Prerna Thakur
Talent Management & Organization Development
New Delhi,DL
Summary
A seasoned HR professional with over 16.5 years of extensive experience in Workforce Planning, Strategic Advisor, Talent Management, Organization Development, and Learning & Development. I have expertise in developing strategic workforce solutions, driving employee engagement initiatives, and foster a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion. Self Driven individual to align human capital practices with business objectives, ensuring organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
AGM Learning & Organization Development
JWIL Infra Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Training Need Analysis basis on Competency Framework in alighnment with the behavioural competencies.
- Design & Deliver Training Content on Work Place Behavior, Time, Management, Prioritizing , Trust Building , Team Management, Personal Effectiveness etc.
- Facilitate focus group discussion discussions and develop actionable plans to address organizational challenges and boost performance.
- Designing of the competency framework basis discussion with role holders, stakeholder & CXOs
- Design and implement Leadership succession pipeline mapping to capability-building programs for high-potential and key players, enabling their participation in special projects that contribute to business growth.
- Aligns organizational structure with strategic objectives to improve operational efficiency and support business goals.
- Collaborate with C-suite executives and senior leaders to integrate change management as a core component of transformational initiatives.
- Lead the deployment of a structured change management framework based on ADKAR to support successful adoption and minimize resistance.
- Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for change adoption, employee engagement, and overall impact, driving continuous improvement.
Manager Learning & Development
Azure Power Global Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Introduced the Talent Review Council to develop and nurture high-performance teams, resulting in a 20% increase in leadership effectiveness.
- Internal assessor for Development Centre post designing the functional & behavioral competency framework with behavioral indicators
- Designed and facilitated Assessment and Development Centers to build a robust employee pipeline, increasing internal promotion rates by 25%.
- Delivering the feedback & designing of IDPs for selected employees basis 70:20:10
- Launched comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs across the organization, driving a 25% improvement in workforce diversity metrics.
- Shaped the narrative and led the cultural transformation journey for a multi-year change program, achieving over 90% employee adoption of new processes by designing the cultural specific programs
Lead Learning & Organization Dev
Continental Automotive Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Led Learning and Development initiatives post identifying skill & competency gaps.
- Formulated IDPs 70:20:10 for our inverted L employees to retain & engage them.
- Delivered behavioral training programs and initiatives targeting specific business needs.
- Building Diversity Road maps for middle & senior management by introducing gender & regional diversity.
- Delivered workshops to enhance the operational efficiency between white & blue collar and among the departments.
- Identified as Cultural Champions & drive the action plan for OD interventions such as First Failure Celebration, Root cause analysis etc.
- Identified as a Spoc for Global initiatives on the culture & introducing LMS.
Manager HRD
Formula Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Formulated individual development plans and competency identification frameworks across the organization.
- Managed organizational change interventions to enhance employee engagement and effectiveness.
- Conducted training needs assessments to craft targeted development programs.
- Conducted soft skills training for Fleet management people & behavioral workshops for middle & senior mgmt professionals.
Deputy Manager HR & OD
Intec Capital Limited
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented leadership learning frameworks and career succession plans.
- Conducted employee engagement activities and strategic OD interventions based on feedback.
- Managed the onboarding process, including HR audits and exit interviews.
Project Lead Specialist
Randstad India Limited
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Spearheaded organizational development and talent management projects across diverse clients.
- Delivered training and development modules based on comprehensive training needs analysis.
- Collaborated with clients to create and execute tailored competency frameworks.
- Content design & delivery for Competency Framework, Assessment & Development Centre, Competency Based Interviewing Skills via Inbasket Exercise, Management Game, Psychometric Tests.
- Formulating IDP (70:20:10), providing feedback sessions to the executives attending the sessions.
Trainer
Citi Financial
01.2009 - 01.2009
- Developed and delivered product and process training for a diverse audience.
- Assessed training needs and implemented effective training solutions to enhance performance.
Education
MBA/PGDM - HR & OD
EMPI Business School
B.B.A/ B.M.S - Management
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)
Skills
Workforce planning proficiency
Leadership continuity planning
Experienced in conducting 16 PF and DISC evaluations
Change management strategies
Design and deliver training programs
Cultural workshops
Certification
Graduate Diploma in International Business
Timeline
AGM Learning & Organization Development
JWIL Infra Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Manager Learning & Development
Azure Power Global Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Learning & Organization Dev
Continental Automotive Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
Manager HRD
Formula Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Deputy Manager HR & OD
Intec Capital Limited
01.2014 - 01.2016
Project Lead Specialist
Randstad India Limited
01.2010 - 01.2014
Trainer
Citi Financial
01.2009 - 01.2009
B.B.A/ B.M.S - Management
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)
MBA/PGDM - HR & OD
EMPI Business School