Raghavendra A N Human Resource Leader
Bangalore
Summary
Lead Human Resource Manager with over 18 years of experience in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through effective project management within budget and deadlines. Strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels. Expertise in delivering outstanding customer service and driving HR initiatives that support organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Head - HR South & East
Sammaan Capital Ltd
Bangalore
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed HR functions for South and East India across asset businesses, including LAP, HL, and Samruddhi.
- Oversaw a team of HR professionals to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Administered HR activities for 2000 employees in South and East regions.
- Streamlined processes to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.
Regional Head HR – South
AU Small Finance Bank
Bangalore
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Handling entire gamut of HR functions for South India (Kar, TN&KL, AP&T) for Branch Banking and Assets Business (Credit Cards, Wheel loans, Business Banking and Agri Business)
- Strategic planning and execution for expansion of branches in South India, 20 Branches opened till FY 2022-23 and 18 Branches planned in H1 in FY 2023-24
- Directly involved in sourcing and closures of Critical profiles such as Regional Head, Cluster Head, Area Sales Manager
- Creating different avenues for hiring like social media hiring, empaneled 16 new consultants.
- Introduced Meet 5 (Stay and aspirational meeting) skip level meetings in southern region to improve the connect with the senior management and front-line staff to improve, mentor, hand hold and support them to elevate to the aspirational role in fixed tenure.
- Ensuring branches are conducting monthly townhalls to facilitate the rewards and recognition of the last month, improvement in present month productivity as mandated by the MD and CEO desk.
- Successfully implemented SAATHI HAATH BADHANA initiative in South to hand hold the underperforming employees and support them by giving training interventions, KPI knowledge and Incentive payouts calculations.
- Conducted trainings on FAST TRACK PROMOTIONS for Sales channel which has fetched 3 new comers taking the next role post completion of 6 months in the bank
- Managing 596 employees across verticals in South
Zonal Head HR – South
IIFL Finance Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Handling entire gamut of HR functions for south India (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry) for Gold Loan Business and HFC
- Managing a team of 27 HR professionals & 700 Gold loan branches across south India consisting of a headcount 4000+ employees
- Panel member of Disciplinary committee & POSH Committee
- Reduced hiring cost by 15% by effectively planning and executing the recruitment in the region.
- Been an active resource in identifying and suggesting new features for HR systems.
Assistant Vice President – HCM
Yes bank Ltd.
Bangalore
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Regional HR for South region and Madhya Pradesh
- Responsible for entire sales team of Business Banking and SME banking
- Onboard headcount in the region is always maintained at 98%
- #teachlocallanguage “Kali Kannada Nudi Kannada” initiative devised and implemented at Bangalore with the first batch of 15 employees successfully completing the course for 15 sessions.
Human Resources Manager, Circle HR Head
AXIS Bank Ltd
Bangalore
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Successfully headed the 2 diverse circles in south – Coimbatore Circle and Hubli Circle as Circle HR Head for 2 years in each circle.
- Recruited 1150 students through AAI Program, which reduced 30% of the recruitment cost for the bank in the year 2016-17
- Effectively included 26 colleges in the campus recruitment list, completed the campus recruitment for the south region which added 325 employees to the head count.
- Managed the day-to-day Human Resources functions from recruiting to orientation including training, mentoring, compensation, and benefits plans for 1135 employees in multiple locations.
Business HR
Birlasoft India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Executive – Business HR
KPIT Cummins Info systems Ltd
Bangalore
01.2010 - 03.2012
HR Operations Specialist
HP Globalsoft Ltd
Bangalore
02.2008 - 01.2010
Executive – Technical Recruiter
ERMG Management Consultants
Bangalore
03.2007 - 02.2008
HR Executive
Neumatica Technologies
Bangalore
10.2006 - 02.2007
Education
SHRM – SCP Certification -
01.2024
Master of Business Administration - HR & Operations
National Institute of Business Management
Chennai01.2008
A Level - PGDCA
DOEACC
New Delhi12-1999
Skills
- HR strategy
- Talent acquisition
- Talent management
- Employee engagement
- Performance management
- Training and development
- Succession planning
- Networking and head hunting
- Operational excellence
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
- Best HR support, AHFL team, Yes Bank, 06/2019
- Best Circle HR Head south region, AXIS Bank, 2015 & 2016
- Best Circle HR team south region, AXIS Bank, 2016
- Implemented security feature of morphing employee staff account details, AXIS Bank
- Best HR, KPIT Cummins, 2011
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/13/81
Languages
English
First Language
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Websites
Timeline
Regional Head - HR South & East
Sammaan Capital Ltd
09.2024 - 05.2025
Regional Head HR – South
AU Small Finance Bank
09.2022 - 09.2024
Zonal Head HR – South
IIFL Finance Ltd.
04.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Vice President – HCM
Yes bank Ltd.
12.2018 - 04.2021
Human Resources Manager, Circle HR Head
AXIS Bank Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2018
Business HR
Birlasoft India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Executive – Business HR
KPIT Cummins Info systems Ltd
01.2010 - 03.2012
HR Operations Specialist
HP Globalsoft Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2010
Executive – Technical Recruiter
ERMG Management Consultants
03.2007 - 02.2008
HR Executive
Neumatica Technologies
10.2006 - 02.2007
SHRM – SCP Certification -
Master of Business Administration - HR & Operations
National Institute of Business Management
A Level - PGDCA
DOEACC
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