Vaishali Singh

About Vaishali Singh

Strategic and people-centric HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformational change across the Oil & Gas and Tech startup industries. I specialize in building HR functions from the ground up—designing and implementing systems, policies, performance frameworks, and culture initiatives that align with business goals. My passion lies in solving complex HR challenges, developing high-impact talent strategies, and creating inclusive, performance-driven workplaces. With a proven track record in end-to-end talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and HR process automation, I have consistently delivered measurable outcomes—including ISO compliance, recruitment efficiency, and employee retention improvements. Built scalable HR ecosystems for startups and large-scale engineering firms Streamlined HRMS and payroll processes, ensuring 100% statutory compliance Championed employer branding and campus hiring initiatives, enhancing talent pipelines Known for empathetic leadership, team mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration I thrive on building culture-first organizations and love connecting with forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about people, purpose, and progress.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Pulse

   Oct 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Built the HR function from the ground up in a rapidly growing organization.• Implemented an integrated HRMS platform (ZOHO) to streamline payroll, leave, attendance,performance management and talent acquisition processes.• Reduced time-to-hire by 35% and cost of talent acquisition by 80% by optimizing sourcing channels and recruitment workflows.• Led employee engagement initiatives, resulting in a 30% improvement in satisfaction survey scores.• Ensured full statutory compliance by introducing standardized HR policies and procedures; lead to ISO 27001:2022 certification.

Education

• Pune University

  Engineer’s Degree

  1993 — 1997

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Master’s Degree

  2004 — 2006

• St. Anthony's School , Ranchi

  High School

  1991