Submitting more applications increases your chances of landing a job.

Here’s how busy the average job seeker was last month:

Opportunities viewed

Applications submitted

Keep exploring and applying to maximize your chances!

Looking for employers with a proven track record of hiring women?

Click here to explore opportunities now!
We Value Your Feedback

You are invited to participate in a survey designed to help researchers understand how best to match workers to the types of jobs they are searching for

Would You Be Likely to Participate?

If selected, we will contact you via email with further instructions and details about your participation.

You will receive a $7 payout for answering the survey.


User unblocked successfully
Thank you. Your report has been submitted and will be reviewed shortly.
PranavR Rav, Lead – HR Business Partner (IMEA)

PranavR Rav

Lead – HR Business Partner (IMEA)·Apexx Inc

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 4 months

Lead – HR Business Partner (IMEA)

November 2022 - April 2025

Apexx Inc

Bengaluru, India

November 2022 - April 2025

✔ Partnered with regional leaders across multiple business units in the IMEA region to develop
and execute HR strategies aligned with labor laws and compliance.
✔ Spearheaded talent acquisition for a Greenfield project, successfully scaling headcount to meet
aggressive growth targets.
✔ Partnered with regional HR teams to execute HR operations, payroll, HRIS (SuccessFactors),
onboarding, and benefits administration for the assigned business unit, ensuring SLA/KPI
compliance across multiple locations, including offshore sites.
✔ Led org design, workforce planning, and headcount forecasting in alignment with GCC labor and
compliance.
✔ Collaborated with global COEs (C&B, Talent, L&D, ER) across India, Oman, UAE & KSA to deploy
initiatives on leadership development, total rewards, performance management and mobility.
✔ Developed and implemented regional talent and succession frameworks for corporate and
offshore teams, targeting capability gaps and strengthening business continuity plans.
✔ Co-Led projects on job evaluation and grade alignment using Hays methodology enhancing
compensation benchmarking and budgeting in partnership with other HRBPs, Finance and
Rewards COEs.
✔ Championed culture transformation programs post-expansion, reinforcing core values through
leadership enablement, transparent communication, and engagement campaigns.
✔ Led the full-cycle regional performance management strategy (PMS), including OKR alignment,
manager capability building, and goal calibration workshops.
✔ Acted as an internal change agent during the launch of HRIS enhancements (SuccessFactors),
leading training, adoption, and feedback loops.
✔ Delivered insights via HR dashboards and predictive attrition analysis, influencing executive
decision-making on headcount planning and retention.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Manager – HR Business Partner (APAC)

November 2020 - October 2022

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Stellantis)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2020 - October 2022

✔ Partnered with APAC business leaders across R&D function to shape and execute
transformation strategies focused on org design, DEI, and employee engagement across 4
countries
✔ Supported workforce planning, talent acquisition, and manpower budgeting to ensure optimal
talent supply.
✔ Led cultural integration and organizational development initiatives during Stellantis-Fiat M&A,
ensuring seamless people transitions.
✔ Facilitated engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and structured feedback loops.
✔ Led employee services initiatives, managing onboarding, policy rollout, and well-being
programs, including remote work support for business continuity during COVID-19 pandemic
✔ Strengthened reward practices by partnering with Total Rewards to implement market-aligned
compensation structures and drive pay-for-performance initiatives.
✔ Leveraged HR metrics and dashboards to monitor performance, drive actionable insights, and
ensure SLA/KPI compliance across the business unit
✔ Designed and institutionalized succession planning frameworks, leading talent reviews to
identify, engage, and develop future leaders in alignment with business continuity plans.

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture

HR Partner – AL Nahiya Group

September 2018 - April 2020

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2018 - April 2020

✔ Supported 1200+ employees as the primary HR Partner, working closely with line managers,
and aligned HR strategies with business objectives.
✔ Managed end-to-end payroll processing with strict adherence to UAE Wage Protection System
(WPS) regulations, ensuring timely approvals and accuracy.
✔ Administered employee benefits including housing allowances, medical insurance, and
statutory benefits, ensuring compliance with UAE labor regulations and Provided expert
guidance to the stakeholders.
✔ Led workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies, aligning recruitment efforts with
budget and operational requirements.
✔ Coordinated with PROs and external vendors to manage visa and immigration processes,
including issuance, renewals, cancellations, and compliance for expatriate employees.
✔ Delivered smooth onboarding and induction processes in accordance with the company policy &
compliance.
✔ Supported to Implement and optimize HRIS platforms(Oracle HRMS) to streamline HR
operations, improve data accuracy, and support analytics-driven decision making.
✔ Designed and executed employee retention programs that lowered turnover and improved
Employee Net Promoter Scores (eNPS).
✔ Oversaw offboarding processes, including exit interviews and end-of-service benefit
settlements, ensuring compliance and positive exit experiences.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Officer

August 2015 - August 2018

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2015 - August 2018

✔ Integral member of the HR team servicing Dubai and Northern Emirates, delivering robust
employee support.
✔ Delivered end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes for internal and outsourced
employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and enhancing employee experience.
✔ Managed outsourced recruitment cycles across IT, Retail, and SME functions, streamlining
hiring timelines and aligning candidates with business needs.
✔ Provided frontline support for employee relations, advising on grievances, disciplinary matters,
and case resolutions in line with UAE labor law.
✔ Conducted exit interviews and analysed trends to improve retention strategies and reduce
attrition.
✔ Generated HR reports and analysed workforce metrics, enabling leadership to make data-driven
decisions related to manpower planning and HR operations.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Generalist

January 2012 - January 2015

Mindlance

Bengaluru, India

January 2012 - January 2015

✔ Led a team of recruiters specializing in talent acquisition across IT, Finance, Sales, and
Customer Service for high-profile clients such as Humana, Cigna, and Labcorp.
✔ Primary point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR-related inquiries, providing
timely and effective guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.

Company industry:
IT Services

Education

IUBH University of Applied Sciences

April 2026

April 2026

Master's degree, Business Administration

Germany

CVRU University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Business Administration

India

GPA (percentage): 6%

GPA (percentage): 6%

Skills

Benefits

Expert

Talent Management

Expert

Succession Planning

Expert

Performance Management

Expert

OKR Alignment

Expert

Compensation & Benefits

Expert

Analytics

Expert

HRIS

Expert

HRMS

Expert

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Expert

Diversity

Expert

Inclusion

Expert

Employee Relations

Expert

Multi-Country

Expert

International

Expert

HR Policies

Expert

HR Business partner

Expert

Compensation

Expert

Change Management

Expert

Org Design

Expert

Organisation Design

Expert

Workforce planning

Expert

Workforce

Expert

Resource allocation

Expert

manpower planning

Expert

learning and development

Intermediate

HR Analytics

Expert

HR Manager

Expert

Lead HR

Expert

Talent Acquisition

Expert

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Native Speaker