Prakriti Khanna
Toronto
Summary
I am a HR professional with 6+ years of experience in achieving positive human resources results in Service, Manufacturing, IT, Education, Banking,FMCG etc. for established and startup organizations.
Subject matter expert with employment laws, proven success in building high-performing teams, improving company effectiveness and employee experience. Have led and managed cross geographic teams and believe in bringing people together to drive change and create values.
Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills and brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
TRB GROUP
01.2022 - Current
- Training new hires on new product as well as cultural training
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Responsible for identifying utilizing the right sourcing channels of recruitment.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Improved workplace culture through the development and implementation of diversity initiatives.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
- Promoted a positive work culture by organizing team-building activities and events throughout the year.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
Human Resources Business Partner
FREELANCER
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Collaborated with external recruitment agencies to fill specialized positions efficiently.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
HR Recruiter and Researcher
IT By Design
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, resulting in successful placements and employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop effective job descriptions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring accurate understanding of their needs and matching them with top talent.
- Supported onboarding initiatives for new hires, contributing to a smooth transition into the organization.
- Evaluated existing recruitment tools and resources, recommending improvements where necessary to enhance overall effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems effectively, improving overall efficiency of the recruiting process.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
HR Consultant
Elements HR Services
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with HR team members to create effective job postings that attracted top talent.
- Managed applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate data entry and timely updates on candidate statuses.
- Conducted thorough reference checks, verifying candidate qualifications and reducing potential risks in hiring decisions.
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by utilizing various recruiting platforms and networking strategies.
- Streamlined interview scheduling for hiring managers, resulting in a more efficient hiring process.
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires by developing a comprehensive orientation program.
- Provided ongoing support to hired employees, assisting with performance evaluations and career development plans.
- Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
Education
BCOM -
Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce And Management
MBA (HR) -
PCTE College
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Retention Strategies
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding and Orientation
- HR software proficiency
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Internal Communications
- Employee Engagement
Accomplishments
- Winner of Global Women Inspiration Award and Conclave 2024
- JOY Giver and Prime Player Award in 2023
- Most Promising New Comer Award
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Projects
- Research on Deviant Behavior at Workplace, 2016 - 2018
- Live Project related to Insurance with UAS International LTD- 12/01/16 - 12/31/16
Certification
- Agile HR Certified Practitioner – Consortium for Agile HR or similar certifying bodies.
- Chat GPT and AI hacks in microsoft office.
HOBBIES
Travelling, sports and mystery shopping to an employer
Additional Information
HIGHLIGHTS
- Real-Time HR-Dashboard: Designed in-house & saved 95% of the project cost YoY.
- Collaboration with Global Leads and Line Managers for delivery of strategic HR initiative.
- Developed 11 business SOPs for manufacturing and other industries.
- Drafted and implemented policies and procedures for 1700+employees.
- Created strategic talent management system, resulting in less than 1.1% attrition rate over 2 years and 5% business growth.
- Introduced Joy Productivity which significantly boosted productivity and improved the quality of the work to 80%.
- Imbibing the Social/Tech tools into organizational learning, OD interventions through Gamification & SMAC Technologies.
- Business continuity planning by building Talent pipelines and achieved 97% Retention by successfully introducing the Succession Planning.
- Played an active role in all areas of HRM including coaching management in employment law, conflict management and performance management and resolution in accordance with company policy.
Timeline
HR Manager
TRB GROUP
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
FREELANCER
07.2020 - 09.2021
HR Recruiter and Researcher
IT By Design
02.2019 - 06.2020
HR Consultant
Elements HR Services
03.2018 - 02.2019
BCOM -
Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce And Management
MBA (HR) -
PCTE College