Manali Deshpande

About Manali Deshpande

Experienced Human Resources Manager with 14 years of combined experience of various HR functions. Proven track record in partnering with management to meet HR objectives, experience in creating and implementing policies and procedures, and effectively manage multiple projects. Able to grow positive relationships with partners and colleagues at all organizations, and able to apply knowledge and people skills to achieve personal and organizational goals. Strong human resources professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Human Resources Management from Golden Gate University.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Business Partner

   Mizuho OSI

   Feb 2025 — Present · Union City, CA, US

   Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders, understanding their business needs and translatingthem into effective HR strategies.• Provide insight and recommendations on organizational design, talent management, andworkforce planning.• Provide custom solutions and guidance to leaders, ensuring alignment with organizationalobjectives.• Provide support and guidance to people leaders on all HR related issues, including but not limitedto hiring, employment separation, leaves of absence and disciplinary issues. Provide orrecommend necessary training, coaching, and guidance to all levels of management.• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, andpolicies.• Provide guidance and input on business unit structures, workforce planning, and successionplanning.• Establish credibility throughout the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business andpositioning yourself as an effective problem solver of people and organizational issues.• Champion and help operationalize inclusion by ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion strategiesare infused in our organizational design, talent strategy, and programs.• Act as a change agent and single point of contact for team members and people leaders in yourassigned client groups.• Educate team members on human resources practices, including compensation, performancefeedback, career development and growth.• Understand Mizuho OSI’s business objectives and the relationship between the Department andthose objectives; to support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements, tomaintain the services and quality levels set by Mizuho OSI, and to continually enable Mizuho OSIto be a great place to work.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Science - Concentration in Organizations

  2006 — 2011

• Golden Gate University

  Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Management

  2012 — 2013