Srinivas Raghukumar
Employee Relations Investigation And Labor Compliance Expert
Bangalore
Summary
Detail-focused investigative professional with track record of uncovering critical information and resolving cases efficiently. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently delivering results through thorough analysis and effective team coordination. Skilled in evidence gathering and regulatory compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Employment Legal Investigation Specialist
Intuitive Surgical Inc
Bangalore, Karnataka
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced organizational risk by identifying potential threats through comprehensive investigative work.
- Streamlined investigative processes, enabling faster case resolutions through improved communication among team members.
- Strengthened internal controls within organizations by recommending improvements based on investigative findings.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies for efficient collaboration on cases.
- Maintained a high degree of professional ethics while handling sensitive and confidential information during investigations.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion and optimal results.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses, suspects, and informants to gather essential information for case building.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Employee Relations Manager
Google India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Managing Employee Relations (ER) Investigations and Advisory across APAC regions/Markets (India, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia)
- Managing a team of ER Investigators across APAC to support ER advisory, complaints redressal, partner investigations, undertaking disciplinary actions, business reogs and advisory to business leaders and HR teams.
- Risk mitigation advisory and action planning related to ER topics.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
Senior Manager Employee Relations
Microsoft India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Lead - Employee Relations (ER) and Labor Compliance, for India
- Employee Grievances /Complaints investigation, relating to ER topics (Perf Mgmt, Sexual harassment, Discrimination, Workplace harassment, code of conduct violations)
- Partner with other internal Investigating teams
- Advisory to business and HR on Employee Relations and Labor compliance policies
Employee Relations Specialist
NetApp India Pvt Limited, College
Bangalore
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Employee Relations Investigator, advisor and coach for Employee Relations topics related to workplace harassment, code of conduct violations, discrimination and performance management.
- Designed and implemented orientation programs for new employees, covering compliance requirements.
- Implemented team feedback to recommend corrective action to senior leadership.
- Collaborated with HR team to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
HR Manager
Amadeus Software India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Managed a team of 5 HR professionals
- Led Site level initiatives on HR Optimization related to HR policies, processes and compliance.
- Site Lead for Employee Engagement programs, cultural transformation, Great place to work initiatives, investigating workplace harassment and code of conduct.
- Lead for HR optimization and efficiency programs.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
HR Partner
Intel Mobile Communications/Infienon
Bangalore
09.2009 - 02.2014
- Managed the performance appraisal system for
employees in India. Review effectiveness from time to time to
increase performance level. - Coach Managers and leaders on people practices.
Grievance handling and employee disciplinary actions
Manage the hiring process for the business. - Collaborate with business to implement HR strategies
for employee engagement initiatives. - Facilitate learning - Plan, develop and conduct training
programs to increase learning within the organization. - Preparing compensation benchmarking reports, budget
preparation, letter generation and distribution. - Spearhead the talent management framework, with
respect to managing top talent and low performers. - Monthly MIS reports for management on HR programs and Employee pulse.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
HR Generalist
Deloitte India
Hyderabad
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Manage Performance management for the largest business
group. Lead the initiatives for benefits management and employee
relations
HR Generalist
McAfee Software India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Managed labor compliance for the site.
- Managed all HR operations tasks such as: onboarding, exit
management, employee benefit administration, payroll and
statutory compliances. - SPOC for all employee queries related to PF, gratuity and
insurance claims. - Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource
Garden City College
Bangalore, India 09.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations
St. Joseph's College
Bangalore, India 06.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Labor relations advisory
Human resources Advisory
Employee Relations Investigations
Compliance and Process optimization
Certification
Certified Internal Investigation Officer – from HR certification
Timeline
Senior Employment Legal Investigation Specialist
Intuitive Surgical Inc
03.2024 - Current
Employee Relations Manager
Google India Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Manager Employee Relations
Microsoft India Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
Employee Relations Specialist
NetApp India Pvt Limited, College
11.2017 - 02.2020
HR Manager
Amadeus Software India Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 11.2017
HR Partner
Intel Mobile Communications/Infienon
09.2009 - 02.2014
HR Generalist
Deloitte India
05.2009 - 08.2009
HR Generalist
McAfee Software India Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 04.2009
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource
Garden City College
09.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations
St. Joseph's College
06.2001 - 06.2004