Priyanka Pillay

Strategic and people-focused HR Leader with 14+ years of experience in HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, payroll, performance management, statutory compliance, and administration across project-driven and service-oriented organizations. Proven expertise in driving HR transformation, implementing HRMS systems, building performance-driven cultures, and aligning HR practices with business objectives. Skilled in stakeholder management, policy design, organizational development, workforce planning, and HR operations.

Head HR & Admin at Sankalp Designers (2018-12 – 2026-04)

• Designed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational growth and compliance requirements.
• Led end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning across departments, reducing agency dependency by 25%.
• Implemented Greyt HR system and digitized HR operations, reducing administrative workload.
• Transitioned appraisal process to a goal-based performance management system improving productivity by 20%.
• Managed payroll processing, attendance, taxation, and compensation benchmarking.
• Led employee engagement and wellness initiatives improving retention by 10%.
• Ensured 100% compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, labor laws, and audit requirements.
• Collaborated with leadership on business continuity and employee welfare initiatives during post-pandemic operations.

Officer HR & Admin at Space Kreators Developers Pvt. Ltd. (2012-03 – 2018-09)

• Handled full spectrum HR and administration activities for the organization.
• Managed recruitment, onboarding, payroll, attendance, leave management, and exit formalities.
• Coordinated training, employee engagement, and performance appraisal processes.
• Supported implementation of HR policies and ensured statutory compliance.

PGDBM in HR – University of Pune

Master of Commerce in M.Com – University of Pune

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – University of Pune