Vivek Rai
About Vivek Rai
Vivek Rai is a Senior Manager in Sales HR at Procter & Gamble, with a diverse background in human resources and a passion for photography and history.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Vivek Rai is currently holding the position of Senior Manager - Sales HR at Procter & Gamble, a role he has been in since 2021. Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Vivek is responsible for sales human resources functions within this global consumer goods corporation.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before his current position, Vivek Rai worked in several other roles at Procter & Gamble. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Senior Manager - Plant HR / Compensation & Benefits in the Hyderabad Area, India. Prior to this, he served as Manager - Talent Practice for four months in 2019 in the Mumbai Area, India.
Experience at KEC International Ltd.
Vivek Rai's professional journey included significant roles at KEC International Ltd. He worked as an Assistant Manager - Human Resources from 2018 to 2019, and as a Group Management Resource from 2017 to 2018, both positions based in the Mumbai Area, India.
Early Career Internships
Vivek Rai gathered diverse fieldwork experience through multiple internships early in his career. He interned at RPG Enterprises, Aon Hewitt, and Deloitte India (Offices of the US) in 2016, in various HR-related capacities. He also interned at VE Commercial Vehicles Limited from 2015 to 2016 and at Godrej Properties Limited in 2015.
Educational Background
Vivek Rai holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, which he completed in 2017. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai in 2013. Before that, he completed his high school education at Kendriya Vidyalaya and his primary and secondary education at Naval Public School.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Vivek Rai has a passion for photography and history, which he pursues as an amateur photographer and history enthusiast. He is also a part-time writer, a devoted fan of tennis legend Roger Federer, and maintains a personal blog where he shares his thoughts and opinions.
Career Transition
Vivek Rai's career path showcases a significant transition from a technical background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering to a focus on Human Resources. This journey highlights his adaptability and diverse skill set, encompassing plant HR, compensation & benefits, and talent practice.