Ravishankar Basavaraju

About Ravishankar Basavaraju

As a dedicated HR Specialist with over two decades of experience, I excel in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives to enhance business performance and employee development and engagement. My proven track record in business partnering and contract workforce management reflects my expertise in devising cost-effective plans for workforce acquisition, development, and retention. My proficiency in instructional theories enables me to design engaging learning experiences, while my expertise in formulating assessment centers and cultivating talent has been instrumental in driving organizational growth. I am skilled in leveraging data and analytics to drive informed decision-making, enhance HR processes, and optimize workforce planning. I adopt a data-driven approach to deploy performance management systems, identifying opportunities for HR digitization to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency. My ability to formulate CSR strategies aligns with organizational objectives, and my commitment to an Ethics framework fosters the desired culture within the workplace. My commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices reflects my dedication to refining skills and delivering innovative HR solutions. Furthermore, I am a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that values and respects all employees.

Experience

1. Head Business HR - Store Operations & Supply Chain

   Croma

   Nov 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   In this role, I designed innovative HR strategies, catalyzing notable business improvements, and amplifying employee engagement. I formulated inclusive, budget-conscious strategies for workforce acquisition, development, and retention, effectively addressing our human capital requirements. I administered vendor affairs, assuring seamless operations, and establishing protocols to scrutinize adherence to enlisted personnel vendors. I enacted workforce planning and analytics, instigating interventions to improve people productivity, and conveying insights to senior management for informed decision-making. I governed the ethics process, undertaking periodic reviews to discern enhancements, and rectifying root causes and process gaps. I also designed D&I and CSR policy, creating a strategic roadmap to attain our agreed-upon goals, scrutinizing our people policies, identifying partners, tracking progress, and addressing course corrections. Additionally, I monitored HR procedures, ensuring rigorous compliance with policies and proposing strategic modifications to align with our evolving business objectives.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute, Pune

  PG in Instructional Design, Educational/Instructional Media Design

• B. Com, Mumbai University

  Accounts, Business/Commerce, General

  1997 — 2000

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PG in HRM, Human Resources Development

• Aptech, Mumbai

  Diploma - DBMS/RDBMS

Skills

• Soft Skills
• Team Building
• Bpo
• Training Delivery
• Performance Appraisal
• Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Training Needs Analysis
• Mis
• Consulting
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Team Management