Pooja B

13+ Years of Experience in HR Business Partnering (HRBP), India HR Operations, HR Shared Services, HRIS & Digital HR Transformation, Payroll & Statutory Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Hiring, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Analytics, Labour Law Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Change Management, and Team Leadership. Experienced in driving strategic HR initiatives, building high-performing teams, streamlining HR processes, and aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational performance.

Associate Vice President- HR - Brisa Technologies Pvt Ltd

(2018-08)

• Partnered with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, driving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and business growth.
• Led a high-performing HR team across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Payroll, Compliance, and Employee Experience, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, internal mobility, restructuring initiatives, and budget planning.
• Advised senior stakeholders on compensation strategies, talent retention, employee engagement, and performance optimization.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including manpower planning, leadership hiring, talent assessment, compensation negotiations, and onboarding.
• Partnered with hiring managers to build high-quality talent pipelines while improving hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
• Led culture-fit and leadership interviews for critical and strategic hiring.
• Designed and implemented effective onboarding programs to accelerate new hire productivity and engagement.
• Managed employee lifecycle processes, including resignations, exit interviews, knowledge transfer, and Full & Final settlements.
• Directed end-to-end India HR Operations, Payroll, HR Shared Services, and HRMS administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and operational efficiency.
• Managed payroll processing, salary revisions, compensation administration, statutory deductions, taxation, Full & Final settlements, and HR reporting.
• Ensured 100% compliance with Labour Laws, Shops & Establishments Act, POSH, PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus, and other statutory regulations.
• Developed, reviewed, and implemented HR policies aligned with business objectives, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Served as the custodian of HR policies, compliance frameworks, employee records, and HR documentation across corporate and client-deployed workforce.
• Leveraged HR analytics and dashboards to support strategic decision-making, compliance tracking, workforce planning, and business reporting.
• Led performance management initiatives, including goal setting, quarterly and annual performance reviews, and compensation review cycles.
• Successfully implemented the OKR framework to enhance goal alignment, accountability, and business performance.
• Designed and executed employee engagement strategies focused on retention, recognition, wellness, collaboration, and organizational culture.
• Conducted employee grievance resolution, coaching discussions, and retention interventions to improve employee satisfaction and reduce attrition.
• Organized organization-wide Town Halls, Rewards & Recognition programs, employee wellness initiatives, and cultural engagement activities to strengthen employer brand.
• Led, mentored, and developed HR professionals by driving capability building, process excellence, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Spearheaded change management programs supporting business transformation, policy implementation, and process standardization.
• Fostered a high-performance culture through coaching, leadership development, and continuous feedback practices.
• Managed strategic vendor partnerships, contract negotiations, renewals, service delivery, and budget optimization.
• Successfully led internal, external, client, and statutory audits with consistent 100% compliance.
• Coordinated with government authorities, labour officials, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely statutory submissions, legal compliance, and successful closure of labour-related matters.
• Managed compliance documentation, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and governance reporting across multiple business units.
• Promoted from Senior Manager – HR Business Partner to Assistant Vice President – Human Resources in recognition of strong business impact and leadership.
• Consistently achieved 100% Statutory & Client Audit Compliance across internal and external audits.
• Recognized multiple times with the "Star of the Month" award for outstanding performance and operational excellence.
• Successfully implemented the OKR Performance Management Framework, improving goal alignment and performance visibility across the organization.
• Played a key role in strengthening HR operations, compliance governance, employee engagement, and leadership hiring while enhancing organizational efficiency and employee experience.

HR Manager - XIPHIAS Software Technologies Pvt Ltd

(2017-03 - 2018-08)

• Led the end-to-end HRMS implementation, including requirement gathering, system design, budgeting, integration, data migration, UAT, deployment, and user training.
• Streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Managed end-to-end payroll, including salary processing, compensation revisions, budgeting, PF, statutory compliance, and HR documentation.
• Implemented HR policies and compliance frameworks aligned with Labour Laws, POSH, Maternity Benefit Act, and employee welfare regulations.
• Managed employee relations, grievance resolution, performance reviews, promotions, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Designed and led organization-wide Employee Engagement, Rewards & Recognition, and Learning & Development programs, including internal hackathons, cross-functional projects, and team engagement activities.
• Managed the end-to-end employee exit process, including exit interviews, feedback analysis, retention discussions, Full & Final settlements, and issuance of experience and relieving letters.
• Partnered with business leaders to analyze attrition trends and implement effective retention strategies.
• Conducted employee grievance resolution, coaching discussions, and retention interventions to improve employee satisfaction and reduce attrition.
• Organized organization-wide Town Halls, Rewards & Recognition programs, employee wellness initiatives, and cultural engagement activities to strengthen employer brand.
• Led, mentored, and developed HR professionals by driving capability building, process excellence, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Spearheaded change management programs supporting business transformation, policy implementation, and process standardization.
• Fostered a high-performance culture through coaching, leadership development, and continuous feedback practices.
• Managed strategic vendor partnerships, contract negotiations, renewals, service delivery, and budget optimization.
• Successfully led internal, external, client, and statutory audits with consistent 100% compliance.
• Coordinated with government authorities, labour officials, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely statutory submissions, legal compliance, and successful closure of labour-related matters.
• Managed compliance documentation, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and governance reporting across multiple business units.
• Recognized for excellence in Talent Acquisition & Talent Management for successfully attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent while strengthening organizational capability.

HR Manager - MobiWeb Technologies Pvt Ltd

(2014-08 - 2016-10)

• Partnered with business leaders and hiring managers on workforce planning and managed end-to-end recruitment across all levels.
• Planned and executed campus hiring initiatives, building a strong talent pipeline for future business needs.
• Managed employee onboarding and induction programs to ensure a seamless new hire experience.
• Successfully scaled the organization from 35 to 200 employees by driving strategic hiring initiatives.
• Managed employee relations and grievance resolution, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Partnered with business leaders on performance reviews, promotions, and compensation planning.
• Designed and executed employee engagement initiatives, including employee satisfaction surveys, Town Halls, annual events, and Rewards & Recognition programs.
• Leveraged employee feedback to support leadership development and enhance team engagement.
• Managed payroll processing, salary disbursement, attendance management, and HR operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

HR Generalist - RV Tech Solution

(2013-07 - 2014-07)

• Managed end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, HR documentation, data management, separation, and MIS reporting.
• Led end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions, ensuring timely hiring and a seamless candidate experience.
• Developed, implemented, and communicated HR policies and SOPs to ensure compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.
• Acted as a trusted HR partner for employee relations, grievance resolution, and workplace issue escalation.
• Supported internal and external statutory audits by ensuring compliance, documentation readiness, and timely submission of audit requirements.

PGDM - Human Resource - IIBM University, Indore (2011 - 2013)

BBA - DAVV University, Indore (2008 - 2011)