Smita Patra — HR Manager
What does it take to scale a company from 40 to 150 employees in just four years? For me, it’s a combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence, deep business understanding, and an unwavering focus on talent and scalable growth. I am an Startup Consultant, and People Strategist with 15+ years of leadership experience in Human Resources. I specialize in strategic hiring, people-driven growth, with a strong track record of helping startups and growth-stage organizations scale efficiently and sustainably. I understand how businesses operate, how value is created, and what it takes to design talent and organizational structures that truly enable scale. I don’t just build HR functions — I help build organizations that are ready for their next phase of growth. What I Bring to the Table: Startup consultant focused on scaling organizations and teams Deep experience across startups and growth-stage companies Proven ability to scale teams and the organization in line with business strategy Track record of implementing HR and organizational infrastructure that supports rapid scale Governance-first mindset with a strong lens on ESG, compliance, and risk mitigation Ability to align people, culture, and operations with business and financial goals Key Accomplishments: Tripled headcount through performance-driven, business-aligned recruitment strategies Advised founders and leadership teams on long-term workforce planning and org design Set up HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and governance frameworks to support scale Led ESG initiatives that strengthened employer brand and stakeholder confidence Built end-to-end HR and people processes from scratch in early-stage startups Developed employer branding that unifies culture, growth, and value proposition I bring a strategic voice to the boardroom and founder table, particularly where business, talent, and transformation intersect. My focus is on enabling sustainable growth through ethical leadership, strong governance, and a people-first approach that keeps business outcomes at the core. At this stage in my journey, my purpose is clear: I believe organizations scale sustainably when: Leadership is courageous and accountable Governance is strong and transparent People practices are fair, inclusive, and future-ready Business decisions consistently reflect both performance and principle If you’re looking for a a startup consultant who can scale an organization, and a board-level advisor who bridges people, policy, and performance, I’d be glad to connect. Email: smita1615@gmail.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in scaling startups and governance.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 12 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Human Resources
- Talent Acquisition
Career Highlights
- Tripled headcount through strategic recruitment.
- Expert in building HR functions for startups.
- Strong governance and ethical leadership advocate.
Work Experience
Speed IT Innovations
Head of Human Resources (11 mos)
Datafortune
Talent Acquisition (5 yrs 2 mos)
Assistant Manager- Talent acquisition (5 yrs 2 mos)
Katalyst Technologies
Senior Recruiter (1 yr 8 mos)
Clarion Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Senior IT Recruiter (1 yr)
Nityo Infotech
Senior Recruitment Executive (1 yr 2 mos)
Spencer's Retail
Assistant Manager- HR (2 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
SAP at Siemens Professional Education
Bachelor's degree at Utkal University
