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Rashida Moiz Patel

Rashida Moiz Patel

Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

Results-driven and innovative HR transformation and talent management leader with over 17 years of experience in workforce strategy, talent development, HR analytics, and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end talent acquisition and management, project and program management, compensation and benefits benchmarking, employee experience, and leadership development across global organizations. Skilled at aligning HR initiatives with business goals to foster high-performance cultures, optimize workforce planning, and enhance talent retention. Strong advocate of data-driven decision-making, agile HR methodologies, and people-centric leadership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager HR – PMO & Delivery Work Transformation (DWT)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2022 - Current
  • Led a team of over 35 HR professionals in the BFSI BU, overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure effective hiring strategies and smooth onboarding. Collaborated with clients & BU leadership on workforce planning and talent strategy, aligning recruitment needs with business growth goals. Was offered a role rotation opportunity into Talent Management
  • Led talent strategy and workforce transformation special projects, impacting over 250,000 India associates through training programs, thereby enhancing workforce readiness
  • Designed and implemented training initiatives for India HR Talent partner group Governance & HR Ops teams to elevate capability development
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Completed POSH training for internal committee (IC) & compliance initiatives, ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace culture
  • Revamped HR town halls and Rewards & Recognition (RNR) programs, fostering a culture of appreciation through structured monetary and non-monetary rewards
  • Led the global design and implementation of non-monetary RNR initiatives
  • Drove internal job mobility enhancing career growth opportunities through strategic workforce planning
  • Managed a $6M+ HR budget, achieving a 30% cost reduction through optimized financial planning & operations
  • Led campus hiring & mentorship programs to accelerate leadership readiness in new hires
  • Championed Return to Office (RTO) communications & execution strategy, ensuring seamless employee reintegration
  • Designed HR leadership dashboards for real-time insights into talent metrics, enabling data-driven decisions
  • Enabled executive visits planning and execution

Human Resource Business Partner

Netcracker Technologies (NEC Company)
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategies with corporate goals, enhancing employee engagement and talent retention
  • Led end to end employee lifecycle process for QA/QC BU with workforce planning initiatives, strengthening organizational effectiveness
  • Developed strategies to address Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) challenges, driving an inclusive work culture
  • Conducted POSH awareness training & grievance resolution, ensuring compliance and employee safety
  • Was an integral part of Hyderabad IC (internal committee) of POSH
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking, ensuring competitive pay structures to attract and retain top talent
  • Led a team of 4 team leads across locations to support business

Proprietor & Chief Consultant

Sequence Lounge
04.2011 - 03.2022
  • Provided HR consulting services in talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation design for IT, construction, and e-learning sectors
  • Spearheaded executive hiring & campus recruitment strategies for global organizations
  • Optimized employee performance frameworks, driving engagement and productivity
  • Conducted POSH policy implementation & training, ensuring legal compliance for corporate clients

Talent Acquisition Specialist

AON Hewitt
07.2010 - 01.2011
  • Led leadership hiring for HRO-Benefits Vertical, recruiting niche talent across HR, Legal, Healthcare & Science domains
  • Spearheaded campus hiring initiatives for Tier 1 & 2 B-Schools & Engineering college enhancing early talent pipelines

Senior Executive – HR & Talent Acquisition

Thomson Reuters
11.2008 - 07.2010
  • Led the Healthcare & science, Legal and support function (HR, Finance & Admin) hiring PAN India up to VP level
  • Led HR analytics for leadership, identifying trends to optimize workforce strategies
  • Led HR communications & branding initiatives, revamping corporate job portals
  • Conducted POSH awareness sessions for employees, reinforcing compliance with company policies
  • Represented the APAC region in the global revamp of the ‘Recruiter Connect’ portal which was a global project

Executive – HR & Corporate Communications

Sify Technologies Limited
06.2007 - 10.2008
  • Optimized mentoring programs through gap analysis and employee surveys
  • Led Enterprise sales & solution, Dotcom & broadband hiring PAN India
  • Campus hiring lead for B-schools and engineering colleges
  • HR Analytics lead for Head HR

Education

Bachelor’s in Banking Management -

Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai
07.2001

Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning & Execution
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Digital Enablement
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Experience & Engagement Strategies
  • Diversity,Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project & Program Management
  • PMO - Budget Planning & Management
  • Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Employee Well-being & Mental Health Advocacy
  • Talent Acquisition
  • POSH Training & Compliance

Key Recognitions

  • Recognized globally as a Mental Health Ally at Cognizant for championing employee well-being.
  • Received Excellence in Leadership & CSR Awards, demonstrating impact beyond HR by FICCI FLO, Round Table India & was part of the National Board of Directors
  • Led global projects at Thomson Reuters, driving recruitment technology advancements.Awarded Global Best Employee in Thomson Reuters.
  • Conducted 50+ POSH awareness training sessions, strengthening workplace safety across organizations.
  • Represented FICCI FLO Chennai at UNIDO - Govt. of India’s E-Commerce for MSME Initiative
  • Received Covid Warrior Recognition from Commissioner of Chennai
  • Received Recognition from US Consolute and British High Commission Top 10 Women Entrepreneur (start up category) in South India


Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati
Urdu
Tamil

Hobbies and Interests

  • Martial Arts National Champion (Taekwondo & Kalari Payattu)
  • Certified Hypnotherapist, Akashic Reader & Reiki Grand Master
  • Advocate for Conscious Living & Well-being
  • Salsa Dance Enthusiast & Avid Traveler

Timeline

Human Resource Business Partner

Netcracker Technologies (NEC Company)
04.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Manager HR – PMO & Delivery Work Transformation (DWT)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2022 - Current

Proprietor & Chief Consultant

Sequence Lounge
04.2011 - 03.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist

AON Hewitt
07.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Executive – HR & Talent Acquisition

Thomson Reuters
11.2008 - 07.2010

Executive – HR & Corporate Communications

Sify Technologies Limited
06.2007 - 10.2008

Bachelor’s in Banking Management -

Ethiraj College For Women

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