Anitha Karanth
@anithakaranth
I am a strategic HR and global mobility leader with 20+ years driving talent development and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic HR and global mobility leader with 20+ years' experience in talent development, global mobility, employee integration, and HR transformation. I hold an Executive Diploma in Talent Management from XLRI and an MBA in Human Resources.
I have a demonstrated record of measurable impact: I improved petition accuracy from 65% to 95% and achieved a 96% USCIS approval rate, delivered leadership development programs that boosted team morale by 40%, and designed and delivered 100+ leadership and soft-skills programs for clients.
In program and compliance roles I increased engagement in executive development programs by 15% month-over-month, reduced petition processing time by 30% through SOC code optimization and training, and led quarterly compliance reviews and vendor governance initiatives that cut turnaround time by 25%.
I partner with business leaders to build learning roadmaps, strengthen leadership pipelines, and improve employee experience through data-driven learning strategies and robust mobility compliance. I seek opportunities to lead mobility and talent initiatives that deliver measurable compliance, capability, and engagement outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Leader & Soft Skills Coach
One Life Academy
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Designed and delivered 100+ leadership and soft skills programs, improving cross-functional communication efficiency by 40% across client organizations. Partnered with HR and leaders to create learning roadmaps that strengthened leadership pipelines and increased client retention.
Strategic Learning Project Lead
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Increased engagement in executive development programs by 15% month-over-month and aligned onboarding with transformation goals to accelerate new hire productivity. Developed data-driven learning dashboards to inform workforce capability strategy.
Quality & Compliance Lead
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 (6 years 7 months)
Improved petition accuracy from 65% to 95% and achieved a 96% USCIS approval rate while reducing petition processing time by 30% through SOC code optimization and training. Led quarterly compliance reviews and vendor governance initiatives, cutting turnaround time by 25%.
Immigration Consultant
eMids Technologies
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Managed Bangalore mobility operations, ensuring seamless client delivery and adherence to immigration compliance standards. Coordinated case management and client communications to support mobility objectives.
Assistant Manager – Mobility
Wipro Technologies
Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Optimized mobility operational processes to ensure compliance with global mobility standards and improve service delivery. Implemented process improvements and policy adherence across mobility workflows.
Sr. Immigration Specialist
Fragomen Immigration
Jul 2007 - Oct 2011 (4 years 3 months)
Managed US immigration strategy for key accounts, processing 300+ H-1B cases annually and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provided end-to-end case management and client advisory on visa strategy.
Case Manager – TA & Deployment
Healthcare
Jan 2004 - Jul 2007 (3 years 6 months)
Scaled healthcare talent acquisition, securing 200 Green Cards and growing business revenue to $20M over three years. Managed deployment and talent acquisition processes to support rapid business expansion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bangalore University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources
Completed a Master of Business Administration specializing in Human Resources from Bangalore University in 2003.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Bangalore University in 1999.
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