Santhana Krishnan N V — Co-Founder
Over three decades of experience in high-impact HR Leadership roles I specialize in building future-ready organizations where compliance, culture, and performance work in synergy. My career has been guided with strong belief: organizations thrive when people thrive. Currently, as part of the leadership team at Connect One Corporate Services Pvt Ltd, I design and implement end-to-end “Hire-to-Retire” HR solutions covering recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, compliance and employee engagement. My role extends beyond processes it is about building ecosystems that align legal compliance, corporate governance, and workplace culture to drive sustainable growth, enhance employee experience, foster leadership development, ensure long-term organizational resilience, and create measurable business impact. Earlier, I was part of corporate HR for an Insurance organisation with 10,000+ employees, guiding it on its journey to becoming a certified Great Place to Work. This experience shaped my approach to HR—not just as a support function, but as a business driver and culture architect. Core Competencies * HR Strategy & Transformation – Designing frameworks aligned with organizational growth and expansion. * Compliance & Legal Excellence – Expertise in labor laws, EPFO, ESIC, wage codes, and corporate secretarial obligations. * Governance & Ethics – Implementing POSH, Data Privacy, EHS, and ESG frameworks for safe, inclusive, and sustainable workplaces. * Global Expansion – Setting up and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and advising on cross-border HR strategies. * Mentorship & Transformation – Coaching leaders and HR professionals to enable cultural and organizational transformation. Leadership Philosophy I strongly believe HR is about liberating potential, not just managing people. Compliance is an advantage, not a burden. Governance builds trust, not just checklists. Achievements * Transformed a 10,000+ employee insurance organisation into a recognized Great Place to Work. * Designed scalable Hire-to-Retire solutions at Connect One. * Spearheaded ESG, POSH, and Data Privacy initiatives across industries. * Integrated compliance frameworks across multiple states with seamless manner. Looking ahead, I am focused on digital HR transformation, sustainability, diversity, and agility—helping organizations not only adapt to disruption but actively shape the future.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in compliance and organizational transformation.
Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Experience: 23 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Hr Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
Career Highlights
- Transformed a 10,000+ employee organization into a Great Place to Work.
- Designed scalable Hire-to-Retire solutions at Connect One.
- Spearheaded ESG, POSH, and Data Privacy initiatives.
Work Experience
Connect One Corporate Pte Ltd
Founder & CEO (1 yr 1 mo)
Connect One Corporate Services Pvt Ltd
Managing Director (9 yrs 9 mos)
Fincare Small Finance Bank
Senior Division Manager, HR (2 yrs 1 mo)
Exide Life Insurance
Assistant Manager - HR (1 yr 2 mos)
ING Vysya Life Insurance Co. Ltd
HR Lead (7 yrs 11 mos)
Samvrudhi info media Technologies
HR Generalist (8 mos)
HR Generalist (8 mos)
Rajeswari Group
Executive Assistant - Reporting to Proprietor (2 yrs 3 mos)
Executive Assistant (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Post Graduation Post Graduate Diploma; Bachelor of Commerce at Symbiosis centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
at Annamalai University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at Annamalai University
Post Graduate Diploma; Bachelor of Commerce at Symbiosis centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)