Sweta Agarwal

About Sweta Agarwal

Strategic HR leader with 19+ years of experience driving organizational transformation, workforce planning, and operational excellence, specializing in GCC leadership and global talent management. Proven expertise in establishing new GCC centers, optimizing location strategies, and aligning HR practices with business goals to build agile, high-performing teams for sustainable growth. Skilled in driving recruitment, onboarding, team-building, professional development, performance management, and employee benefits, ensuring HR initiatives reflect company culture, values, and purpose to foster a motivated, engaged workforce.As Associate Director at Cargill, I lead HR strategy for a 3,500-strong strategic capability center, enhancing business agility and operational efficiency. My leadership has driven $1.5M in cost avoidance through talent market analysis and optimized location strategy while reducing employee attrition by over 50% through innovative employee experience initiatives. I’ve transformed HR operations, led impactful talent management programs, and fostered a culture of inclusion and high performance.Previously at Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd, I streamlined HR operations, ensuring 100% compliance with labor laws and driving efficiency through systems like Workday. I revamped the exit process, cutting settlement time, and implemented frameworks like RASCI and SIPOC, resulting in $800K in cost savings. After a career break from July 2013 - October 2014, I re-entered the workforce to lead talent management, workforce planning, and compliance, making significant organizational improvements.I leverage data-driven insights to optimize processes, enhance resourcing, and ensure compliance across global functions, driving impactful results that align with strategic objectives. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, I am passionate about shaping future-ready workforces in dynamic business environments.Let’s connect to explore how I can contribute to your organization’s HR strategy and growth goals.

Experience

1. Director Strategy & Business Performance

   AstraZeneca

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Chartered Secretary, Company Law

• Shri Shikshayatan College

  Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting and Finance

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Strategy

Skills

• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Commercial Management
• Human Resources
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Accounting
• Team Management
• Auditing
• Management
• Internal Audit
• Corporate Finance
• Performance Management
• Financial Modeling
• Sourcing
• Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Finance
• Valuation
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Leadership