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Suraj Gantayat

Director-level HR Business Partner specializing in people strategy for engineering and tech teams

Cogent InfotechXavier Institute of Management, BhubaneswarPittsburgh, PA15 Years ExperienceDirector LevelWorks Remote

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HR Business Partner with experience supporting technology/product/design and R&D organizations at Samsung, including global team leadership and large-scale org redesign. Drove >50% org growth in 2 years while enabling Samsung Semiconductor’s first full-chip launch outside Korea (delivered ahead of deadline). Built agile-inspired HR programs like the 'Speak Easy' leadership integration initiative (Johari Window), earning 8.3/10 feedback from 150 leaders and contributing to a 5-point attrition reduction.

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Key Strengths

  • Scaled technology/product/design/R&D orgs by >50% in 18–24 months (HRBP)
  • Built and implemented global team norms (overlapping core hours, common tools) to improve distributed execution
  • Led cultural integration across regions by adapting communication styles and fostering openness to change
  • Designed and expanded leadership learning/engagement program ('Speak Easy') using Johari Window; 8.3/10 feedback across 150 participants
  • Reduced attrition by 5 percentage points (indirect impact) through engagement initiative
  • Partnered with SVP to drive org redesign enabling first full-chip launch outside Korea; delivered chip ahead of deadline and achieved >50% growth in 2 years
  • Strong cross-functional execution across HR (TA, L&D, Rewards) and business functions (Finance, Treasury, IT) to support major initiatives
  • Stakeholder-driven approach to scaling/restructuring with structured buy-in and recurring check-ins

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Experience

HR Business Partner and Head-Human Resources- US OperationsCogent Infotech · Jun 2023 – Present
Senior Human Resources Business Partner & ProgramsSamsung Semiconductor · Sep 2020 – Mar 2023
Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering & RewardsJio Platforms Limited · Oct 2018 – Sep 2020
Specialist, Talent StrategyAccenture · Nov 2015 – Oct 2018
ManagerITC Infotech · Apr 2014 – Oct 2015
Senior Executive Human ResourcesMastech Digital · Jun 2008 – May 2012

Education

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswarmaster, Human Resources (2014)
Biju Patnaik Institute of Technologybachelor, Electronics & Telecommunications (2006)

Awards

  • Best New Joiner Award | Samsung Semiconductor
  • Project of the Year & Employee of the Month | Samsung Semiconductor
  • Hi-Performance Award | Jio Platforms
  • Shining Star Award | Accenture
  • HR Excellence Award | ITC Infotech
  • Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Award (Bronze) | Accenture Core Team

Skills

Performance ManagementWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementOnboardingProgram ManagementProject ManagementComplianceBudget ManagementJIRAHuman Resources StrategyHR Business PartneringTalent ManagementCompensation PlanningTotal RewardsRewards Strategy

Languages

English

Certifications

SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

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Suraj GantayatDirector-level HR Business Partner specializing in people strategy for engineering and tech teams