Sonali Merchant Chavan

HR Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India20 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 17 years of experience in hospitality management.
  • Awarded Talent & Culture Head of the Year in 2017.
  • Expert in creating inclusive work environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources leader in the Hospitality industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Resources (hr)Talent ManagementTeam LeadershipRecruiting

Other Skills

HR Policy FormulationHR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & BenefitsPre opening specialistInterpersonal SkillsPerformance AppraisalHotelierCoachingBudgetLeadership DevelopmentHRISManagementPre-openingSuccession Planning

About

As the Director of Talent & Culture at Accor, I lead the human resources function for Fairmont Mumbai, a 446-room pre-opening hotel with over 75,000 sq.ft. of total banqueting space that offers world-class amenities and services. I have over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, where I have honed my skills in employee benefits, talent management, coaching, and policy framing. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters learning, growth, and engagement for all employees. I have been recognized for my leadership and innovation in implementing the AccorHotels values and vision across the organization. In 2017, I received the Accorhotels India Awards for Talent & Culture Head of the Year, a prestigious honor that reflects my commitment and dedication to excellence.

Experience

Fairmont mumbai

Director of People and Culture for Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn , A Morgans Originals hotel

Jan 2026Present · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Accor

2 roles

Director of People & Culture for Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn,A Morgans Originals hotel

Jun 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Director of Talent & Culture at Novotel Mumbai International Airport

Jun 2022Jun 2024 · 2 yrs

HR Policy FormulationTeam LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer Branding+6

Fairmont hotels & resorts

Director of Talent & Culture

Jun 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

The westin mumbai garden city

Director of Human Resources

Mar 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · The Westin Mumbai Garden City

Team LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & Benefits+2

Marriott international

Director of Human Resources

Mar 2020Mar 2021 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
Team LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & Benefits+2

Novotel mumbai juhu beach , accorhotels india

Director- Talent & Culture

Mar 2017Mar 2020 · 3 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Team LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & Benefits+2

Novotel ahmedabad, accorhotels india

Director Human Resources

Apr 2013Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • Overlooking entire HR & Training functions.
Team LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & Benefits+2

Ibis mumbai airport, accorhotels india

HR Manager

Sep 2010Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai

Team LeadershipRecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareEmployer BrandingCompensation & Benefits+2

Ibis pune, accorhotels india

HR Manager

Jan 2009Sep 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune

RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)HR SoftwareCompensation & BenefitsInterpersonal SkillsPerformance Appraisal

Taj blue diamond,pune

HR Executive

Jan 2005Dec 2008 · 3 yrs 11 mos

RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)Compensation & Benefits

Education

Swiss Hotel Management School

Postgraduate Diploma — Hospitality Administration/Management

Sep 2004Jun 2005

Swiss Hotel Management School

PGDHM — Hospitality

Jan 2004Jan 2005

Ness Wadia College, Pune

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Jan 1998Jan 2003

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