Purba Bhattacharya

Chief Operating Officer

Delhi, India24 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in executive search and talent acquisition.
  • Established programs promoting women in the workforce.
  • Proven track record in strategic project management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in HR and talent acquisition, specializing in diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchTalent AcquisitionDiversity & InclusionEmployee RelationsHr ManagementRecruitment

Other Skills

BankingBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentCRMCommunicationComplianceContract NegotiationsDiversity & Inclusion ConsultingEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingHR ConsultingHR OperationsHR PoliciesHRISHuman Resources

About

My journey of evolving from an HR professional to a business leader has been a process of learning, unlearning & re-learning.The first part of my career was the foundation of my professional journey. I had the privilege of working with some of the best in the industry. Those years have helped me build perspective and competence. Today, executive search, CXO & board hiring are my areas of expertise, and leading turnkey hiring projects is a responsibility I take immense pride in. Developing teams into exceptional headhunters and watching them hone their skills is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. We specialise in Mid-Senior level hiring.#ExecutiveSearch #TechHiring#DataScience #AI/MLRecruitment #StartupHiring Building People Konnect alongside Anjali has been nothing short of exhilarating. Every challenge, every milestone, and every late-night brainstorming session has shaped not just the business, but also me. The thrill of creating something from the ground up, pushing our own boundaries, and seeing our vision take shape has been both fulfilling and humbling. There’s never been a dull moment—just the joy of building, the excitement of solving, and the relentless drive to keep going. It’s been a journey of passion, perseverance, and limitless learning, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Over the decades the landscape of talent management has evolved, but our foundation remains rooted in first principles. We’ve built our approach on agility, staying attuned to market shifts, listening closely to our clients, and adapting with relevance. We stay nimble, solution-oriented, and deeply consultative. We learn from every interaction, remain humble and continuously refine ourselves. Partnering with some of the best in the industry keeps us sharp and we know there’s still so much more ahead. I grew up in a progressive home, where my mother was the strongest force, and gender was never a limitation. It wasn’t until I stepped into the real world that I realized how different this was for many women. The idea that women often don’t get their due—at work or in society—was something I had never considered, and it made me aware of the privilege I had. That awareness drives me to build business solutions that help women advance in their careers. I also mentor young girls students. Raising a daughter and growing alongside her, has given me a fresh perspective on how the next generation sees the world—one that is open, curious, and ever-evolving. It’s a reminder that learning never stops and the best lessons come from the most unexpected places.

Experience

People konnect

Chief Operating Officer

Mar 2012Present · 14 yrs · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • As the COO at People Konnect, I have played a pivotal role in shaping and driving the company's strategic vision, particularly in executive search and talent acquisition for mid and senior-level positions. My leadership extends across various domains, including technology, data sciences, and GCC hiring, where I have established a Center of Excellence to ensure our clients receive top-tier talent solutions.
  • Executive Search Leadership: I have successfully built and scaled the Executive Search business, focusing on mid and senior-level hiring. My approach ensures that we meet the complex and unique needs of our clients across industries.
  • Strategic Project Management: I have led large-scale strategic projects, delivering solutions that align with our clients’ long-term objectives.
  • Employee Performance and Capability Building: I have driven initiatives to enhance employee performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Consulting: Spearheaded consulting projects focused on Diversity & Inclusion, helping organizations build inclusive workplaces that leverage diverse talent.
  • Learning & Development Consulting: Led L&D consulting initiatives, providing clients with robust frameworks for employee development.
  • Employer Branding and Process Transformation: Directed employer branding and process transformation projects, positioning our clients as employers of choice in their respective industries.
  • Strategic Industry Programs
  • SheMaker (Women in Manufacturing): Established SheMaker, a strategic program aimed at building a crucial talent pipeline for women in the manufacturing sector.
  • WinS (Women in Sales): Launched WinS, a program dedicated to enhancing the representation of women in sales roles, addressing gender imbalances and creating opportunities for women in sales across.
Executive SearchTalent AcquisitionProject ManagementDiversity & Inclusion ConsultingLearning & Development ConsultingEmployer Branding

Icici bank

Business Partner&Talent Aquisition Head

Aug 2004Oct 2010 · 6 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi Area, Mumbai

  • Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
  • I have spearheaded strategic initiatives across both retail and wholesale banking sectors, delivering exceptional results.
  • Talent Acquisition Leadership
  • Comprehensive Recruitment Expertise: Successfully led mass recruitment and senior-level hiring, ensuring the alignment of talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
  • Centre of Excellence Leadership: Directed the Center of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, focusing on process optimization, policy formulation, and system design to support large-scale recruitment initiatives.
  • Audit and Compliance: Led the internal audit of recruitment process, presenting findings to the Bank’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Business Partner & Talent Management
  • Facilitated manpower planning, retention and assessment, aligning HR strategies with bank's goals to drive performance.
  • Employee Relations and Engagement: Played a pivotal role in both transactional and structural aspects of employee relations, effectively addressing disciplinary and workplace issues of critical nature.
  • Communication-Led large town hall meetings and focus group discussions following Gallup Engagement surveys, fostering transparent communication.
  • Union Merger Communications: Managed complex communications with union representatives and employees during mergers, overseeing grade and compensation harmonization exercises.
  • Competency-Based Talent Discussions: Conducted competency-based evaluations and succession planning, providing strategic insights to business heads on performance and potential.
  • Performance Management: Directed rating normalization sessions with business heads, ensuring fair & equitable assessments.
  • Talent Assessment Forums: Facilitated talent assessment forums across grades, utilizing structured behavioral performance data and decoding 360-degree feedback to guide business leaders in making informed talent decisions.
Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementComplianceCommunication

Fcs software solutions ltd.

Manager

Jul 2000Jul 2004 · 4 yrs · Noida Area, India

  • Started my career at FCS as a resource executive, advancing to core HR functions, including technical and domestic recruitment. During an economic slowdown, I played a key role in transitioning domestic operations to night shift processes at Ace Technologies, communicating changes to employees and assisting with exit packages.
  • Promoted to Sr. Executive HR in 2001, I managed contract negotiations and client credit checks. Gained expertise in payroll, benefits, logistics, and retirement benefits management.
  • Key Achievements
  • Rapid Career Advancement: Achieved three promotions in four years, demonstrating leadership and resilience during organizational transitions.
  • Department Leadership: Appointed head of HR and commercial operations within a year of process migration, directly reporting to the CEO.
  • Strategic Influence: Youngest member of the Steering Committee, advising the CEO on strategic issues.
  • Process Improvement: Won the Process Champion Award for significant cost savings and reduced turnaround times.
  • Successful Negotiations: Negotiated high-value contracts with a US state government client.
  • My journey reflects a strong trajectory in HR management, marked by strategic leadership, process optimization, and effective communication.
HR ManagementRecruitmentContract NegotiationsProcess Improvement

Education

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Strategic HRM — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2009Jan 2009

Delhi School of Economics

MHROD — Human Resource management

Jan 1998Jan 2000

Banaras Hindu University

Bachelor of Statistics — Statistics

Jan 1995Jan 1998

De Nobili School

High School — Science

Jan 1993Jan 1995

Carmel School, Digwadih

School — Gerenal

Jan 1981Jan 1993

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