Rupa Rao
@ruparao
HR Business Partner driving retention, engagement, and data-driven HR strategy.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and goal-oriented HR Business Partner with 10+ years of experience aligning HR strategies with business goals, driving retention, engagement, and organizational development. I have led initiatives that produced a 95% retention rate, a 25% boost in employee satisfaction, and an 85% reduction in non-compliance incidents through strategic programs and compliance frameworks.
I deliver measurable HR impact through talent management, performance systems, DEI programs, and HR analytics, including a custom HR insights dashboard and high-participation Voice of the Employee programs. I partner effectively with senior leaders to implement change management, succession planning, and learning interventions that improve productivity and reduce project timelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Business Partner
HexaQuest Health Pvt. Ltd
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR strategies to business objectives, improving retention to 95% and boosting engagement scores by 25% through targeted programs and onboarding for ~150 hires annually.
HR Manager
TechnoDeed IT Services Pvt Ltd
Apr 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Led recruitment and learning programs, improving hire quality and training outcomes (30% skill improvement) while managing HRMS compliance, budgeting, and onboarding materials.
Executive – HR (Payroll)
CubeFore Staffing
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Processed bi-weekly payroll for 350+ employees, implemented SOPs for payment reconciliation and compliance training, reducing repetitive payroll queries by 40% and improving payroll efficiency.
Business Development Associate
GO International Careers
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)
Drove targeted engagement campaigns and developed metrics for partner needs, contributing to expanded service offerings and strengthened regional institutional relationships.
Senior Counsellor
GO International Careers
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)
Managed partner relationships and engagement initiatives with educational institutions across UK and APAC, increasing partner engagement nearly fourfold and securing multiple long-term collaborations.
Junior Counsellor
GO International Careers
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Provided student counselling and workshop delivery, collected feedback to refine sessions, achieving positive testimonials and improved session effectiveness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sikkim Professional University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at Sikkim Professional University.
Sikkim Professional University
Bachelor of Arts, History and Sociology
Completed a Bachelor of Arts focusing on History and Sociology at Sikkim Professional University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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