Pritee Rai

• Strategic Business Partnering: Served as a trusted advisor for a workforce of over 1,200 employees in India, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives. Partnered with leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and collaborate with executives and stakeholders to optimize processes and achieve business goals.
• Performance Management: Revamp performance management systems, introducing a competency-based career development model that improves fairness and transparency. Analyzed performance trends, offering actionable recommendations to leadership for targeted interventions, and continuous improvement.
• Automation via AI tools: Leveraging platforms like OpenAI to automate repetitive HR workflows (e.g., insurance forms, feedback reminders), improve response time, reduce manual errors, and enhance employee experience.
• HR Strategy & Data-Driven Support: Led workforce planning and forecasting by analyzing data trends to anticipate organizational needs. Drove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, utilizing data insights to create a more inclusive workplace, and align HR strategies with long-term business goals.
• Training and Development: Proactively identified employee training needs through performance reviews and manager feedback, designing and coordinating targeted programs to enhance skills and leadership capabilities.
• HR Policy and Compliance: Contributed to the creation and regular updates of HR policies and employee handbooks, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and regulations. Conducted thorough investigations and managed disciplinary actions with fairness and transparency. Maintained accurate documentation to support audits and uphold legal compliance standards.
• Employee Grievances & Conflict Resolution: Collaborated with leadership to create processes that ensure timely resolution, enhance employee trust, and drive a positive, respectful organizational environment.

• Employee Life Cycle Management: Manage the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to exits for Markets-Pan India, Operations – Pan India, and Chandigarh Location.
• Operation & Payroll: Proficient in managing benefits administration to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Employee Benchmarking & Compensation Analysis: Conducted salary benchmarking and compensation analysis using market research and data insights to recommend fair and competitive pay structures. - Partnered with leadership to design and implement strategic compensation frameworks, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
• Engagement & Connect: Organized engagement programs for Markets and Core Business Services. - Revamped the EY India Talent team's platform to enhance FAQs and informal interactions.
• Capability Building: Plan and organize cross-training programs for Markets and Core Business Services; design and roll out “Leaders' Knowledge Sharing” sessions; plan and organize “Talent Awareness Sessions.”
• Performance Analysis & Management: Analyzed performance using the Bell Curve, identifying top performers for retention strategies, and addressing gaps with improvement programs in collaboration with leaders.
• Employee Retention: Handle retention and exit interview processes. Capture feedback from attires to drive measures for controlling attrition, with analysis and recommendations.
• Reward and Recognition: Identify employees eligible for various R&R programs.

• Spearheaded employee engagement programs to cultivate high-performance culture across teams.
• Collaborated with recruitment and HR professionals to meet hiring objectives.
• Consulted with stakeholders on job specifications to identify suitable candidates.
• Coordinated offer processes, addressing candidate inquiries prior to acceptance.
• Briefed candidates on responsibilities, salary, and benefits with necessary approvals.
• Maintained active pipeline tracking and referral profiles for efficient management.
• Generated weekly reports for RM detailing hiring, decline, and joining statuses.

Functioned as independent contractor specializing in Finance & Analytics sector

• Drove full-cycle recruiting and developed talent management frameworks for long-term growth.
• Implemented internal policy changes to enhance workplace efficiency.
• Maintained candidate database and engaged in interviewing and benefits negotiation.
• Generated revenue by cultivating relationships with clients and candidates.
• Maximized commercial performance in high-pressure environments.
• Developed business through client pitching and needs assessment.

• Directed and mentored BFSI/IT recruitment teams, enhancing overall team performance.
• Managed full recruitment life cycle from sourcing to closing positions across various management levels.
• Sourced candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, postings, mass mailers, and references.
• Evaluated candidate profiles for suitability, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Mediated between clients and candidates to facilitate effective communication and resolution.
• Maintained HR information systems and databases for accurate record-keeping.
• Followed up on candidate documentation and offer acceptance for timely onboarding.
• Guided new trainees through mentoring and feedback to promote skill development.

• Executed ad hoc recruitment for LIC, identifying top talent efficiently. Collaborated with Advisor to understand staffing needs and align candidate profiles.