Richardson Samson
HRBP | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Professional Overview
Richardson Samson is an accomplished Human Resources (HR) professional with over 5 years of experience in driving strategic HR initiatives and fostering employee engagement. As an HRBP at Amazon, he is responsible for providing HR support and driving talent management strategies to enable business growth and success.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As an HRBP at Amazon, Richardson is a key partner to business leaders, providing strategic HR solutions and driving impactful people initiatives. He is responsible for managing employee relations, designing and implementing effective talent management programs, and leading organizational development efforts to enhance workforce productivity and morale.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Richardson held various HR positions at Unilever, where he demonstrated his expertise in employee relations, HR policy development, and capability building. As the HRBP - eCommerce and Sales Capability Lead, he played a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and spearheading initiatives to upskill the workforce. Earlier, he served as a Senior Central Employee Relations Executive, where he successfully managed complex employee cases and fostered a positive work environment.
Richardson's diverse HR experience also includes a stint as the Head of the Student Placement Committee at N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, where he facilitated internships and career opportunities for students, and as a Summer Intern at Jio, where he gained valuable exposure to the technology industry.
Academic Background
Richardson holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Studies from Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), where he was actively involved in the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, serving as the President and Associate Finance Manager.
Areas of Expertise
- Employee relations and case management
- Talent management and organizational development
- HR policy and process design
- Stakeholder management and consulting
- Strategic HR planning and implementation
- Change management and transformation
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Unilever, Richardson played a pivotal role in driving the company's employee relations strategy, leading to a 12% reduction in employee grievances and a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction scores. As the HRBP - eCommerce and Sales Capability Lead, he spearheaded a comprehensive upskilling program that enhanced the functional and digital capabilities of the sales team, resulting in a 15% increase in sales productivity.
Conclusion
With his extensive HR expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving impactful people initiatives, Richardson Samson is poised to continue his professional growth and make valuable contributions to Amazon's HR function and overall business success.
