Smitha Mandpe, Phr
About Smitha Mandpe, Phr
Smitha Mandpe is a Senior Director of People at Index Exchange in New York, specializing in HR operations and immigration processes. She holds a Master's in Labor Law and Labor Welfare and has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, including Equinix and Hewlett-Packard.
Work at Index Exchange
Smitha Mandpe currently serves as the Senior Director of People at Index Exchange, a role she has held since 2023. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR operations and immigration processes within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Director of People at Index Exchange from 2021 to 2023. Her tenure at Index Exchange reflects her commitment to enhancing organizational culture and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Smitha Mandpe holds a Master's degree in Labor Law and Labor Welfare from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, which she completed from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in PM & HRD from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies during the same period. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mahatma Gandhi University between 1998 and 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR operations, organization design, and executive coaching.
Background in Human Resources
Smitha Mandpe has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She began her career as a Staffing Associate at Planman Consulting from 2003 to 2005. She then progressed to roles at i-flex solutions, Hewlett-Packard, and Ishi Systems Inc., where she developed her skills in talent management and staffing. Her experience includes managing complex acquisitions and integrating organizational cultures, particularly during her time at Nimbo and Equinix.
Specialization in Recruitment
Smitha Mandpe specializes in recruiting for technical roles, including Cloud Solution Architects, C# Engineers, and experts in Big Data technologies. Her recruitment strategies are informed by her extensive background in HR operations and her understanding of the IT and cloud consulting industries. This specialization enables her to effectively identify and attract top talent in competitive markets.
Career Progression
Throughout her career, Smitha Mandpe has held various positions that demonstrate her growth in the human resources field. After starting as a Staffing Associate, she advanced to roles such as Manager of Staffing at Hewlett-Packard and Senior Human Resource Business Partner at Nimbo and Equinix. Her career trajectory showcases her ability to adapt and thrive in diverse HR environments, leading to her current senior leadership role.