Haaruni Venkatesh Babu
About Haaruni Venkatesh Babu
Haaruni Venkatesh Babu is a Human Resources Coordinator with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. She actively engages in diversity initiatives and holds leadership roles in various organizations, including the Telfer Human Resources Association and the Business Healthcare Society.
Work at Kinaxis
Haaruni Venkatesh Babu serves as a Human Resources Coordinator at Kinaxis, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she is responsible for various HR functions, including planning and executing social events for the recruiting team. Haaruni engages with Co-op and intern students to foster a sense of community and increase sociability in a virtual work environment. She also utilizes InDesign to create monthly welcome graphics for new hires, contributing to the internal onboarding process.
Education and Expertise
Haaruni studied at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from 2019 to 2023. Her education provided her with foundational knowledge in HR practices, which she applies in her current roles. Additionally, she participated in research related to job portals, employee branding opportunities, and webinars focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in recruitment.
Background
Haaruni completed her high school education at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School, where she obtained her High School Diploma from 2015 to 2019. During her time in high school, she participated in the student senate, gaining experience in creativity and representation at the board level. This early involvement in leadership activities laid the groundwork for her future roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Leadership Roles
Haaruni has held several leadership positions, including her current role as Co-President of the Business Healthcare Society since 2022. She previously served as Vice President of Marketing for the same organization from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she has been the Vice President of External Affairs for the Telfer Human Resources Association since 2021. In these roles, she has developed skills in event planning and organizational management.
Involvement in Dance Teams
Haaruni is a member of two dance teams: the University of Ottawa Kpop Dance Club (uoKDC) and Desi Dancers. Her involvement in these teams has enhanced her leadership and collaboration skills, allowing her to work effectively with diverse groups. This experience contributes to her overall personal and professional development.