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From discovering the right leaders to shaping lasting careers, we build relationships that go beyond recruitment.

About StepUp HR

Championing Talent That Powers Progress

For over a decade, StepUp HR has been enabling people and organizations to thrive through thoughtful recruitment and long-term partnerships.
At StepUp HR, we believe great organizations are built by great people.
With a strong presence across India and the Middle East, we specialize in connecting mid to senior-level professionals with opportunities that inspire purpose and impact.

Our strength lies in deep industry understanding — especially in Oil & Gas, Construction, and C-level hiring — combined with an unwavering commitment to trust, collaboration, and sustainable relationships.

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What We Offer

Comprehensive Recruitment Solutions

From executive search to cross-border hiring — we deliver talent that drives success.

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Our Expertise

Explore Our Expertise

Prowess that meets you where you are — and helps you grow where you want to be.

Industries

Delve into our sector knowledge across Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, and beyond.

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Functions

Specialized hiring across critical functions — from Engineering and Operations to Finance, HR, and Leadership roles.
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Global Presence

Connecting Talent Across Borders

With offices in Ludhiana, Noida, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, the Middle East, and Canton USA, backed by a worldwide partner network, StepUp HR builds truly global hiring ecosystems.

A Track Record Built on Results & Relationships

Every figure represents a business empowered and a career transformed.

Years of Experience

Successful Placements

Clients Served

Countries Operating in

Ex Trident Limited
Abhishek is a go getter; always finding ways to make his presence felt with his positive and aggressive attitude.
Naveet Jindal
Director | CEO
PR in Canada
Working with Abhishek Sir has been a rewarding journey that has shaped me both professionally and personally, and I remain grateful for his guidance and support in my journey.
Rinky Rathor
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Professional
Global Aluminium Pvt. Ltd.
I highly recommend Abhishek for his exceptional skills and strong ability of organisation and role understanding and Abhishek’s assistance to any organisation looking for senior role would is highly recommended.
Sanjay Kumar Singh
Senior Vice President Marketing
Chemyunion
I highly recommend Mr. Abhishek and StepUpHR to any organization or professional looking for a recruitment partner who goes far beyond the basics — a true expert in the field.
Marcelo Reinhardt
Deputy Commercial Director, Life Sciences
Senior Vice President, Legal Strategy
Abhishek - a task master, absolute clarity of thoughts and expectations, clear and transparent in sharing feedback, thorough dedication and customer orientation approach, persiviearant.
Mahesh Thakar
Leading Oil & Gas Company
Coreio Inc.
Abhishek leads by example for his team and is an innovator within the recruitment space especially overseas searches. He has an innate ability to match a person’s strengths, motivations and career path to a prospective employer.
Gurleen Walia
Talent Acquisition Specialist
L&T Technology Services Limited
Abhishek has a strong global network ! He and his team have helped me and my organization in closing our senior leadership mandates in the Middle East and Indian market over the years.
Prakash Krishnamoorthy
Head - Strategic HR Initiatives & Talent Acquisition
Six Sigma
I am pleased to recommend Step Up HR, expertly led by Abhishek Upadhyay. Their specialization in cross-border hiring, particularly for positions in the UAE, is commendable.
Sateeshkumar Jallepalli
Electrical QAQC Manager| QMS | Lead Auditor
Adani Realty | Oberoi Realty
Abhishek’s approach is not only thorough but also personalized. He ensures that the candidates he presents align with both the strategic needs and cultural values of the organisation and expectations of candidate and orgn get aligned for a long term association.
Vachan Singh
Chief Operating Officer
Alluminium Consulting SLLC
I am pleased to provide my highest recommendation for Abhishek Upadhyay, an outstanding executive search and headhunting professional. Having had the opportunity to work closely with him, I can confidently attest to his exceptional skills, professionalism, and dedication to delivering top-tier talent acquisition services.
Valeria Koleva
Managing Director
Global Aluminium
Abishek played a key role in connecting me with Global Aluminium. His strategic approach, professionalism, and keen understanding of both the role and company culture made the process seamless.
Leo Magsalin
Business Development Manager
GPIC
I highly recommend StepUp HR Executive Search. As a client and as a candidate my experience has been very positive. Abhishek is a very talented and professional executive researcher.
Alejandro Pineda
Regional Director LATAM
  • Ex Trident Limited

    Abhishek is a go getter; always finding ways to make his presence felt with his positive and aggressive attitude.

    Naveet Jindal
    Director | CEO
  • PR in Canada

    Working with Abhishek Sir has been a rewarding journey that has shaped me both professionally and personally, and I remain grateful for his guidance and support in my journey.

    Rinky Rathor
    Bilingual Talent Acquisition Professional
  • Global Aluminium Pvt. Ltd.

    I highly recommend Abhishek for his exceptional skills and strong ability of organisation and role understanding and Abhishek’s assistance to any organisation looking for senior role would is highly recommended.

    Sanjay Kumar Singh
    Senior Vice President Marketing
  • Chemyunion

    I highly recommend Mr. Abhishek and StepUpHR to any organization or professional looking for a recruitment partner who goes far beyond the basics — a true expert in the field.

    Marcelo Reinhardt
    Deputy Commercial Director, Life Sciences
  • Senior Vice President, Legal Strategy

    Abhishek - a task master, absolute clarity of thoughts and expectations, clear and transparent in sharing feedback, thorough dedication and customer orientation approach, persiviearant.

    Mahesh Thakar
    Leading Oil & Gas Company
  • Coreio Inc.

    Abhishek leads by example for his team and is an innovator within the recruitment space especially overseas searches. He has an innate ability to match a person’s strengths, motivations and career path to a prospective employer.

    Gurleen Walia
    Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • L&T Technology Services Limited

    Abhishek has a strong global network ! He and his team have helped me and my organization in closing our senior leadership mandates in the Middle East and Indian market over the years.

    Prakash Krishnamoorthy
    Head - Strategic HR Initiatives & Talent Acquisition
  • Six Sigma

    I am pleased to recommend Step Up HR, expertly led by Abhishek Upadhyay. Their specialization in cross-border hiring, particularly for positions in the UAE, is commendable.

    Sateeshkumar Jallepalli
    Electrical QAQC Manager| QMS | Lead Auditor
  • Adani Realty | Oberoi Realty

    Abhishek’s approach is not only thorough but also personalized. He ensures that the candidates he presents align with both the strategic needs and cultural values of the organisation and expectations of candidate and orgn get aligned for a long term association.

    Vachan Singh
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Alluminium Consulting SLLC

    I am pleased to provide my highest recommendation for Abhishek Upadhyay, an outstanding executive search and headhunting professional. Having had the opportunity to work closely with him, I can confidently attest to his exceptional skills, professionalism, and dedication to delivering top-tier talent acquisition services.

    Valeria Koleva
    Managing Director
  • Global Aluminium

    Abishek played a key role in connecting me with Global Aluminium. His strategic approach, professionalism, and keen understanding of both the role and company culture made the process seamless.

    Leo Magsalin
    Business Development Manager
  • GPIC

    I highly recommend StepUp HR Executive Search. As a client and as a candidate my experience has been very positive. Abhishek is a very talented and professional executive researcher.

    Alejandro Pineda
    Regional Director LATAM

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Awards & Accolades

Recognized for Excellence

Accolades earned through resilience, reinvention, and relentless commitment.
  • COO Swikar Sethi honored as Guest of Honor at Global Achievers Forum
    COO Swikar Sethi honored as Guest of Honor at Global Achievers Forum
  • StepUp HR recognized as Exemplary performer in the Recruitment Industry
    StepUp HR recognized as Exemplary performer in the Recruitment Industry
  • StepUp HR awarded Rasbic Awards as best Recruiting & Staffing industry in the year 2016
    StepUp HR awarded Rasbic Awards as best Recruiting & Staffing industry in the year 2016
  • CEO Abhishek Updhyay honored as Guest of Honor at Khalsa College for Women
    CEO Abhishek Updhyay honored as Guest of Honor at Khalsa College for Women
  • Gyan Mathan Forum recognizing Abhishek as Guest of Honor
    Gyan Mathan Forum recognizing Abhishek as Guest of Honor
  • Rasbic awarded StepUp HR as Best Recruitment firms Senior Management Roles in 2017
    Rasbic awarded StepUp HR as Best Recruitment firms Senior Management Roles in 2017
  • CEO Abhishek Updhyay honored as Guest of Honor at HR Mathan 2013
    CEO Abhishek Updhyay honored as Guest of Honor at HR Mathan 2013
  • Abhishek Upadhyay facilitated from UAIMS & UIET from PU for hiring maximum MBA Graduates in 2014
    Abhishek Upadhyay facilitated from UAIMS & UIET from PU for hiring maximum MBA Graduates in 2014
  • Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Kotak Group for the valuable contribution & efforts
    Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Kotak Group for the valuable contribution & efforts
  • ABP recognizing Sh. Abhishek Updhayay as Best HR leader
    ABP recognizing Sh. Abhishek Updhayay as Best HR leader
  • Rasbic awarded StepUp HR as Best Recruitment firms Senior Management Roles in 2017
    Rasbic awarded StepUp HR as Best Recruitment firms Senior Management Roles in 2017
  • StepUp HR being awarded by TWF as Most Admired Recruitment Company for EV space in 2025
    StepUp HR being awarded by TWF as Most Admired Recruitment Company for EV space in 2025
  • CEO Abhishek Updhyay awarded as Young Entrepreneur for the year 2025
    CEO Abhishek Updhyay awarded as Young Entrepreneur for the year 2025