Pooja Desai

Result-driven HR professional specializing in recruitment, payroll processing and compliance. Proven expertise in enhancing employee engagement and managing audits. Strong analytical skills support efficient HR operations and improved employee relations. Focused on cultivating a positive workplace culture through effective leadership.

Senior Officer-HR at Acutaas Chemicals Limited (2025-09 – Present)

• Managing complete employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
• Handling end–to-end recruitment (sourcing to selection)
• Conducting salary negotiations and finalizing offers
• Ensuring smooth onboarding (documentation and induction)
• Managing employee Background Verification (BGV) Process
• Preparing and maintaining HR SOPs and policies
• Coordinating training programs and maintaining records
• Developed MIS reports and HR dashboards to provide insights for decision –making
• Managing audit compliance by handling internal, external and customer audits, along with audit/visit coordination (USFDA, ISO, SA8000, PSCI), ensuring complete documentation readiness and smooth audit execution
• Facilitated employee engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture
• Supervised administrative functions canteen, pantry and housekeeping to ensure operational efficiency and employee satisfaction

Senior Officer –HR at Eskay Iodine Pvt. Ltd. (2023-07 – 2025-09)

• Led recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement activities
• Managed end-to-end payroll processing ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy
• Handled contract labour management and compliance to meet regulatory standards and mitigate risks
• Maintained employee records and HRMS systems
• Managed attendance, leave and grievance handling
• Supported PMS process and training programs
• Prepared HR dashboards and MIS reports to provide actionable insights for Decision –Making
• Supervised administrative functions like canteen, transport and housekeeping

Officer-HR at Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMart) (2017-12 – 2022-03)

• Managed recruitment and manpower planning
• Conducted onboarding, induction and training programs
• Managed payroll, attendance, and leave processes to ensure accurate compensation and compliance
• Ensured legal compliance by liaising with authorities and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations
• Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture
• Managed grievance handling and employee relations

HR & Admin Officer at Rays TechServ Pvt. Ltd. (2014-01 – 2015-02)

• Coordinated recruitment, screening, and onboarding process to ensure efficient integration of new hires
• Managed payroll, attendance & statutory registers
• Maintained accurate employee records and HR documentation to support compliance and reporting

PGDBA in HRM – Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (2019-06)

B. E. in Electronics and Communication – Gujarat Technological University (2012-07)