KANIKA KOCHHAR
B- ***, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi- 110017
Email: ******.******@*****.*** Mob: +91-989*******
Snapshot of Professional Experience
A Montessori trained Teacher from G D Goenka
HR Professional with over 6.5 years of experience
Good communication skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Completed Montessori Teacher Training Program from G.D. Goenka under the guidance of Mrs Rachna Kodesia
Masters of Business Administration – HR & Finance (2005)
Institute of Marketing & Management
Bachelors of Commerce (2003)
Delhi University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Diploma in 2 year Programme into Internet Architecture, Aptech India Ltd., New Delhi
Internship in the Human Resources department on Motivational levels of Employees, Monnet Ispat Ltd (2004)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
G D Goenka La Petite (GK Branch), Delhi
Internship (June 2014 – Sep 2014)
Learnings:
Ability to work with children of different aptitudes and skills
Excellent communication and ability to mix with children effortlessly
Ability to create an effective teaching method for the children
Skilled in using the various tools to make the teaching interesting and effective i.e. books, films, music, circle time
Etc.
Ability to interact with the children effectively so they can learn quickly i.e. rhyming games, story telling, poems etc
Ability to motivate the children, so that they will consider themselves a special personality
Ability to communicate with parents and good organizational skills
Monitoring Attendance.
Preparation of progress charts
Managing the fun classes and Sports hours
Inculcating values and manners
Teaching about basics of regular life eating, talking, and behavior.
Responsible for their physical and mental development.
Maintaining the complete records of students.
Greenrev Ventures Pvt Ltd., Delhi
Assistant Manager- HR (May 2010 – April 2011)
Key Responsibilities:
Handling generalist profile
Recruitments
Handling end to end recruitment process, head hunting, industry mapping, campus hiring, negotiations, dealing with vendors etc.
Training and Development
Performance Appraisals
Employee Relations
Mentor to new employees; tracking their performance
Conducting Employee Satisfaction Surveys
Exits, etc.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Overseas Trade Ltd., Delhi
Assistant Manager- HR (Band I) (Dec 2008 – Apr 2010)
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the project feasibilities across India, involved in the detailed study & analysis of various cost effective HR Practices
Involved in preparation and analysis of recruitment drives
Monitor closely with group heads on staffing plans, identify and develop areas of individual trajectory and career interest
Leading a team of 2 executives and responsible for their growth and feedback
Grail Research
An Integreon company
Senior Human Assets Associate (May 2007- Nov 2008)
Recruitment
Manpower planning with the Group heads of one of the support groups and making strategic recruitment plan
Responsible for Full Life Cycle Recruitment and Interviewing of candidates to identify qualified candidates based on skills, knowledge, education, experience etc
Manage the presentation, selection, offer negotiation, closing and administrative components of hiring. Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to coordinate planning activities regarding hiring, trends, needs and recruiting strategies
Working closely with recruitment vendors
Training and Development
Identifying training needs flowing from the current strategies and future business plans
Competency mapping: Training needs identification based on competency gaps
Preparing the training calendar, developing and implementing the training plan
Performance Appraisal
Conducting and compiling feedbacks to evaluate the performance of employees throughout levels
Recognition and Achievements:
Recognized with the ‘Maximum contribution to Company building’ award
Active part of interest groups in Company like grSports, offsite managing team, Fun-friday etc
Mafoi Management Consultants
Senior Associate (Sep 2005 – Apr 2007)
Manpower and Staffing Solutions
1Support corporate recruiting
2Liaising with company’s management and develop requisitions & comprehensive recruitment plans based on the requirements
3Involved in developing / refining the advertising program & conducting multiple level interviews to screen for appropriate candidates
4Providing advisory services in assessment of staff, manpower planning and recruitment
5Administering the selection process & maintaining the database of all interviewing candidates
6To do reference check for the selected candidates with the concerned Asst. Manager/Team Leader/HR of that respective organization precisely to check their professional candidature and Performance
7Coordinate with the client in furnishing all necessary details & finalize the candidates offer package based on the client’s parameters & requirements
8Preparation of MIS
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 29 December 1982
Languages Known: English and Hindi