Pramod Devaiah

About Pramod Devaiah

People Leader with 20+ years of experience. Expertise in leading and managing HR functions in Retail, BFSI and Shipping & Logistics My experience has been across IT and Non IT Banking, Retail, E-commerce, BI, & Infrastructure, Supply chain, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising and Stores domain.I was responsible for the conceptualization, Planning and execution of the Strategy and Process team for Talent AcquisitionFollowing are the core areas wherein I have built my expertise in the last 10 years.Process ImprovementTalent LandscapingBusiness / Client AdvisoryStakeholder ManagementPeople ManagementDesigning robust Recruitment Processes to ensure overall efficiency of the Recruitment engineInterviewer skills trainingRecruitment Partner Selection & EvaluationRecruitment Metrics (Recruiter productivity, Hit rate, Fulfillment, Cycle Time, Cost per hire, Offer acceptance, Joining Ratio, Source Mix,Diversity Mix) Designing & Executing innovative Employee & Candidate Referral ProgramsSocial Media Recruiting.Blogs, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn Designing, Developing and Executing Quality processes and policies to ensure \"Quality of Hire\"Recruitment AuditChange ManagementCampus / University HiringFunctional HR Business PartnerPerformance Management

Experience

1. Global Head People Operations - Director

   A.P. Moller - Maersk

   Feb 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As Global Head of People Operations, I lead a 400+ member team across 132 countries, supporting over employees through a unified vision of operational excellence, digital innovation, and people-first transformation.I drive enterprise-wide HR transformation, aligning strategy, technology, and business growth to create AI-ready, data-driven, and scalable solutions. My focus is on process improvement, automation, and data quality that enhance employee experience and unlock organizational agility.With deep experience across diverse markets, I’ve led the implementation of global HR frameworks, strengthened data governance, and introduced AI and analytics to power smarter decisions and sustainable performance.I’m passionate about building future-ready HR ecosystems that blend human empathy with technological intelligence—empowering people, leaders, and organizations to thrive.Specialties: People Operations | HR Transformation | Global Strategy | AI & Automation in HR | Data Quality & Analytics | Process Excellence | Change Leadership | Culture & Engagement

Education

• Air Force School

  10th Std, CBSC

  1990 — 1999

• Balaji Institute Of Modern Management

  Post Graduate Diploma, Human resource and Personal management

  2007 — 2009

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

  2001 — 2004

• Seshadripuram Evening PU College

  PUC, Commerce

  1999 — 2001

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Leading HR, Human Resources Development

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Bpo
• Strategy
• Taleo
• HR Consulting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Program Management
• Training
• Screening
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Recruitment Advertising
• Performance Appraisal
• Analysis
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Management
• Team Building
• Performance Management
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Leadership
• Mis Reporting
• Human Resources
• Business Process Mapping
• Talent Development
• Teamwork
• Employer Branding
• Team Management