Pranay Paunikar
Senior Manager, Employee Experience & Process Optimization at HDFC Bank
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Joined June 2026
Summary
HR practitioner focused on employee experience, process optimization and wellness — holds a practice-manager role at HDFC Bank that centers on improving employee experience and operational processes. bwpeople+1
Recognized as an emerging HR leader — included among BW People's 'HR Rising Stars Under 30' for contributions in people-practice and employee-centric initiatives. bwpeople
Combines technical undergraduate training (B.E/B.Tech in Information Technology) with a postgraduate MBA in Management & Operations, reflecting a background that spans IT and people/operations management. nboard+1
Early-career experience across internships and HR roles (Kotak Mahindra Bank internship, HR generalist work at Blitz Jobs) and an early engineering role, indicating varied exposure to banking, HR and engineering environments. facebook+1
Active on social platforms and presents a public personal brand (Instagram) emphasizing dance and personal life alongside a professional profile. instagram