Jiza Thomas

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Proven track record in establishing HR functions.
Strong advocate for mental health initiatives in the workplace.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in E-commerce and Energy Management sectors.

Contact

jizathomas@hotmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Hr Business PartneringWorkforce PlanningTalent AcquisitionEmployee ExperienceHr Management

Other Skills

Addiction RecoveryCapability DevelopmentChange ManagementCustomer ServiceDiversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)Early-Stage StartupsEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingHR AnalyticsHR Policy DevelopmentLeadershipLeadership HiringManagementMental HealthMental Health Counseling

About

Human Resource Professional with a Psychology Background. Passionate about implementing best people practices, including mental health initiatives in the workplace. *Global HRBP at Schneider Electric, an MNC in the Energy Management & Automation sector. *People Experience Partner at Jumbotail Technologies, an E-commerce company, managing Talent Acquisition and the entire employee lifecycle for the Supply Chain function. *HR Manager at Cheesiano Foods India, a Quick Service Restaurant chain, overseeing an employee workforce of 150+ across 23 restaurants and establishing the HR department from scratch.

Experience

Schneider electric

2 roles

Sr. Manager - Global HRBP

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

🔹 Global HR Business Partner for the UNIFY Business Transformation Program, driving organizational change and workforce initiatives across Europe, UK, India & Middle East predominantly.
🔹 Key focus areas include strategic workforce planning, talent and capability development, change management, employee wellbeing, HR analytics, and cross-regional stakeholder engagement.

Workforce PlanningCapability DevelopmentProject ManagementHR Business PartneringDiversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)

Asst. Manager - HRBP

Jul 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jumbotail

Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition & People Experience

Jun 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

People X SPOC - Supply Chain Function (Global Command Center, Operations, Leadership Roles
🔹 Talent Acquisition: Spearheaded hiring for diverse supply chain roles, aligning talent strategy with business growth and operational excellence.
🔹 Employee Engagement & Lifecycle Management: Led initiatives around employee engagement, rewards & recognition (R&R), and seamless exit processes to ensure a positive employee experience throughout the lifecycle.
🔹 Grievance Redressal: Acted as a trusted HR partner, addressing employee concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and fairness.
🔹 Training & Enablement: Drove adoption of HR portals and led training sessions for new People X initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and user readiness.

Employer BrandingNiche Talent AcquisitionLeadership HiringEmployee experienceRetention StrategiesTalent Acquisition

Cheesiaano pizza

Human Resources Generalist

Apr 2018 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Partnered with the Founders to establish and scale the HR function in a fast-paced QSR Chain with multiple brands in a cloud kitchen model overseeing:
🔹Recruitment: Managed hiring across corporate roles to support rapid expansion.
🔹 Onboarding & Induction: Designed and delivered structured onboarding experiences to ensure smooth integration and early engagement.
🔹 Payroll & Attendance: Oversaw payroll processing and attendance systems for a distributed workforce.
🔹 Learning & Development: Rolled out skill-building programs tailored to frontline and managerial roles.
🔹 HR Policy & Compliance: Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with startup dynamics and labor regulations.
🔹 Performance & Recognition: Introduced appraisal frameworks and recognition programs to drive motivation and accountability.
🔹 Employee Health & Safety: Ensured compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.
🔹 Engagement & Culture: Led initiatives to foster team spirit, retention, and a positive work environment.
🔹 HRIS Implementation: Supported digitization of HR processes through HRIS tools.

Early-Stage StartupsHR Management