POOJA RAJ MALHOTRA
Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with 12+ years of progressive experience across talent acquisition, payroll & compliance, performance management, policy design, and HRIS implementation. Proven track record in optimizing onboarding, driving employee engagement, and ensuring full statutory compliance. Known for strong stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head - People and Culture
Beco
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured seamless payroll processing with 100% accuracy and zero compliance deviations, strengthening statutory adherence
- Built and automated real-time MIS/HRIS dashboards, reducing manual reporting effort by ~40% and enabling faster leadership decision-making
- Led end-to-end implementation of Keka HRIS, improving process efficiency by ~30% across payroll, attendance, and employee lifecycle management
- Designed and implemented key HR policies (POSH, leave & attendance, grievance redressal etc), enhancing governance and reducing policy-related escalations
- Introduced Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) framework, improving employee engagement visibility and driving targeted retention initiatives
- Implemented National Pension Scheme (NPS), enabling structured tax savings and increasing employee participation in long-term benefits planning
Manager - HR
Joister Infonet Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit), ensuring seamless processes across documentation, mediclaims, and attendance
- Processed payroll for 1000+ employees, maintaining high accuracy across payroll batches and full & final settlements
- Analyzed workforce data including attrition trends, hiring vs exit ratios, and team performance, enabling informed management decisions
- Supported performance cycles by analyzing KRAs, structuring appraisal data, and optimizing CTC frameworks
HR Generalist
VOV International
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Recruited candidates aligned to role-specific KRAs and facilitated end-to-end onboarding across departments, improving integration and productivity
- Executed payroll and managed full & final settlements, maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance
- Conducted monthly factory visits to resolve labour grievances and manage industrial relations effectively
- Designed and implemented team engagement initiatives, enhancing morale and workplace culture
- Delivered sales training programs by leveraging in-depth understanding of product lifecycle and USPs
Sr. HR Executive
TGSPL
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Onboarded clients within the hospitality sector, managing weekly interactions to understand requirements and ensure timely delivery
- Managed end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and support data-driven HR initiatives
- Developed and implemented HR policies, strengthening workplace culture and governance
- Partnered with management to resolve employee concerns and improve retention
Education
Bachelors - Management Studies
Mumbai University
01-2013
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
01-2010
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board
01-2008
Skills
- Payroll & Compliance Management
- HR Policy Design
- HR Data Analytics
- HRMS Technology Integration
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Engagement Initiatives
- Employee Grievance Resolution
Accomplishments
• Independently managing accurate payroll processing and compliance for 300+ employees.
• Contributing significantly to audits and due diligence processes.
• Maintained efficient and structured employee databases.
• Contributing significantly to audits and due diligence processes.
• Maintained efficient and structured employee databases.
Timeline
Head - People and Culture
Beco
01.2022 - Current
Manager - HR
Joister Infonet Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2022
HR Generalist
VOV International
05.2015 - 04.2017
Sr. HR Executive
TGSPL
11.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelors - Management Studies
Mumbai University
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board