Aloka Patankar

About Aloka Patankar

I’m an HR leader passionate about aligning people strategy with business outcomes—building strong leadership pipelines, high-trust cultures, and systems that help teams perform at their best.Currently, I work as a Unit HR Lead at Persistent, partnering with business leaders and key stakeholders to drive HR priorities and deliver effective, scalable HR strategies aligned to evolving business needs. My focus is on enabling performance through structured processes, strong manager capability, and a people-first approach grounded in fairness and clarity.Previously, as an Associate – Talent Management at Tata Technologies, I collaborated with stakeholders across regions and diverse client groups to design and implement talent solutions across the employee lifecycle. My experience includes talent management, succession planning, performance management, rewards & recognition, and strategic HRM, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder partnership and pragmatic execution.I hold an MBA (HR & Marketing) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and certifications in HR as a Strategic Business Partner and Succession Planning (LinkedIn). I believe great workplaces are built when strategy and empathy work together—and I’m driven by creating environments where people feel supported, accountable, and inspired to grow.Core strengths: Talent & Succession | Performance | R&R | Leadership Enablement | Org Culture | Stakeholder Management | HR Strategy & Execution

Experience

1. Associate Manager Human Resources

   Persistent Systems

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• HIS HINESS RAJA CHINTAMANRAO PATWARDHAN HIGH SCHOOL

  SSC, SSC

  2004 — 2007

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General and Marketing

  2012 — 2014

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA

  2007 — 2012