Usha Puttaswamy

Head of Human Resources Operations at UNIABROAD

Usha Puttaswamy has a solid work experience in the field of Human Resources. Usha has held various leadership roles in different companies.

From 2016 to 2018, Usha worked at Nengu Tech as General Manager of Human Resources, where they managed various HR functions, including recruitment, HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits programs. Usha also played a key role in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

From 2018 to 2022, Usha continued their HR career at Nengu Tech as a Senior Human Resources Manager-HRBP. In this role, they oversaw recruitment and selection processes for both US and Indian teams and managed a team of over 30 bench recruiters. Usha developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, provided guidance and support to employees, ensured compliance with employment laws, handled employee relations issues, and administered compensation and benefits programs.

In 2022, Usha joined Prodware Solutions as a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition. Their responsibilities included overseeing full life cycle recruiting for all levels of core technology, handling bench sales, and building strong relationships with hiring managers, site leadership, employees, and external resources.

Later in 2022, Usha moved to CloudEnd Platform Inc as the Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, they collaborated with leadership to develop business strategies, managed cross-functional teams, oversaw recruitment and retention efforts, administered compensation and benefits, implemented performance management, and fostered a positive workplace culture. Usha also handled operational efficiency, legal compliance, finances, and project management.

Currently, Usha is working at Mantra Digital Inc as the Global Head of HR and Recruitment, starting in 2023. Their responsibilities include developing and executing the organization's HR strategy and policies, implementing global HR programs, managing the recruiting and onboarding processes, and building a strong employer brand.

Overall, Usha Puttaswamy has demonstrated their expertise in human resources by successfully leading HR functions, implementing policies and programs, managing recruitment and employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace culture throughout their career.

Usha Puttaswamy's education history is as follows:

Usha earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a focus on Human Resource Management from Amaravathy B-School. Usha attended this school from 2013 to 2015.

Later, Usha pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in IT and International Business Management at Kuvempu University in Shankaraghatta, Shimoga. Usha studied at this university from 2020 to 2022.

Prior to their higher education, Usha completed their Pre-University education at BSVP from 2010 to 2013.

Usha's schooling was completed at St. Teresa's College from 1997 to 2010; however, the specific field of study for their schooling is not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Usha also obtained several certifications. Usha completed courses such as "Creating Psychological Safety For Diverse Teams," "Crisis Communication For HR," "Tech Recruiting Foundations: 5 Waterfall, Agile, and Devops For Recruiter," "Strategic Human Resources," "Understanding And Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees," and "Diploma In Modern Applied Psychology (DiMAP)," from LinkedIn and Udemy between 2021 and 2022. These certifications demonstrate their ongoing commitment to professional development and expanding their knowledge in diverse areas of human resources management.

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  • Head of Human Resources Operations

    May, 2023 - present