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Diksha Pathak

Diksha Pathak

Hyderabad

Summary

Human Resources professional with 4+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and People Engagement, transitioning into HR Business Partnering. Skilled in workforce planning, employee engagement, career development initiatives, and policy-aligned problem-solving. Proven ability to support business leaders, coach employees on career growth, and drive retention through internal mobility and engagement programs. Passionate about building inclusive, people-centric workplaces where talent thrives and business goals align.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

PepsiCo
08.2024 - Current

Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition

PepsiCo
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Strengthened internal career growth opportunities by coaching employees at career fairs on skill-building, internal job postings (IJPs), and project rotations—helping improve retention and reducing attrition risk.
  • Supported workforce redeployment initiatives to retain employees on bench by aligning solutions with company policies and workforce needs, reducing dependency on external hiring.
  • Drove alumni engagement initiatives by reconnecting with former employees to explore re-hiring opportunities, showcasing the organization’s people-first approach and building a strong talent network.
  • Coached and guided junior colleagues and team contributors on recruitment best practices, time management, and stakeholder communication—helping build stronger HR capability across the team.
  • Designed and facilitated referral drives and employee engagement events that combined interactive activities with awareness sessions, strengthening the referral pipeline and employee participation in hiring.
  • Introduced the “Build Model” early talent strategy—collaborated with universities and training institutes to create talent pipelines and coached managers on leveraging early talent for sustainable workforce growth.
  • Achieved measurable impact: reduced recruitment cycle time by 30% within a year and consistently secured a 95% hiring manager satisfaction score.

Recruiter on Contract

PepsiCo – Quess Corp Limited
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Partnered with hiring managers to resolve post-hiring employee issues in alignment with HR policies.
  • Advocated for internal candidates to be prioritized for roles, reinforcing employee growth and engagement.
  • Streamlined sourcing processes, improving candidate pipeline quality and supporting strategic workforce planning.

Human Resources Manager (Part-time)

Regaal Resources
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Implemented HRIS processes to streamline employee data management and improve efficiency.
  • Supported organizational HR operations including employee onboarding, policy implementation, and training support.

HR Intern

Peerless Financial Products Distribution Ltd
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Assisted in HR operations and employee engagement initiatives.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

IISWBM
01.2020

B.Tech - Information Technology

Banasthali Vidyapith
01.2017

Skills

  • HR Business Partnering
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Talent Acquisition and Early Talent Programs
  • Policy Implementation and Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
  • HR Technology: Workday HCM, ICIMS, Kenexa, ServiceNow

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Reduced hiring cycle time by 30% at PepsiCo.
  • Increased candidate pool by 25% through new sourcing strategies.
  • Achieved 95% satisfaction rate from hiring managers.
  • Designed and implemented alumni engagement initiative to strengthen employer brand.
  • Built long-term workforce strategy through “Build Model” early talent initiative.

Certification

  • Certificate in Web Designing and Applications
  • Pursuing Workday HCM certification with modules in Core HCM, Recruitment, and US Payroll

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

PepsiCo
08.2024 - Current

Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition

PepsiCo
10.2022 - 08.2024

Recruiter on Contract

PepsiCo – Quess Corp Limited
11.2021 - 10.2022

Human Resources Manager (Part-time)

Regaal Resources
07.2020 - 02.2021

HR Intern

Peerless Financial Products Distribution Ltd
06.2019 - 07.2019

B.Tech - Information Technology

Banasthali Vidyapith

MBA - Human Resources Management

IISWBM

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