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Rakesh Kumar Yadav

Tesco -HR Professional | Expert in End-to-End Employee Lifecycle | Core HR | Onboarding, Training, Engagement, BGV & Exit Management

Bengaluru

13+ years of work experience

Tesco Bengaluru
Sep 20205 yrs 10 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

•Handling an Individual Contributor role, managing HR operations for approximately 4,500 colleagues in India. •Hands on experience on end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, Background verification, documentation, performance management, employee engagement, and exits. •Ensured compliance with labor laws and organizational policies across all HR operations. •Streamlined HR processes, automated workflows, and implemented technology solutions to improve efficiency. •Administered payroll inputs, benefits enrolment, and leave management systems. •Supported audits and maintained accurate employee records for compliance and governance. •Work in attrition report to provide the insight to business for decision making. •Primarily managed sensitive BGV cases by reviewing and investigating red-flag instances for WL1–WL4 employees, identifying potential risks, communicating findings to colleagues and stakeholders, and facilitating terminations when necessary. •Led projects on diversity & inclusion for ally network and employee engagement. •Managed No-Call-No-Show and Job Amendment cases in collaboration with Business Leaders, People Partners, and Colleague Relations to ensure alignment and resolution as HR advisory. •Collaborating closely with the Finance team to prepare and monitor the annual HR operations budget, ensuring alignment with allocated spending. •Optimized the Exit and Background Verification (BGV) processes by implementing macros, improving efficiency, and ensuring accuracy. •Oversaw and collaborated with external vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance. •Prepare timely payroll inputs for stop salary of leavers and collaborated with the payroll team to prevent unnecessary salary payments. •Act as the primary HR point of contact for business leaders and employees, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of HR queries.
Tesco Bengaluru
Oct 20137 yrsSep 2020

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led induction programs ensuring smooth integration of new hires. • Designed and delivered training programs, boosting productivity and process adherence. • Mentored new employees and trainers, resolving queries and promoting engagement. • Streamlined training processes, reducing TAT from 72 to 24 hours through gap analysis. • Developed PQCD-based dashboards to track training outcomes and workforce trends. • Generated regular training reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement. • Collaborated with stakeholders for process simplification and efficiency enhancement. • Certified in Continuous Improvement (CI); implemented QA-aligned training enhancements.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Raipur

Executive MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Indian Institute of Management Raipur

20211 yr2022

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Retailing and Retail Operations

International School of Business & Research Bangalore

20082 yrs2010

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Headline

Tesco -HR Professional | Expert in End-to-End Employee Lifecycle | Core HR | Onboarding, Training, Engagement, BGV & Exit Management

About

Roles and Responsibilities • Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, documentation, engagement, and exits. • Prepared appointment, offer, increment, and exit letters. • Facilitated smooth Induction, and onboarding with regular check-ins and team introductions. • Streamlined exit processes using CI tools, saving 5 hours of manual work weekly. • Managed payroll inputs, PF claims, and BGV checks, ensuring SLA compliance. • Analyzed hiring, cost, and attrition data,created detailed payroll reports. • Maintained HR records across multiple HRIS platforms. • Collaborated with vendors (Authbridge, Workattest, Acengage) to align with business strategies. • Addressed HR policy, NSA, allowances, and leave-related queries. • Coordinated with central teams to drive organizational priorities. • Led projects on diversity & inclusion and employee engagement. • Led the project with recruitment team for hiring strategies. Skills: - • Employee Lifecycle Management with core HR • HRIS Systems (PeopleSoft, Work & Pay, ATS, Zendesk) • Onboarding, BGV, Payroll & Exit Formalities • Data Analysis & Reporting • Continuous Improvement (CI) Tools & Techniques • Vendor & Stakeholder Management • Employee Engagement & Inclusion Initiatives

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

HR Operations & Systems at Tesco Bengaluru, Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, •Handling an Individual Contributor role, managing HR operations for approximately 4,500 colleagues in India. •Hands on experience on end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, Background verification, documentation, performance management, employee engagement, and exits. •Ensured compliance with labor laws and organizational policies across all HR operations. •Streamlined HR processes, automated workflows, and implemented technology solutions to improve efficiency. •Administered payroll inputs, benefits enrolment, and leave management systems. •Supported audits and maintained accurate employee records for compliance and governance. •Work in attrition report to provide the insight to business for decision making. •Primarily managed sensitive BGV cases by reviewing and investigating red-flag instances for WL1–WL4 employees, identifying potential risks, communicating findings to colleagues and stakeholders, and facilitating terminations when necessary. •Led projects on diversity & inclusion for ally network and employee engagement. •Managed No-Call-No-Show and Job Amendment cases in collaboration with Business Leaders, People Partners, and Colleague Relations to ensure alignment and resolution as HR advisory. •Collaborating closely with the Finance team to prepare and monitor the annual HR operations budget, ensuring alignment with allocated spending. •Optimized the Exit and Background Verification (BGV) processes by implementing macros, improving efficiency, and ensuring accuracy. •Oversaw and collaborated with external vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance. •Prepare timely payroll inputs for stop salary of leavers and collaborated with the payroll team to prevent unnecessary salary payments. •Act as the primary HR point of contact for business leaders and employees, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of HR queries.

Operations Induction & Training, Tesco Business Service, Bangalore at Tesco Bengaluru, Oct 2013 - Sep 2020 · 7 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led induction programs ensuring smooth integration of new hires. • Designed and delivered training programs, boosting productivity and process adherence. • Mentored new employees and trainers, resolving queries and promoting engagement. • Streamlined training processes, reducing TAT from 72 to 24 hours through gap analysis. • Developed PQCD-based dashboards to track training outcomes and workforce trends. • Generated regular training reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement. • Collaborated with stakeholders for process simplification and efficiency enhancement. • Certified in Continuous Improvement (CI); implemented QA-aligned training enhancements.

Education

Executive MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Indian Institute of Management Raipur

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Retailing and Retail Operations, International School of Business & Research Bangalore