Director of Human Resources - Netwoven Inc. (Microsoft official Gold Partner) - Kolkata
(2023-04)
- Ethical Sustainable HR Leadership - Leading end-to-end daily HR Operations. A people leader who coaches, develops, and enables high-performing, engaged teams.
- A trusted partner to senior stakeholders, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Developed and implemented full Talent management cycle: Recruitment, On-Boarding, Off-Boarding, development, secondments, performance reviews, L&D, probation management, retention, and Retention through exit interviews analysis for Retention Policies.
- Leading recruitment teams to achieve KPIs and business outcomes. Shaping TA operating models, analytics, and insights at scale. Leading recruitment teams to achieve KPIs and business outcomes & A people leader who coaches, develops, and enables high-performing, engaged teams with rewards guaranteed.
- Talent Acquisition leader with deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes and sourcing strategies.
- Organizational Behaviour Applied Sciences / Development - Half yearly group survey measuring employee's emotional exhaustion, engagement, deviant & dissonance behavior & intentions for exit.
- Introduced advanced tools such as Ninety.io and 7.0 Orange HRMS for goal tracking and HR operations streamlining. Employee engagement initiatives through pulse surveys and engagement index analysis, resulting in measurable improvement in workforce morale. Major focus on ethical leadership, mental well-being, and Talent Development integrated into HR policies.
Director Human Capital - FutureStation Advisors LLP, ESG Management Consulting Firm - Kolkata
(2018-02 - 2023-04)
- Led strategic advisory across business sustainability, digital transformation, human capital, and risk, enabling alignment of people strategy with enterprise growth and compliance objectives.
- Delivered organizational transformation initiatives through talent, rewards, and change management programs, driving measurable improvements in workforce capability and business performance.
- Designed and scaled leadership development and secondment programs, strengthening succession pipelines and building future-ready leadership talent.
- Elevated global brand positioning by securing membership in WBCSD (Geneva) sustainability coalitions, enhancing international visibility, credibility, and stakeholder engagement.
Director HR - Jobtech Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. - Kolkata
(2016-12 - 2018-01)
- Built a strong HR foundation and drove employee engagement initiatives to support rapid organizational growth.
- Led the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with business objectives, overseeing talent acquisition, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Vice-President Human Resources - Blue OmniChannel (e-Commerce) - Kolkata
(2012-02 - 2016-11)
- Led end-to-end talent acquisition transformation, enhancing candidate experience and improving on-boarding effectiveness to drive seamless workforce integration.
- Designed and implemented leadership development frameworks and competency-based career planning (Lominger model), strengthening organizational capability and succession pipelines.
- Drove change management and employee engagement initiatives, leveraging survey insights to improve retention and workforce engagement.
- Established and executed robust performance management and learning frameworks, enabling continuous feedback, capability building, and development of high-potential talent through targeted career progression plans.
Deputy General Manager Human Resources - Concast Steel Limited - Kolkata
(2010-12 - 2012-01)
- Transformed HR processes into strategic capabilities, enhancing talent retention, leadership development, and performance management.
- Designed and implemented personalized development plans for high-potential employees, strengthening succession pipelines and organizational capability.
- Established and optimized performance management systems, enabling continuous feedback, performance tracking, and targeted improvement.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and development through strategic training initiatives aligned with evolving business needs and growth objectives.
Corporate Group HR Head - Hospitality Division - Neesa Group Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad
(2010-05 - 2010-11)
- Led behavioral transformation initiatives in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, driving improvements in employee engagement and organizational culture.
- Managed and developed a 30-member HR team across 10 business units, implementing standardized talent management and learning frameworks to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Regional Manager Human Resources - Sarovar Hotels & Resorts Ltd - Kolkata
(2008-08 - 2010-04)
- Managed talent acquisition, deployment, and structured onboarding processes, ensuring seamless workforce integration.
- Oversaw HR operations and industrial relations, including union engagement and initiatives to strengthen labor relations and workplace harmony.
- Represented the organization in legal proceedings and compliance matters, handling court cases and regulatory requirements effectively.
- Led training and development initiatives, including fire safety and workplace safety programs, while ensuring compliance through property audits.
- Governed employee welfare programs, including cafeteria hygiene standards and family engagement initiatives to enhance overall employee well-being and satisfaction.
Human Resources Manager - Hospitality Division - Ambuja Neotia Group, Kolkata - Ffort Radisson - Kolkata
(2007-02 - 2008-07)
- Spearheaded talent acquisition strategies and career development initiatives, strengthening workforce capability and organizational growth.
- Managed training and development programs, grievance handling, and employee welfare initiatives, fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture
Manager Human Resources - BM Birla Heart Research Centre - Kolkata (CK Birla Group) - Kolkata
(2006-04 - 2007-01)
- Implemented and monitored Balanced Scorecard frameworks, aligning HR initiatives with organizational performance objectives.
- Developed and strengthened HR policies and essential people practices
- Policy on Retention of Hi-Pots - Talent Management
- Policy on Engagement Index/Surveys
- Policy on Campus Drive
- Policy on Balance Score Card - Robert Kaplan Management
- Policy on Exit drive & guidance
- Policy on Employees welfare
- Policy on enhancing governance and workforce effectiveness.
- Drove employee engagement strategies, utilizing engagement index metrics to improve satisfaction and retention.
- Led talent acquisition and retention initiatives, successfully attracting and on-boarding high-caliber professionals.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for specialized roles, including consultant doctors, coordinating assessments with senior medical leaders.
- Executed campus hiring programs, building a strong talent pipeline for future organizational needs.
- Promoted employee welfare and engagement, organizing excursions and family-focused initiatives to enhance workplace culture.
- HR Operations & Strengthened industrial relations, ensuring positive employee relations and operational stability.
Asst. Manager HR - ITC Limited - Tobacco Division FMCG Manufacturing & Corporate Head Office - Kolkata
(2000-07 - 2006-03)
- Led enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy, driving hiring from premier institutions (IITs, IIMs, XLRI, FMS, Symbiosis, SCHMRD) to strengthen leadership pipeline and organizational capability.
- Spearheaded Employee life-cycle management including on-boarding, deployment, and engagement frameworks, improving workforce integration and retention.
- Championed implementation of Self-Directed Work Groups (SDWG) across manufacturing units, fostering a high-performance, empowered workforce culture aligned with global management practices.
- Designed and institutionalized grade- and level-based managerial competency frameworks, enhancing leadership development and succession planning across the Tobacco Division.
- Directed the development and standardization of HR and recruitment policies (campus and lateral hiring) at corporate and divisional levels.
- Introduced and governed administrative and executive support policies, embedding best practices for critical roles including confidential secretarial functions.
- Led formulation of employee medical and welfare policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational well-being objectives.
- Led Industrial Relations strategy, including union engagement and negotiations, ensuring harmonious labor relations and operational continuity.
- Partnered with leadership across multiple manufacturing units to drive workforce planning, talent deployment, and HR alignment with business goals.
- Oversaw end-to-end factory HR operations, including recruitment, selection, and structured on-boarding processes.
- Directed implementation of OHSAS 18001 and workplace safety frameworks, strengthening compliance and employee well-being.
- Fostered collaboration across engineering, production, packaging, and logistics functions, enhancing operational synergy through SDWG frameworks.
- Led health, safety, and hygiene governance, including audits and welfare initiatives such as canteen and worker facilities.
- Developed and maintained industrial relations intelligence, including creation of union history records for informed strategy and risk mitigation.
- Standardized knowledge management by documenting end-to-end manufacturing processes, improving operational transparency and training effectiveness.
