Apurva Pundir
About Apurva Pundir
Apurva Pundir serves as the Senior Associate Director of DBO HR & Talent at KPMG India, where he develops human capital strategies and designs innovative HR policies. With over 12.5 years of experience, he specializes in creating technology-driven HR ecosystems that enhance employee experience and align with sustainability goals.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Apurva Pundir holds the position of Senior Associate Director in the DBO HR & Talent division at KPMG India. In this role, he develops medium and long-term human capital strategies that emphasize lean HR functions. His work is supported by innovative policies and HR technology. Apurva has been with KPMG since 2023, focusing on creating a hyper-personalized HRM ecosystem that is self-service driven and automated. He also emphasizes centralized service delivery to enhance employee experience.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining KPMG, Apurva Pundir worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Talent Acquisition & Transformation Specialist from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities included designing HR policies and re-engineering processes to improve talent acquisition strategies. He began his career at Bharti Airtel Limited in 2009 as a Trainee, gaining initial exposure to the HR field.
Education and Expertise
Apurva Pundir earned his MBA with a focus on HR core from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also holds a B.Sc. Honours in Physics from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, completed between 2004 and 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in formulating HR programs that enhance employee experience and streamline HR processes.
HR Strategies and Innovations
Apurva specializes in creating HR strategies that align with the ESG missions of India, emphasizing sustainability and wellbeing. He utilizes data insights and predictive analytics to make information accessible to managers and leaders. His focus on standardized operations and practices aims to improve the overall employee experience within organizations.
Career Overview and Experience
With over 12.5 years of experience in the HR field, Apurva Pundir has developed a strong foundation in driving HR practices that support business growth objectives. His career trajectory includes significant roles in various organizations, where he has consistently focused on enhancing HR functions through innovative policies and technology.