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Barnali Bhattacharjee

Barnali Bhattacharjee

Hyderabad

Summary

Strong HR professional demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing an exceptional work ethic and the desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - People Operations

FedEx - Advanced Capability Community
Hyderabad
03.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the establishment of HR practices for the ACC which is a startup division in collaboration with vendor partners, HR colleagues from the US/APAC, and various other departments.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • implemented a comprehensive onboarding process tailored to the needs of the startup division, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to functional management on HR matters, providing insights and recommendations to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
  • Collaborated closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement HR programs such as Talent Shaping Exercise, Paradox implementation ( Underway), and FedEx Cares,Employee Training / Culture invigoration etc.

Regional Manager - People Operations

FedEx Express
Bengaluru
10.2013 - 02.2023
  • Leading a team of professionals to orchestrate the people function by supporting the region to build a highly productive business environment
  • Working with the key stakeholders to monitor the current talent capabilities, re-skill and upskill, and facilitate external talent search
  • Design and implementation of HR policies and management IR-related matters
  • Design and delivery of the Employee Engagement plan for India
  • Supported workday implementation for India
  • Talent Management, Succession Planning and Mentoring of HiPo talent pool
  • Leading the DEI initiatives for India

Manager (Head) - Human Resources

FedEx Express
Johannesburg
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided people leadership for 7 Countries in the Southern African region (South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique), supported by a team of professionals
  • Management of multiple unions in the environment of FedEx and TNT integration
  • I led the BBBEE Certification and achieved a level 4 Certification in 2017
  • Led the People integration projects between FedEx and TNT (acquisition) for Southern Africa
  • I was awarded the five-star award (The highest global award of the organization) for my achievement in South Africa.

Deputy General Manager

Macmillan Publishing Solutions
Bengaluru
10.2009 - 10.2013
  • Head of the people function with an employee base of over 3000 employees based in Bangalore, Chennai, NCR, and Portland (USA)
  • Reporting to the CEO
  • I served as a key member of the leadership team in India and as an HR transformation leader, driving HR digitization effort, designing executable strategies to support Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, and Employee Engagement
  • Contributed to several organizational initiatives to support profitability
  • Management of unions to ensure a high level of productivity
  • Provided leadership to a team of 32 HR managers and professionals to cultivate a unified, performance-oriented culture.

Manager - Human Resources

Wal-Mart Global Procurement / India & Srilanka
Bengaluru
03.2005 - 03.2009
  • Leading the planning and execution of the HR strategies for India and Sri Lanka
  • Key contributors towards the business restructuring process and organization re-designing for the region.
  • Actively involved in culture building and organization change management

Manager - Talent Acquisition

IBM Global Services / Bangalore
Bengaluru
03.2005 - 08.2006
  • Responsible for leading a team of 35 professionals in a fast paced work environment to successfully deliver to the high-volume staffing needs of information technology, Finance & Accounting, CRM and Health Care domains, which included frontline and leadership hiring needs
  • Set up an efficient sourcing platform inclusive of vendor engagement, campus recruitment, and employee referral program to successfully deliver optimal cost per hire, hit rates (recruiter productivity), and meet or beat the SLA's.

Human Resource Manager

America Online
Bengaluru
01.2003 - 03.2005
  • Supported the Director of HR in strategizing and designing people policies and programs, including compensation and benefits-related programs, to support a fast-growing business environment.
  • Led the recruitment and onboarding team to support aggressive growth plans of the organization.

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

General Electric
Bangalore
10.2001 - 01.2003
  • Was responsible for setting up the entire gamut people practices at the newly launched global capability center, which included the implementation of people policies, recruitment of niche skills,talent engagement, performance management, culture building, and Budget management.

Sr. Executive - Human Resources

Huawei Technologies Ltd
Bangalore
10.2000 - 10.2001
  • Designed, developed, and executed the entire gamut of the learning and development function in a high growth environment.
  • Functional contribution to the SEI-CMM certification.

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Satyam Computer Services / Bangalore
Bengaluru
07.1998 - 10.2000
  • Planning and execution of Talent Management and Leadership Development programs in line with business requirement and market trends
  • Optimal management of the L & D budget for the region.

Education

MSc Zoology, Genetics -

Bangalore University

BSc Chemistry, Botany, Zoology -

Bangalore University, Jothi Nivas College

Post Graduate Diploma Management -

Xavier's Institute of Management - Bhubaneshwar

Certification Project Management -

Cornell University - USA

Certification in NLP and ICF Coaching -

SaFe Agile For Teams Certification -

SAFe Agile

Skills

  • High Flexibility and Adaptability: Excel in swiftly adapting to changing circumstances and environments, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance
  • Decision-Making: Proficient in making well-informed decisions by assessing various factors and considering long-term implications
  • Excellent Communication: Strong command of verbal and written communication, facilitating effective interaction with diverse stakeholders
  • Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships, adept at navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
  • Conflict Management: demonstrated ability to manage conflicts diplomatically and constructively, fostering resolutions that benefit all parties involved
  • Multicultural Competence: Experienced in working harmoniously in multicultural settings, leveraging cultural diversity to enhance collaboration and innovation

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed phase 1 of the FedEx and TNT integrations in a highly unionized environment in FedEx- South Africa.
  • Conceptualized and rolled out several DEI initiatives in FedEx India inclusive of hiring of women couriers, LGBT+ pillar, and DEI-friendly policies.
  • Supporting the business and the people through the various integrations at FedEx India - TNT integration and transfer of the domestic business to Delhivery.
  • Transformation and digitization of the HR practices in Macmillian Publishing services.

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali

Timeline

Manager - People Operations

FedEx - Advanced Capability Community
03.2023 - Current

Manager (Head) - Human Resources

FedEx Express
07.2017 - 12.2018

Regional Manager - People Operations

FedEx Express
10.2013 - 02.2023

Deputy General Manager

Macmillan Publishing Solutions
10.2009 - 10.2013

Manager - Human Resources

Wal-Mart Global Procurement / India & Srilanka
03.2005 - 03.2009

Manager - Talent Acquisition

IBM Global Services / Bangalore
03.2005 - 08.2006

Human Resource Manager

America Online
01.2003 - 03.2005

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

General Electric
10.2001 - 01.2003

Sr. Executive - Human Resources

Huawei Technologies Ltd
10.2000 - 10.2001

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Satyam Computer Services / Bangalore
07.1998 - 10.2000

MSc Zoology, Genetics -

Bangalore University

BSc Chemistry, Botany, Zoology -

Bangalore University, Jothi Nivas College

Post Graduate Diploma Management -

Xavier's Institute of Management - Bhubaneshwar

Certification Project Management -

Cornell University - USA

Certification in NLP and ICF Coaching -

SaFe Agile For Teams Certification -

SAFe Agile

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