Beena Manoj

Dr Beena Manoj is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL), University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). She previously served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Business in Society (CBiS), Coventry University, where she investigated the workplace experiences of South Asian and ethnic minority women in multinational organisations.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Global Talent Management, Coventry University (2022)
• MPhil in Business Administration
• Master in Personnel Management (MPM)
• Master in Computer Management (MCM)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with Level 7 advanced certification.

Her research centers on Talent Management, International HRM, and diversity and inclusion, with a strong focus on ethnic minority women in leadership, gender equality, and organisational development. She explores how multinational organisations manage talent pools, develop leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups, and implement inclusive HR practices. Her work combines qualitative methodologies and policy analysis to assess real-world workplace dynamics.

She teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Equality and Diversity, International HRM, and Qualitative Research Methods. While recent articles are not visible due to technical limitations on the website, her research themes are consistent across talent mobility, expatriate management, and organisational behaviour. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges theory and practice in modern HR.

Professional Affiliations and Recognition:

• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
• Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

She has contributed to institutional well-being initiatives through a research residency at Coventry University, supporting culture change projects for academic staff and researchers. Her industrial experience includes HR management and SAP HR roles in multinational organisations across India and North America, enriching her applied perspective in teaching and research.

Dr Manoj is actively involved in advancing equity in higher education, particularly in addressing awarding gaps and promoting inclusive leadership. She continues to publish and contribute to policy-relevant research in global talent and diversity management.