Pooja Sharrma

Experience

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  GVK

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Performance Management System

  Summer InternshipWas a part of various initiatives to make the processes stronger within the companyWorked on a project, details as follows:Project title: Rewards and Recognition - An Effective Enabler towards Employee’s LoyaltyDescription: To encourage improvements in productivity & employee satisfaction. Right customization to meet not only the organizational goals, but also employee’s personal needs and motives.

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  Insights by Kantar

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Sourcing specialist for teams across locations Managed inductionGenerating quarterly analysis on on-boarding and inductionFacilitate trainings and skill development programs across locations The nature of work included assisting in the following areas - - Sourcing and hiring for South Asia, across levels - Entire recruitment cycle from sourcing, screening, selection, negotiation and making an offer to the candidate - Planning, scheduling and organizing seminars and training for employees across locations

  • HR Business Partner and Recruitment Specialist, South Asia

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Intern

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
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  Kantar

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2021

  Responsibilities - Deep and detailed regional understanding for getting suitable resources.Building, creating and managing talent pool and pipeline for multilevel hiring. Campus hiring strategies for B schools - PAN India, across levels.Create efficient processes and maintain relationship with all alliances. Ongoing Refining strategies focused on leveraging mediums.Sticking to high quality standards and maintaining optimum quality of hires at all time's. Maintaining organizational priority diversity ratio.Pragmatically partnering with the business heads throughout the shortlisting process (internal & external) Use of appropriate and valid testing. Designed and facilitated the orientation programs for new joinee’s.Handled end to end cycle of Performance Management process.People Management – Nurturing teams for quality and timely hiring.Grievance handling, Show less Responsibilities -Building great partnership with business - understanding the needs and delivering on timeCreate third party process and alliances.Compensation & Benefits - work closely with functional heads to ensure parity protection and band compliance o Sourcing and proactively building pipeline.Custodian/ Designed & Standardized the process for employee referral, career fairs/ internal recruitment policyAcquisition- streamlined bands & grades, policies & processes, on boarding & operations of a newly acquired entity.Achievements -Cost effective hiring in 2017 and 2018 with 18% and 20% reduction in hiring costs compared to the previous yearsTop source of hires was through employee referrals (42%) and career fairs (15%) Set up a 10-member team within 25 days for the new Kantar acquired business Show less

  • Lead, West and Campus Hiring Champion, South Asia

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist, South Asia

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Ingram Micro

  Feb 2021 - now

  1) Business Partnering, Talent Management & Talent Acquisition for Advanced Solutions, Professional Services, Finance, CBO, Buying, Legal & Compliance within Ingram Micro comprising close to 500+ associates2) Spearheading Performance management includes goal setting, evaluation of KRAs, and analyzing performance appraisal results across functions. 3) Fostering a culture of inclusivity and safetya) Launch and execution of Employee Resource Groupsb) Key member of the POSH committee, implementing anti-discrimination policies & and conducting safety audits4) Leading nationwide ESG and DE&I initiatives, strategically impacting locations nationwide.a) Implementing comprehensive ESG strategies to reduce the company's environmental footprint.b) On a journey to achieve sustainability goals, and ensure responsible corporate governance.c) Acoloded to hire the 1st transgender hire and the journey continues5) Leading the submission & and application process for a winning entry to achieve recognition as a "Great Place to Work", "Dream Company to Work For.", “Top 25 Safest Companies to Work for Women”, "Best Companies For Women - Avtar" leveraging social media platforms to create and share compelling stories about Ingram Micro’s culture, values, accolades, and workplace highlights, resulting in attracting a diverse pool of talent and expanding our reach within the talent market.6) Support leaders to build strong teams through coaching and enabling them with robust performance management guidelines, and leveraging analytics in decision-making.7) Coach Managers on complex matters related to employee performance, culture, talent, and well-being, equipping them with the necessary know-how to be more effective leaders.8) Capability & Talent Development -Initiating & driving end-to-end development plans, and learning needs as identified for all managers. Ensuring a robust induction for all new joiners. Show less

  • Senior Manager - Human Resources

    Apr 2024 - now

  • HR Lead Business Partnering

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2024
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  Upstox

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  Manager