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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
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GOPI KUPPARAO

GOPI KUPPARAO

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven HR & Digital Transformation Professional with a proven track record in HR strategy, AI-powered HR solutions, talent acquisition, workforce automation, and employee engagement. Expertise in HRIS implementation, labor law compliance, and leadership development across industries, including BPO, IT, ITES, E-Publishing, Medical Transcription, Motion Picture, and Aerospace. Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) with deep knowledge of GDPR compliance, AI-powered HR systems, and HR technology platforms. Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to enhance HR efficiency, drive business growth, and implement digital marketing strategies for organizational success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director - HR

Yourbackers Aeromodelling Private Limited
08.2023 - Current
  • Designing and directing the company's HR strategies, policies, and practices.
  • Leading corporate HR initiatives, including strategic workforce planning, compensation structuring, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Managing overall training operations for the training division.
  • Ensuring adherence to labor laws and HR governance standards.

AVP - Group HR

Prasad Corporation
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led HR operations across six business entities, implementing streamlined HR processes.
  • Successfully managed complex labor relations, including handling Mumbai labor union issues.
  • Introduced OKR-based performance management and completed appraisals across all entities.
  • Restructured compensation & benefits, integrating bonus structures into salary models.
  • Achieved full restoration of training team operations within six months, generating revenue growth.

General Manager - HR, Training & DPO

British Orient Private Limited
01.2017 - 10.2022
  • Set up HR policies & organizational frameworks from the ground level.
  • Part of the leadership team for two acquisitions, ensuring seamless workforce integration.
  • Led internal audits & compliance efforts, achieving ISO 27701 certification for data security.
  • Implemented EmployWise HRMS for recruitment & performance management.
  • Developed succession planning frameworks in collaboration with leadership training programs.
  • Significantly improved statutory compliance from 10% to 80% across India.

Group Head - HR | AVP Level

Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed HR operations across 12 locations, including government healthcare projects in multiple states.
  • Successfully implemented ZingHR for end-to-end HR process automation.
  • Developed 360-degree feedback systems for senior managers to improve leadership development.
  • Resolved statutory compliance challenges, increasing compliance from 54% to 98% nationwide.
  • Established HR training and OD (Organizational Development) programs to strengthen workforce capabilities.

Location Head – HRBP

Sitel India
08.2012 - 09.2014
  • Led HR Business Partner functions for a workforce of 1,380 employees.
  • Implemented Lawson and Kronos HRIS tools for workforce automation.
  • Oversaw talent management, performance management, and diversity programs.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to senior management, ensuring smooth HR operations.

Assistant General Manager - Recruitment

Spanco Limited
03.2012 - 08.2012
  • Managed HR & recruitment operations for Coimbatore, Hyderabad, and Mysore, overseeing 2,300 employees.
  • Led a team of 22 HR professionals, driving high-volume recruitment strategies.

Location Head - HR

Firstsource Solutions Limited
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Led as Sr. Manager HR & recruitment for 1,200 employees.
  • Implemented performance management, career development, and employee engagement programs.

Location Manager – HR

Mphasis Limited
06.2007 - 04.2010
  • Led HR for domestic & international processes in Bangalore and Pondicherry.
  • Part of implementation in location on OracleHRMS, SAP, and PeopleSoft HRIS.

Manager – HR

Spi Global Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed HR operations across Pondicherry, Chennai, and Delhi.

HR Executive

Mondial Call Centre Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Established HR policies & processes from scratch.

Branch Manager

Aptech Limited
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Led HR & business operations for multiple branch locations.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB) -

KSLU
01.2022

MBA (IM) - undefined

Pondicherry University
01.1999

Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) - undefined

Madras University
01.1997

Skills

  • AI-Driven HR & Recruitment Automation
  • HR Technology & People Analytics
  • HRIS & Workforce Automation (SAP, Oracle, ZingHR, EmployWise, Zoho ATS, TMI Payroll)
  • AI-Powered ChatGPT Prompts & Business Strategy
  • Digital Marketing & Branding
  • Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies
  • Performance Management & OKRs
  • Workforce Planning & Organizational Development
  • Compliance & Labor Law (GDPR, ISO 27701)
  • Leadership Development & Change Management
  • HR Policy Implementation & Statutory Compliance

Certification

  • Certified AI-HR & Digital Transformation Specialist – Growpro Learning Solutions
  • AI-Powered Talent Acquisition & HR Tech – Growpro Learning Solutions
  • Digital Marketing & AI Content Strategy – Growpro Learning Solutions
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) – Knowledge Academy
  • Recruitment Analyst Certification – MEC Hyderabad

Languages

English – Fluent
Tamil – Native
Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam – Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Affiliated with BYST NGO for setting up HRMS

Timeline

Director - HR

Yourbackers Aeromodelling Private Limited
08.2023 - Current

AVP - Group HR

Prasad Corporation
03.2022 - 07.2023

General Manager - HR, Training & DPO

British Orient Private Limited
01.2017 - 10.2022

Group Head - HR | AVP Level

Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2016

Location Head – HRBP

Sitel India
08.2012 - 09.2014

Assistant General Manager - Recruitment

Spanco Limited
03.2012 - 08.2012

Location Head - HR

Firstsource Solutions Limited
05.2010 - 08.2012

Location Manager – HR

Mphasis Limited
06.2007 - 04.2010

Manager – HR

Spi Global Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2007

HR Executive

Mondial Call Centre Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007

Branch Manager

Aptech Limited
01.1999 - 01.2004

MBA (IM) - undefined

Pondicherry University

Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) - undefined

Madras University

Bachelor of Law (LLB) -

KSLU
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