Transforming Workforce Management
Welcome to UP HRM!
Your People Partner for Success.
UP HRM Services partners with founders, business leaders, and growing organizations to build high-performing, people-centric workplaces that drive sustainable business success.
Founded by Umesh Ponnan, an HR leader with experience across global organizations including Infosys, Thomson Reuters, and Pramata, UP HRM Services brings a practical and business-focused approach to human capital challenges. With academic qualifications in International Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University and an MBA in HR & Marketing, Umesh combines strategic insight with hands-on execution experience.
We help organizations align people strategy with business goals through services including:
Fractional CHRO Advisory
Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
Leadership Coaching
Culture & Employee Experience
Change Management
HR Process & Policy Transformation
Performance Management & Capability Building
Our approach is rooted in a simple belief: when organizations invest thoughtfully in their people, they create the foundation for long-term growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
Whether you are a startup building your people function, a scaling company navigating change, or an established organization seeking strategic HR leadership, UP HRM Services provides tailored solutions designed to unlock potential and deliver measurable business impact.
Our Mission
is to help organisations build people-first culture by fostering meaningful engagement, developing empowered leaders, and crafting experiences that drive performance, belongingness, and growth.
Our Vision
is to be the trusted partner in inspiring and accelerating success for people, businesses and communities.
TRUST
Be Honest and
act with Integrity.INSPIRE PEOPLE
Help unleash potential and empower people.
PERSEVERANCE
Be resilient and never give up.
DELIVER VALUE
Don't be limited by boundaries and go beyond to make a difference.
Our Values
Our approach
3E's
Curating all bespoke solutions and services to align with your business goals with an people centric approach.
ENGAGEMENT
Engagement is about how well employees align with the company’s goals and vision. A truly engaged workforce is connected to the organization’s mission, motivated to contribute, and driven by a sense of purpose.
By fostering engagement, we create a workplace strategy where employees are inspired to perform at their best.
EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment ensures that employees feel psychologically safe and confident to take initiative. When employees are empowered, they have the autonomy to make decisions, take meaningful action, and drive success.
With our curated solutions, we foster an environment of trust and support, and help you & your teams to thrive and innovate.
EXPERIENCE
Experience is about crafting a meaningful and enriching journey for employees. A people-first culture not only enhances job satisfaction but also turns employees into advocates of the company, both internally and externally.
Offering a best in class experience is foundation to what we do as believe creating positive experiences strengthens retention, engagement, and teams' success.