Talent Acquisition Change Management

VAISHIKA RAJ

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PROFILE SUMMARY

HR professional with a Master’s in Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology, specializing in organizational development and strategy, people and culture, and change management. Expertise in talent acquisition, training, employer branding, L&D, and HR policy implementation. Proven ability to support managers, enhance employee development, and align HR strategies with business objectives. Passionate about fostering dynamic workplace cultures and optimizing workforce performance. Multicultural Communication Change Management Behavioral Analysis Employee Experience and Engagement Organizational Development Group Dynamics EDUCATION

Masters of Science-Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology: 27/30; 103/110 2022 – 2024 University of Pavia-IUSS, Italy

Thesis: Seeing Through Stigma: An Exploration Into How Bias Against Pedophilic Disorder Alters Emotional Recognition In Others (Quantitative)

Bachelors of Psychology Honors: 3.63/4.00 2018 – 2021 Taylor's University, Malaysia

Thesis: The Perception of Asians on Seeking Help for Mental Health Concerns in Malaysia (Qualitative) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Excellent Carers – Allied Health Coordinator (Australia,Remote) Jun 2022 – Feb 2023

• Streamlined talent acquisition and workforce planning, recruiting 25+ healthcare professionals and increasing hiring efficiency

• Designed and executed 2 training programs aligned with company policies and inclusivity principles, enhancing employee performance and retention by approximately 15%

• Developed and facilitated onboarding and professional development programs for 100% of new hires, reducing onboarding time

• Created 4 learning resources to enhance Occupational Therapists’ employee skill development and career growth

• Strengthened communication between management and staff, improving employee satisfaction HRHelpDesk – Talent Acquisition Executive (India) Mar 2022 – May 2022

• Led end-to-end recruitment for 80% of employees for an Australian company setting up operations in India, improving hiring timelines

• Increased applicant pool by 40% using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Naukri, and other social media platforms

• Built and maintained a high-potential talent pipeline, reducing time-to-fill positions

• Analyzed recruitment metrics, identifying gaps and improving hiring efficiency for clients in the Japaenese market as well

UST Global– Project Intern (Malaysia) Jul 2021 – Nov 2021

• Developed corporate wellness policies through data-driven research with a sample of 30 employees

• Promoted diversity initiatives within wellness programs by performing open-ended interviews

• Conducted health screenings and provided support strategies during COVID-19

• Created an employee performance and workplace satisfaction report and presented research findings both qualitatively and quantitatively

Other Internships

MindVriksha- Clinical Psychology Intern (India) Oct 2019- Dec 2019 The Banyan- Psychology Intern (India) Nov 2017-Dec 2017

• Gained knowledge of psychological assessment techniques, such as administering diagnostic interviews, administering tests, and interpreting results

• Learned about the field of psychology by participating in training sessions, assisting clients and shadowing employees

• Participated in weekly supervision meetings where case material was discussed in order to provide feedback on therapeutic interventions used during sessions

• Observed group therapy sessions when appropriate and provided assistance to leading therapist SKILLS

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, talent pipeline management

• Training & Development: Needs assessment, training delivery, leadership coaching

• HR Policies & Compliance: Labor law knowledge, HR best practices, employee relations

• Organizational Development: Diversity & inclusion programs, change management, corporate culture enhancement

• Analytics & Reporting: Data-driven decision-making, workforce planning, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, JASP, CANVA, Microsoft Office Package, HRIS

• Employee Engagement: Stakeholder communication, performance management, well-being initiatives CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Foundations of Project Management- Google

Graduate Membership in the Psychological Society of Ireland (M.Ps.S.I)- M14765 LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Native: English, Tamil • Fluent: Hindi, Urdu • Intermediate: Italian

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