About Bismita
With over 15 years of experience, Bismita Mahapatra excels in crafting and implementing people strategies, leadership development initiatives, and talent acquisition processes. Holding expertise in driving organizational transformation and fostering a culture of excellence, Bismita leverages agile methodologies, risk management strategies, and effective stakeholder communication to drive initiatives to success.
Bismita is dedicated to ensuring organizational success from start to finish, focusing on delivering high-quality results within set timelines and budgets. Her expertise lies in efficiently planning, executing, and evaluating people strategies, leadership development programs, and talent acquisition processes while effectively managing risks and engaging stakeholders.
Experience
Professional Journey Highlights
Global HR & Remote Talent Integration
Leadership Development & Global Collaboration
Organizational Transformation Consultant
WorldEmp | 2021 - 2025
WorldEmp | Symantec | 2018 - 2025
WorldEmp | Symantec | 2018 - 2025
Led the implementation of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, driving the successful recruitment of top-tier talent and exceeding organizational hiring goals.
As valued member of the Leadership Team, handling employer branding, retention strategies, compensation benchmarking, performance management system, and so on.
At WorldEmp, Drove the design and execution of leadership development programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organization.
At Symantec, I worked within a dynamic, multicultural setup, strengthening HR processes that supported global teams, high compliance standards, and a fast-paced innovation culture.
Advised and led the implementation of organizational transformation initiatives, aligning people strategies with business objectives and enhancing organizational effectiveness, being part of a high-performance global tech environment. I worked within a dynamic, multicultural setup, strengthening HR processes that supported global teams, high compliance standards, and a fast-paced innovation culture.
People Strategy in a Global Tech Environment
HR Projects
HR Operations & Workforce Optimization
Symantec | 2018 - 2019
Think Tank India | Radma Research | Iris Manpower | SkillExperts India
2011 - 2018
Tata BlueScope Steel | 2006 - 2010
I worked within a fast-paced, innovation-driven culture, supporting global teams through strategic HR initiatives. I partnered with business units to enhance talent development, employee engagement, and HR process excellence—contributing to the company’s mission of securing the world's digital infrastructure.
I have partnered with a diverse set of organizations on high-impact HR projects, offering strategic support across talent acquisition, policy design, organizational structuring, and learning development.
These engagements allowed me to apply a practical, people-first approach to HR—bridging business goals with sustainable talent strategies. Each project sharpened my ability to adapt across industries while maintaining a strong focus on organizational culture, scalability, and operational impact.
My time at Tata BlueScope Steel, a joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope, allowed me to manage key HR operations within a structured industrial environment. I played a pivotal role in streamlining compliance, enhancing workforce alignment, and balancing operational demands with people-centric policies
Education
Academic Achievements
ACC - ICF Certified (Pursuing)
Master's in Psychology
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
Key Achievements
Recognitions and Awards
Priority Alignment Award
Symantec Corporation |
Winner of the Priority Alignment Test (2018) to check the level of business importance assigned to an incident.
Recognised by Stakeholders
Symantec | 2018 - 2019
Awarded twice by stakeholders for process excellence for completing nearly 500 transactions for RIF (reduction in force) for AMS, Canada and EMEA regions.
ACC - ICF Certified (Pursuing)
2025 (ongoing)
Currently, pursuing the Associate Certified Coach certification which is ICF (International Coaching Foundation) certified. It enhances my credibility as an HR Leader and strategic people advisor.
Competency Mapping
Tata BlueScope Steel | 2010
Developed competency models that improved leadership performance and retention by 12% and steered TA, HR operations, PMS, and leadership training for 1500+ employees
Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
August | 2024 - 2025
Nearly completing a course on Generative AI & Prompt Engineering which equips me with a future-ready skill set that blends human insight with cutting-edge technology. In today’s dynamic workplace
POSH Committee
WorldEmp | 2021 - 2025
Been an active member of the POSH Committee and contributed to upholding workplace dignity, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a culture of respect and safety.
ICF Pune Chapter
2025
Member of ICF Pune Chapter - a vibrant community of passionate coaches dedicated to fostering transformation, excellence, and impact.
