Prajnananda Nayak
Bhubaneshwar
Summary
Presently rendering services to M Square Media (Canadian Entity) Website- https://msquaremedia.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/msmmsquaremedia/mycompany/ As VP of People and Culture - Global As VP of People and Culture - Global, overseeing operations across 22 countries, I develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO, I lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop talent, ensuring a positive work culture and compliance with local regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing global HR policies, fostering diversity and inclusion, and driving employee engagement. I collaborate with regional HR teams to implement best practices, manage performance, and support organisational growth. Additionally, I provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on people-related matters to drive business success and sustainability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
VP of People and Culture - Global
M Square Media (Canadian Entity)
07.2023 - Current
- Presently rendering services to M Square Media (Canadian Entity) as VP of People and Culture - Global, overseeing operations across 22 countries, I develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives
- Reporting directly to the CEO, I lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop talent, ensuring a positive work culture and compliance with local regulations
- Responsibilities include overseeing global HR policies, fostering diversity and inclusion, and driving employee engagement
- I collaborate with regional HR teams to implement best practices, manage performance, and support organisational growth
- Additionally, I provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on people-related matters to drive business success and sustainability.
Director of HR Operations
Nityo Infotech (Singapore) (Payroll CLPS RidiK Pte. Ltd)
07.2021 - 07.2024
- As Director of HR Operations at Nityo Infotech (Singapore) (Payroll CLPS RidiK Pte
- Ltd), I oversaw 3 companies (2 Edtech Start-ups and 1 Global IT Body Shopping with an employee strength of 3500)
- I steered HR strategy, programs, and administration for 4 corporate divisions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, India, and Subcontinent, and SEA, comprised of employees in 12 countries
- As a member of the executive leadership team, I served as a strategic business partner and HR advisor to senior leaders
- My responsibilities included managing risks and compliance, succession planning, talent management, change management, performance management, training and development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits
- I also defined and updated HR policies, procedures, and the handbook.
Director of India HR Operations
InfoCorp Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Fintech) (Singapore)
08.2020 - 07.2021
- As Director of India HR Operations at InfoCorp Technologies Pte
- Ltd
- (Fintech) (Singapore), I partnered closely with HR business partners to turn around regional performance and drive the success of the banking branch
- I led initiatives for employee relations, recruitment, training, progressive discipline, terminations, and labor/law compliance
- I implemented performance improvement plans and oversaw adherence to corporate policies and management practices.
Group Head - HR Operations
Little Artists Art Studio Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
08.2019 - 07.2020
- As Group Head - HR Operations at Little Artists Art Studio Pte
- Ltd
- (Singapore), I recruited from 14 different countries, formulated the policy for time motion study, incorporated max utilization policy for resources, introduced the WOW onboarding process, and set up 2 new Franchise Studios in Singapore.
Group Head - Talent Acquisitions and Management
Radisson Blu Bangalore (Brand Transition)
01.2017 - 07.2019
- As Group Head - Talent Acquisitions and Management at Radisson Blu Bangalore (Brand Transition), I led talent acquisition and management efforts
- I also served as Cluster Head HR at Radisson Blu (Carlson Rezidor), Corporate Director HR at Convention Hotels (Swiss Hotel/Hyatt Place) in Bangalore (Brand Transition), Head - HR (Cluster Role) at Radisson Blu (Pre-opening), and HR Manager at Sarovar Premier, Gurgaon (Pre-opening).
HR Manager
Apropos Solution Pte. Ltd (Dubai)
11.2008 - 06.2009
- As HR Manager at Apropos Solution Pte
- Ltd (Dubai), I managed HR operations.
HR Manager
Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana
02.2007 - 11.2008
- As HR Manager at Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana, I managed HR operations.
Assistant Manager HR & Personnel (Corporate)
RMX JOSS
12.2000 - 02.2007
- As Assistant Manager HR & Personnel (Corporate) at RMX JOSS, I managed HR and personnel operations.
Education
PGDLLPM - PG Diploma in Labour Law & Personnel Management
Masters - Political Science
Skills
- HR Strategies
- Talent Strategies
- Strategic Resource Planning
- Glo-cal Recruitment Strategies
- Learning & Development
- Change Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding Training, Coaching & Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Compensation Planning
- Performance Management
- HRIS Compliance
- Succession Plans
- Employee Engagement
- Risk Management
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Statutory compliances
- Salary & Wages
- Compensation Planning & Administration
- Policy Formulation
- People Analytics
- People Matrix
Websites
Certification
- Confluence Certified Recruiter
- Green Belt Six Sigma Certified
Phonenumbers
- +91-9646134134
- +65 84017242
Recommendations
- He is a great human being and very well connected in the industry. he had a great leadership skill complimented by a team building attitude.
- Mr. Prajnananda is very genius man, i had got a chance to work with him for a very little period of time, no doubt he is very dedicated towards his job.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Odia
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Punjabi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsAffiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
Additional Information
20+ years of expertise in HR management for large companies and a high-growth start-up, including multi-state operations. Track record of building HR functions and teams from the ground up, leading an HR organisation for 3500+ employees, and bolstering retention, engagement, and performance. Strategic thinker and thought leader who influences and advises leaders as a business partner, fuelling positive organisational development and a high-performance culture.
As VP of People and Culture - Global, overseeing operations across 22 countries, I develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO, I lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop talent, ensuring a positive work culture and compliance with local regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing global HR policies, fostering diversity and inclusion, and driving employee engagement. I collaborate with regional HR teams to implement best practices, manage performance, and support organisational growth. Additionally, I provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on people-related matters to drive business success and sustainability.
Timeline
VP of People and Culture - Global
M Square Media (Canadian Entity)
07.2023 - Current
Director of HR Operations
Nityo Infotech (Singapore) (Payroll CLPS RidiK Pte. Ltd)
07.2021 - 07.2024
Director of India HR Operations
InfoCorp Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Fintech) (Singapore)
08.2020 - 07.2021
Group Head - HR Operations
Little Artists Art Studio Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
08.2019 - 07.2020
Group Head - Talent Acquisitions and Management
Radisson Blu Bangalore (Brand Transition)
01.2017 - 07.2019
HR Manager
Apropos Solution Pte. Ltd (Dubai)
11.2008 - 06.2009
HR Manager
Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana
02.2007 - 11.2008
Assistant Manager HR & Personnel (Corporate)
RMX JOSS
12.2000 - 02.2007
PGDLLPM - PG Diploma in Labour Law & Personnel Management
Masters - Political Science
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