Pallavi Panjabi — Head of Talent

In the dynamic world of corporate life, I am Pallavi Panjabi, a seasoned HR professional with 5+ years of experience. Over the past 5 years, I've honed my skills in developing and executing HR strategies, skillfully managing pipelines, and fostering meaningful relationships. My focus extends beyond routine operations, aiming to cultivate a thriving human spirit within the workplace, a key element for forging a brighter world. With a mix of enthusiasm and experience, my mission is to seamlessly integrate this passion into every part of my journey, contributing to a workplace and world where HR metrics and analytics, organizational development, and diversity and inclusion are prioritized, and the human spirit leads to success. Tools Proficient In: • Applicant tracking systems (ATS) • Job boards (e.g. LinkedIn, AngelList, Naukri, IIM jobs, etc.) • Social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) • Video interviewing platforms (e.g. Zoom, Skype,Google Meet) • Assessment and testing tools (e.g. cognitive and behavioral assessments) • Background check services (e.g. Checkr, Sterling) • Candidate sourcing tools (e.g. Entelo, Hiretual, Lusha) • Project management software (e.g. Asana, Trello) • Communication and collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) • Customer relationship management (CRM) software (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot) • Social media management (e.g. Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) • Writing and editing tools (e.g. Grammarly, Hemingway, Google Docs) • Other tools(e.g. MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Canva) Outside the corporate arena, you'll find me on the table tennis court or cycling through scenic routes, always seeking new horizons and challenges.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in talent acquisition and organizational development.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience: 7 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Human Resources
Talent Management
Hr Strategy
Talent Acquisition
Hr Operations
Employee Relations
Hr Management
Hr Policies
Software Development

Career Highlights

Scaled workforce from 73 to 147 employees.
Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Implemented strategic HR processes to enhance candidate experience.

Work Experience

BLAZESOFT

People and Culture Manager (10 mos)

Talent Acquisition Specialist (1 yr 1 mo)

Guillevin International

Human Resources Coordinator (4 mos)

Stoa

Human Resources Business Partner (7 mos)

Talent Acquisition Manager (11 mos)

MakeMyTrip

Human Resources Coordinator (3 mos)

Teach For India

Human Resources Intern (3 mos)

Newgen Software

Software Engineer (3 yrs 3 mos)

Education

Postgraduate Degree at Humber College

Postgraduate Degree at School of Inspired Leadership

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Jaypee University of Information Technology

Pallavi Panjabi

Head of Talent

Toronto, Ontario, Canada7 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

Scaled workforce from 73 to 147 employees.
Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Implemented strategic HR processes to enhance candidate experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in talent acquisition and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesTalent ManagementHr StrategyTalent AcquisitionHr OperationsEmployee RelationsHr ManagementHr PoliciesSoftware Development

Other Skills

HR strategiesrecruitmentonboardingemployee engagementdiversity and inclusionpolicy developmentstrategic workforce planningemployee retention programsdiversity initiativestraining sessionsemployee referral programsconflict resolutioncompliancefull-cycle recruitmentpolicy implementation

About

Experience

7 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Blazesoft

2 roles

People and Culture Manager

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scaled the company from 73 to 147 employees as of October 2025 through strategic workforce planning.
Leading a team of HR professionals focused on recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.
Leading talent acquisition, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives to support Blazesoft’s organizational vision.
Partnering with department heads to forecast hiring needs and preparing the company for expansion.
Driving employee engagement, retention programs, and professional development, enhancing workplace satisfaction and team performance.
Implementing HR processes, systems, and tools to streamline operations, reduce hiring timelines, and strengthen the candidate experience.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
Developing and making policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure consistency, compliance, and transparency.
Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing recruitment, operations, and culture-building efforts.
Supporting the annual compensation and year-end review process, including performance and salary/bonus reviews.

HR strategiesrecruitmentonboardingHR operationsemployee engagementdiversity and inclusion+3

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sep 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Guillevin international

Human Resources Coordinator

May 2024 – Sep 2024 · 4 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Stoa

2 roles

Human Resources Business Partner

Jan 2023 – Aug 2023 · 7 mos

Spearheaded the development and drafting of comprehensive company policies and procedures.
Conducted training sessions to ensure understanding and compliance with updated policies.
Collaborated with the stakeholders to fulfill reporting and analytics needs, creating monthly, quarterly, and annual dashboards.
Supported the annual compensation and year-end review process, including performance and salary/bonus reviews.
Managed impactful employee referral programs, contributing to the growth in the talent pipeline.
Executed HR responsibilities, focusing on employee development, retention, benefits administration, and restructuring strategies.
Addressed employee grievances and facilitated conflict resolution, resulting in a reduction in recurring issues and a boost in positive employee relations.

policy developmenttraining sessionsemployee referral programsconflict resolutionHR ManagementEmployee Relations

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 11 mos

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for roles ranging from entry-level to senior level.
Acquiring talent primarily in technology, product, marketing, analytics, finance etc.
Closely working with hiring managers and gathering requirements, understand hiring requests in detail,
prepare job descriptions and relevant questionnaires, post jobs, source through various channels – AngelList,LinkedIn, referrals, agency etc.
Delivered the best candidate experience and build a quality pipeline for current and future requirements.
Actively involved in consulting with people managers on employee issues, selection, employee development,
retention, benefits, offerings, restructuring, development needs.
Handled employee grievances, conflict resolution, employee relations, HR issues and complaints, queries and
escalations.
Responsible for organized joining formalities, salary structure, payroll inputs, insurance cover etc. to new hires.
Implemented new policies for HQ and contractors, defining processes, design training, and revising existing policies and processes.

full-cycle recruitmentemployee relationspolicy implementationTalent AcquisitionHR Management

Makemytrip

Human Resources Coordinator

Oct 2021 – Jan 2022 · 3 mos

Streamlined diverse role recruitment, accelerating hiring by 20% with a 15% boost in candidate quality.
Produced timely HR reports, aiding decisions, and enhancing workforce efficiency by 12%.
Resolved conflicts adeptly, reducing grievances by 25% and elevating workplace satisfaction by 20%.
Proactively managed HR issues for a harmonious environment.

recruitmentHR reportingconflict resolutionHR OperationsEmployee Relations

Teach for india

Human Resources Intern

Jul 2021 – Oct 2021 · 3 mos

Handled end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for new hires.
Screening resumes and conducting online and in-person interviews.
Coordinating the entire selection process, checking references, and roll out offers.

recruitmentonboardingTalent Acquisition

Newgen software

Software Engineer

Feb 2018 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Involved in the development of web applications using Java, SQL, and Angular
for Insurance and Banking Projects.
Coordinated with customers and team to analyze and deliver all user requirements.
Performed rigorous unit testing of the application and reduced bug injection by 30%.
Mentored new team members for a smooth transition into the team.

web application developmentJavaSQLAngularSoftware Development