Mani Cooshna

Mani Cooshna

HR Advisor & Training Administrator

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  • About me

    HR Leader with 14 years experience working in operational and strategic HR.

  • Education

    • West London Business College

      2011 - 2013
      Graduate Diploma Level 6 ABE Business and HR Management
    • Scotts College

      2010 - 2011
      Advanced Diploma Business Administration and Management, General
    • Queen Elizabeth College, Mauritius

      2000 - 2006
      Maths, English, French, Chemistry, Biology (A-Levels, University of Cambridge)
    • University of Greenwich

      2014 - 2016
      PG Diploma Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

      Activities and Societies: CIPD accredited Chartered Institute of Personnel Development; During my PG Dip, I was a key contributor for the HPMA profession map project for the healthcare sector (Healthcare People Management Association). Core modules completed for this programme:HR StrategyEmployment RegulationDeveloping Skills for Business LeadershipResourcing and Talent ManagementLearning and Talent DevelopmentFoundations of Scholarship and Research MethodsLeading, Managing and Developing PeopleHRM in Context

    • Birkbeck, University of London

      2019 - 2023
      Master of Philosophy - MPhil / PhD Organizational Psychology (School of Business, Economics and Informatics)

      Activities and Societies: Member of the quantitative and qualitative OP research groups; Key member of the Student Organising Committee for Organizational Psychology and Management PhD Students Conference 2021; Poster presentation at OP-Man Student Conference 2021 Currently undertaking mixed method research to investigate the impact of job demands and resources on healthcare workers' level of burnout. Supervised by Dr Kevin Teoh and Professor Alexandra Beauregard

    • Goldsmiths, University of London

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree English Language and Literature, General
    • Kingston University

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Science - MSc Human Resources Management and Services Distinction in dissertation and overall Upper Merit

      Activities and Societies: Quantitative research My research dissertation focused on examining the factors influencing employee retention within a nursing home through a cross-sectional quantitative study. Descriptive statistics and multiple hierarchical regression methods of analysis were computed. Supervised by Dr Christina Butler

  • Experience

    • Ganymede Care Ltd and TD Bailey Investments Ltd

      May 2009 - Oct 2015
      HR Advisor & Training Administrator

      HR operations - Management of HR operations across two London based locations, working closely with the organisation’s leaders. Reported directly to the Operations Director.Employee relations - Responsible for supporting employee relations processes. Analysed absence reports and flagged actions for managers.Training organisation - Led the training administration processes, conducting training needs analysis reports and booking training sessions. Supported managers with a variety of HR advisory and training tasks.Proactively focused on my own professional development as the HR contact at Ganymede Care. Show less

    • Ganymede Care Ltd and Capital Care Villages (Dulwich) Ltd

      Nov 2015 - Jul 2022
      HR Lead Business Partnering

      Works closely with the Operations Director and management teams to identify opportunities to support organisational performance and people performance in line with business objectives. Responsible for a stand-alone HR role, reporting directly to the Operations Director and Board of Directors.Guides and coaches managers on employee relations and HR issues including performance, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Responsible for managing complex employee relations cases.Proactively contributes to and supports the delivery of our HR strategy through managing various projects. Ensures HR systems and policies are embedded in line with best practice. Reviews people policies, procedures and employment terms and conditions to ensure these are updated as required to meet legislation. Regarding workforce compliance, supported the organisation to attain the A-rated Sponsorship Licence for the Home Office through ensuring the vetting process and visa or compliance checks were delivered to a high standard.Delivers HR initiatives to support business needs such as employee engagement, retention and talent development.Supports other roles in the HR team as required with other projects and operational issues.Experienced in-house trainer for all employees including senior managers when delivering sessions such as the new joiner induction, supervision skills, absence management, health and safety training.Actively mentored and coached junior and trainee HR colleagues.Self-motivated HR Business Partner who enjoys networking with other HR professionals across sectors. Show less

    • Westgate Healthcare

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
      Head of People
    • Self-employed

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Human Resources Consultant
    • TLC Care 💚

      Oct 2023 - now
      • Head of People

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Engagement and Wellness Manager

        Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Masters Program (Master)

      Kingston University
      Jan 2018
    • Member

      Mind
      Nov 2022
    • Level 7 PGDip

      University of Greenwich
      Jan 2017
    • Graduate Diploma Level 6 Business & HR Management

      ABE Qualifications
      Feb 2013
    • Advanced Diploma Level 5 in Administrative Management

      Institute of Administrative Management
      Jun 2011
    • University of Cambridge- School Certificate A Level International Examinations

      University of Cambridge
      Jan 2004
    • Member

      Institute of Health & Social Care Management 💚🏳️‍🌈
      Nov 2021
    • Associate CIPD Status

      CIPD
      May 2014
    • University of Cambridge- School Certificate O Level International Examinations

      University of Cambridge
      Jan 2000
    • English

      Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by CIPD Steps Ahead Mentoring Scheme on Jun 2014
      CIPD Steps Ahead Mentoring SchemeAssociated with Mani Cooshna
    • Senior Human Resources Consultant

      Issued by Estrella Ltd on May 2016
      Estrella LtdAssociated with Mani Cooshna