Shalaka Khambaswadkar
Human Resources Consultant @The People Equation
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Consultant @The People Equation
Toronto, ON, CA
I partner with tech companies to design and deliver high-impact, scalable HR solutions that drive business results. As a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, I specialize in executive coaching, strategic workforce planning, and cost-efficient operational design. My work spans from enabling leadership growth and optimizing headcount, to managing complex organizational transitions—including leading Foodora’s market exit in Canada with a focus on compliance, empathy, and multimillion-dollar risk mitigation. With deep expertise across legal, financial, and people strategy, I help organizations navigate change, unlock savings, and build sustainable, people-first operations.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto Mississauga
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Sociology
New York University
Master of Science (MS), Human Resource Management and Development
SKILLS
ABOUT SHALAKA KHAMBASWADKAR
As a trusted, multi-faceted People and Culture Leader, I’ve built award-winning workplace cultures over the last decade through leadership coaching, data-centric decision-making, and fostering high-performance teams.Recognized as One of the Top HR Leaders in the Canadian Tech industry, I have been deeply entrenched in building and scaling People functions, providing strategic HR leadership within hyper-growth and fast-paced environments, and driving cost savings through risk mitigation.With a foundation in Compensation, I’ve emphasized the importance of total rewards inretention and attraction strategies, taking a holistic approach to compensation management. I am enthused about business partnership and strategic HR, excelling in working with senior leaders to optimize strategy with a focus on people. My expertise lies in areas of employee engagement, change management, performance management, HR reporting and analytics, and global legal compliance.With a solutions-oriented and empathetic approach, I strive to listen, understand, and deliver results with urgency and reliability. I’m driven by the opportunity to optimize for people potential, which results in empowered employees.
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