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
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