Rakesh Raju Lakshmi

About Rakesh Raju Lakshmi

Strategic HR business partner with over 18 years of experience in renowned multinational…

Experience

1. Director Human Resources Business Partner

   Epsilon

   Mar 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As the Director of HR, I am responsible for leading the people strategy across 7 diverse business units, collectively comprising 1200+ employees at varying stages of maturity. My key responsibilities include:• People Strategy Leadership: Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives, supporting the growth and stability of 7 distinct business units.• Compensation and Benefits: Developed and implemented a comprehensive compensation model, ensuring equity and competitiveness.• Organizational Redesign: lead organizational redesign efforts in India, overseeing the transition of employees while ensuring effective alignment with business needs and goals.• Employee Engagement: Spearhead the Great Place to Work survey initiatives, including feedback analysis, the design of engagement strategies, and the execution of action plans aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture.• Performance Management: Manage the performance management process for over associates in India, ensuring effective goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and merit-based recognition.• HR Team Coaching: Coached and mentored the HR team on handling complex employee relations cases, investigations, and providing support for conflict resolution across the organization.This role required a blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams, all while ensuring alignment with the organization\'s growth and cultural transformation goals