Taruna Arora

Country Manager - People & Culture @ Keywords Studios India | Talent Engagement & Management

Role
Country Manager - People & Culture (India) at Keywords Studios
Location
New Delhi, DL, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Taruna Arora

At Keywords Studios India, I’ve had the privilege of leading our People & Culture team to…

Experience

  1. Country Manager - People & Culture (India)

    Keywords Studios

    Apr 2021 — Present · IN

    As the Country Manager - People & Culture at Keywords Studios, I lead the HR function across our India studios, ensuring that our HR strategies are aligned with our business goals. My role is diverse, covering various key areas:Strategic HR Leadership: I collaborate with senior management to develop and implement HR plans that support our organization\'s strategic objectives. This includes leading in change management, process improvement, and fostering strong HR-business partnerships.HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure HR compliance and manage operations, including payroll and employee relations, driving efficiency and legal adherence.Talent Management & Acquisition: Spearhead talent management strategies, focusing on diverse and inclusive hiring practices. Ensure fair compensation through salary benchmarking, addressing disparities based on gender, ethnicity, and other factors. Champion talent retention through supportive environments, mentorship, coaching, and career advancement opportunities.Performance Management: Manage performance appraisal processes, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals. Design and implement reward and recognition programs to motivate and retain employees.Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy: Advocate for diversity and inclusion, promoting gender equality and fostering inclusive cultures through policy implementation and program development.Employee Engagement & Development: Drive employee engagement initiatives, including feedback sessions, engagement surveys, and action planning. Focus on organizational development to enhance team effectiveness and alignment.Achievements: Expanded team, implemented strategic HR initiatives, and fostered an inclusive workplace that drives business success.My goal is to create an environment where all employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to contribute their best, ultimately driving organizational success.

Education

  • Carlton Advance Management Institute

    Certified Psychometric Testing Professional ( CPTP), Psychometric Testing

    2013 — 2013

  • Guru Ghasidas University

    Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

    1997 — 2000

  • Carlton Advance Management Institute

    Performance & Competence Development, Performance Management & Development

    2013 — 2013

  • Carlton Advance Management Institute

    Certified compensation & benefit manager, HR

    2013 — 2013

  • Carlton Advance Management Institute

    Certified Recruitment Analyst, Recruitment

    2013 — 2013

  • Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

    Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resource Management; Business Administration; HRM

    2004 — 2007

  • CMC

    Diploma, Software Technology

    1998 — 2000

  • Carlton Advance Management Institute

    Master Trainer & Facilitator (MTF), Training

    2013 — 2013

  • KHRMS

    Sr. Secondary, science stream

    1996 — 1997

  • Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

    EPHRM, HR

    2010 — 2011

  • Kurukshetra University

    Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Application

    2000 — 2001

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