Archana Soin
About Archana Soin
Archana Soin serves as the Chief People Officer at Paktolus and has over 30 years of experience in human resources. She is the founder and Virtual CHRO of Sinerrgia Consulting, where she focuses on enhancing HR functions and mentoring professionals.
Work at Paktolus Solutions
Archana Soin serves as the Chief People Officer at Paktolus Solutions since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing HR functions to improve organizational productivity. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing performance management systems and mentoring HR teams. She aims to support professionals in achieving a work-life balance and securing leadership positions through coaching.
Current Role at Sinerrgia Consulting
Since 2020, Archana Soin has been the Founder and Virtual CHRO at Sinerrgia Consulting. She provides end-to-end HR support, emphasizing both daily operations and strategic HR formulation. Her work is location-agnostic, allowing her to collaborate with clients virtually. She specializes in strengthening HR functions to enhance productivity and support organizational growth.
Education and Expertise
Archana Soin holds multiple degrees from Panjab University. She earned her MBA in Human Resources from 1992 to 1994, an LL.B from 1990 to 1992, and a Master's Degree in Commerce from 1988 to 1990. With 30 years of HR experience, including three years as an entrepreneur, she has developed expertise in compensation and benefits programs, employee satisfaction surveys, and performance management systems.
Professional Background
Archana Soin has held various significant positions in HR across multiple organizations. She worked as Sr. Director & Head HR at Delta India from 2011 to 2016 and as Vice President-HR at India Today from 2008 to 2011. Her earlier roles include Human Resources Director at Beam Suntory, DGM-Corporate HR at Xerox India, and Assistant Manager HR at HT Media Ltd. She also worked as a Traveller & Explorer for Global Travel in Latin America and Central America.
Mentorship and Coaching
Archana Soin actively mentors mid-level HR professionals and serves as an executive coach for business leaders. She focuses on helping professionals build stronger careers and achieve work-life balance. Her coaching aims to empower individuals to secure leadership roles within their organizations, enhancing their professional development and career trajectories.