Damini Hanotia

About Damini Hanotia

I operate at the intersection of business strategy and talent transformation.With 8+ years of experience across RPO and in-house environments, I partner closely with business leaders to translate growth plans into actionable talent strategies — delivering leadership hiring, workforce-aligned recruitment, and capability building across dynamic, multi-geography setups.My experience spans high-growth startups, large enterprises, and global models, where I collaborate with CXOs, HRBPs, and functional leaders across India, APAC, and EMEA.Beyond owning end-to-end Talent Acquisition delivery, I function as a Talent Partner — advising stakeholders on:• Workforce planning inputs and hiring roadmaps• Role scoping and capability alignment• Talent risk mitigation and succession pipelines• Market intelligence and talent mapping insightsI have led and mentored TA teams, improved time-to-hire and hiring predictability, and strengthened stakeholder trust through structured governance and data-led hiring practices.I bring a strong execution foundation in Talent Acquisition, complemented by strategic exposure to Talent Partnering, stakeholder advisory, and workforce planning — positioning me well for Talent Partner, Senior TA Partner, and HRBP-aligned roles within growth-oriented organizations.Open to conversations around Strategic Talent Partnering, HR Business Partnering, and Global Talent Leadership roles.

Experience

1. Manager - HR

   GSK

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Partner with senior business leaders and HRBPs to translate workforce strategy into structured hiring roadmaps across Corporate, Commercial, Finance and Tech functions• Drive end-to-end leadership and niche hiring mandates, ensuring alignment with business capability requirements• Facilitate workforce planning discussions including demand forecasting, succession inputs, and critical talent risk assessment• Lead stakeholder governance forums to review pipeline health, hiring velocity, and talent market intelligence• Optimize time-to-hire and hiring predictability through structured competency-based assessment frameworks• Operate within a global recruitment model ensuring SLA adherence, hiring quality, and stakeholder satisfactionHighlights• Delivered 25–40 strategic hires annually across mid-senior roles• Maintained average time-to-hire within 45–60 days• Improved offer-to-join ratio by 10–15% through proactive engagement• Supported hiring across India and select APAC/EMEA markets

Education

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and HR

  2014 — 2016

• Prestige Institute of Management & Research

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

  2010 — 2013