Shanthala Hegde

About Shanthala Hegde

With a robust foundation in strategic human resource management, my experience centers…

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Candescent

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Support the deployment of global HR programs, including statutory and compliance requirements, employee experience and engagement initiatives, onboarding and exit formalities, performance management, headcount planning/reporting, reductions in force (RIFs), retention, and career development.• Contribute as an HR specialist on projects and practice networks as required.• Compile and analyze HR data to support business decision-making.• Facilitate and administer the Performance Management Program, providing counsel and guidance on performance-related matters.• Support and participate in performance counselling for employees.• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and partner with labour organizations to manage contract negotiations, labour relations, and grievances, where applicable.• Provide HR input and consulting on organization design initiatives to address business changes.• Develop and implement retention initiatives to enhance employee engagement and reduce attrition.• Act as a change champion, driving and sponsoring organizational transformation initiatives.• Provide internal benchmarking and salary insights to help managers align compensation decisions with business strategies.• Offer day-to-day coaching and career development support to employees and managers.• Partner with business leaders to develop succession plans and ensure leadership pipeline continuity.• Manage redundancy and reduction-in-force (RIF) activities, ensuring compliance and mitigating organizational risks.• Handle employee relations issues, including harassment, discrimination, and misconduct cases, collaborating with legal counsel when necessary.• Provide HR generalist support and consultancy to business units in India, ensuring alignment with business and HR strategies.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

  2016 — 2018

• SRNM National College

  BCA, Bachelor of Computer Applications.

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• IT Recruitment
• Staff Retention
• Article Writing
• Event Planning
• Candidate Retention
• Remittances
• Remittance Processing
• Training & Development
• Human Resources
• Poetry
• Java
• Mailers
• Microsoft Office
• Event Management
• Employee Engagement
• Joining Formalities
• Banking
• Team Management
• Management
• Sql
• Documentation
• Html
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Blogging
• Vendor Management
• Financial Services
• Employee Training
• Leadership
• Creative Writing
• Interviews
• Recruiting