Parul Kaushik

Led new talent acquisition and recruitment processes for over 50 new full-time hires. Administered company-wide compensation and benefit plans. Conducted employee on-boarding and helped organizing training and development initiatives. Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement. Worked with team members 1-on-1 and in small groups to enhance performance and employee satisfaction.

Implemented new series of college application workshop sessions for students with topics ranging from writing effective application essays to finding the right college fit. Organized monthly college and career panels for participants to learn more about university life and planning for a long-term career after college graduation. Designed a new financial feasibility and college affordability initiative within the program offering drop-in sessions for students and families within the program to review and analyze complicated financial aid award letters. Coordinated drop-in college admissions sessions for high-achieving students looking for scholarships and grants to attend highly-ranked universities and colleges. Introduced HR metrics and client scorecards to monitor progress, achieving 21% improvement in employee engagement.

Played a vital role in conducting employee interviews across 20+ positions, develop user friendly applications forms and questionnaires, and construct more accurate picture of duties and responsibilities.

Managed 360° recruiting for 30+ open requisitions. Delivered effective support to hiring managers with full-cycle recruitment, salary negotiations, and employee retention, with a retention rate of over 90%. Focused on succession planning and re-engagement of employees which reduced turnover by 20% over that particular year. Implemented effective transformational business techniques which slashed employee turnover by 25%. Introduced HR metrics and client scorecards to monitor progress, achieving 21% improvement in employee engagement.

Implement system and process improvements, working in close collaboration with the Director of management. Administer all staffing initiatives and employee relations such as identifying understaffing, handling conflicts, and coordinating staff termination decisions. Created a structured participant, co-leader, leader, and champion training program. Managed and executed a labor optimization project, boosting employee productivity and cutting overtime by 15%.