ARJUN SHETTY
Associate Director - HR
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Senior HR leader with 18+ years of experience, including 8+ years in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leadership. Proven HR Business Partner with a strong track record in attrition reduction, retention strategy, workforce planning, and aligning people initiatives with business objectives. Known for building people-centric policies, scalable HR frameworks, and high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associate Director – Human Resources
KRAFT BPO
04.2023 - Current
- Strategic HR Business Partner to senior leadership
- Reduced monthly attrition from ~20% to 8–10% through people-friendly policies and retention benefits
- Lead end-to-end HR operations including TA, performance management, engagement, and workforce planning
- Designed career development frameworks improving retention and morale
- Drive HR analytics and governance to support leadership decisions
- Key Impact:
- Significant attrition reduction
- Improved employee engagement and stability
- Strong HR governance and leadership trust
Talent Acquisition Manager
Trigyn Technologies
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Led full-cycle recruitment across IT and consulting roles
- Partnered with business leaders on hiring strategy and compensation benchmarks
- Managed niche, lateral, and contract hiring
- Improved candidate experience and stakeholder satisfaction
- Mentored recruitment teams and introduced process discipline and reporting.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
10.2012 - 12.2018
- Led QA and service delivery for large banking transformation programs (ANZ).
- Mentored teams, managed stakeholders, and drove delivery governance.
Senior Test Engineer / Consultant / Technical Analyst
ANZ
08.2006 - 09.2012
- Worked across testing, production support, change & release management, and IT governance.
- International exposure through on-site transition and stakeholder management in Melbourne.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Sir MVIT
Bengaluru, IndiaSkills
Team collaboration and leadership
Strategic leadership
Decision-making
Organizational development
Analytical thinking
Process improvement
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Regulatory compliance
Human resources
Data analysis
Certification
ITIL V3
Personal Interests
Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about motorcycle riding and travel, often combining the two to explore diverse landscapes and cultures. Photography is a creative outlet for me, while cricket remains a sport I deeply enjoy for the discipline, strategy, and team spirit it represents.
Timeline
Associate Director – Human Resources
KRAFT BPO
04.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Trigyn Technologies
01.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
10.2012 - 12.2018
Senior Test Engineer / Consultant / Technical Analyst
ANZ
08.2006 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Sir MVIT