HR Leader & Tech Strategist · Bangalore, India

Paul
Povas

HR Strategy  ·  Analytics  ·  Automation  ·  AI

12+ years transforming HR through technology, data and people-first strategy. Currently Lead HR at Accenture India — bridging human resources and enterprise technology.

12+
Years in HR
10+
Skill Domains
Skills & Expertise

What I bring
to the table

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12+ years of strategic HR leadership across multinationals. Align people strategy with business goals, drive culture change, and build high-performance environments through data-informed decisions.

HR Business Partnering96%
Employee Relations94%
Change Management90%
Total Rewards & Compensation88%
HR Compliance & Audits92%
Performance ManagementSuccession PlanningHR Business PartneringHR BudgetPolicy FormationSOPLean Six Sigma

Hands-on HRMS implementation expert. Achieved 95% platform utilization at Kriya NextWealth by leading end-to-end Zoho People & Recruit setup. Skilled across the full enterprise HRMS ecosystem.

Zoho People & Recruit95%
SAP SuccessFactors82%
ServiceNow HRSD88%
Darwinbox80%
Workday / ADP / UKG75%
HRMS ImplementationSystem AdministrationBiometric IntegrationPayroll Systems
Platform Stack
Zoho People
Leave · Attendance · ESS
95% util.
SAP SuccessFactors
Performance · LMS · Recruiting
Expert
ServiceNow HRSD
Case Mgmt · LOA
Lead
Darwinbox
Payroll · Onboarding
Proficient
Workday / ADP / UKG
HCM · Workforce
Working

Turning raw HR data into decisions. Built real-time workforce dashboards in Power BI, designed DAX attrition models, and delivered ₹5 lakh savings through compensation benchmarking.

Power BI & DAX92%
Advanced Excel & VBA95%
SQL & Power Query85%
Tableau78%
IBM SPSS / Python72%
Workforce TrendsAttrition PredictionMIS ReportingRoot Cause Analysis

Built Excel VBA macros and Power Automate flows eliminating hours of daily HR manual work. Automated compliance checks, leave validations, and multi-source data consolidation at Accenture.

Excel VBA & Macros95%
Power Automate88%
Zoho Creator / Flow85%
Microsoft PowerApps78%
Python Scripting72%
Report AutomationData ValidationLeave ComplianceKissflow
Leave Compliance Automation Flow
Trigger: Leave request submitted
ServiceNow / Zoho → Power Automate
Validate certificates & backdated flags
Excel VBA checks policy rules
Auto-generate compliance report
Power Query consolidates multi-source data
Zero manual intervention — case closed
Audit trail auto-logged

Scaled workforce 488 → 1,924 in three years by screening 25,000+ candidates. Expert in global end-to-end recruitment, employer branding, BGV, and leadership hiring.

End-to-End Recruitment97%
Talent Retention Strategy90%
Succession Planning86%
Employer Branding82%
BGV & Onboarding95%
Leadership HiringZoho RecruitCampus HiringBGV Management

Designed and delivered training programs, workshops, and e-learning across multiple organizations. Built L&D frameworks, contributed to a SAS-based assessment tool, and led leadership development programs.

Training Design & Delivery95%
L&D Framework Design88%
E-learning & LMS84%
Leadership Development86%
Competency Mapping90%
ILT & VILTOnboarding ProgramsTNAKirkpatrick Model
Training Catalogue
New Hire Onboarding
3-day ILT · 100% completion
Live
Managerial Effectiveness (MEP)
Certified · 2-day workshop
Live
HR Analytics Bootcamp
Power BI · Excel · 3-week
Designed
AI for HR Professionals
Stanford certified · Agentic AI
New

End-to-end payroll management for 1,900+ employees — ensuring accuracy in wage calculations, statutory deductions, and on-time disbursement. Designed salary structures aligned to industry benchmarks and regulatory requirements.

Payroll Processing & Accuracy95%
Salary Structure Design92%
Statutory Compliance (PF/ESI/PT)94%
Compensation Benchmarking90%
Incentive & Bonus Programs88%
Payroll AutomationCompensation DesignPF / ESI / PTTDS ComplianceLeave EncashmentFull & Final Settlement

Ensuring full adherence to Indian labour laws, HR policies, and industry regulations across every employment lifecycle stage. Led compliance audits, managed legal inquiries, and maintained documentation for 1,900+ employees.

Labour Law & Statutory Compliance95%
HR Policy Design & Governance93%
HR Audits & Corrective Actions90%
Disciplinary Investigations88%
ISO 9001 / QMS Implementation85%
Labour Laws (ID Act, Shops Act)POSH ActStanding OrdersStatutory RegistersSOP GovernanceISO 9001:2015 Certified
Compliance Health Check
Statutory registers maintained & updated✓ Done
POSH committee active & trained✓ Done
Appointment letters 100% issued✓ Done
PF / ESI filings on schedule✓ Done
Exit documentation 100% complete✓ Done
ISO 9001:2015 QMS audit readinessCertified

Designed and executed employee engagement strategies that measurably improved morale, productivity, and retention. Led large-scale surveys, focus groups, R&R programs, and culture-building initiatives for diverse workforces.

Engagement Strategy Design92%
Rewards & Recognition Programs90%
Employee Surveys & Action Planning88%
Culture & Values Programmes85%
Wellness & Benefits Design87%
eNPS & Pulse SurveysR&R FrameworksFocus GroupsSkip-level MeetingsAttrition ReductionCorporate Insurance

Managed a wide portfolio of HR vendors — from background verification and recruitment agencies to HRMS providers and insurance companies. Negotiated SLAs, drove cost optimisation, and ensured quality delivery across all partnerships.

Vendor Selection & Negotiation90%
SLA Governance & Performance92%
BGV Vendor Management95%
Insurance & Benefits Vendors88%
HRMS & Tech Vendor Relations90%
BGV AgenciesRecruitment FirmsHRMS ProvidersCorporate InsuranceSLA MonitoringCost Optimisation
Vendor Portfolio
Background Verification
Compliance & accuracy
Active
Recruitment Partners
3 agencies · Volume
Active
Corporate Insurance
Group health + accident + term life
Active
HRMS & Tech Vendors
Zoho · ServiceNow · Darwinbox
Active
Training & L&D Partners
Certified facilitators & e-learning platforms
Active

Stanford-certified in Agentic AI. Applying AI to transform HR — intelligent resume screening, predictive attrition modeling, and LLM-based HR case automation.

AI in HR Applications85%
Prompt Engineering88%
Agentic AI / Workflows80%
Python / ML Basics70%
Stanford AI CertifiedChatGPT / Claude / CopilotPredictive AnalyticsNLP for HR
AI Applications in HR
AI Resume Screening
Reduced screening time 60% using AI-assisted shortlisting with Zoho Recruit
Attrition Prediction Model
Regression models identifying flight-risk employees 90 days in advance
Agentic Workflow Design
LLM-based HR agents auto-handling routine queries and case routing
AI-powered MIS Reporting
Copilot + Power Automate saving 4+ hrs/week per analyst
Career & Education

My journey at a glance

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Career Pathway
Lead – Human Resource
Accenture India Pvt Ltd.
Jun 2025 – Present
  • Operational delivery, high-risk leave cases & audit compliance
  • Excel VBA & Power Query automations reducing manual effort
  • SLA dashboards, QC performance & MIS reporting
  • SME for LOA policies, escalation & CIO partnering
Asst. Manager – Human Resource
AGI Milltec Manufacturing Pvt Ltd.
Jan – Jun 2025
  • End-to-end global recruitment & sourcing optimization
  • Compensation benchmarking & benefits administration
  • HR analytics for data-driven workforce decisions
Manager – Human Resource
Kriya NextWealth Pvt Ltd.
2019 – 2025
  • 1,900+ employee lifecycle managed end-to-end
  • Workforce scaled 488 → 1,924 in three years
  • Zoho People & Recruit at 95% utilization
  • Power BI dashboards + ₹5L comp benchmarking savings
  • New delivery centres: Mysore & Hubli
Associate – Training & Development
Interface IT Solutions
2012 – 2017
  • Training programs, workshops & e-learning modules
  • 100% onboarding completion rates achieved
  • Training MIS dashboards & batch trackers maintained
Education & Certifications
MBA – Human Resource
JNTU Anantapur
2019

Postgraduate specialization in HR management, organizational behavior, labor laws, and strategic HRM.

BBA + PGDCA
Annamalai University · Interface Computers
2016

Bachelor of Business Administration (Distance) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

Green Belt – Lean Six Sigma
Kennesaw State University
Certified

Process improvement, root cause analysis, DMAIC methodology and statistical quality control.

AI · Google IT · ISO · Cybersecurity
Stanford · Google · Udemy · Certiprof · Skill Soft
Recent
  • Reinvention with Agentic AI — Stanford (Accenture)
  • Google IT Support — Google
  • Cybersecurity Essentials — Udemy
  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS — MAQTBA / Udemy
  • Remote Work Professional — Certiprof
  • Senior Professional HR: Risk Mgmt — Skill Soft
Personal Interests

Beyond the
office

A curious mind that never stops exploring — from lenses to networks to lines of code.

Passionate photographer and natural explorer. From forest canopies to city nights — I seek the extraordinary in everyday moments. Photography sharpens my eye for composition, detail, and narrative.

Landscape & Nature90%
Candid & Street85%
Post-processing (PS / LR)80%
Composition & Framing88%
PhotoshopLightroomAfter EffectsIllustratorPremiere ProCoral Draw
My Gallery

Fascinated by digital security as a practitioner and learner. I apply security thinking to everything I build — from HRMS access controls to this portfolio's PHP backend. Certified in Cybersecurity Essentials and ISO 9001:2015.

Information Security Awareness88%
Data Privacy & Governance82%
Access Control & IAM78%
Security Audits & Compliance85%
Cybersecurity EssentialsISO 9001:2015Data PrivacyHRMS SecurityAudit Readiness
Security Practice — Checklist
Employee PII encrypted at rest✓ Applied
Role-based HRMS access controls✓ Applied
Full audit trail logging✓ Applied
This portfolio — bcrypt + PHP sessions✓ Built
ISO 9001:2015 QMSCertified

A hands-on tech enthusiast who enjoys understanding how systems work from the ground up. Google IT Support certified with practical knowledge in hardware assembly, networking fundamentals, and system administration.

IT Support & Troubleshooting82%
Networking Fundamentals75%
Hardware Assembly & Repair78%
System Administration72%
Google IT SupportPGDCATCP/IPActive DirectoryLAN / WAN
Technical Knowledge Areas
Desktop & Laptop Hardware
LAN / WAN Networking
System Troubleshooting
Cloud Infrastructure
Server Administration
Wi-Fi & Network Config
OS Security Hardening
Data Backup & Recovery

A self-described natural explorer based in Bangalore. Weekends are for trails, forests, and discovering hidden corners of India. Travel resets perspective — and always provides the best photography subjects.

Wildlife & Nature Trails90%
Trekking & Exploration85%
Travel Photography88%
Natural ExplorerWildlifeTrekkingKarnatakaPhotography ToursBangalore
Favourite Destinations
🌿
Western Ghats
Forests, waterfalls & wildlife
🌊
Coorg & Chikmagalur
Coffee estates & misty hills
🌈
Coastal Karnataka
Beaches, temples & sunsets
🌅
Hampi & Heritage Sites
History, rock formations & ruins

Self-described "learning freak." Always enrolled in something — from Stanford's Agentic AI program to ISO certifications. 13+ certifications across HR, AI, IT, and quality management.

Self-directed Learning98%
Knowledge Application95%
Cross-domain Curiosity92%
Stanford AILean Six SigmaGoogle IT13+ Certifications
Courses & Certifications
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From Excel VBA macros to Python scripts to building this entire portfolio — I enjoy turning logic into working systems. Coding is how I automate the repetitive and amplify the possible.

Python & Scripting75%
HTML / CSS / JavaScript82%
PHP & Backend70%
Excel VBA & Macros95%
PythonJavaScriptPHPHTML / CSSDelugeVBA
Notable Builds
🌐
This Portfolio
Full-stack: PHP + MySQL + JS + CSS
Live
📊
HR Analytics Dashboards
Power BI + DAX + Power Query
Deployed
Leave Compliance Automation
Excel VBA + Power Automate
Active
🤖
HR Assessment Tool
SAS-based internal platform
Internal
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