Chitrini Chalmela

Head of Talent

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India5 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

7.6 years of diverse HR experience
Expertise in talent acquisition and rewards management
Proven track record in HR process optimization

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in talent management and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Compensation ReviewRestructuringChange ManagementHr PoliciesRecruitmentHr Process Automation

Other Skills

BudgetingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PartneringBusiness StrategyCustomer ServiceHR ConsultingHR ProjectsHR Shared ServicesHuman ResourcesLeadershipLine Management ExperienceLinkedIn RecruiterMarket ResearchMarketingMarketing Strategy

About

Results-oriented HR professional with 7.6 years of experience in a multifaceted HR role encompassing Talent Acquisition, Rewards, and Business Partnering. Proven ability to deliver impactful HR solutions across the employee lifecycle and demonstrated success in aligning HR strategies with business objectives.

Experience

5 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

More retail private limited

3 roles

Talent Acquisition Head and Corporate HRBP

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Rewards Manager

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs

Managing Annual Compensation Review for headcount of 2000.
Process and implement Off-cycle increment as per business requirements.
Maintaining and budgeting cost data for manpower and other manpower cost
Partnering with business and HRBP to develop and implement organisation restructuring plan.
Participating in salary surveys (Deloitte, Mercer and Aon) and recommend compensation adjustment as per the benchmarking studies.
Provide first-line support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and system-related inquiries.
Managing employee benefits like Mediclaim, GPA, Insurance.
Managing and maintaining min wages for store staff ensuring they are up to date as per state notifications.

Compensation ReviewBudgetingRestructuringChange ManagementHR ConsultingStakeholder Management+1

Employee Experience Manager

Nov 2022 – Jun 2023 · 7 mos

Digitization and centralization of all HR processes – resulting in accuracy of data, improving process efficiency, and reducing cost.
Developed & documented new HR processes and SOP providing clear and concise instructions for HR staff
Enabled change management process for a major HR transformation initiative resulting in smooth, successful transition, minimising disruption and employee buy in.
Drafted and implemented HR policies to optimize operations and support business.
Enabled setting up HR Shared Services team to support centralisation of HR processes.
Business Partnering store operation team by providing HR support and guidance.

Process DesignChange ManagementHR PoliciesHR Shared ServicesBusiness Partnering

Aditya birla retail limited

3 roles

Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition || Recruitment

Jan 2019 – Jun 2019 · 5 mos

Recruitment and On-boarding
Recruitment
Manage recruitment for back-end positions(Pan India) end to end from sourcing till acceptance of offer.
Screen & Decide on the fitment of the candidate and ensure an error free offer.
Ensure completion of pre-employment medicals, employee verification process and background check.
On-boarding and Induction
Ensure all employees are on-boarded, inducted and absorbed into the system completely.
Ensure proper induction and facilities are provided for role/location change of an employee.

RecruitmentOnboarding

Assistant Manager HR Projects

Jun 2018 – Dec 2018 · 6 mos

1. Quality of Performance conversation -Analysed the quality and satisfaction of performance discussion of back-end employees with their managers.
2. Performance Document Audit – Conducted audit and timely closure of performance documents of back-end employees with immediate corrective action measures, enabling effective annual performance review
3. HR Process Automation though Wooqer - New process creation and management to enhance HR automation in super market (store and non- store) - Created, enabled and launched manual processes on Wooqer (online retail portal).Rolled out process/survey as per timelines and Report generation/ Creation and Analysis
4. HR Automation in Store and Non Store through Biometric- Launching biometric in Non Store locations and driving 100% adherence of biometric usage. Responsible for Biometric Portal management system and Vendor Management. Facilitation of smooth process of critical monthly activities for payroll.Enabling regional teams to manage the portal at regional/store level and handling grievances.

HR ProjectsHR Process AutomationVendor Management

Management Trainee

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr

Retail Leadership Program
Familiarization with the business and understanding front end operations
Understanding the processes and operations of F&V, Staples and Fashion department and its impact on store and successfully worked on reducing dump and shrink of stock.
People Management (department teams), customer interaction and satisfaction.
Store Human Resource- Hiring process and documentation, Attendance, Employee of the month.

Exide life insurance

Human Resources Intern

Apr 2016 – May 2016 · 1 mo · Bangalore

Worked with the Talent Acquisition team to understand the channels of recruitment employed at Exide Life.
Undertook ‘Analysis on Effectiveness of Channels of Recruitment’ at Exide Life Insurance on the basis of conversion rate, attrition rate, performance and average number of CV sourced for a position and identified most effective channels.