Sarita Ponnala

About Sarita Ponnala

HR professional with 9+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering (HRBP), and People Strategy across Product-based, Service-based, IT, AdTech, and Consulting organizations. I specialize in end-to-end recruitment, leadership hiring, workforce planning, HR operations, and employer branding, supporting organizations across India, USA, UAE, Canada, and the UK.I lead Talent Acquisition and HRBP functions, driving hiring strategy, workforce planning, HR operations, and people initiatives. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping organizations scale efficiently while keeping employee experience at the forefront.Core strengths: Global Talent Acquisition – Tech & Non-Tech hiring across industries HR Business Partnering – Workforce planning, performance management, and employee lifecycle management Leadership Hiring – Building high-performing leadership teams HR Operations & Compliance – Policies, process optimization, and governance Stakeholder & Employee Engagement – Driving collaboration and culture Employer Branding & Talent Retention – Creating compelling talent strategiesWith a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) and a technology background, I integrate HR technology, analytics, and process optimization into talent and people strategies. Passionate about scaling teams, HR transformation, and building impactful people experiences, I enjoy partnering with leaders and teams to drive organizational growth.Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Odysseus Solutions

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading Bangalore office operations, driving the strategic growth of the Bangalore site, and owning Talent Acquisition function and HR Business Partner responsibilities.• Driving full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, aligning hiring strategies with business goals and leadership priorities. Partner closely with leadership, hiring managers, and key stakeholders to translate workforce needs into effective and scalable hiring plans.• Manage and mentor a team of 5 Talent Acquisition professionals, focusing on delivery excellence, capability building, and process alignment. Collaborate across India-based sites to ensure consistency, best practices, and alignment in TA operations.• Led walk-in and campus hiring initiatives to support workforce build-out during the Bangalore site’s growth phase. • Actively contribute to HR initiatives including HR policy creation and implementation, strategic workforce planning, and performance management initiatives.

Education

• Acharya Institute Of Technology, Bangalore, India

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Science

  2013 — 2016

• New Model High School, Surat

  High School, Commerce

  2008 — 2009

• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

  Bachelor of Computer Application - BCA, Computer Science

  2009 — 2012