Pradnya Kakde

About Pradnya Kakde

A strategic HR professional with over 10 years of experience, currently contributing as…

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Circana

   Mar 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Managing employee onboarding activities (end-to-end).• Implemented 30-60-90 days feedback survey as a part of the new hire journey.• Conducted induction programs to integrate new hires into the organization effectively.• Core team member in the implementation of the Buddy program.• Implementation of the candidate-employee experience program.• Coordinated training initiatives, vendor relations, and administrative support to enhance operational efficiency.• Drove CSR programs.• Strategized and drove employee engagement activities to ensure the creation of a high-performance and dynamic culture.• Implemented HR policies to drive a high-performance culture.• Collaborating with senior and mid-level leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that support the strategic growth of a business.• Conducting regular employee surveys to collect feedback and evaluate the employee experience for managing employee engagement initiatives and programs.• Implementing plans to improve employee engagement and well-being.• Facilitated Monthly Town Hall meetings, HR 4 U sessions, and employee connects.• Resolved employee grievances.• Managed performance reviews and rolled out Merit letters.• Input to the finance team for payroll processing.• Exit Management process.• Coordinated end-to-end VISA documentation and processing for international assignments.• Assisted in the implementation of HR tool – Atlas for enhancing HR Automation.• End-to-end management and processing of employee benefits programs. • End-to-end management and processing of Insurance.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure HR service excellence.• Supported DEI initiatives to promote a diverse and equitable work environment.• Provide high-end reports on head count, attrition, and diversity to aid management decision-making

Education

• Amity Global Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Creativity Skills
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Training