Prabhjot Kaur
Senior HR Manager
Summary
Indian Air Force veteran with 10 years of experience specializing in Strategic Human Resources resources and operations management. Proven ability to increase operational efficiency by 18%, provide biannual training for 170+ personnel, and improve retention rates by 25% while reducing recruitment timelines by 15%. Proficient in managing multi-crore outsourcing contracts, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and leading process optimization projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior HR Manager
IAF
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded HR operations, talent management for 1500 personnel and training for 170+ engineering officer trainees biannually.
- Designed training programs, reducing duration from 12 to 8 months, boosting manpower availability by 33.3% in field and increasing operational readiness by 20% within 18 months.
- Achieved cost savings of INR 37.8L (18% reduction) in 12 months by optimizing procurement processes and removing redundancies.
- Administered outsourcing contracts worth INR 1.30 crore annually, ensuring 100% labour law compliance.
- Optimized workforce planning, reducing the teeth-to-tail ratio by 35% to streamline operational efficiency.
- Mitigated reputational risks as Public Relations Officer, navigating sensitive scenarios with diplomatic resolutions to balance organizational and public interests.
Strategic HR Advisor
IAF
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided strategic HR inputs to the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command for enhancing operations for 15000+ personnel.
- Implemented HR initiatives to enhance workforce readiness, improving unit response times by 15% across 26 units.
- Coordinated assessments for 15,000+ personnel, ensuring 90% compliance with operational requirements during COVID.
- Supervised welfare for 1000+ families, boosting morale as Regional Honorary Joint Secretary during COVID.
HR Manager
IAF
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversaw HR operations, employee relations, and compliance for 450+ personnel across logistics units, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Curated professional development workshops, driving a 15% increase in internal promotions and enhancing career growth opportunities.
- Resolved employee grievances efficiently, addressing 85% of cases within 07 days, enhancing workplace harmony and ensuring policy compliance.
- Managed RTI requests ensuring 100% compliance with legal timelines and upholding organizational transparency.
Learning & Development Lead
IAF
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Pioneered training and development initiatives, upgrading 500+ personnel to enhance operational readiness across the unit.
- Launched the airwarrior development program, elevating promotional exam pass rates by 23%
- Orchestrated talent acquisition campaigns for 3500+ applicants, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including screening, examinations, and interviews.
Education
M.Sc. -
Panjab University
Media Communication for Officers - undefined
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Certification in International Business Management - undefined
IIM Indore
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning & Optimization
- Labour Law Compliance
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Awarded Commendation for Exemplary Service by AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command, 2016
- Flag Officer of the Prime Minister for Independence Day Parade, 2017
Timeline
Senior HR Manager
IAF
06.2021 - 12.2023
Strategic HR Advisor
IAF
09.2019 - 07.2021
HR Manager
IAF
04.2016 - 09.2019
Learning & Development Lead
IAF
01.2014 - 03.2016
Media Communication for Officers - undefined
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Certification in International Business Management - undefined
IIM Indore
M.Sc. -
Panjab University
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