What we’re about

Putting people at the center of strategy.

Pop HR was founded with a bold mission: to challenge outdated HR models and create people-first strategies that drive business success. We believe HR is more than policies and processes—HR is a strategic driver of growth, leadership, and transformation.

Whether preparing for mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, or global expansion, we ensure that people strategy aligns with business goals.

Meet our founder

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Meet our founder

Soni K. Basi, PhD, is a global HR strategist and transformation expert with deep expertise in succession planning, workforce transformation, leadership development, and AI-driven talent strategies. As the Founder & CEO of Pop HR, she helps organizations build strong leadership pipelines, navigate complex workforce changes, and align HR strategy with business success.

A recognized thought leader and board advisor, Soni’s insights on leadership, talent, and workforce innovation have been featured in CEOWORLD, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Chief Learning Officer Magazine (where she was named a Top 50 Chief Learning Officer). She is also the author of Value Me: The New Playbook for Recognition and Motivation at Work, where she explores the five motivators that drive employee performance.

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Why you should Choose Pop HR

We are experts across the HR space, and we will support you regardless of where you are on your journey.

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Start Up

Regardless of your company size or stage, we work with you on the critical HR needs of today so you can thrive tomorrow.

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Merger and/or Acquisition

Regardless of your company size or stage, we work with you on the critical HR needs of today so you can thrive tomorrow.

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High Growth

We scale your organization design and prepare your leadership for what’s ahead so your workforce stays in lockstep with you.

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Global and local

We bring expertise from every corner of the globe and across the U.S., so wherever you are, so are we.

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Hr. Reimagined.
Ready.

By blending data-driven insights with real human connection, we partner with businesses to reimagine HR. Our tailored talent solutions and our expertise helps your business reach its full potential—on a local and global scale.

Companies Who Have Worked
with Us

Over the course of her career, Soni has worked with, advised, and been the CHRO for some of the world’s leading companies, including at Edelman where she professionalized the HR function and HR delivery to the business during transformation; At AIG, The Estée Lauder Companies and Allergan where she played key roles in succession, talent strategy, M&A, and business transformation.

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