Dinakaran Williams
About Dinakaran Williams
Dinakaran Williams serves as the People Support Lead at Thoughtworks in Bangalore, India, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various managerial roles across multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Dinakaran Williams serves as the People Support Lead at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Bangalore, India. In this role, he focuses on enhancing employee support and engagement within the organization. His experience in HR management contributes to the development of effective people strategies that align with the company's goals.
Previous HR Roles
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Dinakaran held several HR positions across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Manager - HR at TeamLease Services Limited from 2010 to 2016. He also served as the Sr. Manager & Site HR Head at HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include Assistant Manager - HR at WNS and Lead - Talent Management at Doodhwala.
Education and Expertise
Dinakaran obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations from St. Josephs College, Bangalore, from 1995 to 1998. He furthered his education with an MBA in Human Resources from the University of Western Sydney, completing the program from 1999 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in change management, organizational development, and HR Information Systems.
Skills and Specializations
Dinakaran possesses a variety of skills relevant to human resources, including managing international vendor relationships and payroll. He has expertise in developing and implementing HR Information Systems (HRIS) and specializes in Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP). His experience also includes handling ISO compliance and audits within HR functions.
Training and Development Initiatives
Dinakaran has led initiatives focused on front line manager training and stakeholder management. His efforts in these areas aim to enhance the capabilities of managers and improve overall organizational effectiveness. His background in HR equips him to design and implement training programs that support employee development.