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Rachna Cherian

Director of Engineering

India19 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of global HR leadership experience.
  • Expertise in talent management and employee engagement.
  • Proven track record in organizational development initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with extensive experience in organizational development and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Organizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsRecruitingTalent Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBPOBehavioral TrainingChange ManagementCommunicationEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee Recognition ProgramsGlobal ImmigrationGoal SettingHRISInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipMISOnboardingPerformance Appraisal

About

Global HR Leader with 20 years of professional experience, specializing in Human Resource Management functions such as HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Change Management, and more. I have had the privilege of working with esteemed companies like Citigroup, TCS, CGI, and Temenos, where I honed my expertise in defining and executing HR strategies for niche and reputed organizations. With a strong global mindset, I have worked closely with teams across EMEA and NA regions, successfully establishing Employee Value Proposition (EVP) frameworks that have enhanced employee satisfaction and retention. My hands-on experience throughout the employee lifecycle, from hiring to development and retention, has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of effective career and performance management practices. Furthermore, I have actively contributed to employer branding initiatives, attracting and retaining competitive talent. I have also designed and delivered blended learning solutions in areas such as new employee integration, managerial development, behavioural and leadership skills, and culture alignment. Known for my decisive nature, problem-solving skills, and ability to influence change, I am a strategic partner to businesses, constantly staying updated with the latest HR practices. By building influential relationships and supporting organizations in their journey to becoming great places to work, I consistently strive to make a positive impact.

Experience

S&p global

Director, People

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · India

Highradius

2 roles

Sr.Director - People & Culture at HighRadius

Promoted

Jan 2023Nov 2023 · 10 mos · India

Director - People & Culture at HighRadius

Aug 2021Jun 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

Kony, inc.

2 roles

Associate Director

Promoted

May 2019Aug 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • This position involved strategically partnering with the business leaders and executing organization development initiatives, employee recognition programs, manager/leadership development programs, succession planning, behavioral training based on the business need, employee engagement surveys, mitigate attrition through various initiatives and retain the top talent workforce. Employee career development programs globally, and organization restructuring. Responsible for seamless execution of performance management system, including outlining company objectives, goal setting across the organization, driving graduate hiring program, Campus recruitment, handling statutory compliance, Grievance redressal forum and developing a communication cadence, working with the compensation team on benchmarking and market positioning process, and working in M&A projects for due diligence, acquisition, and integration. Acts as a coach and consultant to senior leadership on people-related matters. I was working along with other HR stakeholders in driving essential initiatives/plans. Managed 800+ employees globally.
Organizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningBehavioral TrainingEmployee Recognition Programs

Senior Manager - Human Resources

Aug 2017May 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition & Development, HR operations, Change Agent and Organizational Development
Talent AcquisitionChange ManagementOrganizational Development

Cgi

HR Generalist

Jun 2014Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Employee Relations Manager of 560 employees spread across Hyderabad, Chennai & Mumbai. My role was to design and develop people strategy, employee engagement programs along with the Business leaders. Delivering new hire orientation, soft skill training, boot camp training for graduates, catalyst program, handling employee grievances, and provide strategic direction to the employee engagement framework, campus recruitment. Lead new initiatives, drive employee survey, churning of employees in collaboration with the resource management group. Driving events across all locations and lines of business. I was also involved in forming various policies and processes.
Employee RelationsEmployee EngagementTraining & Development

Tata consultancy services

HR Generalist, Talent Development Specialist & Recruitment Specialist

Jun 2010Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai

  • HR Business Partner for 430 employees working closely with key stakeholders and business heads. Responsible to drive employee engagement activities, training need analysis, imparting training on compliance, how to make performance management effective, time management, counselor to employees, mitigate attrition, drive employee survey, performance management cycles, handling employee grievances, working with resource management group for employee churning, working on competency mapping exercise, catalyst program across all groups, on-boarding & induction. I was also working with the operations team to support their audit requirements.
  • As a recruiter I was involved in campus hiring, sourcing profiles through various channels, working with the agency for right hires, offer creation and discussions, referral programs. Started with junior level hiring and gradually started managing hiring for middle management. Was responsible for effective recruitment Cycle, offer, and joining Ratio to enhance overall productivity which includes benchmmarking, resource utilization, building avenues for sources.
Employee EngagementPerformance ManagementRecruiting

Citi india

HR Business Partner & Recruitment Specialist

Apr 2006Jun 2010 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • HR Business Partner and Recruitment Specialist
Talent ManagementRecruitingEmployee Engagement

Humanware india

Recruitment Consultant

Jun 2005Apr 2006 · 10 mos · Mumbai

  • Design and posting of job advertisements online. Proficient in sourcing relevant profiles from portals, networks, head-hunting as per job specifications given by the client. Interviewing candidates and do initial screening and scheduling them for interview with clients. Develop close business relationships and establish on-going recruitment needs of clients.

Education

XLRI - VIL Programs

PGCHRM — HR

Jun 2022Jul 2023

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2002Jan 2005

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