Manisha Thakkar

Recruiter

Delhi, India17 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 9 years of experience in Human Resources.
Expert in building high-impact teams and HR frameworks.
Certified in HR Management and People Analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in strategic HR management and analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Capital ManagementOrganizational DesignHuman ResourcesHr AnalyticsInterpersonal CommunicationRecruiting

Other Skills

HR ConsultingOrganizational ConsultingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Human Resources (HR)MultitaskingCampus PlacementHR StrategyStrategic Human Resource PlanningInformation TechnologyHuman Resource DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsData AnalysisProject ManagementPersonnel ManagementCustomer Service

About

With over 9 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, I am committed to driving transformative people strategies that unlock potential, accelerate performance, and fuel organizational growth. I specialize in building high-impact teams, designing scalable HR frameworks, and fostering cultures where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to lead. 💡 Backed by an IIM Kozhikode certification in HR Management and currently pursuing B1 – Intermediate Level German, I bring a future-ready perspective rooted in innovation, empathy, and data-driven decision-making. I thrive on leading end-to-end talent journeys—from attracting top-tier talent and shaping leadership pipelines to enhancing engagement and embedding inclusive, high-performance cultures. I believe in HR as a strategic engine—not just a support function—and take pride in being a trusted partner to business leaders, driving alignment between workforce strategy and business outcomes. Together, let’s cultivate workplaces that are not only productive but also purposeful. 🚀 📩 Let’s connect: gigsformanisha@gmail.com

Experience

17 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Chintan research foundation (crf)

Sr. Human Resources Consultant

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Hiring PHDs and Economists from various International continents and countries such as Europe, Asia, Africa and China too.
Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s vision
and values.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.
Maintain a healthy and inclusive work culture, handling employee relations and conflict
resolution with sensitivity.
Coordinate performance management processes, including goal-setting, appraisals, and
feedback sessions.
Identify and facilitate training and professional development programs to enhance team
capability.
Oversee the administration of employee benefits, leaves, and attendance systems (Keka
HR).
Support organization-wide initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
Collaborate with vertical heads to understand HR requirements and offer strategic support.
Stay abreast of evolving HR trends and recommend continuous improvements to internal
processes.

HR ConsultingOrganizational DesignHuman Capital ManagementOrganizational Consulting

Boundary marketing

Senior Human Resources Manager

Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Partnered with senior management and HRBPs to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals, including talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
Mentored conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations while ensuring adherence to labor laws, HR policies, and regulatory compliance.
Strategized performance management processes, facilitated training programs, and supported leadership development and employee growth plans.
Revamped end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, from sourcing and screening candidates to delivering smooth employee integration experiences.
Directed day-to-day HR functions, including payroll, benefits, and records management, while utilizing HR data and analytics to drive informed decision-making.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Human Resources (HR)Human Resources

Contentninja

2 roles

Sr. HR Specialist

Promoted

May 2023 – Dec 2023 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Oversee the recruitment process to ensure smooth hiring of quality candidates. Responsible for 20+ hires in a quarter in niche Non- tech and tech industry.
Manage employee performance research, compensation, and compensation market survey. Change management, Grievance handling.

Interpersonal CommunicationHR AnalyticsMultitaskingCampus PlacementHR StrategyStrategic Human Resource Planning

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Source, screen, and onboard high-quality candidates across functions, ensuring timely fulfillment of hiring needs while maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define selection criteria, and provide consultative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Enhance candidate experience, promote the employer brand across platforms, and track recruitment performance metrics to optimize hiring strategies.

Information TechnologyRecruitingHuman Resource DevelopmentCampus Placement

Unnati

2 roles

Assistant Manager Client Services

Jan 2021 – Nov 2021 · 10 mos

Client Engagements.
Understanding their Job requirements.
Follow-up with clients and candidates simultaneously for smooth hiring.
Post jobs on portals.
Creating Dashboards and reports.

Assistant Manager- Talent acquisition

Mar 2020 – Jan 2021 · 10 mos

Hiring talent from different resources.
Working on diversified job roles.
End to end coordination with the candidates.
Working on different resources including Inter department sources.

Transition hrd consultants

HR Consultant

Aug 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Delhi Area, India

Handling end to end recruitment process viz. sourcing, screening, follow up for interest checking, arranging interviews/technical assignments etc.
Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

Lexinnova

Sr.Executive - Human Resources

Aug 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Responsible for hiring and Employee engagements.
Initiated CSR tie-ups with NGOs

Thomson reuters

Project Consultant

Feb 2012 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Delhi,ncr

strategic HR
On boarding
Campus Recruitment

American express

Senior Travel Analyst

Mar 2007 – Nov 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, India

Managing Queue in order to meet the SLA goal of the organization.
Issuing Etkts and exchanges through GDS Apollo.
Maintaining monthly targets on the basis of AHT.
Provided the training by taking various sessions and presentations in order to get the OJT successful for new hires.