SURESH VASIRAJU

[email protected] +91-9849036906 Hyderabad, India
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic HR and L&D leader with over 17 years of experience driving performance consulting, learning transformation, and HR operational excellence across global enterprises. Proven success in managing large-scale L&D programs for 10,000+ employees, driving organizational capability, and leading high-impact teams across geographies. Recognized for delivering measurable outcomes in onboarding, talent engagement, campus program design, and vendor governance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior assistance vice president – HR (L&D)
05/2012 - Present
Wells Fargo India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. , Hyderabad, India
Learning Consulting
Partnered with stakeholders across technology, operations, and other lines of business to assess learning needs and align interventions with business goals.
Led Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and monitored post-program evaluations using L1–L4 models to drive continuous improvement and ROI.
Designed scalable and customized learning frameworks for 10,000+ employees across India, the Philippines, and other countries.
Established strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to align learning initiatives with organizational priorities and drive business results.
Program Management
Delivered enterprise learning programs with audiences ranging from 20 to 30,000 employees.
Led the design, execution, delivery, and feedback collection for enterprise learning programs, focusing on areas of improvement for program effectiveness.
Leveraged AI and RPI applications to simplify feedback collection and analysis for continuous program refinement.
Built and implemented regional and global learning calendars in alignment with workforce capability goals.
Streamlined program tracking and evaluation through centralized tools to ensure timely reporting and improved decision-making.
Data Management & HR Analytics
Created a unified L&D dashboard for leadership visibility across cost, reach, and effectiveness metrics to enable data-driven decision-making on behavioural changes (L3).
Built a no-cost internal ticketing system for operations tracking and automated team productivity reporting.
Managed an $8M annual L&D budget with a focus on optimization, cost management, and forecast accuracy to maximize ROI.
Recruitment & Campus Program Management
Led full lifecycle campus hiring and onboarding for 7,000+ graduates from offer acceptance to business allocation.
Collaborated with talent acquisition, HRBPs, and delivery leaders to ensure a seamless campus onboarding integration and smooth transition to business roles.
Developed and implemented success tracking models to monitor fresher performance and productivity post-onboarding.
HR Operations
Acted as the single point of contact (SPOC) for internal HR audits, maintaining 10 consecutive years of “NIL” audit observations.
Managed onboarding, payroll, and recruitment operations to ensure smooth HR processes.
Authored and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for L&D operations in India and the Philippines.
Ensured process consistency across onboarding, training delivery, and other processes for audit readiness.
Onboarding & Induction
Managed induction programs for thousands of new hires annually across multiple business units in India and the Philippines.
Curated digital and hybrid onboarding experiences tailored to workforce location and role, ensuring a personalized onboarding experience.
Developed separate onboarding tracks for business induction and senior-level executives to align with their specific needs and expectations.
Designed leadership-aligned onboarding scorecards to monitor and track early productivity for new hires.
Developed inclusive onboarding initiatives to support the integration of diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive environment for all.
Vendor Management
Handled end-to-end governance for 100+ local and global vendors, from onboarding to performance reviews.
Utilized tools like STORM and TRIMS to track and manage vendor performance effectively.
Developed a comprehensive vendor database showing lifecycle, cost, and value metrics for performance evaluation and contract renewals.
Negotiated vendor contracts to achieve both quality improvements and cost efficiency.
Team & Cross-Country People Management
Led a 7-member agile operations team across India and the Philippines, promoting cross-functional development and collaboration.
Mentored team members and implemented Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to foster professional growth and drive a high-performance culture.
Collaborated with global stakeholders to align programs with business, cultural, and compliance expectations, ensuring consistency across regions.
Consultant – Learning & Development
04/2010 - 05/2012
Virtusa Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Facilitated 360° leadership assessments and curated role-specific development plans.
Launched mentorship programs for 40+ future leaders; recognized with “Special Contribution Award.”
Designed dashboards to monitor employee certification compliance across functions.
Created internal training platforms leveraging existing tools at zero cost.
Associate – Talent & Development
10/2009 - 04/2010
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Partnered with SMEs to co-develop learning content for senior management programs.
Managed budgets and logistics for Manager-level development tracks.
Tracked learning effectiveness for niche leadership cohorts, using L&D dashboards and post-program surveys.
Designed executive presentations and reporting dashboards for talent metrics.
Supported LMS operations, feedback capture, and business alignment of training content.
Senior Associate – Learning & Development
05/2008 - 10/2009
Mahindra Satyam
Conducted TNA and led planning for annual training schedules across BU functions.
Partnered with HR and Delivery to forecast learning demands and allocate resources.
Delivered structured onboarding sessions and process training to align new hires with operational goals.
Managed learning operations and vendor coordination for technical and behavioural programs.
Led training analytics using L1 and L2 feedback to evaluate instructor effectiveness and course design.
Coordinator
07/2007 - 05/2008
Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD)
Coordinated national learning events in collaboration with leading CMMI Level 5 companies.
Played a key role in planning the ISTD National Convention in Hyderabad (2008).

EDUCATION

MBA (Marketing & HR)
01/2007
Osmania University, Hyderabad
B.Com (Computers)
01/2005
Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Learning and Development Professional
Hewitt Learning
Cornerstone LMS Implementation Certified
Wells Fargo (Internal)

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