Sanchari M. — Head of Talent
Hey, I’m Sanchari, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my HR journey, it’s this: culture isn’t built in boardrooms; it’s built in conversations. From my early days as a recruiter juggling interviews and caffeine to leading People & Culture Operations at SmartBear India, I’ve always been obsessed with one thing: how people feel at work. Today, I get to do what I love every single day: shape experiences for SmartBear employees across the globe. I partner with incredible teams to make sure every policy feels human, every process adds value, and every engagement initiative sparks genuine connection. Every day brings new opportunities to make work more human. Here’s what fuels me: Turning “HR” from a department into an experience Bringing data, empathy, and storytelling together to drive impact Designing global people programs that celebrate inclusion, fun, and growth Ensuring our culture scales as fast as our business At SmartBear, we don’t just talk about culture; we live it. From DEI programs and performance conversations to community initiatives and employee recognition, we’re building a workplace where every voice counts (and yes, where offsites actually feel like a celebration!). Outside work, I’m usually writing poetry, binging F.R.I.E.N.D.S or Brooklyn 99, or perfecting that elusive steak dinner. I also love chatting about psychology, history, and all things people. If you’re curious about what makes SmartBear’s culture tick or just love talking about building workplaces that feel right, let’s connect!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in employee engagement and talent acquisition within the SaaS industry.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 10 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- People & Culture Operations
- Employee Engagement
- Hr Business Partnering
- Talent Acquisition
- People And Culture Management
- Recruitment
- Training And Development
Career Highlights
- Expert in transforming HR into a human-centric experience.
- Proven track record in driving employee engagement and DEI initiatives.
- Strong background in talent acquisition and performance management.
Work Experience
SmartBear
People & Culture Operations Partner (2 yrs 3 mos)
Altigreen Propulsion Labs
Assistant Manager HR (11 mos)
CallHub
People and Culture Partner (7 mos)
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (3 yrs 6 mos)
Sportskeeda
Talent Acquisition Executive (1 yr 2 mos)
Avesta Computer Services
Recruitment Specialist (1 yr 2 mos)
CareerNet Technologies
Associate Consultant (6 mos)
Bangalore International Airport Ltd
HR Intern (2 mos)
National Aluminium Company Limited
Summer Internship (2 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Mysore
Post Graduate Program in Management - PGPM at National School Of Business, Bangalore
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Indian Institute of Planning and Management
12th at DAV Public School
10th at Delhi Public School - Jamshedpur