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Jhalak Desai

Jhalak Desai

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    HR Consultant at Deloitte | Leading HR Transformation in Public Services | Chartered MCIPD

  • Education

    • Leeds University Business School

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      Master of Science - MS Management Distinction (Top 10%)

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

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      Master's degree Social Work Distinction (Top 10%)

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Industrial and Organizational Psychology Distinction (Top10%)

    • AFS Intercultural Programs USA

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      Intercultural Exchange Program Study Abroad

  • Experience

    • AFS Intercultural Programs

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
      Exchange Student

      AFS Inter Cultural Program gives an opportunity of a life time to young leaders and thinkers to travel and stay in another country as part of the cultural exchange process at 16 with the aim of World Peace. I was one of the 47 students selected from India for a one year Scholarship Program. Key Highlights are as follows• Ambassador Representing India in the United States of America• Staying with an American Host Family and attending High school (Junior year)• Cross cultural exchange• Full scholarship bearer Show less

    • Reliance Industries Limited

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
      Human Resources Business Partner

      • Managed the manpower planning for 3 plants and 1 tech-support function, ensuring workforce requirements were met.• Led employee engagement initiatives in a manufacturing setup, enhancing morale and productivity.• Represented the HR team at various forums with site leadership teams, ensuring effective communication and policy awareness.

    • Arla Foods

      Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
      HR Student Assistant

    • University of Leeds

      Sept 2020 - Feb 2021
      Student Education Services (SES) Ambassador

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      Mar 2021 - Jan 2023
      Business Relationship Manager, Business and Law, Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

      • Led transformation and tech implementation project through Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Deluxe Beds Ltd, sponsored by Innovate UK.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and streamline processes for increased efficiency.• Implemented strategies to enhance business relationships and foster growth within the organization.

    • Deloitte

      Jan 2023 - now

      HR Transformation, Human Capital, Technology and Transformation in Government and Public Services Human Capital as a Service, Enablement and Adoption

      • Human Resources Consultant

        Jun 2024 - now

      • Change Management Consultant

        Jan 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Member

      THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT
      Feb 2023

    • How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Internal Auditor

      LRQA
      Dec 2021

    • Mental Health First Aider

      MHFA England®
      May 2025

    • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training

      ELITE TRAINING (NI) LIMITED
      Jan 2024

    • Level 5 Management and Leadership

      Chartered Management Institute
      Sept 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jhalak Desai
      Gold Medal The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Jan 2018 Awarded with Medal by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda for excellence in academic and field work performance in the Masters of Social Work program Batch (2015-17)
    • Awarded to Jhalak Desai
      Silver Medal Nalanda Award for Excellence Jan 2017 Awarded with Nalanda Award for Excellence by the Faculty of Social Work for the second highest CGPA in FY MSW
    • Awarded to Jhalak Desai
      Award for the Best Exchange Student by American Cultural Education Program (ACES) American Cultural Education Program (ACES) Jan 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Exchange Student

      Issued by AFS Intercultural Programs on Jan 2010
      AFS Intercultural ProgramsAssociated with Jhalak Desai