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GIRIJA RATH

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Reliance Retail, excelling in recruitment and manpower planning. Proven track record in reducing turnover rates and enhancing employee engagement through strategic training initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills drive effective HR solutions that align with business objectives. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional HR Operations

F & L Distribution
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with regional leadership to align HR strategies with business growth objectives.
  • Forecasted staffing needs through continuous engagement with National Operations Managers.
  • Oversaw recruitment process for field operations team, ensuring timely hiring and quality candidates.
  • Implemented retention strategies that effectively reduced employee turnover rates.
  • Served as primary contact for Regional Operations Manager regarding employee-related issues.
  • Resolved conflicts, managed grievances, and administered disciplinary actions as necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with local labor laws and company policies, proactively addressing concerns.
  • Identified training requirements and partnered with Learning & Development to deliver tailored programs.

Lead HR Operations

Reliance Retail
09.2018 - Current
  • Partnered with business leaders and stakeholders to provide strategic inputs for human capital development.
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations for 260 Jewels stores, comprising 116 standalone showrooms and 144 SIS.
  • Created manpower plans based on business forecasts to support effective hiring strategies.
  • Analyzed manpower data in relation to the Annual Operation Plan for informed decision-making.
  • Oversaw hiring processes for new and existing stores within approved manpower budgets.
  • Predicted business strategy impacts on workforce structure, delivering tailored solutions to address challenges.

Chief Manager – HR (Human Resource Business Partner)

Reliance Retail
04.2016 - Current
  • Accountable for Hiring of Manpower for New Stores and existing stores within the approved manpower budget.
  • Timely preparation of Monthly MIS reports and HR Dashboard.
  • Monthly incentive payout working to be done on time to effectively engage with Business.
  • Monthly increment and promotion for Managers and associates to be done on time to promote talent development.
  • Connect with all Store Managers to explain attrition analysis of respective stores and work towards improving concerns on attrition.

HR Transaction Processing Payroll Analyst

Accenture
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for end-to-end payroll activities of client (Microsoft).
  • Analyse data, perform trend analysis, and identify data discrepancies of compensation.
  • Develop ongoing data review strategy, identify data discrepancies and perform data clean-up when needed.
  • Study Trend Analysis (Exit, Growth).
  • Focus on statutory compliances.
  • Maintain Daily MIS (Current Headcount & Exit).
  • Worked with multiple teams to clear the issues arising on data maintenance.

Human Resource Generalist

Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw HR operations for retail and supply chain management, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Managed complete recruitment life cycle, sourcing top talent from diverse channels.
  • Collaborated with functional heads to forecast human resource needs and conduct selection interviews.
  • Supervised staffing, recruitment processes, and induction programs to ensure seamless integration.
  • Developed job descriptions and key result areas for executive positions to clarify expectations.
  • Designed training initiatives to improve productivity, capability, and quality metrics.
  • Identified training needs through skills mapping and competency analysis for various roles.
  • Facilitated management development programs, including technical and soft-skills training.

HR Recruiter

Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed manpower planning, recruitment, and onboarding.
  • Led induction, training, and development initiatives.
  • Implemented performance management and HR policies.
  • Oversaw the employee lifecycle from hiring to exit.
  • Partnered with leadership to provide strategic HR support.

Key Accounts Manager – HR

Jindal Steel Pvt. Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Managed the total recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to issuing offer letters.
  • Conducted manpower planning in collaboration with the Head of Department.
  • Sourced potential professionals and coordinated interview logistics.
  • Mobilized human resources through advertising, referrals, and database management.

Education

MBA - HR

National Institute of Management
01.2006

MSc -

Karnataka University
Dharwad
01.1996

BSc -

Bangalore University
01.1994

Skills

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Manpower planning
  • Budget management
  • HR policies and manuals
  • Training and development
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Leadership capabilities

Professional Synopsis

  • Reliance Retail, 04/01/16
  • F & L Distribution, Regional HR Operations, West & South Region, 10/01/22
  • Reliance Jewels, Lead HR – Operations, 09/01/18
  • Reliance Digital, Chief HR Manager, 04/01/16
  • Radhakrishna Supply Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Human Resource Generalist, 7 years
  • Reliance Retail, Sr. Manager HR, 1 year
  • Jindal Steel Pvt. Ltd., Key Accounts Manager - HR, 7 years

Timeline

Regional HR Operations

F & L Distribution
10.2022 - Current

Lead HR Operations

Reliance Retail
09.2018 - Current

Chief Manager – HR (Human Resource Business Partner)

Reliance Retail
04.2016 - Current

HR Transaction Processing Payroll Analyst

Accenture
12.2015 - 04.2016

Human Resource Generalist

Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2013

HR Recruiter

Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007

Key Accounts Manager – HR

Jindal Steel Pvt. Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2006

MBA - HR

National Institute of Management

MSc -

Karnataka University

BSc -

Bangalore University

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