Manikandan Varadaraj
HR Business Partner @ Amazon India | Strategic HR, Leadership Development
- Role
- HR Business Partner Retail Business & Technology Amazon India at Amazon
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manikandan Varadaraj
Strategic HR Leader | Workforce Planning | Leadership Development | HR AnalyticsWith 13+ years in Human Resources, I specialize in workforce strategy, leadership coaching, and HR analytics to drive business impact. My experience spans talent development, organizational transformation, and DEI initiatives, helping companies create high-performing and people-centric workplaces.Key Highlights: Optimized workforce planning & leadership structures, enhancing efficiency and business growth. Led HR analytics initiatives, turning data into insights that shape people decisions. Developed leadership programs & coaching frameworks, fostering strong managerial capabilities. Reduced attrition through strategic talent management, improving retention and engagement.I’m passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals and leveraging data-driven HR solutions to create sustainable impact.Let’s connect! Always open to discussions on HR transformation, workforce strategy, and leadership development.
Experience
HR Business Partner Retail Business & Technology Amazon India
Apr 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Scaled workforce planning for 1k+ employeesLed talent reviews & promotions across managers across 3 categories, ensuring high standards in talent assessment.Drove leadership development, coaching managers & enhancing IC-to-manager ratiosSaved annually by implementing the SOT model, eliminating redundant roles.Launched DEI initiatives, boosting women representation & mentorship programs.Conducted quarterly city visits across 8 locations to improve employee engagement & experience.
Education
Bharathiar University
MBA, Human resource
2010 — 2011
ICS Learn
CIPD, Enrolled
Anna University Chennai
BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Recruitments
- HR Consulting
- Employer Branding
- Employee Referral Programs
- Screening
- Internet Recruiting
- Trust & Fairness
- Benefits Negotiation
- Interviewing
- Talent Acquisition
- College Recruiting
- Dedication to Continous Improvement
- Marketing
- Team Orientation
- Contract Recruitment
- IT Recruitment
- Rpo
- Technical Recruiting
- Staffing Services
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Permanent Placement
- Screening Resumes
- Interviews
- Headhunt
- Executive Search
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Team Management
- Talent Management
- Performance Appraisal
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