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Sathish Gopalakrishnan

@sathishgopalakrishna

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I am an experienced HR leader specializing in talent acquisition, HR operations, and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an HR leadership role where I can lead talent acquisition, streamline HR operations and payroll, ensure compliance, and drive employee engagement in a growth-oriented organization.

I am a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years' experience in Talent Acquisition, employee lifecycle management, payroll, and compliance.

I have led HR teams and managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HRIS administration across multiple locations, delivering process and policy improvements that improved retention and engagement.

I was recognized as Best Employee of the Year (2014–2015) and Best HR of the Year (2019–2020) for measurable contributions to workplace culture and operational excellence.

I seek to apply strategic HR policies, streamline payroll and compliance, and mentor teams to support organizational growth and a positive employee experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HR Manager

Tint Tone And Shade

Nov 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Spearheaded organizational growth and talent management across Chennai and Hyderabad through strategic HR leadership, managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding. Supervised a team of 2, administered HRIS and payroll, implemented process improvements, and ensured compliance with labor laws.

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations HRIS Payroll Onboarding Performance Management Compliance

Senior HR Manager

Datastorm India Pvt Ltd

Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Developed and executed HR strategies to attract and retain talent, managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, and designed performance programs to boost productivity. Streamlined HR operations and ensured legal compliance across the employee lifecycle.

Talent Acquisition Performance Management HRIS Recruitment Employee Relations Onboarding Compliance

Senior HR Executive

Echovme Digital

Mar 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 6 months)

Led HR initiatives to improve recruitment, onboarding, and performance management and organised L&D programs while administering payroll and benefits. Oversaw end-to-end employee lifecycle and resolved employee relations issues to improve retention.

Onboarding Learning Development Payroll Benefits Administration Employee Relations HRIS Performance Management

HR Manager

Skale

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)

Led full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to support talent growth while administering HRIS and payroll. Resolved employee relations issues and streamlined HR processes to improve operational efficiency.

Recruitment Onboarding Performance Management HRIS Payroll Employee Relations Compliance Process Improvement

Senior HR & Admin Executive

Volvo

Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 (4 months)

Implemented HR policies, managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, and administered benefits and performance programs to enhance employee engagement. Oversaw employee lifecycle and addressed relations issues to maintain workplace standards.

HR Policies Recruitment Onboarding Benefits Administration Performance Management Employee Relations HR Operations

HR Executive

Acolyte Resource Group

Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated recruitment activities, drafted job descriptions, managed new hire orientation, and maintained employee records to ensure smooth HR operations. Supported attendance, leave management, and payroll assistance for compliance.

Recruitment coordination Onboarding HR Operations Payroll

MIS Analyst & WFM Specialist

Lycatel

Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Forecasted volumes, prepared staff schedules, and generated KPI reports to maintain contact center service levels, conducting performance discussions and implementing corrective actions. Managed leave and ad-hoc operational requirements to optimize staffing.

Workforce Management Forecasting Scheduling KPIs Excel Performance Analysis Reporting Leave Management

Process Executive

Standard Chartered

Jul 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Supported L&D e-learning initiatives for the Asia region, managed training logistics and Webex sessions, and led employee induction processes. Generated training progress reports and coordinated activities with senior L&D stakeholders.

Learning Development E Learning Training Coordinator Reporting Webex