Rajeev Ranjan Email & Phone Number

Pune, Mh, In

Responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of human resources at AgNext Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure legal compliance and align with the organization's strategic objectives.Lead talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development.Oversee the daily operations of the HR department, managing budgets, resources, and team performance.collaborate with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identify ways to support this mission through talent managementResearch, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.Provide guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assist with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues.Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.Draft and implement the organization's staffing budget and the human resource department budget.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

↳ HR Strategy Development: Collaborating with the company's leadership to develop HR strategies that align with business objectives.↳ Recruitment and Selection: Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.↳ Employee Relations: Handling employee inquiries, addressing grievances, and ensuring a positive work environment.↳ Performance Management: Implementing performance appraisal systems, setting performance goals, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues.↳ Training and Development: Identifying training needs, creating training plans, and facilitating development programs for employees.↳ HR Compliance: Ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies to mitigate legal risks.↳ HR Administration: Managing HR processes such as payroll, benefits administration, record-keeping, and HR documentation.↳ Employee Engagement Initiatives: Developing and implementing programs to promote employee morale, teamwork, and engagement.↳ Conflict Resolution: Resolving conflicts within the workplace through mediation, communication, and conflict management strategies.↳ Consulting with Leadership: Providing HR advice and guidance to company executives on people management issues and strategic HR solutions.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

↳ Spearheaded the HR function, developing and executing a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the company's rapid expansion and global presence.↳ Expanded the workforce from 65 to 322 employees, achieving a remarkable growth rate of over 395% in just 2 years.↳ The company experienced substantial year-on-year workforce growth, increasing from 65 to 175 employees in the first year (169%) and further to 322 employees in the second year (84%).↳ The company achieved significant milestones in talent acquisition, with an average time to fill a position reduced from more than 40 days to 15 days, a 20% decrease in cost-per-hire, and a notable increase in gender diversity ratio from 10:90 to 28:72.↳ The robust retention strategy led to an outstanding retention rate of 201% over the past two years, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives in fostering employee engagement.↳ Expanded the business from a single entity to four entities and from one operation center to four, achieving a 300% increase in organizational footprint.↳ Increased employee satisfaction rate from <3 to 4.3 on a scale of 1-5 with an engagement rate of 93%.↳ The attrition rate was brought down to an annual average of 3% as compared to an industry average of 12-16%.↳ Ensured 100% compliance with legal and ethical standards in HR operations across geographic areas.Utilized data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement within HR processes.↳ Implemented retention strategies such as career development and succession planning contributing to more skilled workforce.↳ Optimized HRIS for efficient data management.↳ Led initiatives to strengthen the company's reputation as an employer of choice, focusing on enhancing culture and employee engagement.↳ Established a performance management framework aligned with organizational goals.↳ Developed competitive compensation and benefits frameworks to attract and retain top talent.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

↳ Crafted a growth blueprint, scaling from 800 (2015) to 1365 employees (2022) across India and the Philippines, while adeptly managing the seamless integration of three mergers spanning five years (2015-2020).↳ Implemented initiatives have been undertaken to establish programs aimed at real-time recognition, fostering both motivation and productivity.↳ Established a structured Organization Development framework, emphasizing overall organizational capacity building, Individual Career Planning (ICP), and Succession Planning.↳ Pioneered and implemented: An Early Warning System (EWS) to curtail attrition and anticipate potential disciplinary issues, suggestively reducing attrition from 17% to 3%.↳ 360 Feedback mechanisms fostering constructive feedback channels, enhancing culture, and augmenting employee satisfaction.↳ Restructured Internal Job Posting (IJP) practices, fortifying them into transparent and comprehensive processes.↳ Internal Social Media platforms to fortify communication channels among employees and management.↳ Employee Assistance Programs (EAS) aimed at providing additional value to employees.↳ Mitigated business losses by introducing Quality Lead roles to communicate lead rejection parameters, resulting in a 30%enhancement in revenue streams.↳ Devised a unique plan to uplift Bottom Quartile performers, boosting 70% of resources, thus curbing new recruitment and training costs.

Mumbai Area, India

Ventured into the entrepreneurial realm as a Corporate Training Company specializing in Communications, Soft Skills, and Technical areas like programming languages and database tools.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Recruiting and sourcing top talent for various positions within the organization.Conducting interviews, assessments, and reference checks to ensure the right fit for the job.Onboarding new employees and coordinating orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition.Developing and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.Creating employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive work culture and boost morale.Handling employee relations issues and acting as a liaison between employees and management.Managing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.Conducting performance appraisals and providing feedback to employees for continuous improvement.Collaborating with department heads to identify training needs and develop customized training programs.Organizing career development workshops and seminars to help employees grow professionally.

Delhi, India

Designed and delivered customized training programs for Microsoft sales teams and counter staff.Conducted interactive training sessions on sales techniques, product knowledge, customer service, and communicationskills.Evaluated participants' performance and provided individualized coaching to improve sales results.Collaborated with Microsoft stakeholders to align training initiatives with organizational objectives.Facilitated role-playing exercises and simulations to enhance practical skills and real-world application.Led training programs for sales professionals on Microsoft products, sales strategies, and objection handling.Implemented innovative training methods to engage participants and maximize learning outcomes.Aug 2008 - Mar 2009Monitored training effectiveness and continuously updated content to reflect industry trends.Conducted post-training assessments and tracked key performance indicators to measure ROI.Mentored new trainers and contributed to the development of training materials.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Managed and supported a team of 18 advisors, aiding them in meeting their sales objectives.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led a team of three process trainers in a Sales Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) focused on selling Direct TV packages across the US.Supervised onboarding, training communication, and sales processes, supporting a workforce of 350 resources per shift.

Executive Certificate Program, Human Resources Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Project Management

Bit, Computer Science