Pooja Punekar
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven entrepreneur and HR professional with a proven track record of success in orchestrating comprehensive human resources strategies. Expertise spans across various HR domains including recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, onboarding, payroll, performance management, policy & procedures, safety, supervision, and training. I excel in propelling organizational achievement through strategic HR leadership and pioneering approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Buoyant Marketing
07.2017
- Managed HR functions including talent acquisition, processes, policies, and performance management for company.
- Planning, Budgeting, and management of all HR related functions, business and cash flow
- Ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Handling employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts, and fostering positive work environment
- Optimized reporting structures and processes to increase employee productivity
- Managed E2E recruitment, Payroll Processing, Employee engagement
- Executed Organization Development and change management strategy
- Data driven approach for increasing Sales and HR functions
- Reduced import cycle time by 60% to 8 days through import tracking process improvements
- Achieved sales growth with CAGR of 12% for last 4 years
- Defined processes for smooth back-end support team resulting in reduction of 30% inventory holding.
- Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability
- Implemented innovative solutions to challenges faced by the firm, ensuring its competitive edge in the market
- Optimized resource allocation, reducing operational costs while maintaining service quality standards
- Developed comprehensive business plans that led to significant revenue growth and expansion opportunities
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company
- Championed change management initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency without compromising on service quality or employee satisfaction
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members to ensure alignment with company goals and foster professional development
- Increased client base by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering long-term relationships
- Aligned business objectives with industry best practices to ensure the firm remained compliant with regulatory requirements and maintained its reputation for excellence
- Drove innovation initiatives that resulted in unique service offerings for clients while differentiating our firm from competitors in the industry
- Managed complex projects across multiple departments, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
- Mentored junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and productivity within the firm
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff development through training programs and workshops
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive organizational improvements and meet strategic objectives
- Spearheaded successful client engagements resulting in repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent, contributing to a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting client demands effectively
- Evaluated market trends to identify new business opportunities and develop targeted growth strategies accordingly
- Established clear communication channels within the organization, fostering collaboration among team members towards shared goals
- Built strong networks with key stakeholders both internally and externally to support business growth objectives
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements
Founder
PSK Enterprise
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed end-to-end product development, market & customer analysis, sales & marketing, operations of the enterprise
- Developed strong stakeholder relationships across different GTM channels
- The startup was incubated at IIMB-NSRCEL for a year.
HR Operations
Nihilent Technologies Limited
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Managing recruitment of key positions in the company, conducing weekend recruitment drives and offer roll out, pre-joining, post-joining formalities offer, onboarding, exit process
- Stakeholder management of different BUs, part of employee engagement activities, handled insurance for employees and PF related activities.
HR Executive (RA-Technology)
ABC Consultants
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Completing the end-to-end Recruitment cycle from getting the requirement to successfully placing the candidate in the organization
- Management of employee database/regular updates.
Senior Script Engineer
Webcetera Software Solutions
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Role included client interaction for requirement gathering, system study & analysis, documentation, review debugging during UAT and Beta, mentoring new recruits
- Also was a part of Testing team for white box and black box testing
- Was a part of SEO team working on Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, Google Insights.
Education
PGDHRM - Human Resources Management
SCMHRD
01.2012 - 05.2013
B.E - Information Science & Engineering - undefined
P.E.S.I.T
01.2007 - undefined
Skills
Stakeholder Managementundefined
Certification
CSM, 2023-12-01
Timeline
Founder
PSK Enterprise
05.2019 - 05.2023
Managing Partner
Buoyant Marketing
07.2017
HR Operations
Nihilent Technologies Limited
11.2013 - 01.2016
PGDHRM - Human Resources Management
SCMHRD
01.2012 - 05.2013
HR Executive (RA-Technology)
ABC Consultants
09.2011 - 11.2013
Senior Script Engineer
Webcetera Software Solutions
08.2008 - 01.2011
B.E - Information Science & Engineering - undefined
P.E.S.I.T
01.2007 - undefined
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