Priyadharshini Sridhar
Senior HR Manager – Robotics, AI & MedTech | 14+ yrs in Talent Strategy | R&D Hiring | Campus Programs | Employer Branding
- Role
- Senior Human Resources Manager at Meril
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Priyadharshini Sridhar
I’m a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Leader with 14+ years of experience, currently driving HR initiatives for Surgical Robotics and AI projects at Meril Healthcare.I specialize in R&D recruitment, talent strategy, and building high-performance teams across software, mechanical, embedded, and AI/ML domains—especially in robotics, healthcare technology, and medical devices.Highlights of my work include:Hired 80+ engineers for Meril\'s robotics and AI teams without consultants or vendorsDesigned and led campus hiring programs at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and other reputed collegesBuilt recruitment pipelines using ATS, job boards, referrals, and employer brandingLed employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning programsI believe that empowering innovation starts with hiring the right people. I’m passionate about creating workplace ecosystems that support growth, inclusion, and long-term retention.Currently pursuing my MBA in HR to strengthen my strategic foundation in talent development and HR leadership. Empowering Innovation Through Talent – HR Leadership for the Robotics, AI & MedTech World Let’s connect if you\'re growing high-tech teams or want to share ideas on scaling people strategies for innovation-driven organizations!
Experience
Senior Human Resources Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Major ResponsibilitiesDriving end-to-end talent acquisition for niche roles in robotics, embedded systems, AI, and motion control.Building HR strategies aligned with R&D priorities and product development cycles.Creating engagement initiatives tailored for high-performing innovation teams.Partnering with leadership to design career pathways and skill development programs. Key Contributions & SuccessesScaled and built a strong Robotics R&D team from the ground up, bringing in diverse talent across hardware, software, and AI.Introduced cross-functional training programs to enable collaboration between mechanical, embedded, and software engineers.Supported critical product milestones by ensuring timely hiring and retention of niche skillsets.Contributed to building a culture of innovation by driving workshops, hackathons, and engagement activities.
Education
Meenakshi College For Women
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
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