Amit Sawant
Talent Lead @ WPP | HR Strategist and Certified Assessor
- Role
- Talent Lead at WPP
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amit Sawant
As the Talent Lead for WPP India, I lead the People function, bringing over two decades of extensive HR leadership and strategic expertise. A GPHR certified professional, my work is centered on translating business objectives into impactful HR strategies, spanning HR business partnering, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, HRIS, policy development, organizational development, and change management.I am dedicated to providing both strategic and operational support to leadership and staff, driving talent management and engagement initiatives that significantly enhance the employee experience and strengthen the firm\'s reputation. My career includes a proven track record of delivering results in dynamic and diverse environments, including Big 4, MNC consulting, Advertising & Media and IT industries. I am passionate about fostering an inclusive culture that champions learning, growth, and collaboration, and am committed to continuous professional development.
Experience
Talent Lead
Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Leading the People function for WPP\'s SSC, Enterprise Tech and HO businesses in India.
Education
SLEMS
High School, Business/Commerce, General
1980 — 1992
Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development
PGDHRD, HR
2000 — 2001
University of Mumbai
BCom, Accounts
1997 — 1997
LNML MILS
Masters in Labour Studies, HR
1999 — 2000
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Performance Appraisal
- Screening
- Deferred Compensation
- Talent Management
- Recruitments
- HR Consulting
- Personnel Management
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources
- Strategic HR
- Sourcing
- Hris
- HR Policies
- Talent Acquisition
- Management
- Recruiting
- Performance Management
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