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Archana Sahni

Hyderabad

Summary

Results-driven HR Head with 12 + years of experience in strategic HR leadership, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business goals, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving operational efficiencies. Adept at HR policy design, workforce planning, performance management, and HR technology implementation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEAD HR

Belcan a Cognizant Company
11.2023 - Current
  • Spearheading all HR functions, including recruitment, talent management, performance management, rewards, onboarding & exit, vacation policies, payroll & compensation, statutory compliance, and HR policies & processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals
  • Collaborating with business leaders to develop staffing plans and talent acquisition strategies, leading the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, and sourcing top talent from diverse channels to meet evolving business needs
  • Supporting the implementation and enhancement of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and continuous feedback mechanisms, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Managing internal mobility programs, facilitating internal job postings, and ensuring seamless pre-boarding and induction experiences for new hires
  • Implementing a goal-based performance appraisal system to drive employee growth and organizational excellence
  • Designing and executing annual performance reviews, goal-setting exercises, and structured feedback processes, while fostering engagement through team-building initiatives and company-wide activities

Senior Manager

Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 10.2023
  • HR Leadership & Talent Management: Leading end-to-end HR functions, including recruitment, talent management, performance, rewards, onboarding, exits, payroll, and compliance, while ensuring alignment with industry benchmarks
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Partnering with business heads to develop staffing plans, manage the complete recruitment life cycle, and source top talent from diverse channels
  • Performance & Engagement: Designing and implementing annual appraisals, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms, building performance management systems to enhance productivity, and driving employee engagement initiatives to strengthen team bonding

Recruiter

Mphasis
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, talent acquisition, interview prep, and pre-screening
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems and coordinated with business leaders to align staffing strategies with organizational goals

HR Executive

Gamcom Solutions Ltd
01.2007 - 09.2008
  • Led recruitment and sourcing of software professionals specializing in testing and Microsoft technologies, leveraging modern tools like job sites and databases

Recruiter

Deloitte Consulting
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Conducted HR screenings, technical evaluations, and coordinated final interviews with the technical panel
  • Maintained employee database and updated details regularly

Education

PG Diploma - Human Resources Management

St. Francis College for Women
03.2004

Skills

  • Talent Recruitment
  • HR Operations Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Employee Motivation Strategies
  • HR Process Implementation
  • HR Strategic Planning
  • Diversity Initiatives

Certification

Organizational Development, TISS, 09/08/23

Timeline

HEAD HR

Belcan a Cognizant Company
11.2023 - Current

Senior Manager

Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 10.2023

Recruiter

Mphasis
02.2013 - 08.2015

HR Executive

Gamcom Solutions Ltd
01.2007 - 09.2008

Recruiter

Deloitte Consulting
02.2006 - 08.2006

PG Diploma - Human Resources Management

St. Francis College for Women

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