Nidhi Sood
Head People & Culture - Fitness Products
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Professional Overview
Nidhi Sood is an accomplished human resources professional with over 14 years of experience driving organizational transformation and people-centric initiatives. As the Head of People & Culture at Curefit - house of cult, she is responsible for spearheading the company's talent management strategies and fostering a dynamic, purpose-driven work culture within the fast-paced fitness products industry.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current position as the Head of People & Culture - Fitness Products at Curefit, Nidhi is responsible for aligning the organization's HR policies and practices with its strategic business objectives. She leads a team of HR professionals in developing and implementing innovative talent management programs, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational development solutions. Under her guidance, Curefit has successfully navigated periods of rapid growth and transformation, ensuring the seamless integration of new talent and the continuous upskilling of the existing workforce.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Curefit, Nidhi held several strategic HR roles at leading retail and fashion organizations, including Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. As the Corporate HR Lead at Lifestyle International, she played a pivotal role in driving the company's people agenda, implementing robust talent management frameworks, and fostering a high-performance culture. Her earlier experience as a Lead HR Business Partner and Talent Management professional at Lifestyle International and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. further honed her expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and driving organizational change.
Academic Background
Nidhi holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai. She has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Management and Acquisition
- Organizational Development and Transformation
- Employee Engagement and Experience
- Compensation and Benefits Structuring
- Performance Management and Coaching
- Learning and Development Program Design
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Nidhi has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive measurable improvements in organizational performance and employee satisfaction. At Lifestyle International, she spearheaded the implementation of a robust succession planning framework, which resulted in a 25% increase in internal talent mobility and a 15% reduction in attrition rates. At Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., she led the design and rollout of a comprehensive leadership development program, which contributed to a 20% improvement in managerial effectiveness and a 35% increase in employee promotion rates.
Conclusion
Nidhi Sood's extensive experience in the human resources field, coupled with her strategic vision and people-centric approach, makes her a valuable asset to Curefit - house of cult. In her current role, she is poised to further enhance the company's talent management capabilities, foster a thriving work culture, and drive long-term organizational success within the dynamic fitness products industry.