Sandeep Rai

Human Resources Business Partner @Reis-Nichols Jewelers

Carmel, IN, US

Lead human resources strategy and execution for a premier luxury retail organization. Partner with executive leadership to ensure HR practices align with business goals while enhancing employee experience and operational excellence.Key Results:Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:• Designed and led full-cycle recruitment strategies for corporate and retail roles, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and increasing hiring efficiency.• Implemented structured onboarding and training programs, decreasing new hire ramp-up time by 30% and improving 90-day retention rates.Employee Engagement & Culture:• Launched engagement initiatives including recognition programs and culture surveys, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction scores.• Rolled out succession planning frameworks, identifying high-potential employees and reducing critical role vacancy gaps.HR Operations & Compliance:• Centralized benefits, FMLA, and leave administration, improving process accuracy and reducing processing times by 40%. Authored and rolled out HR policies and compliance training, contributing to 100% audit readiness.Benefits & Retirement Programs:• Oversaw all 401(k) and retirement plan responsibilities, including vendor management, compliance, and employee education.• Led annual healthcare plan review and selection process, negotiating with external providers to secure competitive coverage and cost savings.• Partnered with brokers and leadership to implement plan enhancements that improved employee satisfaction with healthcare benefits.Strategic HR Leadership:• Partnered with senior leaders on performance review process redesign, resulting in more timely and consistent feedback.• Introduced HR analytics dashboards to leadership, enhancing workforce planning and decision-making.