Rangaraj K.S

Experience

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  Vulcan Engineers Private Limited

  Jun 1982 - Dec 1986

  Senior Commercial Assistant

  General Administration of the factory including statutory compliance, Payroll management, worker management, Purchases, Stores Administration etc.

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  Philips India Limited

  Dec 1986 - Dec 1992

  Regional Administrator (Western Region)

  Prior to Joining DSQ I had my early days with Philips India where I worked for 7 years beginning as a Supply chain Officer to a Regional Administrator for the Western region Medical systems division in Mumbai. I began my career in the year 1982 and has progressed and grown in position steadily. I have learnt the hard way and today leadership is a passion for me.

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  DSQ Software

  Jan 1993 - Sept 1996

  Senior Executive HR & Administration

  • Involved in setting up a software unit 100 % export oriented unit in chennai.• Set up the office infrastructure, obtained lease lines, capital goods attestations, set up building automation systems, EOU License for the software unit.• Recruitment of software professionals from a 15-employee organization to a 600-employee organization over a period of 3 years.

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  Ambattur Clothing ltd,color Plus fashions ltd

  Oct 1996 - Sept 1999

  Senior Manager HR

  • Set up the HR Process to be in line with the ISO requirements of the company. • Recruited 20 Management trainees through campus. Selected and screened out of 700 applicants for reengineering the factories across all functions through Kurt Salmon Associates.• Introduced piece rate wages by way of performance incentives.• Got factories evaluated for Human rights compliance in terms of health and safety, first aid training, training on fire fighting, provision of emergency exits, provision of proper lighting facilities as per human rights standards. • Introduced free health checks for employees by setting up a health center for the benefit of the employees.• Finally the end result was bottom line increase in productivity of garments per machine to 21 from 14 prior to Reengineering. Show less

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  Hitech Carbon Limited

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  DGM Human Resources

  • Contributed towards setting up a center of learning in a record time of 3 months, facilitating identifying fast trackers in the organization.• Defined roles, responsibilities and Career levels across all levels.• Created a green belt to create a pollution free environment.• Brought industrial peace through negotiations with trade unions such as CITU by creating an internal union representing employees of the company.• Presented a paper on Pollution control in the International QUALITY CIRCLE conference at Manila in the year 1999.• Instrumental in building a town ship in a trouble prone and labor-intensive area. Show less

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  Agenda Net Marketing Private Ltd., ( Division SSI Ltd)

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2003

  Head Human Resource

  • Formulated HR Policies and Practices, Provided training on such policies and implemented the same.• Wrote the employee handbook for the benefit of the employees.• Defined roles, responsibilities and key result areas at all levels.• Introduced compensation structures and grades across all levels.• Introduced the concept of mentoring for new hires in the process of induction and orientation.• Developed a skill matrix for talent retention, competency building and accelerated career development.• Introduced on the job performance management systems and developed and implemented the annual appraisal to track potential performers, fast trackers facilitating them to take up higher responsibilities.• Introduced incentive schemes and rewarded employees who stayed in the organization despite being poached by competitors because of the strong work culture and ethics prevailing in the company.• Introduced the Extra Mile award program by way of a rolling trophy to be awarded to the employee based on points systems. Criteria for awards were defined in the policy.• Launched the employee help desk program. Show less

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  Tyco Fire & Security

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2004

  Country Head Human Resource

  Hofincon’s Infotech and Industrial Services Private Limited 100% owned company of TYCO FIRE & SECURITY (US MNC) as Head Human Resources.• Elevated to head the Country function for TYCO FIRE & SECURITY from April 2003.• Successfully handled the restructuring exercise and right sizing for the TYCO Fire and security business in India.• Implemented the Tyco Corporate Governance policy across India.• Documented and implemented HR policies and processes.• Obtained salary increase sanction from 3% to 13% for India. The global salary increases announced by Tyco was 3%. • Rationalized compensation and benefits across India.• Conducted an organizational diagnosis to bring about change management process from a family owned concept to a multinational set up.• Finally I believe that any HR intervention needs to be Top driven for successful implementation and I strongly believe in the Business partner concept and approach which a few organizations are adopting today. Show less

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  T Group Solutions Private Limited

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

  Head Compliance South

  Worked for T Group Solutions a Delhi based Social Compliance Company heading the Social compliance position for the Southern region including Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupur and Sri Lanka. Audited and monitored some of the best factories in the south of India and recommended remediation and corrective action plans based on buyer’s standards of engagement

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  Texport Syndicate India Limited

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2008

  AVP Human Resource

  Highlights1. Building Blocks of HR2. Team Building workshops3. Building the Employee Life cycle Management4. Managed a Talent pool of Management Trainees from Industrial Production Back ground, Textile graduates through MDP programs, Niftians, ATDC etc.,5. 90% Hit rate in respect if recruiting people for key positions. Initiated and successfully implemented the Employee referral program.6. Introduced Career level framework based on roles and responsibilities.7. Launched the HRMS portal.8. Recruited migrant workers which were a successful initiative in curtailing attrition and absenteeism. 9. Launched and edited the Company News letter to establish communication with employees and also to enhance brand image of the organization.10. Successfully managed IR issues during the process of consolidation. Show less

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  Bombay Rayon Fashions Limited

  Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

  Vice President Human resource

  I am responsible for the HR/CSR & IR operations and strategy for the Apparel division. I operate out of Bangalore which is the HQ for Apparel business for Bombay Rayon.

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  EPIC DESIGNERS LIMITED

  Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Group Head Human Resource

  Overll responsibility for the Group in respect of HR Strategy and Operations both. Building the employee life cycle Management, assessing Gaps in the existing systems and ensuring correctiver actions.Policy review, change and implementation.

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  Bombay Rayon Fashions Limited

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Vice President CSR, Personnel & Industrial relations-Garment Division

  Position : Vice President CSR, Personnel & IRJob TitleReporting to President OperationsJob Purpose: Strategic• Develop and implement long term CSR & HR strategies for BRFL• Design, implement, maintain and enhance CSR & HR agenda, programs, systems, policies and processes Operational• Lead and direct manpower planning and recruitment programs• Facilitate organization structuring, role clarity workshops and working of cross functional committees• Devise best-in-class compensation strategy• Implement, maintain and develop HR policies/ processes and ensure implementation.• • Develop, implement and institutionalize performance management system• Facilitate articulation of organization culture, organization development and advocacy of BRFL values• Commission employee satisfaction surveys, identify improvement areas and implement engagement programs• Initiate career development and succession planning for key positions• Create and manage employee ‘On- boarding’ programme• Define and monitor HR metrics through automated HR dashboard• Oversee and direct payroll, employee benefits and disbursals to employees• Oversee and manage matrix reporting of factory HR & Social Compliance functions• Oversee and manage IR at factory levels to ensure adherence to relevant acts and laws. People• Ensure attraction, retention and skill development of HR team to create a high performing talent pool Show less

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  Texport Overseas Private Limited

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

  Head Human Resource & Compliance

  Review on a regular basis that the ethics, culture and philosophies of Texport Overseas are properly understood and adhered by the employees.Resolve any labor disputes with adequate labor relationship skills under the schemes approved by the Management.Plan and design new methods for developing and strengthening HR/ Organizational climate.Effective implementation of various HR system / sub – systems and mechanisms.Develop an organization responsive to changing environment by keeping employees, motivated, innovative and committed.Developing core competencies in the organization.Approve the manpower plan, budget and sourcing strategies.Monitoring the welfare measures and approving the activities for the betterment of the employees.Authorize recruitment of an employee as per the delegation of powers and finalize the pay-scale along with the department head that requires the resource.Monitor the training programs for being properly designed for the employees in the organization.Along with the HOD Accounts, ensure that the payroll runs accurately, timely at all the locations and salaries / wages are released on a timely basis.Ensure that the worker training is done as per strategic plan.Monitor effective management of Committee meetings at all units of Texport Overseas.Monitor and ensure buyer’s compliance and implementation of the Management systems.Non-Routine/Strategic TasksPrepare strategic plan of HR management improvement and get approval from the Management.Fix the performance measures for the staff of HR department.Monitor the compliance with the regulations of statute.Monitor the disciplinary actions taken on the employees to ensure that they are as per the ethics and code of conduct of Texport Overseas.Review the performance measures of the HR division staff and submit report to the Management.Develop master plans on organization capability and OD intervention models to drive the cultural formation of a conglomerate. Show less

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  SAPL Industries Private Limited

  Feb 2018 - May 2024

  Group Head Human Resource, compliance, administration
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  Texport Overseas Pvt. Ltd

  Apr 2024 - now

  Corporate Head Human Resources