Veena Raju

Experience

1. Sr Human Resource Business Partner

   Syniverse

   Mar 2013 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   HR Business Partner providing end to end HR support for about ~ 500employees across 3 locations, partnering business units ofEngineering, Operations and Shared Services teams while managing50+ managers. Reporting directly to Sr. Director HR and responsible for implementingthe global HR strategy in India. Partnered and collaborated with global HR counterparts & leaders tomanage key people actions, processes, programs, org level changesand communications. Implemented succession planning in India by educating leaders on the9 Box model and helping them accurately evaluate their teams andcreate effective development plans. Coached managers to manage the performance review andcalibration conversations leading to high level of satisfaction with thenew process. Championed the growth and retention of high potential employees inthe region by advocating for off-cycle promotions and proactivelyidentifying retention risks. Managed involuntary exits with minimal business impact and with ahigh level of empathy and professionalism along with accurateseverance calculationFacilitated PIP conversations and development plans to helpindividuals significantly improve performance. Served as Workday Champion responsible for end to end testing(Unit, Functional & UAT), Training, Data migration & roll out of thenew HR information system. Facilitated the movement of employees within the organization byleveraging the talent profiles. Facilitated POSH training and ensured organizational compliance

Education

• Chirst College

  Master of Arts - MA

  2000 — 2002

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Chief Human Resources Officer Program