Raghav Garg

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of HR experience in fast-paced industries.
Led HR functions for over 2000 employees at Freecharge.
MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, a premier business school.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the Fintech and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr Business PartneringStrategic Human Resource PlanningTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCompensation & BenefitsBusiness Partnering

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBenchmarkingBusiness AnalysisBusiness StrategyCommunicationCompensation & BenefitComplianceConsultingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployer BrandingHR ConsultingHRISLabor RelationsManagement

About

As the Head of HR and Admin at Freecharge, I lead the human resources and administrative functions for over 2000 employees, supporting the growth and success of one of India's leading payment technologies companies. I have over 10 years of experience in HR, working in fast paced and growth focussed industries such as e-commerce and fintech. I am passionate about creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, empowering our employees to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders. I am also an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur, one of the premier business schools in India.

Experience

13 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

8 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Freecharge

4 roles

Chief Human Resources Officer

Promoted

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Heading HR & Admin for Freecharge Payment Technologies - an Axis Bank Subsidiary (1200+ employees)

HR Business PartneringCommunicationTotal Rewards StrategiesAnalytical SkillsHR ConsultingEmployee Relations+2

Director - HR

Promoted

May 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

1. HR Head for DBAT Tech (300+ employees)
2. heading Performance & Rewards, Ops, Branding and Systems for Freecharge (400+ employees)

HR Business PartneringTotal Rewards StrategiesRecruitingLeadership DevelopmentTalent ManagementStrategic Human Resource Planning+3

Associate Director - Talent Management, Rewards, Systems and Employer Branding

Apr 2018 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resource PlanningProject ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Senior Manager - PMS, Rewards, Employer Branding and L&D

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 · 11 mos

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resource Planning

Snapdeal

2 roles

Senior Manager - Compensation

Apr 2017 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr

Performance Management
 Responsible for aligning performance management strategy – Structure, System & Process
 Responsible for executing the Engagement Survey and formulating the action plan thereof
 Responsible for org-wide R&R initiatives – Diwali Campaign, Top Performer Recognition etc.
 Worked towards creating a developmental ecosystem in the organization;
Compensation
 Responsible for ESOP Plan Management & Accounting
 Responsible for driving compensation programs – increments, promotions & key talent retention
 Bench-marking best Compensation practices & building a philosophy to retain the best talent

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resource PlanningCompensation & BenefitsPerformance Management

Manager - HR

Apr 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Talent Management
 Responsible for aligning performance management strategy – Structure, System & Process
 Responsible for org-wide R&R initiatives – Diwali Campaign, Top Performer Recognition etc.
Business Partnering
 Responsible for HR related activities for Sales, Operations & Technology functions (300+ employees)

Leadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resource PlanningTalent ManagementBusiness Partnering

Ocwen financial solutions

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Feb 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore

Responsible for implementation of HR Shared Services, Organization Design & Performance Management for India & US employees
Performance Appraisal
 Project Owner; revamped and implemented the evaluation process for 12,000 employees globally
Organization Restructuring
 Designed & introduced progressive career pathing for entry level positions across organization
Executive Compensation
 Worked on Executive Compensation (analysis and strategy) for section 16 officers in the organization
Retention and Engagement
 Designed and implemented employee engagement program to ensure high employee connect
 Analyzed early attrition and created an early warning tracker to identify potential attrition

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HR Consulting & Solution Expert

Apr 2013 – Feb 2014 · 10 mos · Mumbai

Design & Implementation of HR Shared Services
Mapped key HR processes covering entire employee life cycle for 20+ organizations across sectors: Business Services, Pharmaceuticals, BFSI & Technology