RAJ SHANKAR RAM MOHAN
HR & L&D Professional
4 Twigden Lane, Lightsview Adelade
Summary
Result oriented professional with over 19 years of varied and progressive Human Resource experience in Strategic HR Business Partnering, Learning & Leadership Development, Learning Facilitation & Program Management. Currently holding a 491 Skilled Worker Visa for South Australia (with full working rights) valid till April 2028 with a direct pathway to Permanent Residency in AUS
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
People Advisor
Electranet
03.2024 - Current
- Partner with leaders to provide guidance and support on resource planning and job design, evaluating positions within existing frameworks (ElectraNet Enterprise Agreement, Mercer)
- Support ElectraNet’s annual remuneration review and performance payment processes, providing advice on remuneration, reward and recognition within the remuneration review guidelines
- Work with the business to implement engagement survey actions to improve employee engagement, alignment, and retention
- Support the development of competency frameworks and work with leaders to identify and increase learning opportunities, professional development, and succession planning alongside these frameworks
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
Assistant Director – Talent Consultant & Leadership Facilitator
EY LLP
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Global Talent Consultant & Leadership Facilitator for assigned service lines amounting to a span of circa 1000 employees in EY US
- Work closely with business leaders, design and implement Learning & engagement strategies, processes and change management programs
- Design & implement tailored workshops on TRACOM Leadership Styles, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution
- Facilitate group coaching sessions and workshops using the GROW model of coaching & create action plans for career growth
- Help with organizational restructuring, staffing, leadership assessments or other key HR business initiatives
- Partnered with HR in succession planning identifying key candidates for promotion or lateral moves within the organization based on their strengths and developmental needs.
Assistant Director – Learning Program Manager
EY LLP
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Proven track record in program design, implementation, and stakeholder management with a focus on delivering exceptional learning experiences for new graduates
- Lead the strategic planning, design, and execution of EY’s Graduate Program, aimed at onboarding, training, and developing top graduate talent across multiple business functions
- Manage all aspects of the program lifecycle, including recruitment, program design, onboarding, learning and development, mentorship, and alumni relations, ensuring alignment with EY’s broader talent strategy
- Partner with senior leadership, HR, and learning teams to create tailored learning and development programs that ensure the successful integration of new graduates into EY’s culture
- Oversee program logistics, including coordination of onboarding activities, training workshops, networking events, and team-building initiatives
- Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including universities and academic institutions, to promote EY as a top employer and enhance the recruitment pipeline for the Graduate Program
- Manage and track the performance and progress of graduate participants, providing feedback and career development coaching to support their growth within the firm
- Use data and feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve program offerings and ensure positive participant experiences
- Monitor and manage the program budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high-quality training and development experiences
Assistant Director – Learning Advisor – Talent Development
EY LLP
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Global Learning Advisor for multiple service lines amounting to a span of circa 2500 employees in EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) India, Manila, Dalian, Buenos Aires & Poland, facilitating a variety of Behavioral and Leadership Training Programs
- Travelled to Amsterdam, Netherlands as a Leadership Facilitator in November 2017 & Dubai in Nov 2022 to facilitate in an EY Global Milestone Event
- Work with business leaders, plan, design, implementation and evaluation of Learning Interventions & Behavioral Training programs from EY’s Training Catalogue (Face to Face, Virtual & E Learnings)
- Champion an employee driven development culture, where employees and managers work together to create development experiences and share feedback often
- Own the development of all learning and development programs, including resource management, project management, stakeholder management, budgeting, planning, and communication
- Act as a Leadership Coach & consult and assist business leaders with leadership development needs using Adult Learning Principles
- Successful implementation of key learning initiatives while continuously evaluating their impact and effectiveness
Assistant Director – HR Business Consultant
EY LLP
08.2014 - 07.2017
- HR Location Lead for the EY GDS Tax & Advisory practice in Chennai, India and was an integral part of the HR Function since the center started in 2014
- Handled a span of circa 1200+ employees and also involved in Global Projects across the Global Delivery Services (GDS)
- Travelled to Amsterdam, Netherlands as a Leadership Facilitator in November 2015 to facilitate in a EY Global Milestone Event
- Work closely with business leaders, design and implement recruitment & engagement strategies, processes and programs
- Support the introduction of people-related programs or processes with appropriate change management initiatives
- Resolve complex, moderate-risk employee relations issues
- Help with organizational restructuring, staffing, leadership assessments or other key HR business initiatives
- Participate in Compensation Benchmarking exercises to ensure that we stay relevant in the external market and also maintain parity
Manager – Learning & HR Business Partner
Standard Chartered Scope International
03.2012 - 08.2014
- HR Business Partner managing the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) handling spans of circa 1000 + employees across Chennai, Africa & Tianjin
- Partnered with the Global Finance Operations Leadership team & effectively managed the creation and implementation of the Strategic HR Agenda (Engagement, Employee Relations, Policy & Governance, Performance Management, HiPo Identification & Development, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, Target Operating Model & Span, and Attrition & Retention) based on the business priorities
- Effectively managed and lead change related learning and development programs to support the business on its change agenda including several Gallup Strengths Awareness Workshops for the entire leadership team including 30 Vice Presidents / Assistant Vice Presidents & Senior managers
- Worked with people managers across levels to evolve an effective Q12 impact plans especially for those with low Q12 scores (Q12 is Gallup’s employee engagement survey)
- To ensure a trouble-free Employee Relations climate on site, trouble shoot employee specific grievance/concerns, effectively design and deliver compliant HR solutions to tackle employee relations issues on site
- Participate in the Compensation Benchmarking exercise and directly interact with Hewitt to discuss the various job families and maintain its relevance w.r.t the external market and competition
- Learning Business Partnering experience by providing strategically aligned, business critical expertise skills and learning solutions for employees within each business unit
HR Administrator
Actis Global Services Pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Human Resources Professional responsible for end-to-end HR Needs of the center in New Delhi
- Worked in the Actis - London office for a 12-week period, as part of Migration Process, Induction and Training
- Was instrumental in the smooth migration of HR processes from London to Delhi
- Being the single POC for all HR Related needs, working closely with Senior Partners in the firm on a day-to-day basis
- Responsible for the smooth functioning of payroll for Partners across multiple countries, majorly in UK & Europe
- Ensure the HR database is updated with new starters, leavers, personal details, salaries, bonuses, career history and carry out annual audit on data for accuracy
Senior Officer HR
Standard Chartered Scope International
06.2004 - 07.2006
- Was part of the HR Shared Service Center supporting the SCB employees across 56 countries for their HR related queries and needs
- Using PeopleSoft to hire, terminate, transfer, promote, renew contract, expat relocation, and issuance of referrals etc., for employees of Standard Chartered Bank
- Interface with Payroll, Contact Centre and Case Analyst’s on HR/Country/Data related queries
- Responsible for generating various reports with the help of People soft & Citrix, based on requests from countries & Customer query resolution with customer base in 56 countries
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
XLRI
05.2001 -
B. Com - Commerce & Accounting
Madras University
05.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Workshop Facilitation & OD
- Learning & Development
- Coaching
- Business Partnering
- Talent Management
- Succession Planning
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Recruitment
- Performance Review
- Client Engagement
Certification
TRACOM Certified Social Styles & Versatility Facilitator
Visa Status
491 Skilled Worker Visa valid till 04 April 2028 with Direct Pathway to Permanent Residency in AUS
Timeline
People Advisor
Electranet
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Director – Talent Consultant & Leadership Facilitator
EY LLP
01.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Director – Learning Program Manager
EY LLP
08.2019 - 12.2022
Assistant Director – Learning Advisor – Talent Development
EY LLP
08.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Director – HR Business Consultant
EY LLP
08.2014 - 07.2017
Manager – Learning & HR Business Partner
Standard Chartered Scope International
03.2012 - 08.2014
HR Administrator
Actis Global Services Pvt Ltd
07.2006 - 06.2007
Senior Officer HR
Standard Chartered Scope International
06.2004 - 07.2006
MBA - Human Resources Management
XLRI
05.2001 -
B. Com - Commerce & Accounting
Madras University
05.2001 -
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