Vijay Prasad

I am a seasoned HR professional with around 20 years of diversified experience in Human Resources across leading organizations and the Indian Air Force (IAF). My expertise spans HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Competency Profiling, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, HR Strategy, and Organizational Development. Highly experienced in handling multi location work flow and employee engagement.

Throughout my career, I've developed a robust understanding of human resource best practices across industries. I am passionate about driving positive organizational outcomes by aligning HR strategies with business goals.

Vice President – HR (Head HR) at Orris Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (2022-06 – 2026-01)

Member of the leadership team responsible for firm-wide people strategy. Head of Human Resources, overseeing all HR functions and aligning them with business objectives. Also lead Administration and IT operations, introducing best practices to enhance organizational efficiency.

• Member of the leadership team responsible for firm-wide people strategy
• Head of Human Resources, overseeing all HR functions and aligning them with business objectives
• Also lead Administration and IT operations, introducing best practices to enhance organizational efficiency

Chief People Officer (Head HR) at B&B Advisory Services (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Head of HR for the entire firm; member of the leadership team. Managed end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, employee lifecycle, and strategic workforce planning.

• Head of HR for the entire firm; member of the leadership team
• Managed end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, employee lifecycle, and strategic workforce planning

Vice President – HR (Head HR) at A&A Business Consulting (2015-01 – 2019-01)

National HR Head managing HR functions across 20 locations with a team of 35 HR professionals for the establishment strength of 850 total employees across locations. Expertise in handling multilocation HR work flow and leadership development.

• National HR Head managing HR functions across 20 locations with a team of 35 HR professionals for the establishment strength of 850 total employees across locations
• Expertise in handling multilocation HR work flow and leadership development
• Designed and implemented annual HR strategy aligned with business plans
• Oversaw recruitment, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement

Consultant – People Advisory Services at Ernst & Young India (EY) (2013-01 – 2015-01)

Specialized in HR consulting, focusing on organizational restructuring and HR automation. Led restructuring project for FPAN (Kathmandu, Nepal) and managed key client relationships.

• Specialized in HR consulting, focusing on organizational restructuring and HR automation
• Led restructuring project for FPAN (Kathmandu, Nepal) and managed key client relationships

Senior Manager – HR at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Tax & Regulatory Services (2004-01 – 2013-01)

Regional HR Lead managing complete HR Operations responsibilities for North India region. Led initiatives in recruitment, employee engagement, and HR policy implementation. Lead HR Operation for PwC India for headcount of approx. 1500 staff for the entity Tax & Regulatory Services, PwC India.

• Regional HR Lead managing complete HR Operations responsibilities for North India region
• Led initiatives in recruitment, employee engagement, and HR policy implementation
• Lead HR Operation for PwC India for headcount of approx. 1500 staff for the entity Tax & Regulatory Services, PwC India

Senior Manager – HR / Senior Non-Commissioned Officer at Indian Air Force (1989-01 – 2004-01)

Managed HR operations across various high-level Indian Air Force HQs, units and departments. Handled grievance redressal, training, promotions, and full employee lifecycle. Held posts at prominent institutions like Air HQ, Vayu Bhawan and Ministry of Defence.

• Managed HR operations across various high-level Indian Air Force HQs, units and departments
• Handled grievance redressal, training, promotions, and full employee lifecycle
• Held posts at prominent institutions like Air HQ, Vayu Bhawan and Ministry of Defence
• Directorate of AWACS, Air Headquarters, Indian Air Force

Postgraduate Certification in Human Resource Management – XLRI Jamshedpur (2008-06 – 2010-05)

MBA in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management – Nagpur University (1997-06 – 1999-05)

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations & Mass Communication – Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Nagpur (1999-06 – 2000-05)

Bachelor's Degree in Humanities – Nagpur University (1993-06 – 1995-05)

Higher Secondary / Intermediate – Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jorhat (Assam) (1986-06 – 1988-05)