Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Executive Achievements
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Yogitha Bhat

Yogitha Bhat

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at PayPal, specializing in talent acquisition and employee engagement strategies. Expert in leveraging HRMS platforms to drive data-driven decisions, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing workforce efficiency. Adept at fostering diverse talent pipelines while cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Overview

1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

GM – People & Culture (India & US)

QurHealth Solutions Inc & Ventech Solutions Inc USA
09.2018 - Current

Driving enterprise wide initiatives that provide a visible People & Cost impact initiatives across talent acquisition, employee benefits, and workforce management, delivering 20% cost savings, 18% reduction in attrition, and 35% improvement in process efficiency while strengthening employee engagement and business performance.

Lead HR , Talent Acquisition , Benefits and Statutory functions across India and US operations.
Drive HRBP initiatives covering employee engagement, retention, compliance, statutory requirements and people strategy.
Manage employee lifecycle through HRMS platforms including UKG and Workday.
Support US hiring, background screening, benefits administration and workforce planning.Partner with benefits and compensation providers including PlanSource, John Hancock and Culpepper.

 Reduced recruitment costs by 25%through direct sourcing initiatives and optimization of agency partnerships.

Manager - People Strategy

Paypal
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Developed talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and job requirements.
  • Implemented onboarding programs to integrate new hires into the company culture.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-fill positions.
  • Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
  • Provided guidance on salary offers to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace.
  • Engaged and collaborated with employees to coordinate development, assessment and succession strategies.
  • Participated in diversity initiatives within the organization.
  • Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.

Talent Acquisition Leadership Roles

CSS Corp (Movate)
12.2007 - 01.2016
  • Managed large-scale recruitment operations, workforce planning, leadership hiring, vendor management, hiring analytics, succession planning, and organizational change initiatives.

Executive – HR Generalist

Sparsh BPO (Serco)
08.2007 - 12.2007
  • Conducted training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Supported performance management processes to drive employee engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies in HR practices.
  • Advised managers on employee relations issues and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Facilitated employee onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.

Executive – HR

People First Consultants
09.2006 - 08.2007
  • Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for positions.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
  • Built strong relationships with candidates to enhance engagement throughout the hiring process.
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate management processes.
  • Coordinated job fairs and networking events to promote employer brand and attract talent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English & Copy Editing

Sacred Heart College
05-2004

MBA - HR & Marketing

Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)

PG Diploma - Industrial Relations

Skills

  • Talent acquisition and diversity initiatives
  • Employee engagement strategies
  • HRMS platform expertise
  • Data-driven decision making

Selected Executive Achievements

  • Led enterprise-wide people initiatives delivering 20% HR cost efficiencies, 18% reduction in voluntary attrition, and 35% improvement in process effectiveness.
  • Reduced recruitment costs by 25% through direct sourcing strategies, workforce planning, and optimization of agency partnerships.
  • Delivered 12% annual benefits cost savings through vendor negotiations and benefits plan optimization while maintaining employee experience.
  • Reduced average time-to-fill from 45 to 30 days and improved hiring outcomes through process redesign and talent acquisition governance.
  • Digitized HR operations, eliminating 20+ hours of manual administration per month and improving HR data accuracy and reporting.
  • Implemented learning and development initiatives that reduced training costs by 30% while increasing employee participation and completion rates.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
konkani
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • AON Certified Rewards Ready

Timeline

GM – People & Culture (India & US)

QurHealth Solutions Inc & Ventech Solutions Inc USA
09.2018 - Current

Manager - People Strategy

Paypal
01.2016 - 12.2016

Talent Acquisition Leadership Roles

CSS Corp (Movate)
12.2007 - 01.2016

Executive – HR Generalist

Sparsh BPO (Serco)
08.2007 - 12.2007

Executive – HR

People First Consultants
09.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English & Copy Editing

Sacred Heart College

MBA - HR & Marketing

Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)

PG Diploma - Industrial Relations

Yogitha Bhat