Saroja Ghate

About Saroja Ghate

Talent Acquisition & HR Strategy Leader | Expert in Complex Project Environments | Driving People-Centric Business Growth Over the past 18+ years, I’ve built a career at the intersection of talent, compliance, and business operations—working across challenging sectors such as offshore and onshore oil & gas, Subsea and Deepwater exploration, infrastructure, construction, mining, and minerals. I specialize in designing and leading workforce strategies for high-impact, technically demanding projects—both in India and globally. My role extends beyond recruitment: I manage the full employee life cycle, lead expatriate hiring and repatriation, ensure labor law compliance, and deliver seamless HR operations across borders. What sets me apart is a strong commercial lens. From securing business opportunities to taking P&L ownership, I bridge people strategy with operational execution—ensuring HR is not just a function, but a growth driver. Key focus areas include: 1. Building skilled, agile teams for high-risk, capital-intensive industries 2. Managing global talent mobility and expat compliance frameworks 3. Aligning HR delivery with business goals for measurable performance outcomes 4. Driving compliance and governance across labor law landscapes 5. Partnering with business leaders to turn HR into a competitive advantage I believe in HR that’s grounded in impact where people decisions support business outcomes, and where every hire, process, and policy moves the organization forward.

Experience

1. Chief Talent Officer

   Emotive

   Apr 2017 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• University of Mumbai

  MBA

  2007 — 2010