Varun Kumar
Lucknow
Summary
Strategic and dynamic HR professional with over 2 years of experience across recruitment, legal compliance, and employee engagement. Specialized in blue-collar workforce hiring, HR analytics, and HR policy implementation. Legally trained with prior advocacy experience, bringing a unique perspective to corporate compliance and governance. Adept at managing high-volume hiring, induction, and HRIS tools like SAP and SuccessFactors. Also, well versed with Excel and Zing HR.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Lead Recruitment
Trident Group
01.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded change management efforts, preparing staff for smooth transitions during system upgrades or migrations.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on best practices in interviewing techniques to ensure consistency across departments.
- Reduced time-to-fill metric by collaborating with hiring managers to develop clear job descriptions and qualifications.
- Managed high-volume recruitment efforts to fill multiple positions within tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Enhanced teamwork within the recruitment team by promoting open communication, regular feedback sessions, and celebrating individual achievements.
- Developed a proactive talent pipeline by building relationships with passive candidates through networking events and targeted outreach campaigns.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
BHR
Trident Group
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted manpower GAP analysis, MRF creation, and sourcing via multiple channels.
- Screened candidates, facilitated interviews and trials, and processed hiring decisions.
- Ensured zero manpower gaps and adherence to TAT and legal compliance.
- Monitored trainee performance and conducted new hire inductions.
- Promoted diversity hiring across regions and genders.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively.
- Conducted training sessions for end-users following system implementations, promoting user adoption and proficiency.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Summer Intern
NTPC GE Power Services Ltd.
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Studied the role of social media in recruitment; involved in employee engagement.
- Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Gained valuable industry knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the field of expertise during the summer internship program.
- Answered phones, provided information and took messages.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
HR Intern
Radico Khaitan Ltd.
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained HR databases and provided insights to support decision-making.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Legal Executive
Sibitalent Corp.
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients and third parties.
- Led legal negotiations and provided corporate legal advice.
- Awarded for dedication, positive attitude, and performance (July 2022).
- Maintained a high level of professional ethics and integrity while handling sensitive client information, ensuring confidentiality and trustworthiness in all interactions.
- Secured favorable settlements through skilled negotiation tactics that focused on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes between parties involved in disputes.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential risks or liabilities before agreements were finalized.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
Advocate
Hon’ble High Court, Allahabad (Lucknow Bench)
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Represented clients in court proceedings.
- Prepared case briefs, legal arguments, and supporting documentation.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Managed sensitive cases with discretion, protecting client confidentiality and trust.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents with keen eye for detail, ensuring clients' interests were protected in all transactions.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategy and contributed to significant legal victories.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Amity Business School, Amity University
01.2024
LLM - Law
Cardiff University
01.2020
B.A. LLB (IPR Hons.) - undefined
Galgotias University
01.2018
XII - undefined
City Montessori School
01.2013
X - undefined
Seth MR Jaipuria School
01.2007
Skills
- Talent acquisition expertise
- Legal documentation management
- Workforce planning
- HR data analysis
- Onboarding & Induction Programs
- Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
- Employee Engagement
- SAP
- Excel
- SuccessFactors
- I Mocha
- PowerPoint
- Zing HR
- Team communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Written communication
Certifications And Publications
- HR Analytics, University of California via Coursera, 2023
- Training & Development, Coursera Project Network, 2023
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications in legal and policy journals.
Awards
- Consolation Prize, 1st UPES International Energy Law Judgment Writing Competition
- Appreciation Certificate, International Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice, 2017
Hobbies and Interests
- Trivia hunting
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Table Tennis
Leadership Experience
- 8th Global Leadership Research Conference, 2023, Organizer
- Value-Added Course on Leadership via DECATRAIT Model, Student Coordinator
- 34th BCI Moot Court Competition, Galgotias University, Manager
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Functional Lead Recruitment
Trident Group
01.2025 - Current
BHR
Trident Group
05.2024 - 01.2025
Summer Intern
NTPC GE Power Services Ltd.
06.2023 - 07.2023
HR Intern
Radico Khaitan Ltd.
12.2022 - 01.2023
Legal Executive
Sibitalent Corp.
09.2021 - 09.2022
Advocate
Hon’ble High Court, Allahabad (Lucknow Bench)
01.2020 - 09.2021
LLM - Law
Cardiff University
B.A. LLB (IPR Hons.) - undefined
Galgotias University
XII - undefined
City Montessori School
X - undefined
Seth MR Jaipuria School
MBA - Human Resources
Amity Business School, Amity University
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