Anuradha Rawat

A dynamic and forward-thinking HR executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across diverse industries, including Logistics, FMCG, and Retail that drive organizational excellence and cultural transformation. Skilled in aligning HR functions with business objectives, fostering talent development, and cultivating a diverse, inclusive workplace. A trusted advisor to C-Suite leaders with a proven track record of implementing high-impact talent strategies, organizational development programs, and change management processes to enhance business performance and employee engagement.

• Talent Acquisition: Developed talent attraction strategies to engage and recruit next-generation talent. Launched the Aspire Program, an internship initiative targeting top talent from colleges and universities, and the Career First Pathways Program, an apprenticeship framework to provide hands-on experience and career development opportunities. Strengthened DGF Canada’s employer brand, positioning it as a preferred choice for emerging professionals.
• Employer Branding & Recognition: Led DGF UAE & DGF Canada to its first-ever certification as Great Place to Work, significantly boosting the organization’s employer brand on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
• Leadership Development: Developed and implemented the 'Future Leaders Program' to develop high-potential emerging leaders, ensuring a robust talent pipeline for critical roles at DGF UAE. Created and rolled out the flagship 18-month 'License to Lead' program, equipping Senior Leaders to excel at pivotal employee lifecycle touchpoints, driving talent attraction, engagement, and retention to power organizational success.
• HR Digitalization: Championed the transformation of HR systems with the successful rollout of Avature, revolutionizing recruitment processes for HR and hiring managers nationwide. Drove the launch of the Career Marketplace, achieving a 65% employee activation rate, the highest in the region. Collaborated with the local IT team to deliver advanced TA & TM Power BI dashboards, empowering the Senior Management Team with real-time insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic HR Leadership for Rail Freight Start-Up “RailDirect”: Led the HR function for the launch of the Rail Freight product in UAE, a strategic joint venture between Etihad Rail and DHL. Established the organization from the ground up that included organizational design, recruitment, policy development, and implementing a comprehensive learning agenda. Initiated an international exchange program, enabling operations specialists to gain expertise from Euro-China Rail teams, driving cross-border knowledge transfer and operational excellence.
• Talent Management: Implemented integrated talent frameworks combining performance management and succession planning to align with business goals. Strengthened leadership pipelines and enhanced employee engagement through streamlined processes and development planning.
• Employee Experience Enhancement: Collaborated with the H&W team to develop a holistic wellness program based on employee feedback from Health & Wellness (H&W) surveys and claims data insights on lifestyle diseases. The program included access to a wellness app providing on-demand fitness workouts, a robust financial well-being module, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health and counseling services. This initiative addressed key employee concerns, promoted healthier lifestyles, and supported overall well-being, driving higher engagement and productivity.
• DEIB Leadership: As the Global Program Lead for DGFF 'Circles,' created a strategic roadmap for a global rollout. Established a strong network of over 850 DEIB allies, making the program a cornerstone of the company's diversity strategy.
• HR Offshoring: Currently, leading DGF Canada as the pilot country for the offshoring of HR services to a centralized offshore model, to transition transactional administrative activities, including payroll processing, employee data management, and key components of talent acquisition such as candidate screening and administrative support.

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