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Priyanka Kalia

Priyanka Kalia

New Delhi

Summary

Strategic Business Professional with 17+ years of experience driving employee performance and cultivating high-performance organizational cultures. Expertise in aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Proven success in designing and implementing GEN AI & Agentic AI BoT to increase decision making making & team productivity. Adept at using key data metrics to refine HR processes, optimize workforce performance, and align organizational culture with evolving business needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Vice President - Human Resources

XEBIA
03.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's overall business goals
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure HR practices are effectively integrated with broader organizational priorities, fostering a performance-driven culture.
  • Formulate and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, regional, and international labor laws and regulations.
  • Regularly review and refine HR policies to reflect evolving business needs and legal requirements across all regions.
  • Oversee the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of HRIS & other internal applications & platforms.
  • Ensure seamless integration of HRIS with other business systems to ensure efficient data flow and process automation.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the implementation of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365 F&O), from requirements gathering through to the go-live phase.
  • Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, ensuring smooth onboarding, development, and offboarding.
  • Oversee the accurate management of employee records and data, ensuring compliance and confidentiality across the employee journey.
  • Oversee HR operations in a global context, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives across multiple regions.
  • Navigate cultural differences and address challenges related to cross-cultural HR practices and employee relations.
  • Lead the development and implementation of performance management strategies to create a high-performance, results-oriented culture across the organization.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and recognition, ensuring that employees and teams are aligned with organizational goals and performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and drive operational efficiency through the implementation of best practices.
  • Lead initiatives to optimize HR operations, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop HR teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within the HR function.
  • Cultivate an environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and employee growth within the HR department.
  • Leverage HR data analytics to provide actionable insights on key HR metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making across HR functions.
  • Utilize HR analytics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and continuously improve HR programs and initiatives, particularly in the areas of performance and employee engagement.
  • Address and resolve employee relations issues, conducting investigations and conflict resolution in a fair and timely manner.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to support employee engagement and retention.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee CSR programs that align with the organization's values and business objectives.
  • Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote CSR initiatives that contribute to the community, environment, and societal well-being.
  • Engage employees in volunteer and philanthropy programs, encouraging participation in CSR efforts to enhance corporate reputation and strengthen employee morale.
  • Measure and report on the impact of CSR initiatives, ensuring they align with sustainability goals and promote a positive organizational culture.

Head of Human Resources

Tectura India
04.2014 - 10.2021
  • Develop, review, and update HR policies to ensure alignment with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
  • Ensure that all HR practices adhere to relevant labor laws, regulations, and industry standards, minimizing legal risks and ensuring ethical integrity in all HR activities.
  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract high-quality talent, ensuring that staffing strategies meet the organization's current and future needs.
  • Lead workforce planning initiatives to identify critical skill gaps and develop strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and development that align with business objectives.
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and career development to offboarding and retirement, ensuring a seamless, positive experience for all employees throughout their tenure with the organization.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that set clear expectations and align individual goals with organizational objectives.
  • Foster a performance-driven culture by ensuring that performance appraisals, feedback, and development opportunities are effectively integrated into the organizational strategy.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of training and development programs that support continuous learning, skill enhancement, and career growth for employees.
  • Ensure that training initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and meet both current and future workforce needs.
  • Develop and manage the HR budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve strategic HR goals.
  • Monitor expenditures and optimize resource use to support HR programs, employee engagement, and talent development while staying within budgetary constraints.
  • Establish and lead internal communication strategies to promote a positive organizational culture, strengthen employer branding, and enhance employee engagement.
  • Implement programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive, motivating, and collaborative work environment, boosting morale and retention.

Senior Human Resources Executive

Saksoft Ltd.
03.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Human Resource Executive

Tectura
10.2006 - 11.2010

Education

Bachelor of IT & Management - Software Engineering & Management

Utkal University
01.2003

Master's in human resource management - Human Resource

IMT Ghaziabad

Executive PGP - Strategic HR Leadership

XLRI
01.2023

Skills

  • Strategic HR management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Conflict Resolution
  • HR Systems
  • Employee wellness & engagement
  • CSR
  • Operation Excellence

Certification

  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment
  • HR Analytics

Timeline

Associate Vice President - Human Resources

XEBIA
03.2022 - Current

Head of Human Resources

Tectura India
04.2014 - 10.2021

Senior Human Resources Executive

Saksoft Ltd.
03.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Human Resource Executive

Tectura
10.2006 - 11.2010

Master's in human resource management - Human Resource

IMT Ghaziabad

Executive PGP - Strategic HR Leadership

XLRI

Bachelor of IT & Management - Software Engineering & Management

Utkal University

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