TEENA GOEL, CHRL
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Strategic HR C ompensation Management Talent Acquisition
Profile
• A strategic human resource professional with a consultative client service attitude and the ability
to strategize, influence and lead change
• Fifteen years of startegic Talent Acquisition & HR experience in diverse industries
• Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) & Post Graduate in Business Management
• Good working knowledge of Federal & Provincial Employment Standards & HR regulations
• Strong communication, organization & problem solving skills along with keen attention to detail
Professional Experience
HR & Compensation Consultant Jan 2010 - Present
The Human Well (Full Spectrum HR Advisory Firm providing Strategic HR/Business solutions)
Advised clients on executive compensation and presented detailed annual executive
compensation benchmarking reviews
Evaluated jobs using Hay job evaluation technique and presented compensation
recommendations based on job evaluation, internal equity and market match
Advised clients on internal equity, compliance with legislation & external competitiveness
Advised clients on HR policy and assisted them in developing HR policy manual in
compliance with the Employment Standards and HR regulations
Partnered with clients in developing Talent Acquisition strategies in line with the corporate
strategy
Strategically sourced talent for clients in varied industries
Enhanced employer brand equity for the client by deploying social media tools to attract best
talent
Created and managed talent pipeline for the client to help source talent in a cost effective
manner
Human Resources/ Corporate Recruiter Aug. 2004-Oct. 2007
The Co-operators (Largest Canadian owned multi-line insurance company in Canada and also
amongst the 50 best employers of Canada)
• Planned a strategy for effective Talent Acquisition based on the corporate business plan
• Assessed Talent acquisition needs across different departments in the organization
• Ensured compliance with Pay equity Act, Employment standards Act and other HR Regulations
• Designed and delivered the New Employee Orientation
• Designed the first corporate presentation for attracting talent at Universities/ Colleges and Job fairs
o My initiatives lead the company to be recognized as amongst the employer of choice
for new graduates as per The Globe and Mail's Report on Business
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• Institutionalized Thomas international as a behavioral profiling tool for the purpose of selection,
coaching and employee career development
• Designed and administered different selection tools and assessment centers for various positions
• Conducted interviews, background checks and presented Offers
• Was the HR Representative in selecting an appropriate web-based application tracking system for
online screening to add efficiency to the recruiting system
• Analyzed turnover on a regular basis to arrive at annul attrition rate, and used that information to
improve retention as well as devise strategies to hire better fit and improve employee engagement
• Actively involved in various HR task forces/projects from time to time
HR and Recruiting Consultant Oct. 2002 – Aug. 2004
DGA Careers, Toronto (Leader in providing HR consulting/Recruiting services to Canadian General
Insurance Industry)
• Provided Recruiting services to various insurance companies, re-insurance companies, brokers and
the connected network across Canada
• Designed Total Reward Strategies for our clients based on market research & compensation
analysis
• Designed job descriptions and interview questionnaires for clients
• Conducted reference checks and exit interviews for the clients
Assistant Manager HR Nov. 2000 - Mar. 2002
PSS, India (U.K based not for profit enterprise involved in Health Care Services, associated with
international organizations such as UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, among others)
• Was responsible for Human resource planning and budgeting, employee development, performance
appraisals, compensation management and recruitment and induction.
• Was recognized for taking initiative in introducing e-recruiting techniques for the first time in the
company, leading to major cost savings for the organization
• Lead the process of training need identification and employee development initiatives
Assistant Manager-HR May 1998 – Oct. 2000
DS Group, India (Food and Consumer Goods conglomerate employing over 3000 employees. It has
operations and offices across India, Switzerland and UK)
• Actively involved in the organization restructuring process
• Was responsible for Human resource planning and budgeting
• Planned & executed an effective strategy for Talent Acquisition based on the business plan
• Designed and implemented the company’s first Human Resource Information System to help
centralize and analyze all the HR information at the corporate level.
o Generated reports as required by VP-HR, to analyze compensation data and maintain pay
equity amongst employees of different group companies
• Designed and implemented ‘Management by Objectives’ (MBO) Performance Appraisal and
Reward system
o Provided training to all employees and management on the new appraisal system.
o Coordinated the Annual Appraisal process and Compensation reviews
• Assisted in analyzing organizational training needs and employee development programs
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o Took initiative in designing and delivered training program on MS-Word, Excel,
PowerPoint
• Designed and delivered Company’s first employee manual and new hire orientation program.
Education
CHRL (Certified Human Resource Leader)-HRPA Canada 2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management 1998
(Two-year full time, equivalent to an MBA)
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Dissertation:
Emotional Intelligence- Its role in managerial effectiveness- Its measurement- Its development
The “Times of India” acknowledged this work in the “Business Times” section on 22nd Oct. 1998
B.A. (Mathematics & Business Data Processing) 1996
Lady Sri Ram College, Delhi University
Certificate Courses:
Labour Relations (HRPAO) 2007
Labour Economics (Sheridan College) 2004
Compensation Management (HRPAO) 2003
Professional Development
• Attended National HR conference held by HRPA
• Attended National Labour Law conference held by HRPA
• Attended Compensation seminars held by HRPA
• Attended “ Bill Clinton’s-The Power Within” conference organised by HRPA
• Attended training on Thomas International Behavioural Profile
• Attended training on 360 degree Appraisal system
• Attended training on Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for managing self & others
• Presented paper on Ethics in HR Management-Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
• Presented paper on Global perspective in HR Management.
• Presented paper on Emotion Intelligence
• Taught management students as a guest Faculty for the subject of Training and Development
Recommendations ( on LinkedIn )
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“Teena is a dynamic HR professional with a keen business acumen. Our association began when I
hired her in 2004 as a Corporate Recruiter at HB Group Insurance which was part of The Cooperators.
I have had the pleasure of knowing her ever since. Teena is a knowledgeable, reliable and personable
professional who is capable of delivering unique value to any assignment she undertakes. I wish her
the best in her pursuit of excellence.”-Dawn Newlands, CHRP- Director Human Capital, Europe &
Asia, Livingston International
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“Teena is a true HR professional who seeks to understand the business requirements first, recommends
the correct strategy and then delivers the right solution to align all three. She has a strong work ethic,
broad network and high standards that enable her to effectively manage tactical and strategic human
resources responsibilities. Teena is caring, competent and consistent. She excels at research and
results.”-Brenda Norman, CHRP- Manager Learning & Development, TD Bank
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