Esha Uppin
Bengluru
Summary
Client & Workforce Partner with a passion for aligning talent strategy to business growth. Skilled in workforce planning, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end staffing solutions. Proven track record in enabling high-performing teams and driving people-first initiatives across dynamic, multi-site environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Capgemini
Bengaluru
05.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end resource planning and demand categorization, mapping requirements into defined skill buckets to improve fulfilment accuracy.
- Partnered with delivery, practice, and business teams to prioritize skills (must-have vs good-to-have) and accelerate staffing decisions.
- Drove operational excellence by standardizing staffing and supply chain processes, reducing lead time and improving fulfilment velocity.
- Managed bench optimization by forecasting demand, assessing internal supply, and recommending ideal bench size to meet future needs.
- Tracked and improved KPIs across utilization, pool management, and fulfilment, enabling data-backed decisions.
- Evaluated resource availability and determined internal deployment versus hiring, improving cost efficiency and talent readiness.
- Acted as a liaison between business, technology, and HR to align on talent acquisition, staffing priorities, and allocation strategies.
- Built strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure on-time fulfillment, adherence to commitments, and smooth deployment cycles.
- Addressed associate concerns, and gathered feedback to enhance engagement and deployment experience.
- Leveraged an understanding of Java, cloud technologies, GCC practices, and emerging AI technologies to interpret technical demands accurately and improve resource allocation.
Resource Manager
Capgemini
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed end-to-end people operations across North America and APAC, ensuring compliance with regional HR policies and practices.
- Led performance evaluations, career development planning, and provided team supervision to drive engagement and retention.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and leadership, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and transparent communication.
- Conducted budget analysis to support capacity planning, resource forecasting, and efficient project staffing.
- Developed and implemented agile staffing solutions to address unplanned resourcing needs, and resolve allocation conflicts.
- Executed workforce planning, including headcount forecasting and capacity modeling, aligned with business demand.
- Ensured 100% adherence to regulatory standards, labor laws, and internal compliance policies.
- Designed and published executive dashboards (WTD/MTD/YTD) for VPs and business leaders using workforce and staffing data.
Recruiter Specialist
Allegis Global Solutions
Bengaluru
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Aligned role requirements with talent strategy and organizational objectives through close partnership with hiring managers and stakeholders.
- Devised strategic plans for sourcing top-tier candidates in niche markets.
- Utilized Workday data and external platforms to enhance recruitment reach.
- Accelerated decision-making in Workday to achieve 15-day closure for executive roles.
- Drove repeat engagements through reliable performance.
HR Consultant
Accenture
Bengaluru
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Aligned end-to-end processes across onboarding, employee data management, and offboarding.
- Managed employee lifecycle processes with a focus on data accuracy and absenteeism tracking through Workday.
- Ensured compliance and punctuality in service delivery by working with teams across the UK, Europe, and North America.
- Optimized ticketing-based HR operations by acting as SME, enhancing employee experience through improved case resolution.
- Implemented recommendations that accelerated turnaround time for key deliverables.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
06-2015
Skills
- Resource planning
- Performance evaluation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance management
- Project management
- Customer management
Certification
- Google Project Management - 2022
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
- Led HR operations and workforce planning across North America and APAC, optimizing staffing and enabling cross-regional alignment.
- Played a key role in the Workday Hire-to-Retire pilot, streamlining global HR processes and improving data accuracy.
Successfully closed executive-level roleswithin 15-day SLAs using Workday Recruiting and strategic sourcing methods.
Collaborated with global teams across the UK, Europe, and US, ensuring timely and compliant HR service delivery.
Drove process improvements that enhanced team efficiency, accelerated ticket resolution, and supported business scalability.
Awards:
Capgemini Project Star - 2021
Extra Mile - 2025
Timeline
Project Coordinator - Capgemini
05.2023 - Current
Resource Manager - Capgemini
09.2019 - 04.2023
Recruiter Specialist - Allegis Global Solutions
03.2018 - 09.2019
HR Consultant - Accenture
06.2016 - 12.2017
Kle's College Of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management