It is said that turbulent times are a breeding ground for creative solutions and positive transformation. Same can be said for the role of HR in organizations after recession. Gone are the days of HR function playing a second fiddle to other functional lines in business firms! The traditional HR department has paved way for an evolved, agile and highly specialized function which is playing a significant role in accomplishment of the strategic mission of an organization. The role of HR currently has become more strategic and is contributing towards realization of its true purpose i.e. to guide and direct the business in the most promising way through its people.