Manmeet Kour
@manmeetkour
Strategic HR Manager with over 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic and dynamic HR Manager with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources management across high-growth IT and non-IT sectors. My proven track record includes leading effective recruitment teams, optimizing hiring processes, and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives. I am skilled in leveraging ATS tools like Greenhouse and Zoho to enhance recruitment efficiency, and I have been recognized for delivering exceptional results in workforce planning, stakeholder management, and talent development.
Throughout my career, I have received awards such as the “Hall of Fame” and “Spot Award” for my exceptional performance in closing critical positions across various sectors including Automotive, Storage, and Telecom. I successfully reduced the turnaround time for filling positions and organized impactful campus hiring events. My educational background includes a Master’s in Personal Management and a certification in HR Analytics from the University of California, Irvine, which has equipped me with the analytical skills necessary to drive data-informed recruitment strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Talent Acquisition
AKQA-WPP
Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Oversaw a team of five recruiters, developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to reduce time-to-hire. Conducted salary benchmarking and managed vendor relationships, enhancing recruitment efficiency and quality of hires. Collaborated with educational institutions to secure talent and led recruitment drives for large-scale hiring.
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Xebia IT Architect
Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Led the Talent Acquisition team, managing the recruitment lifecycle and designing hiring strategies aligned with organizational goals. Fostered relationships with business leads to forecast hiring needs and executed proactive hiring initiatives. Negotiated compensation packages and optimized resource allocation for project ramp-ups.
Senior HR Generalist
Harman - A Samsung Company
May 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Managed induction and orientation programs for new hires, led performance management cycles, and initiated Performance Improvement Plans. Collaborated with payroll for accurate processing of final settlements and developed attrition dashboards for business unit heads.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Harman - A Samsung Company
Jul 2010 - May 2019 (8 years 10 months)
Led recruitment for various business units, managing a team through the recruitment lifecycle. Developed resourcing strategies and conducted salary negotiations, ensuring alignment with market standards. Provided recruitment reports to stakeholders for transparency.
HR Executive
Izel Technologies
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborating with hiring leaders to align strategies with business objectives. Enhanced recruitment capabilities through effective utilization of tools and strategies, and coordinated payroll processes.
Recruitment Trainee
Harman Connected Service
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Assisted in recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates and scheduling interviews, contributing to the successful closure of critical positions early in the training period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indra College
Master’s in Personal Management, Human Resources Management
2005 - 2007
Completed a Master's in Personal Management, focusing on advanced HR practices and strategic management principles.
Jammu University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
2001 - 2005
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, which provided a foundational understanding of social sciences and humanities.
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