Hi, I’m
DEEPA SAVANT
Human Resource Business Partner
Pune
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record of collaborating with CXOs and senior management to drive strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. Expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture transformation fosters environments that enhance employee growth and performance. Adept at leveraging predictive analytics for workforce planning and leading large-scale digital transformation projects, ensuring process integrity and agility. Committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that create equitable workplaces rooted in belonging while promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity across teams.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
10
Certificates
3
Language
Work History
Programming.comPune
HR Manager
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheading strategic HR initiatives to strengthen culture, productivity, and organizational growth.
- Driving full-spectrum HR operations including hiring, performance, engagement, and compliance excellence.
- Implementing digital HR solutions and policies to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
ScandidPune
HR Manager
05.2017 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Directed a team of four HR professionals to deliver comprehensive HR solutions across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement, spanning operations, compliance, payroll, administration, and organizational development.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to drive workforce planning, succession pipelines, and competency mapping, ensuring future-ready teams and alignment with evolving organizational needs.
- Boosted employee engagement and retention by launching structured career paths, resolving workplace challenges, and embedding a performance-driven culture.
- Revamped recruitment strategy with an emphasis on inclusivity, cultural compatibility, and skill precision by leveraging campus outreach, referral networks, and unbiased screening practices.
- Contributed to topline growth by aligning staffing strategies with business forecasts and maintaining agile coordination with technical functions for resource scalability.
- Spearheaded compensation initiatives including flexible benefits and salary benchmarking to enhance tax effectiveness and strengthen talent acquisition competitiveness.
- Amplified workforce performance through monthly feedback loops, robust KRAs, and growth-aligned development programs.
- Instituted a KRA-linked performance management system, resulting in measurable improvements in team productivity and goal orientation.
- Guided leadership teams on cultural transformation, policy modernization, and change communication strategies to ensure smooth organizational transitions.
- Highlights:
- Exceeded hiring objectives for niche tech roles by 50%, streamlined recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire by 20%, and strengthened employer branding to attract high-caliber talent aligned with project demands.
Future Retail Pvt. Ltd.Pune
People Officer
07.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Administered end-to-end payroll operations through Sparsh ERP HRMS, ensuring timely disbursement, statutory compliance, and seamless integration with labor regulations and audits.
- Orchestrated employee engagement initiatives and contract labor management programs, fostering a compliant, motivated, and productive workforce aligned with organizational goals.
- Led statutory and process audits while driving compliance governance and spearheading organizational development efforts to enhance HR efficiency and workforce capability.
Avenue Super Mart’s Ltd.Pune
Senior HR Officer
07.2014 - 07.2016
Voltage Infra Pvt. Ltd.Pune
Assistant Manager HR
07.2010 - 07.2014
Sankalp ForgingPune
Management Trainee HR
01.2010 - 07.2010
Tata Motors Ltd.Pune
HR Internship
05.2009 - 07.2009
Education
ICMR, Pune UniversityMaharashtra
MBA from HR
01.2010
Modern College, Pune UniversityMaharashtra
B.Sc. from Microbiology
01.2008
Skills
Strategic HR Leadership
Human Resource Business Partnering
Talent Management & Development
Employee engagement strategies
Succession Planning & Leadership Development
C-Suite Engagement
Data-Driven Decision Making
HR Digital Transformation
HRIS Implementation
Onboarding program development
Employee Engagement & Culture Building
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Strategy Performance Management Systems
Strong Communicator
Creative problem-solving
Project planner
HR policies and procedures
Performance management
Onboarding and orientation
Talent acquisition strategies
Proficient in HR software
Employee relations
Certification
Master Class for Powering HR Transformation with Generative AI 2024
Languages
Hindi, English & Marathi
Timeline
HR Manager
Programming.com
06.2025 - Current
HR Manager
Scandid
05.2017 - 09.2024
People Officer
Future Retail Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 04.2017
Senior HR Officer
Avenue Super Mart’s Ltd.
07.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Manager HR
Voltage Infra Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 07.2014
Management Trainee HR
Sankalp Forging
01.2010 - 07.2010
HR Internship
Tata Motors Ltd.
05.2009 - 07.2009
Modern College, Pune University
B.Sc. from Microbiology
ICMR, Pune University
MBA from HR