Hi, I’m
Clara Priyadarshini Palakoti
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior HR Lead with over 15+ years of experience (15yrs in a full time role and 4 yrs as a freelance HR Consultant) Strategic and results-driven Senior HR Leader I have over 10+ years of experience as an HRBP. Managing a large and small gamut of people. I have 10+yrs managing and working extensively as a TA. 8+ yrs as a Learning and Development professional. Over the course of my career, I have served as HR head in my previous two organizations, reporting directly to the managing director and CEO.I worked with global markets like the USA, China, and Germany. I reported directly to CEO’s and MD of the organisation Adept at aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance, transformation, and growth. Proven track record in leading large HR teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and building high-performing cultures across diverse industries. Recognized for strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and fostering inclusive, future-ready workplaces. Skilled in navigating complex, matrixed organizations and leading through ambiguity and change. Currently pursuing Data Science – AI course which will bring in great revolution in HR.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
2003
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
ICONMA Pvt. Ltd.
Senior HR Manager
03.2025 - 06.2025
Job overview
- End to end Activities of HR + TA
- Facilitated Campus training programs.
Technumen Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Senior HR Manager
02.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Developed and executed HR policies and talent strategies aligned with business growth.
- Led performance management and workforce planning to optimize productivity.
- Designed competitive compensation structures ensuring compliance and market competitiveness.
- Integrated HR technology solutions (HRIS, ATS) to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
- Identified training needs, designed and facilitated training based on the need.
- Conducted HR audits (ISO, CMMI) and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Reporting to CEO
- Reason for leaving: Company downsizing; exploring new opportunities due to layoffs.
Dolcera Information Technology Services Pvt. Ltd.
Senior HR Manager | Strategic partner – Manager
01.2019 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Led HR strategy across multiple geographies (India, China, Germany, and the USA).
- Developed and enforced HR policies improving compliance and process efficiency.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives including surveys and focused feedback forums.
- Established performance management frameworks driving retention and business success.
- Streamlined Talent Acquisition (TA) processes, ensuring alignment with business growth.
- Designed and delivers learning programs aligned with business goals to improve performance, productivity, and capability.
- Reason for leaving: Company faced financial losses in 2023; encouraged employees to seek external opportunities.
Vasavi Engineering College
Independent Consultant
06.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- 3 weeks of Business Communication Training
HR & Training Assignments
Senior Strategic HR Consultant & Trainer | Mentor and Coach
07.2014 - 01.2019
Job overview
- HR projects
- TeknaIT: Country Head - Market Analysis/ HR policies / Appraisals for 9m
- W3Global India Pvt. Ltd. Senior Manager Human Resources Change Management in HR systems
- Trained Campus fresher's on Business Communication, email writing and grooming sessions for 3m
- Voxta Communications: Designed Policies and worked on Sr. Leadership Hiring. Training the New Hires and Newly Promoted Managers on Counselling Skills.
- IT Convergence: Gap Analysis in HR framework
- Analysis the concerns with probably solutions for one month
- Tekzenit Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Senior Manager Human Resources- Set up End to End HR systems in place for 5m
- Dhruvsoft Services Private Limited: Trained campus fresher's and coached the HR employees as a Consultant
- Reasons for leaving: wanted to shift into a full-time role, as a received an offer from Dolcera.
Computech Enterprise Solutions Ltd.
Human Resource Manager
06.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: Client – Oaktree financial management
- Managed HR operations for both US and India offices.
- Implemented talent management strategies, improving workforce efficiency.
- Designed and executed leadership development programs for key business units.
- Client – Oaktree financial management
- Reported to Sr. VP
- Reasons for leaving: Transitioned into consulting role, due to personal recovery from a knee fracture: recovery after an accident for 6m.
BA Continuum Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Team Leader - Human Resources
12.2007 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Bank of America Subsidiary)
- Led HR operations across multiple locations (Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai), managing 2,000+ employees and 13 direct reportees.
- Designed and implemented employee engagement and performance management programs.
- Developed onboarding and rewards programs, enhancing talent retention.
- (Bank of America Subsidiary)
- Reasons for leaving: Took a career break for 8 months to focus on family –taking care of toddler kids.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Senior Analyst - US HR Sourcing
07.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.)
- Led talent acquisition strategy supporting global hiring needs.
- Provided market insights on competitive hiring and workforce trends.
- (Deloitte India Pvt. Ltd.)
- Left due to relocation post-marriage; secured an HR Business Partner role at BOA.
- Reasons for leaving: Got married and took a break for 4m.
Computech Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Account Manager - HR
07.2003 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Led end-to-end recruitment processes, hiring top industry talent.
- Trained recruiters on sourcing strategies and hiring efficiencies.
- Shifted roles to transition from night shifts to a day job.
- Reasons for leaving: Transitioned from night shift to day shift.
Education
Siva Sivani Institute of Management
MBA from Human Resource Management
Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce
Skills
Strategic HR Leadership
Business Alignment
Talent Acquisition
Workforce Planning
Organizational Development
Change Management
Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
DEI Initiatives
HR Metrics
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Leadership Coaching
Succession Planning
Employee Engagement
Experience Design
Performance Management Systems
HR Technology Implementation
Workday
SAP
Employment Law
Compliance
Total Rewards
Compensation Strategy
Conflict Resolution
Culture Transformation
Certification
AIRS Certified Recruiter
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married
Open For Relocation
- Bangalore
- Pune
Timeline
Senior HR Manager
ICONMA Pvt. Ltd.
03.2025 - 06.2025
Senior HR Manager
Technumen Systems Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 02.2025
Independent Consultant
Vasavi Engineering College
06.2023 - 07.2023
Senior HR Manager | Strategic partner – Manager
Dolcera Information Technology Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Strategic HR Consultant & Trainer | Mentor and Coach
HR & Training Assignments
07.2014 - 01.2019
Human Resource Manager
Computech Enterprise Solutions Ltd.
06.2012 - 06.2014
Team Leader - Human Resources
BA Continuum Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2007 - 07.2011
Senior Analyst - US HR Sourcing
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
07.2006 - 08.2007
Account Manager - HR
Computech Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2003 - 07.2006
Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce
01.2001
Siva Sivani Institute of Management
MBA from Human Resource Management
01.2003