Raghunath Rampally

HR Operations & Talent Management Responsibilities

• Designed and implemented HR policy frameworks aligned with business objectives, compliance standards, and employee engagement strategies.
• Created and managed job requisitions, collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements, and assigned requisitions to recruiters for effective talent acquisition.
• Led end-to-end recruitment operations including offer rollout, documentation validation, and support for the pre-boarding process (buddy assignments, laptop arrangements, onboarding kits).
• Conducted engaging orientation sessions to ensure seamless employee onboarding and cultural integration.
• Addressed employee queries and service requests efficiently using the SNOW (ServiceNow) ticketing tool, ensuring high levels of HR service delivery.
• Acted as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for employee insurance policy inceptions and operations, including GPA (Group Personal Accident), GMC (Group Medical Coverage), and GTL (Group Term Life).
• Provided accurate and timely payroll inputs in coordination with the finance and payroll departments.
• Managed the complete employee exit process, including clearance, documentation, and full-and-final settlements.
• Strategized with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on workforce planning, employee engagement, and policy implementation to drive organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Managed Non-IT talent acquisition through sourcing, screening, and lateral hiring.
• Coordinated interviews, handled salary negotiations, and ensured timely onboarding.
• Maintained recruitment MIS and aligned hiring with manpower planning.
• Managed employee offboarding processes using SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring smooth transitions and documentation.
• Handled payroll inputs, maintained accurate attendance and leave records through SuccessFactors.
• Maintained and updated employee data across systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Issued relieving letters, transfer letters, and managed gratuity calculations along with superannuation cheque processing.
• Ensured end-to-end documentation of onboarding, offboarding, and full & final settlements in compliance with policy.
• Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for compliance and statutory matters including PF grievances and higher pension approvals.
• Coordinated EPF, ESIC, and Professional Tax challan remittance and filing.
• Managed DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) approvals and compliance documentation.
• Maintained adherence to statutory acts including the Factories Act, Bonus Act, and Gratuity Act.
• Handled labour license registrations, renewals, and LWF compliance.
• Liaised with the sales team for NOC collection and clearance.
• Addressed employee grievances with sensitivity and timely resolution.
• Acted as SPOC for employee health insurance queries, claim coordination, and policy follow-ups.
• Drafted and issued disciplinary letters including warnings and absconding notices.
• Processed contract labour bills, vendor payments, and managed service provider relationships.
• Managed billing and attendance records for security staff, canteen operations, and administrative services.
• Supported contract labour audit readiness and documentation for client audits.
• Coordinated timely EPF and ESIC data preparation and challan generation for contract staff.
• Assisted the Talent Management Team in compiling appraisal data and performance evaluations.
• Created and tracked Reward & Recognition initiatives in line with company policy.
• Designed and maintained organizational charts (orgonograms) to reflect structural changes.
• Developed dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, and graphical representations for management reviews.
• Generated employee attrition reports and interpreted trends for leadership decisions.
• Prepared HR budgets and manpower planning data in collaboration with department heads.
• Maintained accurate leave encashment reports and EL statements on a quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly basis.
• Supported recruitment efforts for contractual and temporary staff.
• Facilitated manpower planning activities and prepared headcount reports.
• Processed EPF and ESIC registrations for new joinees, ensuring legal compliance.
• Collaborated with business leaders to align HR operations with organizational goals.
• Provided data-driven insights to support strategic decisions related to workforce costs, compliance risks, and attrition.
• Worked cross-functionally with Sales, Admin, and Finance to support HR initiatives and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducted initial screening of candidates to evaluate suitability based on job requirements.
• Assessed profiles for skills, experience, and cultural fit before forwarding to hiring managers.
• Maintained records of shortlisted candidates and coordinated the next steps in the recruitment process.
• Scheduling the interview ,Offer negotiations , Offer Rollouts & Appointment letters.
• Maintained recruitment MIS and aligned hiring with manpower planning.
• Led full & final settlement processing, gratuity calculations, and ensured timely issuance of relieving and service letters across all company locations.
• Managed onboarding formalities and conducted HR inductions for new employees.
• Maintained employee master data and managed employee transfers, tracking and issuing transfer letters.
• Oversaw leave and attendance management systems and ensured payroll-ready data accuracy.
• Prepared and issued warning and absconding letters in compliance with HR policy.
• Acted as the first point of contact for employee grievances, ensuring resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Designed and maintained organizational structure charts (orgonograms) for the corporate office.
• Prepared appraisal data and provided HR support during performance management cycles.
• Initiated and tracked employee reward and recognition programs in line with company policy.
• Led monthly manpower planning in coordination with department heads.
• Supported hiring processes for various business units and prepared HR budget reports for senior management.
• Managed contract labour operations, including vendor coordination and bill preparation.
• Conducted VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) calculations and responded to background verification (BGV) queries.
• Developed HR dashboards, graphical data presentations, and reports for monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Tracked and prepared bonus calculations, EL (Earned Leave) statements quarterly, half-yearly, and annually.
• Handled insurance data updates and coordinated with insurance providers for employee claim disbursals.
• Facilitated EPF death claim settlements and managed employee benefits documentation.
• Led preparation and verification of security, canteen, and transport bills to ensure timely payments and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processed staff payroll accurately, ensuring adherence to timelines and statutory norms.
• Generated ESIC and EPF numbers for new joiners and maintained statutory compliance.
• Handled monthly ESIC and EPF challan generation and ensured timely remittance.
• Maintained and updated employee data in HR software and managed employee records systematically.
• Prepared and maintained HR MIS reports for internal audits and leadership review.
• Ensured documentation compliance for onboarding, audits, and inspections.
• Represented the organization during contract labour audits at client sites, ensuring compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Managed preparation and submission of administrative bills (canteen, security, utilities) for vendor payment processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed time office functions including attendance tracking, shift scheduling, and leave administration for plant employees.
• Ensured accuracy in attendance data for payroll inputs.
• Acted as the point of contact for union representatives, addressing grievances and facilitating peaceful industrial relations.
• Participated in strategic discussions with union members to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Oversaw onboarding, attendance, and statutory documentation of contract workforce.
• Ensured compliance with labour regulations and timely processing of contractor bills.
• Collaborated with plant leadership in manpower planning and HR strategy implementation to support production efficiency.
• Contributed to aligning HR operations with business goals at the plant level.
• Managed canteen operations, ensuring hygiene, food quality, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinated transport services for employees, resolving logistics and scheduling issues.
• Prepared and maintained HR MIS reports, statutory compliance records, and employee data files.
• Ensured audit-ready documentation in line with company policies and government norms.

Employee Onboarding & Data Management HR Documentation & MIS Reporting Statutory Compliance & Employee Grievance Handling

• Handled joining formalities for new employees including document verification and induction support.
• Responsible for generating ESI and PF numbers for all new joinees.
• Maintained accurate employee data and managed personnel files for internal audits and compliance.
• Prepared and maintained MIS reports, including employee records and manpower status reports.
• Ensured systematic filing of employee documentation to support HR compliance processes.
• Attended contract labour audits conducted at client locations, ensuring documentation and statutory registers were in order.
• Coordinated and conducted ESI registration camps at multiple office sites to onboard eligible employees into the ESI system.
• Regularly visited EPF & ESI offices to resolve employee grievances and supported them with claims and KYC issues.