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Pushpita Das

@pushpitadas

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I am a purpose-driven HR leader driving people strategies and inclusive cultures.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior people leadership role in a growth-oriented, digital-first company where I can scale HR, build inclusive high-performance cultures, and deliver measurable commercial impact.

I am a purpose-driven HR leader with 12+ years of international experience across the UAE, Australia, India, and Singapore, focused on aligning people strategy with business goals.

I have built compliant HR functions from the ground up for scaling organisations and led initiatives that cut turnover by 15%, automated performance agreements for 450+ staff, and drove a 14% engagement increase in 12 months.

I have held senior people leadership roles across tech, marketing, and digital-first companies, led M&A integrations for 300+ employees, and overseen large-scale payroll and labour planning including a $6M salary review and $68M labour forecast.

My approach combines strategic workforce planning, HRIS automation, data-driven people analytics, and collaborative partnering with Finance and business leaders to deliver measurable commercial outcomes and a strong employee experience.

I am motivated to lead people functions in growth-oriented, digital-first organisations, build inclusive high-performance cultures, and deliver scalable HR solutions that drive business value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

People & Culture Director

Current

Q Communications

Part of the leadership team shaping business strategy with people as a core pillar, directing HR execution across recruitment, performance, compliance and culture to ensure adherence to UAE labour law. Built the People function from the ground up and partnered with leadership on organisational design, change management and hybrid workforce models.

Organisation Design Change Management HRIS Implementation Compensation Benefits Employee Experience

Global Head of People & Culture

xNARA

Led talent acquisition across Singapore, India and UAE, hiring 100+ employees and crafting workforce plans to build diverse, high-performing teams. Collaborated with Finance to design and implement payroll, bonus and rewards frameworks and drove culture initiatives to reinforce mission and values.

Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning Cross Border Hiring Internal Communications HRIS Employee Engagement

HR Coordinator

Experion

Led recruitment, onboarding, engagement and performance programs to enhance employee experience. Supported HR operations and contributed to processes that supported Great Place to Work recognition.

Recruitment Onboarding Employee Engagement Performance Management HR Operations Employee Communications HRIS

Head of People & Culture

Byte IT

Reviewed and streamlined HR processes and policies to drive operational excellence and reduced recruitment costs by $100K through strategic direct sourcing. Acted as trusted People Advisor to 400+ employees, led business restructuring delivering over 1 million AUD in cost savings and implemented remote/hybrid work strategies.

HR Processes Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Workforce Restructuring HR Analytics Change Management Remote Work Strategy

Graduate Trainee

PepsiCo

Supported employee engagement activities and assisted with recruitment, onboarding and training in the marketing team. Contributed to initiatives that boosted team morale and supported early-career HR processes.

Recruitment Onboarding Employee Engagement Performance Support

People & Culture Advisor

Sportsbet

Progressed through multiple HR roles supporting recruitment, onboarding and scaling the team from 50 to 400 employees through strategic talent acquisition. Created a Manager Toolkit, led engagement and L&D initiatives, and supported the HR integration with William Hill achieving 96% retention.

Talent Acquisition Onboarding Learning Development Manager Toolkit Development Employee Relations

People & Culture Manager

Sportsbet

Worked with the CEO and business leads to deliver a seamless acquisition while retaining key talent and protecting employee interests. Developed and implemented workforce planning to align talent needs with business growth and led HR analytics to inform engagement strategies, boosting retention by 10%.

Workforce Planning HR Analytics Employee Retention Talent Management Performance Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Undisclosed Institution

Master of Business Administration, Human Capital

Completed an MBA specialising in Human Capital with emphasis on talent management, organisational design, and people strategy. Focused on aligning HR practices with business goals to build high-performing and engaged teams.

Undisclosed Institution

Bachelor of Science, Hospitality & Hotel Management

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Hotel Management covering hospitality operations, service management, and employee experience. Studies informed a people-focused approach to HR in customer-centric and service industries.