Samikshya Mahapatra

HR Enthusiast

MBA professional with dual expertise in Human Resource Management and Marketing, with growing expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR analytics. Passionate about driving organizational growth through strategic people initiatives.

Samikshya Mahapatra

MBA Candidate

Human Resource Management

About Me

Driven by passion for people development and organizational excellence

Transforming Organizations Through People

I am a MBA professional specializing in Human Resource Management and Marketing with a strong foundation in HR principles and hands-on experience through my HR internship as a Recruitment Analyst at NALCO. My honed skills include recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR analytics, and digital transformation in HR processes.

During my internship, I gained practical exposure to HR operations, recruitment support, and employee engagement initiatives, which strengthened my understanding of people management and organizational development.

I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and modern HR practices to enhance workforce productivity and support organizational growth. With a combination of academic knowledge, practical exposure, strong communication skills, and expertise in extra curricular activities that have boosted my self-confidence, I aim to contribute effectively to dynamic organizations.

200+Students Trained
8.1MBA CGPA
20%Efficiency Improvement
4.8/5Trainer Rating

Core Competencies

Technical skills and expertise that drive organizational success

HR Competencies

Talent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementRecruitmentHR AnalyticsWorkforce PlanningCompensation & Benefits

HR Technology

WorkdayHRISGoogle WorksapceATS SystemsLMSERP

Analytics & Data

MS OfficePower BIGoogle AnalyticsStatistical Analysis

Core Skills

Strategic HRMData AnalysisEmotional IntelligenceCross-cultural CommunicationPayroll ManagementLearning & Development

Professional Experience

Building expertise through impactful roles and achievements

June 2025 – July 2025

HR Intern-Recruitment Analyst

NALCO (National Aluminium Company Ltd.)

Led strategic analysis of PSU recruitment processes and implemented digital transformation initiatives.

  • Analyzed recruitment policies across 5+ major PSUs (BHEL, NTPC, SAIL)
  • Developed digitization strategies achieving 20% efficiency gains
  • Delivered actionable insights on attrition trends to senior leadership
  • Launched 3 retention initiatives improving employee retention by 8%
May 2024 – May 2025

Educator & Trainer

PlanetSpark (Part-time, Remote)

Trained global students in communication skills while developing cross-cultural competency.

  • Trained 200+ students across 10+ countries
  • Achieved 90% improvement in student confidence levels
  • Maintained consistent 4.8/5 trainer rating
  • Customized programs for diverse cultural backgrounds

Key Projects

Strategic initiatives that delivered measurable business impact

PSU Recruitment Analysis

NALCO Internship Project

Comprehensive benchmarking study of recruitment practices across major Public Sector Undertakings to identify efficiency gaps and optimization opportunities.

  • Benchmarked 6 major PSUs recruitment frameworks
  • Recommended AI-driven solutions for 20% time reduction
  • Presented findings to NALCO senior management
  • Received recognition from HR Leadership team

Employee Empowerment,Enhancing Organizational Performance

MBA Live Project

Designed a comprehensive employee engagement model based on Gallup Q12 methodology to boost organizational commitment and performance.

  • Developed Gallup Q12-based engagement model
  • Projected 18% engagement improvement
  • Ranked in top 10% class presentations
  • Created implementation roadmap for organizations

Global Training Program

PlanetSpark Initiative

Developed and delivered customized communication training programs for diverse global audiences, focusing on cultural sensitivity and effectiveness.

  • Trained 200+ students across 10+ countries
  • Designed interactive, culturally-adapted modules
  • Achieved 90% confidence improvement rates
  • Maintained 4.8/5 average trainer rating

Education & Certifications

Continuous learning and professional development

Academic Background

2024 - 2026

MBA in Human Resource Management & Marketing

BIITM, Bhubaneswar

CGPA: 8.1 | Focus on recruitment,strategic HR, analytics, and organizational behavior

2020 - 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Rama Devi Women's University

CGPA: 7.9 | Specialized in political science, economics & psychology

2020

CBSE Class XII

D.A.V. Public School

Score: 90.5% | Strong foundation in analytical thinking and interpersonal communication

Professional Certifications

Data & Analytics

Google Data Analytics (Coursera)

AI & Technology

AI in HR (Microsoft)Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics (IBM)Power BI Fundamentals (Corporate Finance Institute)

Recognition & Awards

  • Top-Rated Trainer at PlanetSpark
  • NALCO HR Leadership Recognition Award
  • National Kabaddi Runner-up 2017
  • Cultural Scholar - Odissi Dance (Bestowed by CCRT Govt. of India)

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss opportunities and collaborations

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or sharing insights about HR strategy and organizational development. Let's connect!

Location

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Ready to Collaborate

Open for Opportunities

Looking for HR roles in consulting, product companies, or startups where I can contribute to strategic people initiatives and organizational growth.

Full-time PositionsConsulting ProjectsRemote WorkMentoring