Robert Inniah

About Robert Inniah

Strategic CHRO & People Transformation Leader | 24+ Years | HR Strategy | Talent | M&A | Digital HR | India + APACI am an experienced HR leader with a proven track record of building people capabilities, leading enterprise transformation, and aligning HR strategy with business growth across diverse industries — Product, Tech, BFSI, Automotive, and Consulting.Over 24 years, I’ve led multi-geography HR portfolios (India, Malaysia, China, Singapore), architected post-merger integrations FTEs), redefined C&B structures, and driven cultural, digital, and operational HR transformation. I’ve served as a trusted partner to NRCs and Boards, leading CXO hiring, leadership development, and succession strategy.My strength lies in building future-ready HR models — from setting up greenfield HR operations to scaling teams, driving digital HR systems (HRMS, PMS, ESS/MSS), and improving attrition, engagement, and productivity. I’ve led shared service transitions of 40+ processes and saved over ₹3 Cr annually through alternate hiring models and in-house senior hiring. 3x Post-Merger HR Integration Lead Drove automation implementation in short span for cost, process and experience Reduced attrition and drove a culture of \'Retention\' is new Recruitment Delivered award-winning onboarding (i2i Framework) & Talent Programs (9-box grid) CXO hiring in-house – 20+ roles/year | huge costs saved annually Experience across India, APAC (Malaysia, China), US engagementsI bring a rare blend of strategic vision, operational depth, cross-border exposure, and people-first leadership.

Experience

1. Head - HR & Talent Acqusition

   Matrimony.com Limited

   Nov 2020 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Industry: Product, Digital, Consumer TechKey Contributions: 1. Led HR & TA teams across India and 2500+ employees 2. Partnered with Business to achieve Strategic Organizational & People objectives 3. Partnered with Board & NRC on leadership hiring and strategic HR 4. Formalized Leadership Development & “Sales Coach” initiatives 5. Facilitated GPTW certification and was awarded in Year one of participation 6. Rolled out HRMS, ESS/MSS, ATS and PMS Modules in a record time of 9 months 7. Reduced attrition significantly - Vintage and New-joiner 8. Closed 20+ CXO/Senior hires in-house annually with huge cost save 9. Built TA alternate models: Train & Hire, Women Returnees, NAPS/NATS 10. Redesigned Mediclaim, R&R, Leave, Travel, and WFH policies

Education

• T.I School

  Twelth (HSC), Science/Maths

  1992 — 1994

• Loyola College

  B.Sc, Botany and Biotechnology

  1994 — 1997

• Loyola College

  MSW, Personnel Management & IR

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Talent Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Training
• Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Management
• Team Management
• Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Employee Engagement
• HR Business Partnering
• HR Integration
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Onboarding
• Personnel Management
• HR Operations
• Hris