Kareena Malhotra
Human Resource
Gurgaon
Summary
Over 14+ years of experience in the field of Human Resources with a background in HR Policy & Process Design Implementation, Talent Management & Development, Inclusion & Diversity, Onboarding, Compensation & Benefits, HR Projects and HR Business Partnering.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Management Lead
Rio Tinto
9 2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing talent management strategies for the organization as well as driving engagement initiatives to help attract and retain the top talent
- Ensures the effective deployment of talent policies and practices within the business
- Works with appropriate Groups (People Services and Areas of expertise) where required to exchange information and resources
- Oversees and/or coordinates various annual talent programs and processes
- Performs analysis of relevant talent metrics and uncovers trends by gathering and analysing talent data
- Assists in developing and implementing talent communications
- Participates as a member on talent projects
- Monitors and improves the team's performance in accordance with Rio Tinto's corporate values in order to accomplish goals.
- Analyzed employee data to identify skill gaps and provided targeted coaching sessions, enhancing overall team performance.
- Assisted in developing compensation structures that aligned with market trends and internal equity considerations, supporting employee retention efforts.
- Designed and executed targeted recruitment campaigns, attracting top talent and strengthening the company''s workforce.
HR Partner
Rio Tinto
01.2018 - 01.2023
- HR Partner for over 500 employees, responsible for managing Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance, Data Analytics etc and driving key HR activities including talent management, talent retention, successful planning, compensation& benefits Coach line managers towards difficult conversations, change management, new policy changes/ organizational updates, grievance cases etc Work collaboratively with shared services functions and COE’s in support of business needs
- Collaborating with global reward team for benefits and remuneration benchmarking Working with learning and talent AoE’s to plan for learning initiatives for the employees
- Responsible for the India HR offerings including offer negotiations, benefits design, review, maintenance
- Partnering with global HR team to ensure cross utilization of information and projects
- Develops solution to complex business issues like redeployment of resources, mobility, TA, succession planning, inclusion & diversity and thereby build deeper relationships with executives’ leaders and managers
- Partnering with the global teams on formulation & implementation of policies for the India markets Collaborating with leaders on annual performance management, succession planning & corrections Handling employee’s issues & grievances, 1on1s, policy violations & disciplinary issues Support / advise the business leaders in reviewing the growth plans / organization structure & partner with the recruitment team to develop and implement resourcing strategies where internal resourcing needs to be supplemented with external hiring
- Collaborate with Business with change initiatives -this includes but is not limited to: Country-specific organization redesign implementation; business/function ramp-up or demobilization events, requiring cross-HR co- ordination e.g
- Talent, Integrated Resourcing and International Mobility
- Coordinated employee engagement activities and events, fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues, mediating conflicts and promoting a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to identify workforce planning needs and create effective staffing strategies.
- Supported organizational change initiatives by facilitating clear communication between employees at all levels during times of transition or restructuring events.
- Implemented performance management systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication among employees.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the organization, creating a more inclusive workplace culture for all team members.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring employee understanding and satisfaction with their coverage options.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior management on key HR decisions affecting overall business strategy.
- Developed policies and procedures that aligned with company values while maintaining legal compliance in all HR-related matters.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.
Regional Recruitment Partner (APAC)
Rio Tinto
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Design and execute customized, full cycle staffing plans, partnering closely with hiring managers to achieve the best results possible
- Find and engage unique and/or passive candidates through creative sourcing techniques, coordinating with our sourcers as needed
- Regularly manage pipeline activity and maintain data integrity, and proactively share data-centric updates with internal stakeholders
- Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with management and key cross-functional stakeholders internally (e.g
- Recruiting, Compensation and HR teams) Collaborate with others on the recruiting team on initiatives and/ or hiring needs that may spike in other areas.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by leveraging social media platforms and talent databases to attract top talent.
- Improved candidate experience throughout the hiring process, maintaining clear communication and providing timely feedback.
Recruitment Advisor (India)
Rio Tinto
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for delivery of the agreed end-to-end recruitment process for open roles.
- Researches and executes appropriate recruitment strategies within agreed upon timelines.
- Develops and manages candidate pipelines for business critical roles.
- Provides input into the development and improvement of recruitment and selection processes and systems.
- Evaluates and understands client business needs to support guidance and advice to hiring leads on recruitment and selection, process and procedures, and timetable for activities.
- Utilises the global recruitment system(s) in accordance with end to end recruitment activities and processes, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of data to facilitate reporting.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process and ensuring timely communication with applicants.
Recruitment Officer
Rio Tinto
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications against position requirements, identifying top candidates for further consideration by hiring managers.
- Managed offer negotiation process between candidates and hiring managers, securing mutually beneficial agreements that contributed to long-term employee satisfaction levels.
- Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings, including reference checks, background verifications, and skills assessments, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations and company policies.
Sr.HR Executive
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managing recruiting mandates for various departments of IBM
- Closely working with hiring managers/stakeholders and developing effective partnerships
- Responsible for recruiting delivery as per mandated TAT’s and quality standards of IBM
- Improving overall candidate and stakeholder experience as part of the process
- Supported various leadership hiring mandates which had a significant impact in IBM.
Education
MSc Clinical Psychology -
Christ University
B.A. Psychology (Hons.) - undefined
Delhi University
Skills
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition
Recruitment strategy
Retention Strategies
Training and mentoring
Career Development
Benefits Administration
Succession Planning
Compensation analysis
Training design
Onboarding
Strategic Planning
Growthpath
- Rio Tinto India Pvt. Ltd. (Gurgaon), Sr. HR Advisor Talent Management, 06/2012, Present
- Rio Tinto India Pvt. Ltd., HR Advisor (Recruitment and HR Advisory), 2016, 2023
- Rio Tinto India Pvt. Ltd., Sr. HR Analyst (Recruitment), 2014, 2016
- Rio Tinto India Pvt. Ltd., HR Analyst (Recruitment), 2012, 2014
- IBM India Private limited, Sr. Executive, 2010, 2011
Accomplishments
Recognized by LinkedIn as APAC top 5 recruiter
Creating Inclusion and Diversity team
Creating Domestic Violence Program during Covid
Created virtual onboarding program during Covid
Part of a ramp up project of 800 people in three months -involved in curating packages, salary bench mark, end to end offer management
Timeline
HR Partner
Rio Tinto
01.2018 - 01.2023
Regional Recruitment Partner (APAC)
Rio Tinto
01.2016 - 01.2018
Recruitment Advisor (India)
Rio Tinto
01.2014 - 01.2016
Recruitment Officer
Rio Tinto
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sr.HR Executive
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
Talent Management Lead
Rio Tinto
9 2023 - Current
MSc Clinical Psychology -
Christ University
B.A. Psychology (Hons.) - undefined
Delhi University