Vidula Padwal

Strategic HR Leader | Fractional CHRO | HRMS Architect | Senior HR Consultant with inhouse SAAS HRMS | SHRM-SCP | XLRI Alumnus

Role
Assistant Vice President Human Resources at Cogitaas
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Vidula Padwal

I specialize in designing and implementing enterprise-grade people systems and HR technology from scratch for complex, scaling organizations. My work focuses on re-engineering inefficient, manual HR processes into lean, automated, data-driven ecosystems that improve productivity, decision-making, and business ROI - HR Process Re-engineering / Automation SpecialistI work at the intersection of HR, technology, analytics, and change, partnering closely with CXOs to ideate, design, and execute org-wide transformations.Strategic HR leader with 21+ years across banking, technology, fintech, media and analytics consulting, managing HR for employee organisations with global exposure and cross-cultural collaboration. SHRM-SCP certified, XLRI alumnus, practicing people-centric, data-driven, inclusive leadership. My expertise lies in architecting comprehensive HR frameworks for scaling organisations and HR Tech identification, evaluation, training, and implementation: processes, policies, job architecture, compensation and benefits, culture, employer branding, and enterprise-grade tech infrastructure.Proven track record of driving automation, process improvements, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and people decision-making. Led change management including new entity setups, cultural transformation, values/mission/vision reinforcement, org-wide leadership development programs for “high-potential talent” via “development center” and “coaching interventions”, plus talent procurement, R&R design, and workforce scaling. Drive talent acquisition, management, performance systems, employee engagement, L&D, and skill development. Passionate about HR tech innovation enabling digital transformation, automation, and data-driven workforce planning, with hands-on experience architecting end-to-end HRMS solutions, designing workflows and features, and translating HR practice into scalable product design.

Experience

  1. Assistant Vice President Human Resources

    Cogitaas

    Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    Sole HR leader managing end-to-end HR functions, reporting directly to CEO in scaling environment.• Built comprehensive HR infrastructure: organization culture & discipline, statutory compliances, policies & processes, job architecture, compensation ranges.• Led talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, learning & development, skill development initiatives driving strategic growth

Education

  • Welingkar Institute of Management

    Postgraduate Diploma, Human Resources Management , Human Resources

    2004

  • Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

    MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

    2018

  • Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

    MDP, Management Development Program

    2017

  • SHRM

    SHRM-SCP ( Senior Certified Professional ), Human Resources

    2017

  • St. Mary's Convent High school

    SSC

  • XLRI Jamshedpur

    PGCHRM from XLRI, Global HRM

    2018 — 2019

  • K J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce Vidyanagar Vidyavihar Mumbai 400 077

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Postgraduate Certification, Organisation Development

  • Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

    Six Sigma Green Belt

    2011

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