Snigdha Prashar — CEO

I am a strategic and innovative HR leader with nearly 15 years of experience in managing and leading HR functions across education, publishing, media, telecom and technology sectors. My key skills include Strategic HR business partnering, Talent management, Succession Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, HR transformation and Change management. I bring on board experience of working in global, multi-cultural and matrix organisations undergoing change and business transformation. I have a proven track record of building and creating HR organisations that are credible and add value to business by utilising innovative HR practices and creative approaches to problem solving. I am passionate about working for businesses which have a strong purpose and are undergoing digital transformation. My strengths include relationship building, stakeholder management, people leadership, curiosity to learn, ability to think out of the box and provide solutions that raise the bar. I thrive in high growth environments that are agile and forward thinking with a focus on continuously enhancing employee experience and creating an inspiring workplace. I am an avid traveler and love exploring new destinations and cultures. Global HR Leader | Strategic HRBP | Talent Management | Compensation & Benefits | Business Transformation | Change Management | Mergers & Acquisitions Integration | HR Transformation | Diversity & Inclusion | Organization Design | Start-up | Business Acumen | Future of Work | HR Trends Email ID - prasharsnigdha@gmail.com

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in technology and media sectors.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 13 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Strategic Hr Business Partnering
Hr Transformation
Change Management
Talent Management
Talent Acquisition
Hr Operations
Employee Engagement

Career Highlights

Proven track record in HR transformation.
Expert in building high-performance HR organizations.
Passionate about enhancing employee experience.

Work Experience

Novatr (previously Oneistox)

Vice President, People & Culture (11 mos)

JioSaavn

Head – Human Resources | India & U.S. | JioSaavn (2 yrs 11 mos)

Director Human Resources (1 yr 7 mos)

Associate Director Human Resources (1 yr)

Senior Manager Human Resources (1 yr 6 mos)

Penguin Random House

Manager Human Resources (1 yr 6 mos)

Assistant Manager Human Resources (2 yrs 11 mos)

Senior Executive Human Resources (1 yr 5 mos)

Education

PGDM in Training & Development at Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Amity University

Bachelor’s Degree at Miranda House College

High School at Army Public School Noida

Snigdha Prashar

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in HR transformation.
Expert in building high-performance HR organizations.
Passionate about enhancing employee experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in technology and media sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Hr Business PartneringHr TransformationChange ManagementTalent ManagementTalent AcquisitionHr OperationsEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Business AcumenChampioning MindsetCollaborative mindsetCompensation & BenefitsDigital and data mindsetDiversity & InclusionFuture of WorkHR TrendsInclusive mindsetMergers & Acquisitions IntegrationOrganization DesignPerformance ManagementPerformance managementStart-upSuccession Planning

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Experience

Novatr (previously oneistox)

Vice President, People & Culture

Feb 2024 – Jan 2025 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Led the People & Culture charter during a high-growth phase at Novatr, aligning HR strategy with business goals to build a high-performance, values-driven organization.
🔹 Acted as a strategic advisor and coach to the founders, driving people-first leadership, role clarity, and org-wide alignment.
🔹 Defined and institutionalized Novatr’s culture pillars and core values, weaving them into all HR systems to foster purpose and belonging.
🔹 Introduced a structured performance management framework (OKR-based) with clear metrics and feedback mechanisms.
🔹 Refined and aligned HR policies; streamlined key people processes and frameworks to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
🔹 Scaled talent acquisition in sync with rapid business expansion while maintaining hiring quality, culture-fit, and DEI priorities.
🔹 Launched employee engagement initiatives that enhanced team connection, well-being, and manager effectiveness — leading to stabilized attrition and improved retention.
🔹 Built Novatr’s L&D architecture and launched talent mobility and succession initiatives to fuel internal growth.
🔹 Created a future-ready HR roadmap covering org design, compensation, leadership development, and employee experience.
🔹 Articulated Novatr’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and strengthened its employer brand to attract top talent.
🔹 Established a data-driven, compliant HR function with strong process governance and operational excellence.

Strategic HR business partneringTalent managementSuccession PlanningDiversity & InclusionHR transformationChange management

Jiosaavn

4 roles

Head – Human Resources | India & U.S. | JioSaavn

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Led the HR function across India and U.S. markets, partnering closely with business leaders and founders to align people strategy with the company’s growth vision.
🔹 Spearheaded the transformation of HR into a technology-enabled, insights-driven function — simplifying core processes, boosting productivity, and strengthening business credibility.
🔹 Drove key people initiatives across job evaluation, OKRs, competency frameworks, 360° reviews, 9-box grids, and leadership development programs — enabling a high-performance, feedback-led culture.
🔹 Played a key role as primary committee member in achieving ISO certification for JioSaavn — embedding structured, compliant people practices across the board.
🔹 Co-led recruitment strategy, performance management, L&D, and employee engagement in collaboration with global leaders.
🔹 Rolled out tailored commission structures, incentive programs, and R&R schemes across diverse business units to enhance retention and motivation.
🔹 Coached employees and managers on performance, policy, and navigating evolving business needs.
🔹 Partnered with the executive team to lead post-merger integration, re-org planning, and change communication.
🔹 Advocated for a People-First culture and embedded Diversity & Inclusion into hiring, development, and leadership conversations.

HR transformationTalent managementPerformance managementEmployee engagementDiversity & Inclusion

Director Human Resources

Promoted

Jun 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

Associate Director Human Resources

Promoted

Jun 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr

Senior Manager Human Resources

Nov 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

Penguin random house

3 roles

Manager Human Resources

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Managed the full spectrum of HR responsibilities, spanning Business Partnering, CoE and Shared Services roles.
🔹 Set up the HR function from the ground up — including policies, processes, and frameworks — aligned closely with business objectives.
🔹 Oversaw end-to-end HR generalist areas: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HR Operations, Payroll, HRIS, Performance Management, Rewards, L&D, and Employee Engagement.
🔹 Scaled the organization’s headcount by 3x within 2 years through effective hiring strategies and strong employer branding.
🔹 Delivered operational efficiencies and cost savings by digitizing HR processes — improving speed, transparency, and functional credibility.
🔹 Built employee-friendly HR practices that simplified workflows and elevated the overall employee experience.
🔹 Partnered with leadership to launch employee passion & motivation surveys and co-created initiatives for a vibrant, engaging workplace.
🔹 Introduced industry-leading HR practices that strengthened the employer brand; recognized with the 'TISS CLO Award' for Innovative HR Practices.
🔹 Successfully led post-merger HR communication and change management programs, ensuring smooth integration and alignment.
🔹 Served as the primary point of contact for all group-level L&D initiatives and programs, while delivering HR shared services to ensure seamless execution and alignment.