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Sri Bhagavatula

Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record across leading global organizations, specializing in strategic workforce planning and employee engagement. Skilled in cultivating strong stakeholder relationships and leading change management initiatives to drive operational efficiency and foster an inclusive culture. Adept at using HR analytics to enable data-driven talent development and decision-making.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager – HR

Temenos
Hyderabad
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Employee Engagement: Led initiatives such as Leadership Connects, Performance Appraisals, and Rewards & Recognition, resulting in a 25% increase in engagement survey participation. Collaborated closely with Global Legal and HRBPs on policy interpretation, including programs related to rewards, mentorship, employee feedback surveys, employee well-being, and engagement activities.
  • Talent Development: Partnered with international teams on talent development, including coaching and mentoring for people managers and 360-degree feedback. Supported Individual Development Plans (IDPs), achieving a 20% improvement in internal promotions.
  • Employee Relations: Led critical Employee Relations efforts by conducting stay interviews that helped reduce voluntary turnover by 15%. I managed complex ER cases impartially and efficiently, including workplace conflicts, misconduct, and POSH-related issues, ensuring appropriate actions and compliance with statutory frameworks. Led a regional ER team managing high-volume, sensitive employee cases across business units.
  • Performance Management: Guided and oversaw the goal-setting process, ensuring alignment between employee KPIs and overall business objectives. Advised on performance management practices and facilitated meaningful manager-employee conversations. Championed and supported a continuous feedback culture across project teams.
  • Leadership Development and Succession Planning: Led efforts to guide the Hyderabad center through a talent crisis by strengthening employee relations and supporting organizational change. Identified and developed high-potential talent and secured leadership support and funding to build a strong succession pipeline for long-term stability.
  • Onboarding & Retention: Led end-to-end onboarding and exit strategies, leveraging attrition analytics to identify trends and implement targeted retention initiatives.
  • Company Reorganization: Played a pivotal role in organizational restructuring and workforce realignment initiatives across India, contributing to strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and smooth implementation during periods of transformation.

Manager - HR Business Partner

NESS Technologies
Hyderabad
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Crisis Management & Employee Wellbeing (COVID-19 Response): Spearheaded employee safety, mental health, and support initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implemented virtual engagement, wellness programs, and flexible policies that ensured business continuity and workforce morale. Recognized with leadership appreciation and awarded Biz HR Team of the Year for exemplary support during the crisis.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Championed diversity initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on empowering underrepresented groups, particularly women. Led Women in NESS (WIN) programs to promote learning, upskilling, work-life balance, and career growth through mentorship, flexible work policies, and development opportunities. Advocated for inclusive practices that strengthened organizational culture and equity.
  • Provided guidance to managers on employee relations matters such as performance management and disciplinary action.
  • Prepared monthly HR performance reports for senior management, covering attrition, engagement, and hiring metrics to support strategic workforce decisions.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Lead – HR

Evoke Technologies
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Organized employee events such as team building activities or social gatherings.
  • Analyzed trends in staff turnover rates to develop strategies for retention initiatives.
  • Assisted in developing compensation plans for new hires as well as current employees.
  • Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.

HR Business Partner

Capgemini (formerly IGATE)
Hyderabad
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
  • Conducted employee relations investigations into safety complaints, allegations of harassment and civil rights issues.
  • Administered human resources plans and procedures company-wide to guide both management and employees.
  • Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.

Regional HR Executive

Tata Communications
Hyderabad
11.2011 - 02.2013
  • Organized events such as team lunches or group activities to foster positive relationships between new hires and existing staff members.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding plans for new hires.
  • Provided guidance on benefits enrollment and payroll setup.

Education

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) -

IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Osmania University

Skills

  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Talent Development & Succession Planning
  • Employee Engagement & Culture Building
  • Change Management & Organizational Development
  • HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager – HR

Temenos
09.2021 - 03.2024

Manager - HR Business Partner

NESS Technologies
10.2019 - 09.2021

Lead – HR

Evoke Technologies
01.2017 - 10.2019

HR Business Partner

Capgemini (formerly IGATE)
02.2013 - 06.2016

Regional HR Executive

Tata Communications
11.2011 - 02.2013

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) -

IMT Ghaziabad

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Osmania University

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