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RIDHIMA SAMTANI

Hyderabad

Summary

Strategic HR professional with 14+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Organizational Development, and Employee Engagement. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business objectives through data-driven talent solutions, and inclusive leadership practices. Former corporate HR leader turned wellness entrepreneur, now returning with a refreshed lens to design scalable, high-impact people strategies. Adept in performance management, succession planning, career pathing, and competency-based development in matrixed, global environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder | Talent Wellness Consultant

Yog with Ridhima
Hyderabad
04.2018 - Current
  • Partnered with HR teams on employee wellness initiatives that supported overall workforce health and productivity.
  • Designed customized yoga and mindfulness programs to address lifestyle-related challenges such as anxiety, posture issues, and sleep quality.
  • Advised corporate clients on embedding wellness into organizational culture; negotiated partnerships to optimize cost-effectiveness.
  • Mentored wellness instructors and led workshops on stress reduction and employee well-being.

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

Mahindra Finance
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Designed and implemented an in-house mentoring program, reducing external vendor dependency by 100%.
  • Implemented the Successor Scorecard for leadership continuity; achieved 90% succession readiness.
  • Led DEI initiatives: Women Leadership Program, Career Conversations for differently-abled employees
  • Analyzed engagement, attrition, and talent data to inform strategy and executive action.
  • Facilitated development conversations and executed DEI initiatives, such as the Women Leadership Program and Career Conversations for differently-abled employees.

Manager, Organization Development

Sheth Creators Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Established Talent Management function; introduced Balanced Scorecards aligned with strategic KPIs
  • Conducted competency mapping and leadership assessments to guide succession planning
  • Facilitated culture workshops and development interventions aligned to business goals

Assistant Manager, Organizational Effectiveness (MD & CEO Office)

Future Supply Chains Solutions Ltd.
07.2012 - 09.2014
  • Partnered closely with the CEO to establish cross-functional KRAs, aligned with EBITDA targets.
  • Created and implemented in-house lower and mid-level training interventions for over 1,000 employees, leading to a reduction of vendor costs to zero.

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Genpact India
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Reduced attrition through early-warning performance signals and custom development plans
  • Led organizational assessment centers contributing to 90% promotion success rate

Senior Analyst

Absolutdata Research & Analytics
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Worked on workforce data insights and research analytics to support strategic people decisions

Education

MBA - Human Resources

NMIMS
Mumbai
01.2010

B.A. - Mathematics

Delhi University
01.2006

Skills

  • Talent Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Succession Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Analytics
  • Capability Building
  • Change Management
  • Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Employee Wellness & Resilience Programs

Certification

  • Learning Experience Design – University of Michigan (2025)
  • Generative AI in HR (2025)
  • Introduction to Psychology – Yale University (2025)
  • Diploma in Yoga Education – The Yoga Institute, Mumbai (2018)

Awards

RISE Through Diversity Award – Mahindra Group, Going Extra Mile Award – Mahindra Finance, Zero Attrition Award – Genpact, Contributor – People Matters Magazine, Recognized by CEO’s Office – Future Group

Timeline

Founder | Talent Wellness Consultant

Yog with Ridhima
04.2018 - Current

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

Mahindra Finance
12.2015 - 12.2017

Manager, Organization Development

Sheth Creators Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 12.2015

Assistant Manager, Organizational Effectiveness (MD & CEO Office)

Future Supply Chains Solutions Ltd.
07.2012 - 09.2014

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Genpact India
04.2010 - 04.2011

Senior Analyst

Absolutdata Research & Analytics
01.2006 - 01.2008

MBA - Human Resources

NMIMS

B.A. - Mathematics

Delhi University

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