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CHETANA Joshi

HR Professional (SHRM-CP)| HRBP | Employee Relations & OD Initiatives
Bangalore

Summary

HR professional with 9+ years of experience partnering with business leaders across employee relations, performance management, and organizational initiatives. Strong experience in addressing employee concerns, conducting skip-level interactions, and supporting managers to improve team effectiveness and engagement.

Demonstrated ability to analyze people challenges, identify root causes, and contribute to solutions that enhance retention, workplace culture, and employee experience. Experienced in designing HR frameworks, facilitating performance processes, and driving engagement initiatives aligned with business needs.

Currently transitioning towards Internal OD Consulting, with a focus on organizational diagnostics, manager effectiveness and culture-building interventions.

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
  • Partnered with leadership to analyze attrition trends and exit feedback, supporting actions to improve retention
  • Conducted structured skip-level interactions to identify employee concerns and provide insights on team dynamics and manager effectiveness
  • Supported resolution of employee relations cases by identifying root causes and ensuring timely, balanced outcomes
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and frameworks to strengthen organizational structure and compliance
  • Facilitated performance management processes including goal setting, review cycles, and employee awareness sessions
  • Led employee engagement initiatives (town halls, R&R, cultural programs) to enhance workplace experience
  • Conducted employee surveys and translated feedback into actionable insights for leadership
  • Supported training initiatives through need identification, planning, and effectiveness tracking
  • Maintained HR dashboards and MIS reports to support data-driven decision-making

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Deputy Manager – HR, Assistant Manager – HR

Incepbio Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2025

Role - HR Head (Employee Relations & HR Business Support)

  • Managed end-to-end HR function across two organizations under the same leadership, ensuring alignment of people practices, policies, and employee experience
  • Led and guided the HR team, overseeing execution of HR processes while partnering with leadership on people-related priorities
  • Acted as a key HR partner for employees and managers, supporting employee relations, team concerns, and organizational challenges
  • Conducted skip-level interactions to assess employee sentiment and provide insights on team dynamics and manager effectiveness
  • Analyzed attrition trends and exit feedback across both entities, supporting leadership with actionable insights
  • Facilitated performance management processes including goal setting, review cycles, and employee communication
  • Led organization-wide engagement initiatives (town halls, R&R, cultural programs) to enhance workplace experience
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and frameworks ensuring consistency across both organizations
  • Managed training and development initiatives including need identification, planning, and effectiveness tracking

Senior Executive – HR

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2023

Role - HR Generalist with Employee Relations Focus

  • Managed end-to-end HR activities with a strong focus on employee relations, engagement, and grievance handling
  • Acted as a point of contact for resolving employee concerns, conflicts, and workplace issues, escalating critical cases when required
  • Coordinated with managers on team concerns, performance discussions, and employee issues
  • Conducted employee engagement initiatives, skip-level interactions, and surveys to improve employee satisfaction
  • Supported performance management processes and employee communication around PMS
  • Led campus hiring initiatives and managed stakeholder coordination for recruitment drives
  • Facilitated training programs aligned with organizational and functional needs
  • Ensured compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT) and supported HR audits

Executive – HR

Manish Medi Innovation Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2020

Role – HR Generalist – Independent Role

  • Independently managed end-to-end HR function, including employee lifecycle management and HR operations
  • Developed and implemented HR policies and SOPs, strengthening compliance and organizational structure
  • Worked closely with management on employee-related matters, hiring decisions, and policy implementation
  • Handled employee concerns and grievances, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining workplace harmony
  • Led training and development initiatives based on organizational needs
  • Supported audits including ISO, Drug Audit, and compliance requirements.
  • Handled recruitment & payroll of all employees

HR/Academy Manager

Test Cracker Education
08.2016 - 12.2018

Role - HR & Academy Manager ( Employee Relations & Operations)

  • Managed employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining a positive work environment
  • Acted as a point of contact for employee grievances and feedback resolution
  • Supported hiring and conducted interviews for faculty and staff
  • Managed employee records, payroll coordination, and administrative HR activities
  • Handled sensitive feedback regarding employee performance and worked towards resolution

Recruitment Consultant

Quess Corp. Ltd (Ikya Human Capital Solutions)
12.2015 - 06.2016

Role - Recruitment Consultant

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews across multiple client requirements
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements, team expectations, and candidate fitment criteria
  • Assessed candidates on skills, experience, and cultural fit through initial screening and HR discussions
  • Built and maintained a pipeline of candidates using job portals, referrals, and social media platforms
  • Coordinated interview schedules and ensured smooth communication between candidates and stakeholders
  • Supported offer discussions and candidate follow-ups to improve closure rates
  • Gained exposure to working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with multiple stakeholder interactions

Process Associate

Axa Business Services Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Handled backend insurance processes with focus on accuracy and client requirements
  • Coordinated with international stakeholders (Singapore region)

Education

MBA - Human Resource

ICFAI University
01-2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Seshadripuram College - Bangalore University
Bengaluru
01-2011

Pre-University - Commerce stream

Seshadripuram College - Bangalore University
Bengaluru
01-2008

Skills

  • Employee Relations & Grievance Management
  • HR Business Partnering (Manager Support & Advisory)
  • Performance Management Systems (PMS)
  • Employee Engagement & Culture Initiatives
  • Attrition Analysis & HR Analytics
  • Organizational Development & Training
  • HR Policy Design & Implementation
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • HR Operations & Compliance

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certification

SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)

Timeline

SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional)

02-2026
Generative AI in HR - From SHRM
05-2025
Strategic Human Resources from SHRM
11-2023

Deputy Manager – HR, Assistant Manager – HR

Incepbio Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2025
POSH certified trainer – From Skill deck
01-2023
On Interviewing Skills – by IMTMA, Blore
01-2022

Senior Executive – HR

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2023

Executive – HR

Manish Medi Innovation Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2020

HR/Academy Manager

Test Cracker Education
08.2016 - 12.2018

Recruitment Consultant

Quess Corp. Ltd (Ikya Human Capital Solutions)
12.2015 - 06.2016

Process Associate

Axa Business Services Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015

MBA - Human Resource

ICFAI University

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Seshadripuram College - Bangalore University

Pre-University - Commerce stream

Seshadripuram College - Bangalore University
CHETANA JoshiHR Professional (SHRM-CP)| HRBP | Employee Relations & OD Initiatives