Gayathri Ganesh
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic manager and analytical problem-solver with a proven track record in team building and motivation, excelling at fostering strong customer relationships. With 18 years of extensive experience, independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to drive organizational success. Committed to enhancing employee engagement and boosting performance through effective training, monitoring, and morale-building strategies. Expertise includes facilitating blended learning programs and crafting tailored learning solutions for Senior and Middle Management. Praised by senior management for executing successful leadership training programs.
"Gayathri's ability to drive team performace and engagement is unparalleled"- Previous VP
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
State Street Corporation
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and promote equitable workplace.
- Conducted Accelerated Performance Improvement Program(APIP) and Reduction In Force(RIF) in collaboration with Employee Relations team.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program like New Hire Connects and Employee Attrition connects.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Officer (Manager)- Talent Development & Learning
State Street Corporate Services Private Limited
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Strategically align training initiatives with business objectives to cultivate a high-performing organization.
- Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive Leadership Programs for VP’s, AVP’s, and Officers across regional and global cohorts.
- Implement the 70/20/10 model to maximize leadership capabilities and drive results.
- Lead the Training Calendar Team to effectively plan and execute quarterly and monthly training schedules thereby increasing the attendance rate by 30%.
- Identify training needs through stakeholder consultation and conduct thorough needs assessments.
- Customize and tailor training programs to meet specific business requirements, offering bespoke training solutions.
- Collaborate with training vendors to enhance and deliver impactful learning experiences.
- Create company-wide Inclusion and Diversity programs to foster a supportive workplace culture.
- Facilitate engaging and impactful training sessions that resonate across the organization.
- Promote a culture of transparency and continuous improvement through dedicated coaching and feedback programs from officers to Executive levels.
- Designed impactful Inclusion and Diversity programs, fostering a positive company culture.
- Led bespoke programs - People Pillar project to cover participants across officers to VP over 800 participants.
- Led the project cricket initiative for 3SPL(SYNTEL) & SSHS(HCL) in scheduling and cross training the facilitators for Professional Development programs during merger of JV's -Syntel and HCL with StateStreet.
- Mentoring and Coaching facilitators to facilitate smoothly.
Training Specialist - Talent Development
NTT Data Global Delivery Services pvt ltd
06.2014 - 02.2022
- Successfully facilitated the seamless transition of the training team during the Dell and NTT Data merger.
- Directed behavioral training initiatives for IT and BPO sectors across Chennai and Coimbatore regions.
- Coaching and Feedback program was done to enhance stakeholder engagement and improve team retention.
- Managed the Training Calendar Team, effectively planning and implementing quarterly and monthly training schedules.
- Designed, developed, and deployed innovative learning solutions tailored to stakeholders across the organization.
Senior Executive - T&D
VA TECH WABAG Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 03.2014
- Led comprehensive leadership and training initiatives, including LEX, YEP, and Graduate Engineer Training (GET) programs, optimizing talent acquisition from premier institutions like IITs and NITs to align with organizational forecasts.
- Oversaw the entire GET lifecycle, from strategic recruitment to defining a robust 2-year career development path, ensuring seamless deployment across diverse projects.
- Managed external training vendors, driving content development, activity design, faculty selection, and cost efficiency.
- Led a team focused on enhancing soft skills, fostering well-rounded professional growth.
Team Lead - Soft Skills
GLOBARENA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Empowered new joiners to achieve confidence in their delivery through comprehensive scaffolding and support.
- Conducted thorough training needs analysis to tailor delivery and design schedules for optimal performance.
- Enhanced and updated training content to align with evolving client requirements and industry standards.
- Designed engaging content updates to meet evolving client demands.
- Enabled successful team integration, leading to increased overall delivery quality.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Development and Psychology
University of Madras
Chennai India01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Madras
01.2001
Skills
- Effective solutions development
- Effective conflict negotiation skills
- Coaching and Facilitation skills
- Big thinker-win-win approach
- Ability to multitask and work in highly demanding work culture
- Multilingual communication
- Effective communicator with strong decision-making abilities
- Integrity-driven professional
- Leadership development coaching
- Diversity and inclusion
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Employee Relations team of 15 in APIP and RIF programs
- Achieved People Pillar Project for Global Delivery Business unit of 1,500 employees through effectively upskilling them on Coaching and Effective ways of providing Feedback .
- Collaborated with global team of team of 8 in the development of New Learning Object Forms for the Learning and Development global team.
- Collaborated with 1 colleague from Japan to effectively facilitate VP Accelerator Program for VP's of APAC & EMEA for two consecutive year and won appreciations(BRAVO Awards) from Participants.
LANGUAGE
English
Certification
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Franklin Covey - 2022
- Certified Executive & Life Coach, Middle Earth HR-2019
- Certified in People Management Essentials, NTT Data Global Delivery Services-2017
- Certified in HEROIC-Happier Employees and Return on Investment from University of Austin-2016
- Certified in ALOHAF- A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment Program , ISB- 2015
Timeline
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
State Street Corporation
02.2025 - Current
Officer (Manager)- Talent Development & Learning
State Street Corporate Services Private Limited
02.2022 - 01.2025
Training Specialist - Talent Development
NTT Data Global Delivery Services pvt ltd
06.2014 - 02.2022
Senior Executive - T&D
VA TECH WABAG Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 03.2014
Team Lead - Soft Skills
GLOBARENA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
11.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Madras
Master of Science - Human Resource Development and Psychology
University of Madras
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