Sareeta Bhatikar

About Sareeta Bhatikar

Passionate about reimagining HR as a growth engine not just a people function. With 24 years of global and cross-industry HR leadership, I have led human capital strategy at scale steering complex mergers, large-scale transformations, and multi-country operations across Insurance, Pharma, Telecom, IT, Shipping, and FMCG.I bring a rare blend of executional excellence and strategic foresight, having shaped people agendas for employees and led HR COEs spanning Talent, DEI, HR Tech, and Shared Services. From architecting the Industry first Exide Life–HDFC Life merger, launching inclusive hiring models, to building in-house insure-tech capabilities and global HR systems, I have delivered where transformation meets trust.A firm believer in the power of inclusive cultures, my key focus has been in embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into the fabric of organizational practices. From launching sensitization sessions to revamping infrastructure for inclusivity, my initiatives have not only enhanced employee experience but also fortified the employer brand.A fast-tracked and trusted advisor to CXOs, I specialize in building future-ready organizations with strong cultures, agile structures, and purpose-driven leadership.

Experience

1. CHRO

   Jio-bp

   Feb 2026 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

   Jio-bp\'s bold and ambitious plan is to reimagine and revolutionise mobility in India. Crafting the people agenda that powers talent and culture for an organisation that sits at the intersection of innovation, scale, employee & customer delight and sustainability is something that I look forward to everyday.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Post Graduate Diploma in Comparative Mythology

• R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics

  B. Com

  1995 — 1999

• Institute of Cost & Works Accountant, India

  ICWA- Intermediate level, Cost Accounting

• VPM Thane Law College

  LLB

• Saraswathi Vidyalaya High School

  SSC

  1982 — 1994

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  MMS, Human Resources

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Performance Appraisal
• Team Management
• Compensation
• Organizational Development
• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Sourcing
• Culture Change
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Engagement
• Human Resources
• Vendor Management
• HR Transformation
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting
• Screening
• Performance Management
• Compensation
• Organizational Structure
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Change Management