Roopesh Kumar HB

Strategic and results-driven People Partner with a proven track record. Proficient in cultivating a high-performance culture through strategic talent acquisition, talent management and employee engagement initiatives. Skilled in aligning HR practices with business objectives, driving organizational growth and ensuring compliance.

Partnering with workmen union in aligning industrial relations with organizational goals. Strong leadership in developing and cascading HR strategies, budgeting and operational plans. An enterprising young leader with 16 years of experience spread across domains and view myself as a problem solver with human touch striving to create win-win situation for organization and employees with out of box HR practices.

Proven track record in fostering positive culture, supporting talent enrichment and driving overall organizational development within a complex matrix structure across different locations.

Manager – HR & IR - KEC Asian Cables Limited (Subsidiary of KEC International Limited)

(2013-02)

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term manpower plans based on business forecasts, production cycles, attrition analysis and expansion strategies
• Conduct workforce analytics to assess current manpower capacity vs. future organizational needs; identify surplus, gaps and critical roles
• Collaborate with functional heads to build organization structures, role definitions and succession plans
• Establish annual workforce planning cycles with proactive demand and supply planning for talent
• Collaborate with business heads, production leaders and finance teams to align manpower strategies with organizational goals
• Facilitate competency and skill gaps identification through performance appraisals, training need identification (TNI) and business goals alignment
• Develop and implement structured Learning & Development (L&D) programs including Onboarding, technical training, behavioural skills and leadership development
• Partner with external training providers and government skill initiatives to leverage training resources
• Introduce mentorship and career progression frameworks to enhance retention and internal mobility
• Leveraged employee survey results to design and implement a targeted engagement framework, significantly improving and maintaining workplace satisfaction levels
• Developed transparent workflows for submission, evaluation and reward systems
• Formed CFT to validate the improvements and ensure alignment with business goals
• Recognized contributors through monthly awards, wall of fame and internal communication channels
• Prepare and manage the annual HR budget covering manpower costs (headcount, salaries, benefits), training expenditure, recruitment expenses, welfare initiatives and admin overhead
• Monitor adherence to HR budget throughout the year; analyse variances and take corrective actions
• Introduce cost-effective strategies while maintaining quality benchmarks
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions through regular dialogue and structured communication forums
• Lead collective bargaining processes Long Term Settlements (LTS), productivity-linked incentive, ensuring alignment with business goals and legal frameworks
• Address and resolve grievances, disciplinary issues and industrial disputes through counselling, structured inquiry and handling legal disputes at various authorities
• Liaise with labour department officials, legal consultants and external stakeholders during inspections, show-cause hearings or conflict resolution
• Monitor and prevent possible unrest or disruption through early warning systems, workplace pulse checks and employee feedback mechanisms
• Drive employee awareness programs on workplace discipline, code of conduct, POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and grievance mechanisms
• Ensure timely submission of returns, registers, reports and remittances to statutory bodies
• Oversee contractor compliance through audits, gate pass controls and regular documentation checks
• Facilitate statutory audits by internal / external teams, ISO or customer organizations
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and notify management regarding implications and necessary updates in policy or practice
• Oversee general administration including canteen operations, transport, housekeeping, security and IT
• Ensure robust security & surveillance systems are in place with proper access controls, emergency protocols and visitor management systems
• Conduct periodic facility audits for hygiene, safety and operational efficiency
• Organize company-wide events, Family Day, Sports Day, Picnic etc., to promote employee engagement and culture
• Optimize vendor management and service contracts, ensuring quality service at optimal costs
• Overseeing compliance related to health and safety laws (e.g., ISO:14001, ISO 45001)
• Mentoring EHS Officer to enforce safety protocols, risk assessments and hazard controls across the plant
• Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, Behaviour-Based Safety and Zero Harm Initiatives
• Develop and integrate safety into Onboarding programs

Officer – HR - Bhoruka Aluminum Limited - Mysore

(2009-01 - 2013-02)

Aluminum Extrusion Company

• Managed HR operations for 500+ workforce
• Handled recruitment, payroll, statutory compliance, and employee relations
• Initiated employee engagement programs reducing attrition by 15%
• Supported ISO 9001 compliance activities
• Cleared legacy EPFO & ESIC issues, ensuring statutory compliance and smoother payroll integration
• Team member for SAP Payroll v 6.0 implementation, involved in configuration, testing and go-live support
• Designed and executed role-task activity mapping for HRIS and audit alignment
• Developed and implemented SOPs in General Administration, improving operational consistency and service delivery

MBA - Human Resource Management (2009)

B.A. - University of Mysore (2003)

Diploma in Education - Karnataka Secondary Board (1998 - 2000)