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Raaghul Rajarajan

Summary

To secure a senior-level position that allows me to leverage my extensive 8+ years of hands-on experience to spearhead HRIS strategies that revolutionize human resources operations. With a proven history of successfully navigating complex Workday configurations and implementations, my aim is to optimize HR processes, empower teams, and deliver actionable insights that contribute to organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst Workday HCM

Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
11.2023 - Current
  • Served as a subject matter expert on various Workday modules such as HCM, Talent Management, Performance Management, and Recruiting, allowing for more targeted consulting efforts.
  • Led training sessions to educate end-users on effectively utilizing Workday features, enhancing overall system proficiency.
  • Enhanced Workday system functionality by implementing customized configurations and integrations.
  • Addressed post-implementation support issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring optimal performance of configured solutions for clients' operations.
  • Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency by optimizing Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, and Benefits.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for complex business challenges using Workday tools.
  • Proactively identified potential issues during the implementation phase, proposing viable solutions that minimized delays.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing expert guidance on Workday configuration, business process design, and system testing.
  • Reduced time spent on manual tasks by automating critical workflows within the Workday platform according to client needs.
  • Mitigated risks associated with system changes by performing thorough impact analyses before implementing any modifications.

HRIS Analyst

Forcepoint Software Consulting (P) Ltd.
08.2018 - 11.2023
  • Has sound knowledge of the Workday platform, business process framework, cross functional implications, reporting, tenant setup and security.
  • Deep understanding in Workday HCM concepts (e.g., position management, hierarchy, supervisory organizations).
  • Worked on creating, editing, and configuring reports for all functional areas using advanced matrix and composite reports.
  • Built many standard and custom reports, worklets and dashboards.
  • Driven implementation (build, test, deployment) of technical solutions across people platforms according to business requirements and agreed timelines.
  • Has hands-on experience of working with Workday EIB & PECI.
  • Assists the HR COE with the process flows, configuration and EIB mass – data uploaded associated with annual performance evaluations, merit increases, bonus payments, job re-structure and enhancements.
  • Supported newly acquired company technology integrations.
  • Contributed to the Workday Community and user groups.
  • Lead semi-annual Workday Release activity and support system updates and implementations for focused areas.
  • Evaluate new feature releases and enhancements. Create technical design specs, perform unit & system Integration test, deploy and support of all Workday integrations.
  • Act as consultant and provide day to day support to the Human Resources team by providing reports, answering system or data related questions, and recommending new functionality to improve productivity and accuracy of HR work.
  • Tracking and handling customer-reported issues via our case management system (Service Now & Jira).
  • Work individually or within project teams and participate in all phases of the development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, transition, and support.
  • Develop and Maintain documentation of key processes for use by all levels of support personnel.
  • SPOC for Workday recruitment module, deployed & maintaining TA dashboard, built external & internal career sites. Deliver TA related custom reports to the M-Team members and extended support in Talent management and Talent branding.
  • In supporting the TA process; Globally, automated new hire onboarding documentation, International transfer process, referral bonus management and offer letter generation.

TA Coordinator

Xperi
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Ensured first class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Organized travel arrangements and scheduled interviews on the relevant calendars.
  • SPOC for offer letter generation and onboarding of all the India new hires.
  • Actively involved in Intern and campus hiring process.
  • Developed recruitment dashboard for internal and global hiring updates.
  • Maintained open lines of communication throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering positive relationships with both candidates and clients.

Recruitment Coordinator

Adobe Systems India (P) Ltd.
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Proactively involved in end to end recruitment coordination and extended support to multiple on and off campus hiring events.
  • SPOC for creation and releasing of offer letters using Adobe Sign.
  • Go to person for all the pre and post onboarding formalities of the new joiners.
  • Hands on experience on Contingent Work Force (CWF) hiring across the locations and involved in Vendor Management.
  • SPOC for updating all the financial inputs in the system and across various tools.
  • Handled most of the HR operation related ERC cases and queries.
  • Involved in key audits report generation and presentation.

Human Resources Trainee

Bluestream Professional Services India (P) Ltd.
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Engaged in end to end India recruitment and on-boarding process.
  • Development of Compensation, Benefits Plans and SOP Formulation.
  • Handled US HR Practices such as VOE, E-verify, Medica & 401K benefits, etc.
  • Exclusively worked on benefits billing and payments.
  • Involved on vendor management and online training courses development using Adobe Captivate.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

Pondicherry University
Puducherry
05.2015

B.E. - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Arunai College of Engineering
Tiruvannamalai, India
05.2013

Skills

    HCM Solutions Design

    Workday Configuration

    Talent Acquisition

    Business process optimization

    Integration Development

    Data Migration Strategy

    Workday Security

    Business Process Design

    Process Documentation

    Talent management

    User Training

    HCM Functional Expertise

Recognition

  • Received "Employee of the Quarter" with the fundamental quality of Ownership at Hudson's Bay Company.
  • Awarded "Team of the Quarter" for being fast and fearless at the Quarterly Awards during my tenure at Hudson's Bay Company.
  • Valued as “HR Super star” in the year 2020 and thrice as “Employee of the Quarter” during my tenure at Forcepoint.
  • Identified with “White Glove Award” for best performance in Q3 & Q4 Talent Selection Meet (2016) at Adobe Systems India (P) Ltd.
  • Secured 1st place in “Intercollegiate HR event” at XIME, Bangalore on Feb'15.
  • Awarded 1st place for Summer Project on “Relationship of PsyCap with OCB and CWB” at Tiecoons 2k14 on Oct'14.

Timeline

Senior Analyst Workday HCM

Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
11.2023 - Current

HRIS Analyst

Forcepoint Software Consulting (P) Ltd.
08.2018 - 11.2023

TA Coordinator

Xperi
02.2018 - 08.2018

Recruitment Coordinator

Adobe Systems India (P) Ltd.
04.2016 - 02.2018

Human Resources Trainee

Bluestream Professional Services India (P) Ltd.
10.2015 - 04.2016

MBA - Human Resources

Pondicherry University

B.E. - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Arunai College of Engineering

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