Rajib Sen
HR Leader with Diverse Industry Expertise
Summary
A competent professional with over 15 years of experience in HR, IR, Administration, Safety & Welfare. Has exposure of various industries like Ferro Alloys, Steel, BPO, Textile & Retail Supply Chain and Engineering. Capable of independently handling the entire gamut of HR functions starting from recruitment to retirement including various Employee development, engagement & welfare activities. Excellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills with strong organizational and team building activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional HR Lead
Voltas
4 2023 - Current
- Reduced time-to-hire by 30%, achieving 95% manpower availability. Supported closure of critical positions PAN India.
- Reduced external consultant use by 20% with effective in-house sourcing.
- Increased new hire retention rates by 15% through strategic and timely onboarding. Enhanced new hire productivity within 90 days with comprehensive orientation and training.
- Improved employee satisfaction scores by 25% with robust communication channels. Resolved 95% of employee concerns within a week, fostering a positive work environment. Reduced formal grievances by 30% with effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Ensured 100% compliance with HR policies, enhancing employee adherence.
- Boosted HR process efficiency through advanced data analytics. Reduced manual HR tasks by focusing more on strategic initiatives with digital solutions.
Regional HR Manager
Reliance Retail
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Closed more than 200 positions in one financial year during Jio Mart launch in East Region, ensuring 100% manpower availability.
- Achieved 15% diversity hiring, including Differently Abled (DA) and transgender candidates.
- Recruited and onboarded over 1,000 blue-collared employees within set timelines through vendors.
- Supported the launch of 5 new warehouses, handling disputes and finalizing 100% of vendor agreements. Ensured 100% compliance by vendors at warehouses (Trade License, Shops and Establishments Registration, Minimum Wage adherence, Skills Categorization).
- Ensured 100% timely payment of wages, Provident Fund, and ESI by contractors.
- Conducted timely onboarding sessions, reducing infant attrition rate by 20%.
- Led the integration of digital tools and platforms to streamline contractor management processes
Manager HR
Exodus Futura Knit Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Improved labor productivity by 10% through streamlined processes and targeted efficiency improvements.
- Reduced overtime percentage by 15% through better workforce planning and optimization of production schedules. Maintained absenteeism rate below 3%, fostering a culture of attendance and punctuality.
- Achieved a turnover rate of 5%, below industry average, by implementing effective retention strategies and career development programs.
- Conducted an average of 40 training hours per employee annually, enhancing skill proficiency and job satisfaction.
- Improved skill proficiency by 15% across key operational areas, contributing to overall workforce competence.
- Achieved a certification achievement rate of 90%, ensuring employees meet required industry standards and qualifications.
- Reduced recruitment cycle time by 30%, improving time-to-fill critical positions and minimizing production disruptions.
- Managed HR costs at 90% efficiency compared to budget, optimizing spending while meeting workforce needs.
- Maintained 98% accuracy in payroll processing, ensuring timely and error-free payroll transactions.
- Achieved 95% compliance audit results, demonstrating adherence to health, safety, and labor regulations.
- Successfully resolved 100% of employee relations legal cases in favor of the organization, mitigating legal risks and maintaining positive employee relations.
Dy. Manager- Corp. HR
MESCO STEEL LTD.
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Conducted recruitment and selection processes to hire top talent within strict timelines.
- Implemented effective induction programs for new employees to ensure seamless integration into the organization.
- Coordinated training and development initiatives to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.
- Managed performance management systems to track and evaluate employee performance.
- Utilized HRIS to streamline and improve HR processes and data management.
- Administered exit formalities and full & final settlement for departing employees.
- Led employee engagement and welfare programs to enhance workplace satisfaction.
- Assisted in designing and administering compensation & benefit programs to attract and retain skilled employees.
HR Executive
Balasore Alloys Limited
07.2010 - 09.2012
- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- SKILL EVALUATION
- RECRUITMENT & SELECTION
- ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION
- STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
- TPM ISO 9001 & 14001
Process Executive
Infosys BPO
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Training & Development
Education
MBA/PGDM - HR/Industrial Relations - Human Resource Management
Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)
Raurkela, India07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Calcutta University
Kolkata 04.2001 - 2007.04
Class XII - Science
Harnett High School
Kanchrapara, India07.2004
Class X - Science
Harnett High School
Kanchrapara07.2002
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
- Onboarding
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Employee Welfare
- Employee Grievances
- Employee Communication
- Retention Strategies
- Training Management
- Performance Management
- Digital Transformation Analytics
- Industrial Relations
- Exit Formalities
- Welfare
Certification
Digital HR Transformation & AI Driven HR Analytics, XLRI
Accomplishments
1. Awarded with ' Best Corporate HR ' in streamlining the HR practices at MESCO STEEL in the year 2013.
2. HR Excellence Award 20-21 at Reliance Retail.
3. Best Debutant Award 20-21 at Reliance Retail.
4. HR40UNDER40 by HRAI in 2023 .
Affiliations
- Life Member of NHRD, Kolkata Chapter
- Treasurer, NHRD Kolkata Chapter (2023-25)
Timeline
Digital HR Transformation & AI Driven HR Analytics, XLRI
05-2024
New Labour Code, XLRI
01-2022
Regional HR Manager
Reliance Retail
11.2019 - 04.2023
Manager HR
Exodus Futura Knit Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 11.2019
Dy. Manager- Corp. HR
MESCO STEEL LTD.
09.2012 - 01.2016
HR Executive
Balasore Alloys Limited
07.2010 - 09.2012
Process Executive
Infosys BPO
07.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Calcutta University
04.2001 - 2007.04
Regional HR Lead
Voltas
4 2023 - Current
MBA/PGDM - HR/Industrial Relations - Human Resource Management
Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)
Class XII - Science
Harnett High School
Class X - Science
Harnett High School
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