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Raminderjeet Kaur Palany

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Prosci-certified Change Lead with 10+ years of experience driving large-scale change initiatives across multiple industries, including finance, retail, telecommunications, and global HRIS/payroll transformation. Currently leading a Dayforce payroll transformation for Orica’s global operations, I have a proven record of crafting and executing change management frameworks that enhance compliance, engagement, and adoption. Skilled in creating high-impact training programs and assessing change readiness across diverse regions, I leverage a data-driven, empathetic approach to ensure successful transitions. With extensive experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment, I bring holistic expertise and strategic insight to the Workday Organizational Change & Training Principal Consultant role at Cognizant.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Change Lead,Global Payroll Dayforce Implementation

Orica
Melbourne, VIC
02.2024 - Current

Leading the global change management for Orica’s payroll transformation, focusing on implementing the Dayforce platform across multiple regions. Reporting to the Global Change Manager, ensuring high readiness and alignment with Orica’s strategic and regulatory requirements.

  • Global Change Leadership: Directed a multi-region rollout of Dayforce, maximizing stakeholder adoption and aligning change strategies with Orica’s corporate and regional goals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted 15+ executive workshops to promote alignment, assess impact, and foster a 40% increase in engagement.
  • Training Program Development: Delivered tailored, region-specific training, leading to a 35% increase in adoption across Orica’s workforce.
  • Compliance Focus: Ensured regulatory compliance across all operational regions, embedding standards into change initiatives.

Change Lead, Tax Transparency (ANZ Bank)

Capgemini
Melbourne, VIC
07.2021 - 01.2024

Oversaw change management for ANZ Bank’s Tax Transparency project, focusing on FATCA and CRS compliance. Developed comprehensive change strategies to ensure alignment with ANZ’s operational and regulatory needs.

  • Compliance-Driven Change Management: Achieved 100% regulatory compliance by developing targeted change plans addressing FATCA and CRS requirements.
  • Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: Increased stakeholders buy-in by 90% through data-driven insights and empathetic communication strategies, facilitating project success.

Change Lead, Munro Footwear Transformation Project (PMO)

Munro Footwear
Melbourne, VIC
04.2021 - 07.2021

Led change initiatives for Munro Footwear’s transformation, focusing on supply chain and merchandising enhancements.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful alignment and process optimization.

  • Holistic Change Strategy Development: Created change management frameworks that increased cross-functional alignment, improving team collaboration by 25%
  • Customized Communication Plans: Developed and executed tailored communication strategies to streamline change adoption among stakeholder groups

Change & Acceptance Analyst / Project Coordinator

NBN Co.
Melbourne, VIC
04.2018 - 03.2021

Managed change coordination for technology-driven projects at NBN, focusing on data integrity, process improvement, and cross-department collaboration to ensure effective change processes.

  • Data Governance and Optimization: Drove data accuracy initiatives essential for transformation success, achieving 100% data integrity
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Acted as a liaison between business leaders and IT teams, addressing change needs and aligning with organizational goals.

Location Management Analyst

NBN Co.
Melbourne, VIC
12.2015 - 03.2018

Supported NBN’s National Address database management, ensuring data integrity through geospatial data analysis and process improvements.

  • Enhanced Offshore Efficiency: Conducted training for offshore teams, increasing operational efficiency and reducing LMS held orders.
  • SME for Data Quality Initiatives: Ensured high standards of data accuracy, addressing quality issues proactively to maintain database integrity.

Sales Agent

Click Energy
Melbourne, VIC
05.2012 - 12.2015
  • Gained foundational skills in client engagement, communication, and sales strategy, contributing to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

Master of International Business -

Swinburne University of Technology
12.2021

Master of Sciences - Leadership

Northeastern University Boston
12.2021

Master of Economics -

Panjab University
Chandigarh
12.2009

Skills

  • Global Change Strategy Development
  • Training Program Design & Delivery
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • HRIS/Payroll System Transformation
  • Data-Driven Impact Assessment
  • Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
  • Organizational Readiness & Adoption
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Employee Engagement Initiatives
  • Workforce Transition Planning

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE

  • Orica (Global Payroll Transformation – Dayforce Implementation: Senior Change Specialist: Led the global dayforce implementation, crafting and executing change strategies that ensured seamless payroll transformation across multiple regions whilst engaging senior stakeholder through workshops to foster collaboration and support for system wide change, ensuring readiness and sustained engagement.
  • Capgemini (Tax Transparency ANZ Bank) - Change Lead: Led transformative change initiatives at ANZ Bank, focusing on stakeholder collaboration and strategy execution. Specialized in developing comprehensive change management plans, driving compliance, and fostering stakeholder engagement across organizational levels.
  • Munro Footwear Transformation Project (PMO) - Change Lead: Expertly managed large-scale retail transformation projects, demonstrating a strong ability in supply chain and merchandise transformation. Successfully implemented change strategies and navigated complex, cross-functional team dynamics in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • NBN - Change & Acceptance Analyst / Project Coordinator: Skilled in analyzing, planning, and executing technology-driven change processes at NBN. Leveraged data insights for effective transition planning, ensuring seamless adaptation to evolving technology and process changes within cross-functional teams.

Certification

  • Change Management: Prosci-certified, Change Metrics Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis.
  • Platforms: Dayforce (expertise transferable to Workday), Salesforce, SharePoint, Visio, Jira
  • Data Tools: PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Change Lead,Global Payroll Dayforce Implementation

Orica
02.2024 - Current

Change Lead, Tax Transparency (ANZ Bank)

Capgemini
07.2021 - 01.2024

Change Lead, Munro Footwear Transformation Project (PMO)

Munro Footwear
04.2021 - 07.2021

Change & Acceptance Analyst / Project Coordinator

NBN Co.
04.2018 - 03.2021

Location Management Analyst

NBN Co.
12.2015 - 03.2018

Sales Agent

Click Energy
05.2012 - 12.2015

Master of International Business -

Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Sciences - Leadership

Northeastern University Boston

Master of Economics -

Panjab University
Raminderjeet Kaur Palany