Venkatesh Ramasamy

About Venkatesh Ramasamy

Strategic HR professional with a mix of experience in large IT and engineering companies.…

Experience

1. Head - Talent Partner & Employee Experience

   VA TECH WABAG LTD.

   Sep 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Talent Partnering:• Strategic advisor to business leaders on human capital matters.• Align HRBP initiatives with the overall business and HR strategy.• Drive organizational design and workforce planning across business units.• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners across various units/geographies.• Foster a consultative, data-driven HRBP team that is proactive and business-aligned.• Build HRBP capability in coaching, OD, change management, and business acumen.• Ensure effective deployment of performance management, succession planning, and talent review processes.• Drive leadership development and talent mobility in collaboration with L&D and Talent COEs.• Address talent gaps and design career paths for critical roles.• Champion employee engagement and shape the organizational culture.• Lead initiatives to improve retention, inclusion, and well-being.• Promote organizational agility and continuous improvement.• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the board as needed.Strategy Development:• Identify key moments in the employee lifecycle and design initiatives to optimize each stage.• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in employee experience and implement innovative solutions.Program Management:• Oversee the development and implementation of employee experience programs, including onboarding, recognition, wellness, and development initiatives.• Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure program success.• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of employee experience programs and initiatives.Collaboration and Communication:• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and other departments to ensure alignment and coordination of employee experience initiatives.• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Education

• The American College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2001 — 2004

• Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Hris
• HR Policies
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Performance Appraisal
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations