Prerna Shandilya
About Prerna Shandilya
Prerna Shandilya is a People Operations Associate at Thoughtworks in Bengaluru, India, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Management, along with an EDPHRM from XLRI Jamshedpur, and has previous experience in human resources roles at Thomson Reuters and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Prerna Shandilya has been serving as a People Operations Associate at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, she is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Her responsibilities include managing pre-hire activities and onboarding processes, which are critical for integrating new employees into the organization. She has developed expertise in vendor and stakeholder relationship management, contributing to the overall efficiency of the People Operations team.
Education and Expertise
Prerna Shandilya holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree from Manipal University, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She further pursued a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Management and Administration at the same institution from 2013 to 2015. In addition, she completed an Executive Development Program in Human Resources Management (EDPHRM) at XLRI Jamshedpur from 2021 to 2022. She has also completed a certificate course in Human Resources Management from Vskills.
Background in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Prerna Shandilya worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior HR Administrator/Associate in Human Resource Operations from 2015 to 2018. She also gained experience as a Human Resource Trainee at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations from 2014 to 2015. Her background in these roles has equipped her with strong skills in record and information management.
Skills and Competencies
Prerna Shandilya is recognized for her effective communication and presentation skills, which are essential in her role within People Operations. She has expertise in using various HRIS software, including Workday, Kronos, and Ascent. Her experience in managing vendor and stakeholder relationships enhances her ability to navigate complex HR environments and support organizational objectives.