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Hi, I'm Prasan Raj. An experienced HR Practitioner who can lead your Human Capital agenda that drives strategy
Prasan Raj's Bio:
Prasan Raj's Experience:
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Human Resources Consultant at Rudra Core Projects
April 2009 - August 2015 | Bangalore, India- Worked on HR & Business projects that helped small & medium enterprises (SME’s) from a start-up through inflection stage of organization’s growth - Successfully partnered in Country’s First Inter-Corporate Culinary Challenge a $100K sponsored event that involved promotion, participation and execution of activities. 32 companies, 200 participants - cook & conquer competition - Delivered strategic business insight for retail chain to help rebrand & grow through franchising. 60% increase in footfall for business - Pre-Launch study with the executive office of LinkedIn Corp. to understand the perspectives of India landscape, trends in the marketplace, key challenges and opportunities - Projects Delivered - Designed, developed & implemented the HR competency model for UK based BPO. Helped the business achieve a transparent framework to identify and promote talent Major Achievements: - Exposure to running a P&L, business development and branding (Social media & In-person) - Juror for selecting “Breakthrough Ideas and best HR Practices - National Human Resources Development, (NHRD)”
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Vice President, Human Capital Management (HCM) at Goldman Sachs
July 2004 - March 2009 | Bangalore, IndiaHR Business Partner for Technology and Operations Division managing the Talent Review process, Compensation and Benefits and Foreign National mobility programs Championed the HR Transformation initiative by streamlining HR processes saving $1.2M in accordance with approved HR Technology blueprint budget Directed the $3M Systems Integration project alongside AON Hewitt, HR Workways™, for HCM to automate and simplify Human Resources processes. Worked with AON Hewitt Associates in UK and US teams to design and implement the product Executed Business Continuity Planning (BCP) framework for HCM Major Achievements: The First young professional promoted to Vice President, HR in Goldman Sachs, India The First to lead and champion the Goldman Sachs Global HCM Technology Framework project
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Human Resources Manager at General Electric (GE)
June 2002 - May 2004 | Bangalore, IndiaLed the Human Resources Division for GE Appliances, GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE), and GE Power Systems (GEPS) Mentored and Coached team members on Six Sigma projects such as Turnaround Time (TAT) in recruitment, Visa process, Employee Opinion Survey etc. Executed the HR Integration (Process & Cultural) change project using GE’s Change Acceleration Process (CAP) Model saving $1.3M for the business. Directed the design and implementation of various HRM Technology processes: Oracle-HR, Leave & Attendance & Training systems Major Achievements: The First to execute an Integrated Change Acceleration program in HR for GE India Awarded by General Electric Aircraft Engines Leadership, USA as the Best Global HR Manager for “Driving speed of organization change and business success”
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Site HR Supervisor at General Electric, GE (Tata Joint Venture)
June 1997 - May 2002 | Bangalore, IndiaExecuted HR Tools and assessments (surveys, interviews) to identify areas of engagement & retention Directed in achieving YoY headcount target ahead of time using referrals, campus connect & media Open job Process, Behavioral Skills Training and Opinion Survey Designed and executed programs to increase employee satisfaction from 65% to 85% Major Achievements: Awarded for the best HR interventions to set up the GE:Tata JV for “demonstrating outstanding stretch towards executing an employee communication plan” Recognized by GE Leadership for the successful business integration with GE and Tata
Prasan Raj's Education:
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University of Madras
1995 – 1997Masters in Human Resources Management
Prasan Raj's Interests & Activities:
Travelling, Reading, Golfing & I love the outdoors and Comedy