
Rachel Ferreira
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About me
HR Business Partner at Samsung Semiconductors India
Education

Xavier Institute of Management And Entrepreneurship
2011 - 2013PGDM Human ResourceActivities and Societies: Public speaking, anchoring, placement coordinator, cultural representative,dance, sports (basketball) •Represented XIME (Indian delegation) at BRICS B-schools’ students meet, Feb-2012•Winner for Best Summer Project from National Human Resource Development TRIADS contest, Dec 2012. Project Title: Analysis of Payroll Queries at Mphasis Ltd, Bangalore•Second place at National level Debate Competition organized by Madras Management Association (MMA)•Placement Representative and Cultural Representative

St. Xavier's College
2007 - 2010Bcom Business managementActivities and Societies: Anchoring, debating, sports (basketball), dance Bachelor's in CommerceFirst rank in B.com exam April 2010 at St. Xavier’s CollegeGeneral Secretary for the year 2009 - 2010
Experience

Mphasis
May 2012 - Jun 2012Summer InternAnalysis of Payroll Queries at MphasiS, Ltd. Analyzing payroll queries from November 2011-April 2012. Offering recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Payroll DepartmentAwarded Best Project by NHRD, Bangalore

IRunway
May 2013 - Oct 2015Responsibilities include managing HR business processes for all India employees. Designing HR policies and processes, compensation and benefits specialist, learning and development partner. CSR lead and talent engagement champion.• Human resources partner for all India based employees • HRIS Lead for talent review, compensation and benefits, learn and succession planning (Oracle Fusion & Taleo)• Designed the roll out plan for HRIS modules (Core HR, absence, recruitment, goal, performance)• Prepare org-wide monthly payroll input for India and US. Full and final settlement of India and US separated employees• Design, implement, and manage salary classification and compensation programs• Prepare month end HR reports (HC and attrition report, MRM, Manager’s connect)• Facilitates change management through projects for collaboration between entities • Front ending normalization discussions for performance appraisal process• Designed and rolled out organizational E-SAT survey, in line with Great Places to Work.• Conceptualized, formulated and implemented progressive disciplinary policy to address AWOL cases, behavioral issues and other policy violations• Conceived the CSR policy and drove CSR initiatives worked with teams from Goonj and Make a Difference • Facilitates leadership-employee connect • Identifies top talent and drives home grown leadership programs• Manages induction training programs to build a positive on-boarding experience for new hires• Spearheads learning and development initiatives across the organization, from Training Need Analysis (TNA) to conducting internal/external trainings and evaluating training effectiveness Show less Responsibilities included handling India Geography HR, training and development as well as leading employee engagement initiatives Reported to Senior Executive HR and HR Leader • Successfully introduced Mandatory Training Credits• Designed and directed induction training programs • Pioneered and executed employee engagement activities (FGDs, HR Helpdesk, One-on-One, team outings, office celebrations, Connect with Leadership)• Formulated and implemented new policies for process improvements • Enhanced employees’ skills, improved employee satisfaction level and boosted employee morale Show less
Senior Executive HR
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015HR Executive
May 2013 - Sept 2014

Infosys
Nov 2015 - Apr 2018Senior Associate Lead - BPHR• Managing employee life cycle – focused retention discussions for top performers, counselling out, disciplinary cases, performance arbitration cases, policy violations, exit interviews, grievance handling and engagement • Engagement anchor at the location & Diversity & Inclusion Anchor – award winning Return2Work initiatives, mentorship, health and wellness sessions, women’s day initiatives and diversity dashboard for senior leaders• Compensation and benefits – handled compensation review exercise for entry level employees• Running rewards and recognition programs for delivery - spot awards and quarterly unit awards• Awareness sessions for performance management – system overview and guidelines Show less

Oracle
May 2018 - Aug 2022HR Business Partner
Dec 2020 - Aug 2022Senior Human Resources Consultant
May 2018 - Dec 2020

Samsung Semiconductor India
Sept 2022 - nowSenior Manager HR
Licenses & Certifications

Blue Belt
India Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts
First Level Certification in Portuguese Language
Centro de Lingua Portuguesa, Instituto Camoes, Goa
Crucial Conversations
Vital Smarts IndiaMar 2015- View certificate

Coaching for Improved Performance
Dale Carnegie TrainingNov 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraBronze Winner - Internal Customer Delight Infosys Mar 2017 Infosys Awards for Excellence 2016-17 under Internal Customer Delight category for the Maternity Support Program
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraHRD MySquad Award - Best BPHR Team Initiative Infosys HRD Dec 2016 1st Runner Up – Best BPHR Team Initiative for HRD Euphoria 2016
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraBPHR Bravo Award | September'16 | Q2 Infosys Sep 2016 BPHR Bravo Award | September'16| Q2Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding commitment and performance Q2 FY2016-2017
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraHRD MySquad Award - Best BPHR Team Initiative Infosys HRD Jun 2016 Best BPHR Team Initiative for Pinnacle Awards
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraBPHR Bravo Award | March'16 | Q4 Infosys HRD Mar 2016 Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding commitment and performance Q4 FY2015-16
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraStar Champion - iRunway Corporate Excellence Awards 2015 iRunway India Pvt. Ltd. Apr 2015 Best employee in the business enabling functions category
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraSpecial Recognition iRunway India Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2014 Special recognition for going above and beyond call of duty.
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraPat on the Back Award iRunway India Pvt. Ltd. Oct 2013 Spot Recognition Award for best employee engagement initiative.
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraBravo Award for Training Initiatives iRunway India Pvt. Ltd Jul 2013 Spot recognition award for building best Induction Training program for campus hires
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraBest Project Award NHRD Bangalore Dec 2012
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraSecond Place Madras Management Association Oct 2012 National level Debate competition organized by MMA.
- Awarded to Rachel FerreiraSecond Rank Goa University Apr 2010 B.com exam April 2010
Languages
- enEnglish
- poPortuguese
- geGerman
- hiHindi
- koKonkani
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