Manpreet Kaur
I/O Psychologist | Talent Assessment Advisor
New Delhi
Summary
People Scientist and Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychologist with 11+ years of experience in designing and implementing scientifically valid talent assessment solutions across various organizational levels. Delivered impactful HR solutions in talent acquisition, management, and leadership development through expertise in competency framework design and performance management. Focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by leveraging behavioral science and evidence-based practices.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessment
Mercer Mettl
10.2026 - Current
- Spearheading the strategic design and delivery of behavioral assessment solutions to drive revenue growth, profitability, and client retention across local and global markets.
- Advising senior consulting and sales stakeholders on talent strategy while ensuring psychological rigor and operational excellence in large-scale assessment implementations.
- Partnering with product and technology teams to develop AI-enabled, customer-centric assessment solutions, translating assessment science into scalable product features while balancing psychometric rigor, platform constraints, usability, and interpretability.
- Designed more than 1,000 assessment and development center programs and tailored content for pivotal roles ranging from the C-suite to middle management across industries such as aviation, FMCG, IT, and banking.
Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessment
Mercer Mettl
04.2025 - 10.2026
- Led a 25-member team of psychologists and cognitive assessment specialists in delivering end-to-end psychometric and behavioral assessment solutions for clients across diverse industries, including aviation, IT, and BFSI.
- Collaborated with sales and consulting teams on assessment solution design, translating client requirements into tailored, scientifically robust talent assessment solutions.
- Partnered with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and maintain robust content repositories for behavioral assessments, including situation judgment tests, role plays, and case study presentations, ensuring content availability and readiness for delivery.
- Contributed as subject matter expert for Psychometric Research Team, enhancing psychometric item development to improve quality and relevance of assessment tools.
- Improved team efficiency by 60% year over year, as measured by ticket resolution time.
Assistant Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessments
Mercer Mettl
06.2021 - 03.2025
- Led the development of tailored tools and talent solutions, including in-tray exercises, case study simulators, and situational judgment questionnaires (SJQs).
- Managed end-to-end delivery of psychometric assessments, translating job descriptions and competency frameworks into tailored talent assessment solutions.
- Designed and developed 360-degree feedback surveys to assess competencies and leadership behaviors, enhancing individual development and leadership effectiveness.
- Collaborated with sales and consulting teams to deliver customized psychometric and behavioral assessment solutions that addressed client needs.
- Led team of four associates to ensure timely delivery and maintain quality assurance and consistency across assessment projects.
Consultant - HR & Strategy / Certified Assessor
Creating Values Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Led the end-to-end delivery of HR and organizational strategy projects across the manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, and BFSI sectors. Projects covered performance management, competency frameworks, assessment and development centers, L&D frameworks (IDPs, CDPs, and LDPs), employee engagement, rewards and recognition, and organizational values and behaviors.
- Designed and implemented competency frameworks, performance management systems, and employee engagement initiatives for client organizations.
- Engaged with clients to understand business needs, HR priorities, and recruitment requirements, translating them into tailored HR solutions.
- Managed recruitment and selection activities while leading a team of three HR and research professionals, overseeing performance management, professional development, and day-to-day operations.
- Developed HR thought leadership content, including blogs and annual HR trends reports.
Business Project Delivery Consultant
Abacus Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Led recruitment and selection activities and managed a team of three psychologists.
- Designed and delivered assessment and development centers for roles ranging from entry-level to leadership across diverse industries.
- Administered and interpreted psychometric assessments, including MBTI, 16PF, and Big Five, and provided performance coaching based on assessment insights.
- Designed training modules, conducted research, and developed evidence-based learning content.
- Prepared client proposals and business presentations to support consulting engagements.
HR Recruiter
Invictus Recruitment Consultancy LLP
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Sourced, screened, and evaluated candidates for role and organizational fit.
- Conducted interviews and reference checks, presenting shortlisted candidates with profile summaries.
- Facilitated offer negotiations and managed client and candidate relationships through placement and onboarding.
- Partnered with clients to understand business objectives and hiring needs.
Education
ICF ACC Level 1 Coaching Certification -
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
04.2001 -
Certification in Assessment & Development Centers -
Creating Values Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi 04.2001 -
P.G. Diploma - Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
New Delhi01-2015
Master of Arts - Psychology
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology
Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi
New Delhi 04.2001 -
Skills
- People Science & Psychometric Assessment Design
- AI-Enabled Assessment & SaaS Platforms
- Job Analysis, Success Profiles & Competency Frameworks
- Validation, Norming & Fairness Evaluation
- Consulting & Client Solutioning
- Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership
- Team Management
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Coaching & Development Conversations
Timeline
Senior Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessment
Mercer Mettl
10.2026 - Current
Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessment
Mercer Mettl
04.2025 - 10.2026
Assistant Manager - Personality & Behavioral Assessments
Mercer Mettl
06.2021 - 03.2025
Consultant - HR & Strategy / Certified Assessor
Creating Values Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 02.2021
Business Project Delivery Consultant
Abacus Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 05.2017
HR Recruiter
Invictus Recruitment Consultancy LLP
06.2015 - 12.2015
ICF ACC Level 1 Coaching Certification -
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
04.2001 -
Certification in Assessment & Development Centers -
Creating Values Pvt. Ltd.
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Psychology
Kurukshetra University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology
Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi
04.2001 -
P.G. Diploma - Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan