RAJVINDER K RAI
Apley,Telford
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and leadership development. Demonstrates effective project management and organisational skills, ensuring deadline prioritisation and proactive delivery of results. Excels in adaptability and teamwork, with a proven track record of customer service excellence. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP expertise, Google Mail usage, and Lotus Notes proficiency. Committed to leveraging skills for continued professional growth and success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Training & Reward Administrator
Schneider Electric
2014.03 - 2026.03
- Responsible for supporting Learning Solutions Manager in providing a professional, highly efficient and customer focused service in delivering business soft skill training.
- Working in a HR environment alongside Peoplelink Admin and Reward.
- Supporting the Learning Solutions Manager in organising soft skills training for the whole UK & Ireland.
- Involved in supporting a global learning tool 'My Learning Link', which is used by all the employees within Schneider Electric to record all learning activity, complete online courses and request classroom based courses.
- Working with 3rd party providers and the Learning Solutions Manager to arrange an effective training plan.
- Book venues, catering for sites where training is to be delivered, alongside any materials that need to be prepared for the courses.
- Putting together leadership programmes for First Time and Front Line Mangers within the business.
- Also liaise with the HR Business partners/HR Managers to conduct LET course part of leadership.
- Liaising with the Global My learning link teams to develop my knowledge and make use of the internal tool efficiently.
- Heavily involved in the reward campaigns, including Salary Review process, Share Incentive Plan and WESOP for UK & I.
- Supporting the Ireland population in the quarterly cycle to work schemes.
- Responsible for drawing up learning agreement for employees who apply for University/College courses.
Training & Reward Administrator
Schneider Electric
2014.03 - 2026.03
- Designed and implemented tailored business soft skill training programmes, utilising interactive methodologies to engage participants and meet diverse learning needs.
- Working in a HR environment alongside Peoplelink Admin and Reward.
- Supporting the Learning Solutions Manager in organising soft skills training for the whole UK & Ireland.
- Involved in supporting a global learning tool ‘My Learning Link’, which is used by all the employees within Schneider Electric to record all learning activity, complete online courses and request classroom based courses.
- Working with 3rd party providers and the Learning Solutions Manager to arrange an effective training plan.
- Book venues, catering for sites where training is to be delivered, alongside any materials that need to be prepared for the courses.
- Putting together leadership programmes for First Time and Front Line Mangers within the business.
- Also liaise with the HR Business partners/HR Managers to conduct LET course part of leadership.
- Liaising with the Global My learning link teams to develop my knowledge and make use of the internal tool efficiently.
- Heavily involved in the reward campaigns, including Salary Review process, Share Incentive Plan and WESOP for UK & I.
- Supporting the Ireland population in the quarterly cycle to work schemes.
- Responsible for drawing up learning agreement for employees who apply for University/College courses.
Senior HR Administration Specialist
Schneider Electric
2020.09 - 2026.04
Senior HR Administration Specialist
Schneider Electric
2020.09 - 2026.04
PeopleLink Administrator
Schneider Electric
2015.10 - 2020.07
- Working in a HR Shared Services department, processing HR Administration.
- Key project - Working on the onboarding process for the UK&I.
- Regularly working on Continuous improvement of internal processes.
- Processing HR administration for new starters and internal employees.
- Heavily involved in the reward campaigns, including Salary Review process and STIP for UK & I.
- Responsible for drawing up learning agreement for employees who apply for University/College courses.
- Delivering an excellent customer service within HR Shared Services.
- Scanning all employee files to the internal shared box folders.
PeopleLink Administrator
Schneider Electric
2015.10 - 2020.07
- Working in a HR Shared Services department, processing HR Administration.
- Key project - Working on the onboarding process for the UK&I.
- Regularly working on Continuous improvement of internal processes.
- Processing HR administration for new starters and internal employees.
- Heavily involved in the reward campaigns, including Salary Review process and STIP for UK & I.
- Responsible for drawing up learning agreement for employees who apply for University/College courses.
- Delivering an excellent customer service within HR Shared Services.
- Scanning all employee files to the internal shared box folders.
Senior HR & Training Coordinator
Tarmac Ltd
2005.09 - 2013.10
- Responsible for supporting Training Service Manager in providing a professional, highly efficient and customer focused service in delivering business critical training.
- Liaise with suppliers and scheduling training dates to meet ongoing business demands and SLAs.
- Ensures training is delivered to the business in accordance with agreed quality standards/SLAs. Consisting of a core course Portfolio.
- Support the Training Services Manager in delivering a professional, highly efficient and customer focussed HR & Training shared services.
- Produces reports and spreadsheets in order to help monitor business objectives.
- Working closely with the HR Shares Services Manager to help recruit HR Team, looking through CV’s to match up with Job Specifications.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work across other teams, providing support and guidance skills where required, this includes supporting and coaching others to improve overall team skills base.
- Works with agreed financial controls to monitor costs and achieve cost savings where appropriate. Raising purchase requisitions in order to generate purchase orders.
- Co-ordinating with the HR Recruitment manager to arrange and sit in on interviews.
- Support and contribute, as appropriate, to projects relating to the SAP HR system or processes that impact on the HR & Training Services team.
- Delivers effective induction programmes for new starters that ensure all processes and procedures are understood.
- Managing new office moves, as company re-location took place, responsibilities included putting together desk plans, implementing plans for new office equipment etc.
Senior HR & Training Coordinator
Tarmac Ltd
2005.09 - 2013.10
- Responsible for supporting Training Service Manager in providing a professional, highly efficient and customer focused service in delivering business critical training.
- Liaise with suppliers and scheduling training dates to meet ongoing business demands and SLAs.
- Ensures training is delivered to the business in accordance with agreed quality standards/SLAs. Consisting of a core course Portfolio.
- Support the Training Services Manager in delivering a professional, highly efficient and customer focussed HR & Training shared services.
- Produces reports and spreadsheets in order to help monitor business objectives.
- Working closely with the HR Shares Services Manager to help recruit HR Team, looking through CV’s to match up with Job Specifications.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work across other teams, providing support and guidance skills where required, this includes supporting and coaching others to improve overall team skills base.
- Works with agreed financial controls to monitor costs and achieve cost savings where appropriate. Raising purchase requisitions in order to generate purchase orders.
- Co-ordinating with the HR Recruitment manager to arrange and sit in on interviews.
- Support and contribute, as appropriate, to projects relating to the SAP HR system or processes that impact on the HR & Training Services team.
- Delivers effective induction programmes for new starters that ensure all processes and procedures are understood.
- Managing new office moves, as company re-location took place, responsibilities included putting together desk plans, implementing plans for new office equipment etc.
Senior Sales Assistant
Next Clearance
2002.03 - 2006.01
- Senior sales assistant for the men’s fashion department, for the largest store within the district.
- Excellent customer service through researched knowledge of latest products and promotions.
- Assist in general administrative duties, including cashing up and arranging rotas.
- Collaborated closely with the team to ensure that all personal and store targets are satisfied.
- Provided innovative ideas to ensure that the procurement of products maximises growth in sales.
- Ensured that telephone queries are sufficiently answered to enable an increase in customer loyalty.
- Assisted in the training and managing of new employees to ensure that their working performance was of a high standard ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
- Responsibilities included management of department, staff management, task allocation, stock replenishment and organising deliveries.
Senior Sales Assistant
Next Clearance
2002.03 - 2006.01
- Senior sales assistant for the men’s fashion department, for the largest store within the district.
- Excellent customer service through researched knowledge of latest products and promotions.
- Assist in general administrative duties, including cashing up and arranging rotas.
- Collaborated closely with the team to ensure that all personal and store targets are satisfied.
- Provided innovative ideas to ensure that the procurement of products maximises growth in sales.
- Ensured that telephone queries are sufficiently answered to enable an increase in customer loyalty.
- Assisted in the training and managing of new employees to ensure that their working performance was of a high standard ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
- Responsibilities included management of department, staff management, task allocation, stock replenishment and organising deliveries.
Education
BA (Honours) - Business Information System
University of Central England
2001.01 - 2004.01
GNVQ - Business Intermediate
Colton Hills Secondary School
Wolverhampton 1993.01 - 2001.01
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Leadership development
- Effective project management
Organizational skills
Deadline prioritization - Adaptability and teamwork
- Customer service excellence
- Proactive delivery of results
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
SAP expertise
Google Mail usage
Lotus Notes proficiency
Additional languages
Additional languages – Punjabi (fluent), Hindi (Fluent)
Interests and Activities
Travelling
Full UK Clean Driving Licence
Internal Training Courses
- August 2007: Excel training - Intermediate Level
- March 2008: SAP training (Refresher courses are completed as and when changes are made to the system)
Timeline
Senior HR Administration Specialist
Schneider Electric
2020.09 - 2026.04
Senior HR Administration Specialist
Schneider Electric
2020.09 - 2026.04
PeopleLink Administrator
Schneider Electric
2015.10 - 2020.07
PeopleLink Administrator
Schneider Electric
2015.10 - 2020.07
Training & Reward Administrator
Schneider Electric
2014.03 - 2026.03
Training & Reward Administrator
Schneider Electric
2014.03 - 2026.03
Senior HR & Training Coordinator
Tarmac Ltd
2005.09 - 2013.10
Senior HR & Training Coordinator
Tarmac Ltd
2005.09 - 2013.10
Senior Sales Assistant
Next Clearance
2002.03 - 2006.01
Senior Sales Assistant
Next Clearance
2002.03 - 2006.01
BA (Honours) - Business Information System
University of Central England
2001.01 - 2004.01
GNVQ - Business Intermediate
Colton Hills Secondary School
1993.01 - 2001.01