Arati Sonawane is an experienced Human Resources professional with a focus on employee relations and business partnership. Currently serving as Assistant General Manager of HR Business Partner at Vodafone Idea Limited since August 2024, Arati previously held various roles at Hindalco Industries Limited, including Human Resources Business Partner and Employee Relations Manager, from May 2019 to September 2024. Earlier professional experiences include internships at House of Hiranandani and Siemens, alongside summer internships at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and a fieldwork internship at Rashtriya Mill Majdoor Sangh. Arati's academic background includes a Master's degree in Labour Studies and Industrial Relations from LNML MILS and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University.