Rajeswari S — HR Manager

I am a Strategic, People-Centric HR Leader with 18+ years of experience partnering with businesses to build scalable, high-performance organizations across Manufacturing, GCCs - Engineering Services, Shared Services, Analytics, and Fintech sectors. My career has been anchored in transforming HR from a support function into a strategic business enabler—aligning people, processes, culture, and technology to business outcomes. I bring deep expertise in greenfield setup and scale-up of MNC operations in India, establishing end-to-end HR ecosystems from the ground up, including workforce planning, policy frameworks, rewards, compliance, and culture integration. I have led and delivered enterprise-wide HR transformations, including: -HR digitalization and HRIS implementations (DarwinBox, Workday, SuccessFactors) -Performance management, talent management and succession frameworks -Organization design, rewards strategy, and policy harmonization -Large-scale change management and post-merger integrations -HR analytics, governance dashboards, and data-driven workforce insights A trusted advisor to CXOs and Board stakeholders, I am known for executive storytelling, pragmatic decision support, and driving measurable outcomes—whether it is scaling organizations from 100 to 3,000+ employees, achieving zero attrition in greenfield setups, or significantly improving engagement, transparency, and operational efficiency. Most recently, I have been actively integrating Generative AI and People Analytics into my HR approach—exploring how AI can enhance HR decision-making, workforce insights, policy interpretation, automation, and employee experience, while staying grounded in ethics, governance, and business relevance. At my core, I believe: Great organizations are built when people strategy and business strategy move as one. I am passionate about building future-ready organizations, enabling leaders, championing inclusion and equity, and designing HR systems that scale with integrity and purpose.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in HR Tech and organizational transformation.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 23 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Human Resources Management
Talent Management
Hr Management
Talent Acquisition

Career Highlights

18+ years of HR leadership experience.
Expert in HR digitalization and transformation.
Passionate about building future-ready organizations.

Work Experience

GAIN Credit

Senior Manager - Human resources & Administration (2 yrs 11 mos)

Johnson Electric

Manager Human Resources & Administration (1 yr 4 mos)

Danfoss

SR. LEAD - HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, Employer Branding (5 yrs 6 mos)

Human Resources Senior Specialist - HR Analytics, Talent Acceleration & Campus program (2 yrs 7 mos)

HR Special Projects Lead (Expat Mobility, India Region Organization Framework, Employee Engagement) (1 yr 9 mos)

EA - Business Support & Strategy (1 yr 3 mos)

Sony Ericsson

Human Resources Consultant (2 yrs 4 mos)

Thomson Learning

Senior Executive - Human Resources & Administration (6 mos)

Associated British Foods plc

Senior Executive - Human Resources & Administration (2 yrs 8 mos)

Infres Methodex Limited, Pune.

Branch Office Administrator (2 yrs 11 mos)

Education

Executive Program in HR Management at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Certification in HR Management at XLRI Jamshedpur

Master's degree at University of Madras

Bachelor's degree at Anna Adarsh College For Women

Rajeswari S

HR Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India23 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

18+ years of HR leadership experience.
Expert in HR digitalization and transformation.
Passionate about building future-ready organizations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in HR Tech and organizational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Resources ManagementTalent ManagementHr ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Global Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Business PartneringPerformance ManagementStrategyHR PoliciesHR digitalizationGovernance dashboardsDarwinBoxTalent CalibrationERPSystem AdministrationAdministrationProduct Development

About

Experience

23 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Gain credit

Senior Manager - Human resources & Administration

Dec 2022 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · India · Hybrid

Lead HR and Administration strategy for a multi-site organization aligning people initiatives with business growth | Partnered with leadership to implement new robust performance management, talent calibration, and promotion frameworks enhancing transparency and equity | Re-engineered post-COVID work policies and hybrid models improving flexibility and employee satisfaction scores by 30% | Designed data-driven rewards and recognition programs increasing engagement indices by 22%. | Modernized compensation structures and streamlined payroll through automation, improving accuracy and turnaround time by 40%. | Spearheaded change management and digital HR initiatives via DarwinBox implementation and governance dashboards | Oversee facility and vendor management ensuring operational excellence and 25% cost optimization | Revamped the Rewards & Recognition framework, introducing simplified, scalable, and inclusive programs that increased participation and alignment with organizational values — improving the R&R satisfaction survey score from 40% to 75% | Led HR and Administration budgeting and forecasting for India operations, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring strategic alignment with business priorities.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Global Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Business PartneringTalent ManagementPerformance Management+3

Johnson electric

Manager Human Resources & Administration

Aug 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Chennai · Hybrid

Site leader: Plan and execute people strategies and administrative duties to establish the Corporate Engineering Center in Chennai, India.
Partnering with the leadership team to develop human resource strategies to attract, develop and retain talents
Create learning and development programs and initiatives
Compensation and benefits : Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
Compliance: Employment laws and regulations
Employer Branding

StrategyHuman Resources Management

Danfoss

4 roles

SR. LEAD - HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, Employer Branding

Jan 2016 – Jul 2021 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Part of 3 Mergers in Different Capacities
Organisation Change Management
HR Employer Branding & Communication
Talent Acquisition & Management,
Campus Hiring, Recruitment Life Cycle - (On-boarding to Exit)
MIS reporting & Analytics (HRIS) Employee Engagement, Expat Mobility,
HR Projects (Digitalisation & Automation projects) , Employee relations

StrategyTalent Acquisition

Human Resources Senior Specialist - HR Analytics, Talent Acceleration & Campus program

May 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Lead and Drive Talent Acceleration Program
Lead to help talented individuals form and develop their potential and their career thinking.
Champion HR’s reporting strategy; including metrics & analytics, and HR’s data governance best practices for India & Global Regions
Lead and drive campus engagement initiatives
Partner closely with our business leaders to work on diverse local human resource priorities – connect and create value with our people.

HR Special Projects Lead (Expat Mobility, India Region Organization Framework, Employee Engagement)

Promoted

Jul 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

Change Management
University Engagement: Leadership and coordination in the planning and implementation of various University-wide programs and initiatives for India Region
New India Region in Making: Driving development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives
Short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
Serves as a liaison with executives, departments heads, and board members, to ensure that organizational goals are met.

EA - Business Support & Strategy

Mar 2010 – Jun 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share.
Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.

Sony ericsson

Human Resources Consultant

Oct 2007 – Feb 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Chennai Area, India & Bangalore · On-site

Reporting to CEO
SEZ Project & processess
Leading Expat Mobility Management
Recruitment Life Cycle management for Support Vertical
HR & Admin Project Management
Benefits policies
Learning & Development,
Facility & Travel desk Management

Thomson learning

Senior Executive - Human Resources & Administration

Apr 2007 – Oct 2007 · 6 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Green field project
Leading HR and Admin basic set up for the organization
Talent acquisition - Entry to Exit
Streamlining HR policies and process
Defining Employee value proposition

Associated british foods plc

Senior Executive - Human Resources & Administration

Aug 2004 – Apr 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Greater Chennai Area

HR operations - Payroll Management, Recruitment Life cycle, Process improvements, Facility Management (Soft and Hard services), Travel Management, Imprest system, HR reports