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Pooja Vishwanadha

Pooja Vishwanadha

Hyderabad

Summary

Strategic and people-centric Senior HR Executive with over 8 years of progressive experience in designing, executing, and scaling employee engagement and wellbeing programs. Proven expertise in enhancing organizational culture, streamlining onboarding, and driving inclusive initiatives across diverse industries. Recognized for empathetic leadership, creative program design, and data-informed decision-making.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Executive

Persistent Systems
Hyderabad
03.2022 - Current
  • Promoted in 2024 for excellence in engagement outcomes and employee experience strategy.
  • Led pan-India wellbeing campaigns across emotional, physical, social, and financial domains.
  • Implemented real-time feedback loops and engagement surveys to track sentiment and performance.
  • Launched inclusive initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams to foster workplace belonging.
  • Designed and promoted flagship programs including Wellness Weeks, Hackathons, Diversity Days, and Leadership Townhalls.
  • Partnered with Comms to build vibrant narratives that showcased employee achievements and internal culture.

HR Manager

Pinnacle Kids
Hyderabad
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Directed recruitment strategies, assessed talent profiles, and refined onboarding practices.
  • Oversaw learning and development alignment and recruitment operations for junior and mid-level roles.

Behavioural Trainer

Freelance
Pune
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Delivered over 200 training hours on leadership, workplace etiquette, and conflict resolution.
  • Specialized in customized sessions for mid-level professionals and first-time managers.

Public Speaking Trainer

Gummie Bear World
Pune
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Designed and led school-based communication programs across Maharashtra.

Enhanced student self-expression through gamified learning and visual storytelling.

HR Generalist

Evoke Technologies
Hyderabad
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Facilitated seamless new hire integration and managed HR documentation and insurance benefits.

HR Intern

Smart Steps Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Conducted placement drives, pre-placement training, and managed stakeholder relations with corporates.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Badruka Instute of Management Studies
Hyderabad
06-2014

Skills

  • Employee Engagement & Culture Building
  • Corporate Wellness Strategy
  • Internal Communications & Employer Branding
  • Program Design & Impact Measurement
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Affiliations

Cooking and Culinary Experimentation

Gardening and Nature Care

Gift Hamper Curation and Event Personalization

Timeline

Senior HR Executive

Persistent Systems
03.2022 - Current

HR Manager

Pinnacle Kids
02.2021 - 03.2022

Behavioural Trainer

Freelance
07.2017 - 12.2020

Public Speaking Trainer

Gummie Bear World
06.2016 - 06.2017

HR Generalist

Evoke Technologies
11.2015 - 05.2016

HR Intern

Smart Steps Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 08.2015

MBA - Human Resources Management

Badruka Instute of Management Studies
Pooja Vishwanadha