesCurrentOct 2015–Present
- Senior Head- HR- CoEOct 2015–Dec 2020
- May 2023–Nov 2025· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Dy. Chief Human Resources OfficerMay 2023–Nov 2025
- 2021–Apr 2023· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Human Resources Officer2021–Apr 2023
- Nov 2006–Sep 2015· 8 yrs 10 mos
- Head- Group Compensation & Benefits and Business Partner HRNov 2006–Sep 2015
- Feb 2003–Nov 2006· 3 yrs 9 mos
- National Head – Strategic RelationshipsFeb 2003–Nov 2006
- May 2002–Feb 2003· 9 mos
- Executive, Human ResourcesMay 2002–Feb 2003
- May 2001–May 2002· 1 yr
- Executive, Human ResourcesMay 2001–May 2002
Education
MBA-HR
HR
Xavier Institute of Social ServicesEconomics Hons
Economics
Miranda HouseB.A (Hons)
Economics
Delhi UniversityClass XII
Commerce
DAV ShyamaliICSE
Class X
Loreto Convent