Divyaa Raman
Chennai
Summary
Strategic HR Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Development, and CSR initiatives in manufacturing, education, FMCG, and service sectors. Proven expertise in building end-to-end talent ecosystems—spanning workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, capability development, leadership pipelines, and social impact programs. Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to organizational growth, productivity, and employer branding.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – Talent Development & CSR
Fuji Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise-wide talent development and capability-building strategies for 1,600+ employees across manufacturing and corporate functions, partnering with business leaders to pinpoint critical skills gaps, succession needs, and leadership pipelines—directly informing targeted sourcing and hiring plans.
- Designed and deployed structured onboarding and induction frameworks that accelerated new hire time-to-productivity by 30%, reducing ramp-up time and boosting retention in high-volume hiring scenarios.
- Implemented a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) with analytics, compliance tracking, and engagement dashboards to upskill internal talent pools, supporting rapid redeployment and minimizing external hiring for skill shortages.
- Curated blended learning journeys (functional, managerial, behavioral) delivering 16+ hours per employee annually, enhancing internal mobility and creating a robust pipeline of promotion-ready candidates.
- Drove organizational development via AI-enabled platforms like Coachbot and LinkedIn Learning, enabling data-driven talent assessments to forecast and fill acquisition gaps proactively.
- Spearheaded CSR programs with a ₹1.34 Cr budget, forging partnerships with 26 academic institutions to establish technical labs and skill programs—building exclusive talent pipelines, enhancing employability, and aligning with national priorities to source high-potential graduates.
- Amplified employer brand through academia-industry collaborations and targeted outreach, increasing candidate applications by 13% and strengthening sourcing from top-tier institutions for technical and leadership roles.
Zonal Training Manager – Tamil Nadu
Godrej Appliances
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported talent acquisition and frontline capability building for 600+ retail and field sales employees across Tamil Nadu, conducting skills gap analysis and training needs analysis to build high-potential talent pipelines and candidate pipelines.
- Designed targeted learning interventions on product knowledge, selling skills, and customer experience, enhancing recruiting readiness for high-volume recruiting in sales roles.
- Partnered with HR and business leaders on new hire onboarding, early productivity programs, and time-to-hire reduction initiatives to optimize candidate experience and ramp-up.
- Created standardized learning content, videos, and digital modules for scalable sourcing and consistent onboarding, supporting internal mobility and rapid deployment.
- Tracked training effectiveness via performance, sales metrics, and applicant tracking data, enabling data-driven improvements in employer branding and talent readiness.
Branch Training Manager – Chennai
IFB Industries Ltd.
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed talent acquisition and learning interventions for 300+ counter sales and service personnel, aligning structured training calendars with business priorities, seasonal demand, and skills gap analysis for frontline talent pipelines.
- Executed high-volume recruiting readiness programs to enable internal mobility and rapid upskilling of sales teams.
- Built partner ecosystems and dealer capabilities through targeted sourcing and training sessions, enhancing candidate pipelines from external networks.
- Designed and tracked online learning modules with applicant tracking-style analytics, boosting completion and certification rates to support faster onboarding and time-to-hire reductions.
- Strengthened employer branding via scalable digital content for consistent recruiting and partner enablement.
Business Executive – HR, Talent Acquisition & Training
SNS Group of Institutions
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Led full-cycle recruiting and end-to-end talent acquisition for faculty and non-teaching roles, owning workforce planning, sourcing strategies, interviewing, selection, and applicant tracking to build high-caliber talent pipelines.
- Drove campus recruiting, internship programs, and employability training for fresh graduates, optimizing time-to-hire and establishing exclusive candidate pipelines from academic partners.
- Designed scalable onboarding and training programs for new hires and internal teams, accelerating time-to-productivity and supporting internal mobility and succession planning.
- Spearheaded manpower planning and strategic hiring for a ₹30 Cr institutional expansion project, delivering high-volume recruiting readiness and employer branding impact.
Senior Executive Trainer – Sales Training & Capability Development
Amway India Enterprises
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Delivered structured sales recruiting and leadership training programs across Tamil Nadu, building candidate pipelines and talent acquisition readiness for high-impact roles.
- Customized learning solutions to align with organizational growth, enhancing onboarding, time-to-hire reductions, and employer branding through skill-aligned sourcing.
- Recognized as Best Trainer – South Region (2015); promoted for consistent high performance in driving high-volume recruiting enablement and applicant tracking-proven outcomes.
Assistant Product Manager (Marketing)
Orchid Pharma Ltd.
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed product portfolios exceeding ₹15 Cr in revenue, conducting training needs analysis and workforce planning to align sales recruiting with business growth.
- Led sales force training, onboarding for product launches, and KOL engagement, building candidate pipelines and accelerating time-to-productivity for high-performing teams.
- Drove employer branding and high-volume recruiting initiatives, linking performance management to revenue outcomes through targeted sales talent development.
Medical Representative
Novartis India Ltd.
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Achieved consistent sales performance; awarded Star Performer (Dubai, 2010) for exceeding targets.
- Handled the sales of Novartis EMBU for the Coimbatore Region.
Education
Ph.D. - Management
Bharathiar University
08-2023
M.Sc. - Psychology
Bharathiar University
08-2017
Diploma - Training & Development
ISTD
08-2016
MBA - Pharmaceutical Management
Anna University
08-2010
B.Tech - Biotechnology
Kumaraguru College of Technology
05-2008
Skills
Talent acquisition
Employee development planning
High-potential talent management
Campus engagement initiatives
Social impact strategy development
Brand reputation management
Capability development frameworks
Digital learning integration
Stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination
Performance measurement in HR
Certification
Certified DISC Trainer – Thomas Assessments
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Place: Chennai Date: 2026-04-09 (Dr. Divyaa Raman)
Timeline
Senior Manager – Talent Development & CSR
Fuji Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
Zonal Training Manager – Tamil Nadu
Godrej Appliances
02.2022 - 05.2024
Branch Training Manager – Chennai
IFB Industries Ltd.
06.2020 - 02.2022
Business Executive – HR, Talent Acquisition & Training
SNS Group of Institutions
02.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Executive Trainer – Sales Training & Capability Development
Amway India Enterprises
11.2013 - 01.2017
Assistant Product Manager (Marketing)
Orchid Pharma Ltd.
12.2010 - 11.2012
Medical Representative
Novartis India Ltd.
04.2009 - 07.2010
Ph.D. - Management
Bharathiar University
M.Sc. - Psychology
Bharathiar University
Diploma - Training & Development
ISTD
MBA - Pharmaceutical Management
Anna University
B.Tech - Biotechnology
Kumaraguru College of Technology