Swapna Chanamala

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in data-driven HR transformation.
Proven track record in leadership development.
Passionate about fostering inclusive work cultures.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with a focus on organizational development and talent management.

Contact

swapnach.ch@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Leadership DevelopmentCorporate RecruitingHr Strategy

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits AdministrationCold CallingCollege RecruitingDeferred CompensationEmployee BenefitsEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee EngagementHR PoliciesHR best practicesHiringHuman Resources (HR)IT RecruitmentInterviewingManagement

About

I am passionate about transforming HR and career growth for individuals and organizations by using data-driven and human-centered approaches to create meaningful and lasting impact. Leveraging my expertise in employee benefits, recruiting, and POSH consulting, I strive to foster a positive and inclusive work culture that attracts and retains top talent. As a Career Coach, I apply my knowledge of NLP, emotional intelligence, and design thinking to empower and support professionals in their career transitions and development.

Experience

14 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Katalyst india

Mentor

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · India

Katalyst India is an award-winning NGO that stands for the economic empowerment of women. Our initiative definitively prepares young women for leadership roles, thereby creating a wider talent pool for India Inc and helping bridge the gender divide. Beneficiaries of our initiatives—our ‘Katalysts’—are capable, valuable talent, eager to shape their own future as well as the world’s.

Acceldata

Consultant

Feb 2022 – May 2022 · 3 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Collaborate with teams to define, strategize and improve hiring practices. Analyze problematic areas to provide recommendations and solution.

Corporate RecruitingProcess Improvement

Freelance

Independent Consultant - Career Coach

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · India · Remote

Leadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningCorporate RecruitingHR StrategyEmployee Benefits Design

Stuhire

Interim Human Resources Advisor

Dec 2021 – Oct 2022 · 10 mos

Supporting Business Success by seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges.

Leadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningCorporate RecruitingHR Strategy

Sprinklr

3 roles

Associate Director, Culture & Talent

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led India HR Operations - employee strength of 1300+. Employed current human capital practices that attract and retain talent; Networked with local and regional businesses to promote partnerships and drive growth.

HR best practicesLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningCorporate RecruitingHR Strategy+1

Senior Manager, Culture & Talent

Apr 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Designed effective training calendars combining both technical and soft skills, empowering executives to grow into leaders.
In association with the Global teams, created regional and local engagement programs, the most successful of them being Annual, Employee elected Awards recognizing performers and contributors.
Implemented HRIS tools for managing employee life cycle
Extensively worked to improve our payroll systems
Deployed tools for systematic procedures to ensure that managers stay well - equipped to define KRAs and KPIs for their teams.

Lead, People & Places

Mar 2015 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs

Has been part of company journey from 165 employee strength to 1300+ employee strength. Played a key role in setting up R&D, Technology Operations, Finance, Customer Delight & Key accounts Sales teams in India.

Wipro technologies

Sr Recruiter

Jun 2014 – Mar 2015 · 9 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates, utilizing specialized tools. Partnered with Business Managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

Progress software

Recruiter

Sep 2010 – Feb 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Source and attract top talent and handle special projects, such as creating innovative strategies to locate top local talent and assess a high volume of candidate applications on a daily basis
Solve problems and produce solutions by collecting and analyzing data with quantitative or qualitative approaches, identifying alternatives when circumstances change, and seeking out responsibilities beyond the job
Keep others apprised of and involved in work by communicating information and status to project leads and team members, coordinating work cross-functionally, and influencing peers, project leaders and/or managers
Work closely with hiring groups to create and refine hiring goals and objectives