Ritul Chauhan

MSW (HRDM) candidate at CHRIST University with a foundation in clinical psychology and ongoing research in IT-sector employee mental health. Combines an academic grounding in human behavior with practical exposure to statutory compliance, candidate evaluation, and HR operations. Leverages behavioral insights and data analytics to support compliant, people-first HR initiatives and organizational processes.

HR & Labour Law Compliance Intern at Accunity HR Services Pvt. Ltd. (2026-04 – 2026-04)

• Independently performed ESIC IP number generation, employee registration, and PF/UAN processing across statutory government portals (EPFO, ESIC, MCA, e-Karmika).
• Conducted compliance audits evaluating statutory registers, PF/ESIC returns, POSH compliance, and professional tax obligations for client organizations.
• Built state-wise Excel reference sheets on S&E registers, company registrations, and CLRA eligibility, adopted as live resources by the compliance team.
• Applied advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Mail Merge) to compliance data processing and bulk client communication.
• Completed 4 case studies on labour compliance inspection, compliance audit, ER-1 quarterly filing, and ESIC IP number generation.

Fieldwork Intern at Centre for Social Action, CHRIST University (2025-06 – 2025-09)

• Conducted needs assessments and delivered trauma-informed counseling across 9 sessions, applying structured interviewing skills transferable to candidate screening.
• Facilitated a 6-session digital literacy program for 20+ participants and organized a community awareness event for 50+ attendees, reflecting end-to-end recruitment event planning.
• Built and maintained Excel databases for 150+ beneficiaries, tracking key metrics directly applicable to HR data management and sourcing analytics.
• Coordinated resource documentation and stakeholder collaboration, strengthening onboarding consulting and cross-functional communication.

Clinical Observership – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bangalore (2024-06 – 2024-06)

• Observed psychological assessments, diagnostic interviews, and clinical case discussions, enhancing competencies in behavioral analysis, empathetic communication, and structured interviewing.

Remote Psychology Internship at Cognizavest (2023-07 – 2023-07)

• Built a strong academic foundation in core psychological theories, cognitive processes, and human behavior dynamics.

Class Representative at CHRIST University (2026-06 – Present)

• Serve as the liaison between the MSW HRDM cohort and faculty, coordinating academic communication and class-level logistics.

Programme Coordinator at Zenith HR Fest 2026, CHRIST University (2026-06 – 2026-09)

• Led the planning and execution of Zenith 2026 - HUMANVERSE, an inter-collegiate HR fest that attracted 330+ participants from institutions across Bangalore with a prize pool of ₹45,000.
• Designed and coordinated six competitive events spanning HR strategy, workplace ethics, employer branding, talent acquisition, and organisational behaviour.
• Organised a flagship panel discussion on People, Profit, or Planet: Where Does Social Work Stand? featuring industry professionals from HR, CSR, and sustainability.
• Managed end-to-end outreach and coordination with the Chief Guest, panelists, and external judges, alongside cross-functional team coordination across logistics, marketing, hospitality, and finance

Field Researcher & Language Liaison at Rural Fieldwork Camp, Kodagu District, Karnataka (2025-12 – 2025-12)

• Conducted surveys and facilitated awareness programs on hygiene, child labour, women empowerment, and substance abuse across tribal communities and coffee plantation workers.
• Served as language liaison using Kannada fluency to bridge communication between the team and community members during research, mobilization, and cultural programs.

Junior Event Coordinator & Emcee at Zenith 2025 HR Fest, CHRIST University (2025-11 – 2025-11)

• Managed end-to-end logistics for 40+ participants, overseeing sourcing, scheduling, and stakeholder communication for an event.
• Designed evaluation rubrics and facilitated group activities, paralleling structured interviewing and candidate assessment practices.

Panel Coordinator & Emcee at International Conference on Family and Child Protection, Dept. of Social Work, CHRIST University (with KatHo University, Germany) (2025-11 – 2025-11)

• Coordinated and emceed a paper-presentation panel enabling engaged academic discussion on family welfare and child protection.

Creative Team Member & Department Representative at Daksh 2025, CHRIST University Central Campus (2025-11 – 2025-11)

• Collaborated over two weeks to design visuals and promotional materials that helped attract visitors to the department stall.
• Represented the department on Open Day, engaging prospective students and educators on programs and campus life.

Media & Publicity Head at Student Council, Jyoti Nivas College (2024-06 – 2025-05)

• Led a sub-team of volunteers across 25+ events, including an international conference and inter-collegiate fest, managing onboarding, task delegation, and performance tracking.
• Produced digital content (posters, reels) to promote events across social and professional platforms — transferable to employer branding and job advertising.

Organizing Committee, Student Council at National Conference on Identity and Well-Being in the Digital Age, Dept. of Psychology, Jyoti Nivas College (2025-03 – 2025-03)

• Organized a national platform featuring chief guests Dr. Prakasha G S and Neha Cadabam and keynote speakers Dr. Mohan Sunil Kumar and Nishtha Budhiraja, driving discussion on psychology and digital technology with 500+ attendees.

Organizing Committee, Student Council at National-Level Inter-Collegiate Fest, Dept. of Psychology, Jyoti Nivas College (2025-03 – 2025-03)

• Co-organized a fest drawing 200+ participants from colleges and universities across India.

Mentor & Design Head at Let Us Dream (UN-accredited NGO) (2022-08 – 2025-05)

• Mentored students (Grades 6–8) through the DREAMS program using structured assessments and individualized guidance, mirroring candidate evaluation and onboarding consulting.
• Led newsletter design and covered an international conference for media outreach, strengthening real-time documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Master of Social Work in Human Resource Development & Management (MSW HRDM) – CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru (2025-06)

BSc in Clinical Psychology – Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru (2022-06 – 2025-05)