Akanksha Balsavar
Human Capital Architect. Strategic Business Partner.
- Role
- Director - Human Resources at Algonomy
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akanksha Balsavar
I am a global HR leader with over a decade of experience, currently leading the HR function at Algonomy across the Americas, Europe & Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. My work spans the full spectrum of HR, including strategy, organisational design, talent, culture, and analytics, driving business growth through scalable people solutions.With an MSc in Occupational Psychology and deep expertise in talent management, leadership development, employment law, and compliance, I combine data-driven decision-making with a strong understanding of human behaviour to create practical and high-impact outcomes.I have built and led HR teams that support diverse, high-growth markets, designed and implemented global people strategies, and led multiple HR transformation initiatives focused on automation, process improvement, and analytics adoption.Currently, my focus is on shaping a predictive, data-enabled HR function that balances operational excellence with a people-first approach.Key strengths:• Leading end-to-end HR strategy and operations globally• Workforce analytics and people insights storytelling• Talent management and leadership development• Employment law and compliance across multiple geographies• HR transformation, process automation, and digital adoption• Organisational design and workforce planning• Culture building, engagement, and change management• Building and scaling HR teams and capabilityLet\'s connect and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth!
Experience
Director - Human Resources
Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Master of Science - MS, Psychology
2018 — 2020
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Economics, English Literature
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Human Resources
- Performance Management
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Leadership Development
- Competency Based Interviewing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Talent Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Competency Management
- Strategy
- Assessment & Development Centre Design
- Research
- Recruiting
- Organizational Development
- Psychometrics
- Counseling Psychology
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee Engagement
- Training
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