Pritu Choudhary

Diversity & Inclusion professional with 13 years of experience in a diverse market such as Asia pacific (Singapore, Malaysia, India), the USA and Canada. My core philosophy centers on fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), strategic recruitment, and HR management. Adept at leading and mentoring high-performance teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Skilled in developing and maintaining positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, such as hiring managers, executives, and external partners. Staying updated on employment laws and regulations is vital to ensure that the recruitment process is conducted ethically and legally. This includes understanding anti- discrimination laws, wage and hour regulations, and other relevant legislation.

Compliance helps mitigate legal risks and creates a fair and equitable hiring process. My leadership approach is marked by uniting individuals to foster collaboration, streamline processes, and tackle challenges with an unwavering can-do attitude. I am a results-driven leader who consistently delivers outcomes by adhering to quality-based principles.

As a dedicated DEIB advocate, I am committed to Unleashing Potentials and nurturing diverse talent. My passion lies in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), with a special focus on integrating People with Disabilities (PWD) into the workforce. I have successfully embedded DEI strategies in the hiring process and actively influenced stakeholders to engage with and employ individuals with disabilities through strategic partnerships with organizations like Lime Connect and campus Disabilities offices, I have driven meaningful engagement and facilitated impactful change.

I am dedicated to recognizing and addressing the unconscious biases that can affect decision-making and relationships within a workplace. My expertise in navigating the ladder of inference allows me to promote clear communication and effective problem- solving by uncovering and mitigating the cognitive processes that can lead to misunderstandings and bias.

Rogers Communications, Lead DEIB and Human Resources, Vancouver Canada 

Duration: June 2021 - February 2025

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging(DEIB):

• DEIB Policy development: creating and updating policies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization. This includes anti-discrimination policies, equal opportunity policies, and measures to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Employee resource group: Support the establishment and activities of Employee Resource Groups, which are communities within the organization that bring together employees with common interests or backgrounds. These groups can help foster a sense of belonging and provide a platform for diverse voices.
• Hiring Manager Training and education play a crucial role in ensuring that hiring team understand the importance of diverse workforce and inclusiveness in the hiring processes. This involves implementing strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates, mitigating biases in recruitment, and ensuring that the hiring process is fair and equitable.
• Retention strategies: work on strategies to retain a diverse workforce, including addressing any challenges or barriers that may disproportionately affect certain groups of employees. Conducting exit interviews can provide insights into potential issues.
• Performance management: ensure that performance evaluation processes are fair and free from bias. It's essential to monitor and address any disparities in performance evaluations that may be linked to factors such as gender,ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
• Conflict management.: If conflicts related diversity, equity, inclusion, or belonging arise, I ensured have a mechanism in place for addressing and resolving these issues promptly and fairly.
• Leadership development: play a role in developing leadership programs that emphasize DEIB principles, ensuringthat leaders are equipped to create and sustain an inclusive culture.
• Community engagement: lead initiatives that involve the organization in community outreachand partnerships that support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Brand Representation:

• Serve as a dedicated representative of Rogers at various job fairs, industry conferences, and networking events. Leverage exceptional networking skills to effectively attract top talent to the organization. Contribute to the increased brand awareness of Rogers, positioning it as an employer of choice in the industry and the broader talent market.

Human Resource:

• Collaborated with hiring managers and HRBP to develop assessment center formats tailored to role competencies. This includes-group discussions, case studies, competency-based interviews, different assessment test like Hogan, Test Dome, Hacker Rank.
• Design and implement programs that drive employee satisfaction, increase retention, and strengthen workplace culture. I am skilled in crafting engagement strategies aligned with organizational values and building initiatives around recognition, well-being, and inclusion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, promoting open communication, and creating people-first environments where employees feel valued and empowered. Passionate about enhancing the employee experience at every touchpoint and building cultures that inspire performance and loyalty.
• Implemented a succession planning framework for 40+ key leadership roles, resulting in a 35% increase in internal promotions over 12 months. Collaborated with department heads to identify high-potential employees and develop individualized development plans as part of the succession strategy. Facilitated monthly talent review sessions to assess readiness and refine succession pipelines. Created competency models and career pathing tools to support long-term internal talent mobility. Designed and launched a new graduate succession program featuring structured cross departmental rotations to build future leadership capabilities and strengthen organizational knowledge.

IMT Ghaziabad

Human ResourceManagement

Delhi University

Commerce

AIHR Netherlands

Certification • Diversityand Inclusion