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Vijaya R

@vijayar

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Results-driven HR Leader with expertise in Learning & Development.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, innovation, and inclusivity in HR practices.

I am a results-driven HR Leader with over 18 years of expertise in Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Performance Management. My career has been marked by a proven ability to drive leadership development and succession planning while implementing HR digital transformation initiatives. I excel at aligning L&D strategies with business goals to enhance workforce capability and engagement, ultimately contributing to organizational growth.

In my current role as Senior Manager at Premji Invest LLP, I have designed and implemented a structured onboarding and talent development framework, significantly improving employee integration and engagement. My key achievements include digitizing a 15-year-old manual HR system and developing comprehensive early career hiring strategies that have successfully converted top talent through structured onboarding and mentorship programs. I am passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace culture and have successfully driven diversity and inclusion hiring strategies throughout my career.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager, HR

Current

Premji Invest LLP

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

As a Senior Manager in HR, I designed and implemented a structured onboarding and talent development framework, developed a performance management system, and established a leadership pipeline. I also led campus hiring strategies and digitized HR processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Performance Management HRIS Talent Management Onboarding Succession Planning DE&I Compliance Leadership Development

Senior Manager

Katalyst India

Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 11 months)

In my role as Senior Manager, I focused on developing and implementing strategies for talent management and organizational development. I worked on enhancing workforce capabilities and engagement.

Talent Management Organizational Development Implementation Strategy Leadership Development Program Management Employee Development DE&I

Co-founder

5AM Career Studio

Nov 2017 - Oct 2020 (2 years 11 months)

As a Co-founder, I led initiatives to support career development and coaching for individuals. I focused on creating programs that enhance employability and professional growth.

Career Development Coaching Program Development Talent Management Networking Business Strategy Client Engagement Training Leadership

Program Manager

Cisco Systems India

Mar 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years 7 months)

In my role as Program Manager, I designed and deployed L&D initiatives, created an award-winning onboarding program, and developed diversity hiring strategies. I also led talent calibration sessions and managed training content development.

Talent Development Onboarding DE&I Leadership Development Performance Management Training Development Career Development Process Improvement

HR Operations Manager

Teknowledge

Mar 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 8 months)

As HR Operations Manager, I managed end-to-end HR operations, designed onboarding programs, and introduced competency-based assessments. I also conducted training needs analysis and implemented quality audits to improve learning outcomes.

HR Operations Onboarding Talent Acquisition Needs Analysis Performance Reviews Process Optimization Learning Audit Content Development Employee Retention

Manager - HR

Hewlett Packard India

Jan 2006 - Mar 2010 (4 years 2 months)

In my role as Manager - HR, I played a key role in LMS integration, led enterprise-wide projects, and developed HR compliance frameworks. I also designed talent development programs and established performance review cycles.

Project Management Compliance Talent Development Performance Management Stakeholder Management Risk Management Workforce Planning Coaching

Assistant Manager – Training

Infitech Global

May 2004 - Nov 2005 (1 year 6 months)

As Assistant Manager – Training, I focused on developing training programs and managing learning initiatives. I collaborated with SMEs to create effective training content and conducted assessments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Training Development Content Creation Assessments Collaboration Program Management

HR Officer

Golden Palms Hotel & Spa

Jan 2001 - Apr 2004 (3 years 3 months)

In my role as HR Officer, I managed HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. I contributed to improving HR processes and enhancing employee engagement.