Rahul Ranganathan

Answer Genomics is a Genetic Research Organization creating DNA based lifestyle solutions for the Indian population.

I handle Global functions which includes Business Information and Solutions, R&D and Global Value Innovation Center for PepsiCo. Work requires coordination with PepsiCo Global (US) and Sector (Dubai) to ensure consistent standards and practices are maintained all across PepsiCo. I handle end to end HR in coordination with Solution Delivery Teams to understand Business Challenges and Deliver on a daily basis.

Region HR managing end to end HR for all of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala for Frito Lays India (PepsiCo International). Talent Acquistion: Coordinate with consultants and recruitment agencies along with use of job portals to source profiles, interview candidates and aid in onboarding to meet talent requirements of the region. Capability Development: Identify the needs of the organization and match them with individual aspirations to run training, workshops, coaching for capability development. Workforce Planning: Identify workforce requirements to maintain ideal manpower numbers and rationalize manpower to reduce cost and ensuring profitability. Business Partnering: Collaborate with business to understand requirements and fulfill the same through various interventions. Maintaining Organizational Health: Help employees maintain a proper work life balance while keeping in mind the health and wellness of the individual and needs of the organization. Performance Management: Conduct appraisals for employees in coordination with business and identify potential. Talent Pipeline: Based on the previous exercise provide a career path to employees based on potential, aspirations and organizational requirement. Payroll and incentives: Communication of payroll inputs and incentive earnings to Business Center to ensure timely payroll processing. Exit Process: Aid employees in a smooth transition in case of an exit.

Understand the various businesses that PepsiCo is involved in the the coordination and interplay of the same. Complete a Business HQ stint to have a clear view of the various interventions and people planning activities undertaken at the organization including talent development and performance management along with hiring process. Complete a Sales stint to get a ground level understanding of the business processes. Complete a Plant HR stint to understand workforce management gain a knowledge of manufacturing process. Complete a Sales HR stint to gain a working knowledge of Sales process and requirements.

Student at XLRI (HRM (2012-14) Selected as Junior Executive Member of SAPPHIRE (Students Association for Promotion of PM, HR and IR)|XLRI  Promote HR through publications, event organizing and industry collaboration  Organised ‘Chaos’ which was open to all BM and HRM students of both years of XLRI  Piloted Event Design and involved in effective execution and overall event management

Associated with C&B team and Talent Sustainability team in AMEA HQ for PepsiCo International (Asia Pacific, Middle-East, China and India). Worked in collaboration with individuals from several different Nationalities. Projects Include: 1. Org Restructuring: Changing team compositions to bring teams in line with the New Operating Model. Conducting Job evaluations and creating job descriptions for the new and renewed positions. 2. HiPo Retention: Chart out the career path for High Potentials in the organization and develop a template to decide the next career move.

 Conducted intensive research on Functional Characterization of Senescence associated Genes  Project funded by Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science and Technology  Displayed cognitive skills in designing research methodology and spearheaded implementation  Co-ordinated with highly skilled teams in and across departments to achieve project goals