Jyoti Abichandani

Seasoned HR Leader with 25+ years of progressive experience across pharmaceuticals/life sciences, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and services sectors. Proven track record of architecting and executing Group-level HR strategies that align talent with business growth. Deep expertise spanning HR Transformation, Multi-BU Operations, Strategic Talent Acquisition, Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Compensation Design, and HR Analytics.

Known for bridging strategic thinking with hands-on execution — building high-performing HR functions from the ground up while ensuring compliance, cultural alignment, and leadership pipeline strength.

Sr. HR Manager → AGM HR | Strategic HR & Group Operations - Dev Life Therapeutics

(2022-01)

• Spearhead Group-level HR strategy and governance across the organization's business units, aligning workforce planning with corporate growth and R&D/manufacturing expansion goals.
• Partner with senior leadership and functional heads to translate business strategy into HR priorities — organizational design, capability building, and leadership pipeline development.
• Lead strategic talent acquisition for middle, senior, and CXO mandates, building a scalable hiring framework consistently closed within TAT.
• Design and govern end-to-end PMS cycles, PLI/variable pay structures, and compensation benchmarking to drive a high-performance culture.
• Drive HR transformation initiatives including ERP/HRMS implementation and digitalization of core HR processes across business units.
• Own Group HR compliance, stakeholder management, and escalation resolution, ensuring audit-ready statutory and regulatory adherence across locations.

Department HR Manager - GTC Oilfield Services

(2019-11 - 2022-01)

• Managed HR operations, recruitment, and employee relations across multiple locations.
• Streamlined onboarding/offboarding processes and implemented manpower planning aligned with budgets.
• Led compliance activities and built engagement frameworks for a multi-site workforce.

Plant HR & IR Manager - Meena Cast Pvt. Ltd.

(2017-06 - 2019-11)

• Managed industrial relations, labour compliance, and dispute resolution at plant level.
• Developed grievance redressal mechanisms; conducted domestic enquiries and disciplinary proceedings.
• Ensured timely payroll, vendor management, and statutory compliance.

Manager – Corporate Human Resources - Sterling Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-04 - 2017-06)

• Handled end-to-end HR operations — recruitment, payroll, engagement, and compliance.
• Conducted statutory audits and compliance reporting for a multi-specialty hospital group.

HR Operations & IR - Pacific Pipe Systems Pvt. Ltd.

(2009-05 - 2014-04)

• Managed HR operations, talent management, and industrial relations across manufacturing plant.

HR Consultant - Mafoi Management Consultants

(2006-03 - 2008-12)

HR Executive - Nova Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd.

(2003-02 - 2006-02)

HR Executive - Nalanda Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

(1998-09 - 2003-02)

MBA - Human Resources - ISBM, Hyderabad (2015)

PG Diploma - Industrial Relations & Personnel Management - Bhavans College, Gujarat University (2012)