Lydia Dsouza

About Lydia Dsouza

As Head of Human Resources at Progility Technologies, I have over a decade of experience aligning HR practices with business priorities to foster a performance-driven culture. Our team has implemented organizational restructuring initiatives that enhanced productivity and efficiency, while scaling the workforce. My focus on designing and executing tailored talent management strategies has strengthened employee relations and ensured sustained organizational growth. With expertise in organizational development, change management, and performance management systems, I have contributed to building a collaborative and values-driven culture. By partnering with leadership, we have integrated HR solutions that empower teams and support business objectives. My mission is to enable organizations to thrive by cultivating environments that prioritize employee engagement, efficiency, and growth.

Experience

1. Head - Human Resources

   Progility Technologies Pvt. Ltd

   Oct 2013 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Organisational Development and Change Management1.Partnered with CEO to ensure performance driven work culture and effective HR solutions are executed at organisation level.2.Demonstrated proficiency in driving organisation change, designing and implementing effective talent management strategies and aligning HR practices with business objectives.3.Successfully led organisational restructuring initiatives, resulting in improved efficiency and increased productivity.4.Built a sound people culture and environment to foster organisational values & a collaborative culture. Played a pivotal role in scaling the organisation from 220 to 288 employees, implementing processes and systems to sustain growth without compromising on core values or engagement.Employee Engagement & Culture Building5.Drive culture of performance through the implementation of transparent and consistent rewards.6.Implemented various process improvements by automation, hence reducing administrative workload.7.Orchestrated comprehensive DEI initiatives, elevating female representation in engineering, sales & support function roles from 2% to 10% in 5 years.8.Designed various modes for recognition. Integrated rewards and recognition into company’s internal portal.9.Policy designing and Process Management Streamlined HR processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, office time, dress code, annual leave, exit process, performance management and employee development resulting in improved overall effectiveness and employee experience.10.Training and Development : Identified training needs, designed training module and executed the workshops. Introduced robust upskilling for sales, collaboration between functions and technical upskilling 11.Performance Management & Succession Planning Collaborated with management leadership to identify critical roles and systematically retain Key Talent.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB

  2019 — 2022

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS) & OD Alternatives

  Certification

  2023 — 2023

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  MDP, Strategic Human Resources Management

  2017 — 2017

• Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- Pune

  PGDHRM

  2006 — 2008

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  1991 — 1996

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

  Diploma in Business Management

  1997 — 1998

Skills

• Sourcing
• Recruitments
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Acquisition
• Hris
• Mis
• Recruiting
• Compensation & Benefit
• Employee Relations
• Performance Appraisal
• Talent Management
• HR Policies
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management