Astha Khanna
London
Summary
Seasoned Employee Relations leader with a decade of international HR experience across Europe and the UK, specialising in complex ER case management, EU labour relations, and organisational transformation within high-growth and matrixed environments. Expert at developing and executing pan-European projects on labour compliance, change management, and DEI. Proven ability to advise senior management, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and ensure regulatory excellence in dynamic, multinational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Employee Attractiveness, Retention & Branding
Airbus
Hamburg
02.2023 - Current
- Partnered with EMEA leaders and legal to design people strategies compliant with European labour requirements, reducing turnover from 17% to 11%.
- Coordinated multi-country D&I initiatives and managed policy rollouts across business lines, boosting ERG participation by 40% and enhancing diverse hiring by 19%.
- Advised C-suite on organisational change, including post-restructuring communications and workforce planning.
- Led gap analyses on HR policy frameworks, informing compliance and process improvement plans.
- Oversaw stakeholder engagement across EMEA during strategic HRIS enhancements and regulatory transitions.
HR Assistant (PXT Team)
Amazon
Hamburg
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed complex ER cases—investigations, grievances, capability management—for ~400 staff, ensuring strict compliance with EU/DE labour law.
- Served as main HR point of contact for Works Council partnership, supporting policy evolution and transparent pay structures.
- Supported pan-EU initiatives to align HR policies with Amazon EXR guidelines and strengthen organisational readiness for new directives.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 15% and drove DEI improvements via targeted programme delivery and metric tracking.
HR Coordinator
Anglo Eastern Ship Management GmbH
Hamburg
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined end-to-end recruitment and onboarding; improved talent outreach by 30% through online channels.
- Coordinated compliance with maritime and EU regulations as part of cross-jurisdictional operations.
English Lecturer
GEMS Education
Dubai and Fujairah
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Delivered engaging instruction to diverse cohorts, championing inclusive education and clear communication.
Education
Level 7 - In Progress
CIPD
05.2024
MBA - Human Resources
Sunrise University
India06.2016
Bachelor of Education - Education Science
GGSIP University
India03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business Data Processing
Delhi University
India01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Delhi University
India02.2012
Skills
- Employee Relations, Labour Law & Works Councils (EU, UK)
- European Works Council (EWC) Coordination
- Project & Change Management in Matrix Environments
- Risk Analysis & Policy Gap Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Border Collaboration
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy Support
- Employment Policy & Compliance Initiatives
- Data-Driven HR Analytics & Reporting
- Multilingual Communication (English, German, Hindi, Punjabi)
- Strategic Advisory to Senior Leadership
Languages
- English, Native/Bilingual
- German, Advanced
- Hindi, Native/Bilingual
- Punjabi, Intermediate
Work Authorisation
Authorised to work in UK for any employer
Tools, Software & Languages
- HRIS: Workday, SAP HR
- Analytics: Advanced MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- ATS: LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Xing
Accomplishments
- Piloted a region-wide D&I strategy, launched bias-mitigation workshops, and established new feedback channels.
- Achieved a 40% increase in ERG participation and a 19% improvement in diverse hiring within 12 months.
Right to Work
Eligible to work in the UK and EU.
Timeline
Project Manager, Employee Attractiveness, Retention & Branding
Airbus
02.2023 - Current
HR Assistant (PXT Team)
Amazon
01.2022 - 01.2023
HR Coordinator
Anglo Eastern Ship Management GmbH
07.2021 - 01.2022
English Lecturer
GEMS Education
10.2015 - 11.2016
Level 7 - In Progress
CIPD
MBA - Human Resources
Sunrise University
Bachelor of Education - Education Science
GGSIP University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business Data Processing
Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Delhi University
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