SANTHA KUMAR S
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources professional with 12+ years of extensive experience in HR Business Partnering and People Strategy, supporting complex and diverse business units. Proven expertise in collaborating closely with CXOs and senior leadership to align business objectives with effective people strategies that drive organizational growth and performance.
Skilled in workforce planning, manpower budgeting, talent management, performance management, incentive design, succession planning, career development discussions, and building strong engagement frameworks. Adept at developing and executing HR strategies that enable a high‑performance culture while ensuring employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
Currently pursuing Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (EDHRM) from XLRI Jamshedpur, further strengthening strategic HR capabilities and contemporary HR practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead - BHR
Mahindra First Choice
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current
- Acted as a strategic partner to CXOs and business heads, shaping people strategy to support business growth, performance, and operational excellence.
- Led end‑to‑end workforce planning, forecasting, and manpower budgeting across multiple verticals, ensuring agility and optimal resource utilization.
- Influenced organizational design and team structure decisions to improve productivity, reduce redundancies, and support scalability.
- Drove high‑impact performance management interventions, improving manager capability, goal alignment, and quality of appraisal discussions.
- Facilitated succession planning for critical roles, identifying high‑potential talent and enabling development plans to strengthen leadership pipelines.
- Spearheaded engagement strategies based on data insights, resulting in improved culture, retention, and manager effectiveness.
- Partnered with COEs to design and execute incentive plans, salary structures, and compensation decisions aligned with business affordability and market benchmarks.
- Championed HR digitization and analytics adoption, enabling data‑driven decision‑making on workforce health and productivity.
- Currently pursuing EDHRM – XLRI Jamshedpur to deepen knowledge in strategic HR and organizational effectiveness.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Allegis Global Solution(Walmart)
Bangalore
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Led end‑to‑end Talent Acquisition for tech and non‑tech roles, driving hiring strategies aligned with business goals and workforce plans.
- Partnered closely with business heads and functional leaders to translate talent needs into effective sourcing, assessment, and selection strategies.
- Built strong talent pipelines through direct sourcing, LinkedIn hiring, strategic vendor management, and market mapping.
- Improved recruitment efficiency by reducing time‑to‑hire, strengthening candidate experience, and optimizing TA processes.
- Collaborated with HRBP and leadership teams on workforce planning, succession requirements, and onboarding to ensure seamless talent integration and organizational readiness.
HR Team Leader
Skoruz Pvt. ltd
Bangalore
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed end‑to‑end recruitment for tech and non‑tech roles, including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer closure.
- Partnered with business leaders to define hiring needs, role competencies, and recruitment strategies aligned with workforce plans.
- Built strong talent pipelines through direct sourcing, LinkedIn networking, employee referrals, and vendor management.
- Improved hiring efficiency by reducing time‑to‑hire and enhancing candidate experience through streamlined TA processes.
- Conducted competency‑based interviews and ensured high‑quality hiring decisions aligned with culture and business needs.
HR
BR Ray soft
Bangalore
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Developed end-to-end recruitment solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to align resource planning with recruitment strategies.
- Conducting initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Coordinated with department heads to clarify job requirements and ensure alignment with organizational needs.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external recruitment agencies and consultants.
Education
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (EDHRM) - Human Resources
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur04-2027
Skills
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Employee engagement
- Retention strategies
- HR strategy development
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Performance appraisals
- Leadership development
- Workforce supply and demand
Certification
Certified HR Professional (CHRP)
Timeline
Lead - BHR
Mahindra First Choice
03.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Allegis Global Solution(Walmart)
05.2018 - 03.2022
HR Team Leader
Skoruz Pvt. ltd
01.2017 - 05.2018
HR
BR Ray soft
06.2013 - 12.2017
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (EDHRM) - Human Resources
XLRI - Xavier School of Management