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Rima Tripathy

Bangalore

Summary

Strategic HR Business Partner with 11+ years of experience leading people strategy, talent development, and diversity initiatives across technology, services, and hospitality sectors. Proven success in coaching senior leaders, managing high-potential talent, and driving succession planning, performance culture, and employee engagement. Adept at aligning HR strategy with business goals to foster inclusive, high-performing organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager-Strategic HR Business Partner

Randstad India Private Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2022 - Current
  • Serve as a strategic HR advisor for Randstad's Technology, Sales, and Industrial business units, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive performance and organizational effectiveness.
  • Partnered with BU heads to co-create and execute talent strategies spanning leadership development, DE&I, retention, and performance management.
  • Provide expert coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and communication strategies, enhancing managerial capability across the business.
  • Develop and implement talent management strategies including succession planning, performance reviews, and career development pathways to strengthen workforce capability.
  • Led identification and development of high-potential employees through structured succession planning and targeted growth plans.
  • Regularly coached business leaders on real-time development, performance conversations, and employee relations issues to build managerial effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Compensation & Benefits teams to attract, engage, and retain high-performing talent, ensuring alignment with business needs and market benchmarks.
  • Act as a change agent during restructuring, business transformation, and organizational change initiatives, ensuring strong employee engagement and ER alignment through transitions.
  • Lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives including LGBTQ+ ERG 'Rainbow Forward,' promoting inclusive practices and a respectful work environment.
  • Champion a high-performance culture by managing the annual goal-setting and performance appraisal cycles, manager training, and employee communication frameworks.
  • Facilitated mid-year check-ins and annual performance reviews to identify trends in employee development, promotional readiness, and engagement.
  • Partner with HR CoEs to continuously improve HR programs and implement organizational policies, audits, and initiatives including engagement surveys, GPTW action planning, and compliance reviews.

Deputy Manager-HRBP

VFS GLOBAL
Bangalore
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Managed end-to-end HR Business Partner responsibilities for Support Functions within the Customer Services business, serving as the primary HR contact for people-related matters.
  • Provided hands-on coaching to team managers, identifying development needs and enabling leadership growth through targeted interventions.
  • Designed and implemented manpower planning and workforce budgeting in collaboration with business and operations leaders.
  • Planned and executed the performance management cycle, partnering with the PMS team to ensure transparent and timely reviews and feedback.
  • Partnered with the Compensation & Benefits team to recommend regional compensation benchmarks, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Conducted training needs analysis and implemented L&D programs tailored to regional skill development requirements.
  • Led employee engagement initiatives, satisfaction surveys, and the implementation of action plans to enhance organizational culture.
  • Oversaw employee lifecycle processes including records management, attrition analysis, and welfare programs.
  • Executed regional HR projects and policy updates while ensuring compliance with statutory norms and company policies.
  • Played a key role in maintaining a compliant work environment through regular audits (internal, mock, and ISO), achieving zero non-compliance status.
  • Developed and maintained strong stakeholder relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to leadership teams on strategic HR matters.
  • Acted as an ER specialist by resolving employee relations issues such as misconduct, disputes, performance issues, and policy violations; conducted root cause analysis and implemented preventive solutions.
  • Provided risk assessments and documentation for ER cases, maintaining confidentiality and adherence to legal standards.
  • Worked with managers to implement corrective actions, supported terminations when required, and ensured consistent application of company policies.
  • Compiled HR metrics and ER data from HRIS and other systems to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Supported the leadership team in cultivating a values-driven, ethical, and inclusive work culture.

Unit Manager

ITC Hotels
Bangalore
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Managed core HR functions including Recruitment, Induction, Performance Appraisals, Exit Interviews, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Engagement, and Statutory Compliance.
  • Oversaw employee relations matters, resolving workplace conflicts, managing disciplinary actions, and counselling employees to ensure a fair and productive work environment.
  • Acted as a key ER contact for frontline employee grievances, working closely with department heads to promote compliance with internal policies and employment law.
  • Handled employee performance issues and policy violations with discretion, ensuring consistency and documentation in alignment with legal and organizational protocols.
  • Facilitated timely and compliant offboarding processes including exit interviews and feedback analysis to track attrition trends and implement corrective actions.
  • Led sourcing and validation of candidate profiles across functions, conducted compensation discussions, and ensured seamless offer-to-onboarding experience.
  • Coordinated employee engagement programs to enhance retention, job satisfaction, and workplace morale.
  • Designed and tracked key HR and ER program metrics, created actionable reports to support business decisions.
  • Developed and enforced HR policies and ensured adherence to labour laws, including participation in HR audits and compliance reviews.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture through recognition programs and GPTW-aligned initiatives.
  • Oversaw staff housing and accommodation management, ensuring employee comfort and satisfaction outside the workplace.

Team Leader - HR

Novotel Visakhapatnam, Accor Hotels
Visakhapatnam
05.2014 - 01.2016

Executive - HR & Admin

BN INFOTEC PVT. LTD
Visakhapatnam
03.2013 - 04.2014

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, AP
05.2014

BBA - Business Management

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, AP
04.2010

Skills

  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Employee Relations
  • Change Management
  • Talent Management
  • Organizational Development
  • HR Metrics and KPIs
  • Stakeholder Management
  • HR Analytics and Operations
  • Retention Strategy
  • Succession planning
  • Diversity & Inclusion Champion
  • Project Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • GPTW - action planning & execution
  • Data analysis
  • Policy implementation
  • Workforce planning
  • Coaching leaders

Key Achievements

Reduced Attrition Rate

  • Collaborated to reduce attrition by 15% in one year.

Enhanced Engagement Scores

  • Spearheaded initiatives improving engagement scores by 20% annually.

Improved Productivity Tracking

  • Optimized HR dashboards, increasing productivity tracking by 25%.

Timeline

Senior Manager-Strategic HR Business Partner

Randstad India Private Ltd.
07.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager-HRBP

VFS GLOBAL
02.2020 - 07.2022

Unit Manager

ITC Hotels
01.2016 - 12.2019

Team Leader - HR

Novotel Visakhapatnam, Accor Hotels
05.2014 - 01.2016

Executive - HR & Admin

BN INFOTEC PVT. LTD
03.2013 - 04.2014

MBA - Human Resources Management

Andhra University

BBA - Business Management

Andhra University

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