DGM & Head Human Resources - Jesons Industries Limited
(2025-02)
Providing strategic HR leadership across five manufacturing facilities, driving culture transformation, performance excellence, and organizational capability development aligned with business objectives.
- Designed and implemented a group-wide HR transformation roadmap, integrating policies, PMS frameworks, and HR digitisation for 1,000+ employees.
- Partnered with top management to drive business-aligned people strategy and HR cost optimisation across HR, Admin, Security, and Compliance verticals.
- Spearheaded Greenfield HR setup at Saykha (Dahej) — Manpower Planning & Talent Acquisition, HR Policy Deployment, end-to-end legal liaison, Site Administration & Employee Relations.
- Implemented data-driven HR analytics and dashboard reporting for talent metrics, improving visibility and decision-making.
- Enhanced employee engagement through targeted CSR, learning programs, and structured communication channels across multi-site operations.
- Ensured 100% labour law compliance and smooth industrial relations, maintaining zero disputes and high employee satisfaction.
Head – HR (Global Title – Country HR Manager) - Sisecam Flat Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
(2022-04 - 2024-09)
Led HR and administrative strategy for India operations, directly reporting to global HR leadership in Turkey. Partnered with international teams on global HR governance, payroll integration, and cultural alignment.
- Directed HR strategy, workforce planning, and PMS in line with Sisecam's global HR framework and compliance structure.
- Implemented SAP payroll integration with Deloitte and HQ systems, ensuring seamless financial and HR reporting.
- Served as primary liaison for legal and labour compliance, handling complex industrial cases and contractor management.
- Led ISO & EHS audit compliance, achieving continuous improvement in safety and HR process standards.
- Actively drove employee engagement and cultural transformation initiatives to support a "Zero Incident" and "One Team" culture.
Lead – Talent Acquisition - PI Industries Ltd.
(2021-06 - 2022-04)
Strategic talent acquisition role in the Agrochemical Sector focusing on CSM vertical.
- Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent aligned with the business needs of the CSM vertical.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess workforce requirements, ensuring a proactive approach to meet current and future staffing needs.
- Designed and implemented a seamless candidate journey, fostering a positive recruitment experience from application to onboarding.
- Strengthened the company's employer brand through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives, showcasing the CSM business line as an employer of choice.
AGM – Human Resources - Polycab India Limited
(2017-09 - 2021-04)
Acted as the second-in-command in the HR function, executing the HR business partner role through regular evaluation and enhancement of HR systems and processes.
- Executed the HR business partner role through regular evaluation and enhancement of HR systems and processes.
- Introduced new HR initiatives & training programs (PMRPY, BOAT, Apprentice) tailored to organizational needs, driving improvements in efficiency and employee engagement.
- Provided strategic support to line managers in team management, ensuring a focus on performance, development, and operational excellence.
- Maintained efficient HR operations for approximately 2500 employees, ensuring smooth execution of HR services and processes.
- Implemented strategies that reduced the number of contractors from 30 to 18.
- Led legal statutory frameworks and ensured full adherence to CLRA and other applicable labour laws.
Manager – Human Resources - TBEA Energy India Pvt. Ltd.
(2014-12 - 2017-09)
Managed comprehensive HR operations for Power & Energy (EPC) verticals.
- Spearheaded manpower planning and budgeting for annual and project-based workforce requirements, ensuring alignment with business growth and cost efficiency.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment operations across Power & Energy (EPC) verticals including Power Transmission, Transformers & Reactors, New Energy, and Turnkey Projects.
- Oversaw contractual and temporary staffing processes, ensuring compliance with labor regulations and vendor governance.
- Coordinated training operations, identifying competency gaps based on business needs and promoting digital learning initiatives across teams.
- Administered compensation and benefits operations, supporting payroll inputs, benefits processing, and ensuring policy adherence.
- Managed international mobility processes, including visa facilitation, expatriate documentation, and global assignment coordination.
Assistant Manager – HR - XYLEM Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
(2011-10 - 2014-12)
Managed TA & HR Operations for Water & Wastewater Projects and R&D in a US MNC Company.
- Managed TA & HR Operations for Water & Wastewater Projects and R&D, hiring 500+ professionals.
- Developed HR Manual, Career Framework, ESS & Site Administration.
- Partnered with line managers for employee engagement and satisfaction programs.
- Led statutory compliance and contract labour management for a Greenfield project.
Sr. Officer - HR - Larsen & Toubro Ltd / Hydrocarbon Mid & Downstream
(2007-06 - 2011-09)
Managed end-to-end HR lifecycle for Hydrocarbon Midstream & Downstream Projects in Oil & Gas sector.
- Managed end-to-end HR lifecycle for Hydrocarbon Midstream & Downstream Projects.
- Oversaw hiring of 1600+ professionals across engineering, construction, and shared services functions in India and other countries.
- Conducted psychometric and competency-based assessments for leadership hiring, integrating insights into selection and development strategies.
- Played a key role in developing SOPs and policies specific to the EPC domain and employee well-being.
