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ABHIJEET KUMAR MUNDA

Pune

Summary

Results-driven Plant HR Manager with proven expertise in driving HR operations, industrial relations, and statutory compliance for a workforce of 700+ associates. Skilled in manpower planning, employee relations, payroll management, and HR digitalization, ensuring 100% compliance and zero audit non-conformities. Adept at coaching plant leadership, resolving grievances (98% resolution rate), optimizing workforce deployment, and leading talent acquisition with reduced Time-to-Fill by 15%. Strong track record in designing training & development frameworks, enhancing employee satisfaction, and leveraging HR tech (Darwinbox) to improve employee experience and process efficiency.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Plant HRBP

Spark Minda
Pune
05.2024 - Current
  • As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), provide sound advice and coaching to department managers on all HR related areas that impact the plant and ensure effective relationships with operational departments to understand their business goals and to proactively identify and implement solutions that align with organizational strategies and the direction of the business.
  • Counsels plant management employees on manpower utilization, turnover control, compensation, performance evaluation and other personnel matters and advices to front line leadership team on employee relations issues, including attendance management, conflict management and the progressive discipline process.
  • Led end-to-end manpower planning for a workforce of 700+ associates, optimizing workforce deployment to reduce overtime costs while ensuring adherence to productivity benchmarks.
  • Managed Employee Grievance Redressal across key statutory committees (Canteen, Transport, Works Committee), ensuring 98% grievance resolution within stipulated timelines, significantly enhancing employee satisfaction scores in internal surveys.
  • Ensured 100% Statutory Compliance (Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, POSH) with zero non-compliances during internal/external HR audits, while regularly liaising with labor departments and statutory authorities for inspections, licenses, and certifications.
  • Managed end-to-end Payroll Process for both permanent and contractual workforce, ensuring 100% accuracy in wage and salary calculations, timely disbursements, and compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, and TDS regulations, while resolving payroll-related queries efficiently.
  • Designed and implemented Annual Training Calendars based on Training Need Identification (TNI), covering technical skills, behavioral competencies, and statutory trainings.
  • Acted as the TA SPOC for unit, collaborating closely with hiring managers to monitor MRFs, streamline recruitment workflows, and reduce Time-to-Fill (TTF) by 15%, achieving a 90%+ closure rate for open positions. Ensured Position ID creation, MRF approval compliance, and 100% probation confirmations within defined timeline.
  • Resolved complex employee issues related to Darwinbox HRIS, providing timely support, conducting training interventions, and driving HR process digitalization, resulting in seamless employee experience and improved HR Tech adoption across teams.

Education

PGDM - HRM

Xavier Institute of Social Service
Ranchi, Jharkhand
05.2024

BBA - HR And Marketing

BIT Mesra
Ranchi, Jharkhand
07-2022

Skills

  • Employee Relations and Grievance Redressal
  • Learning and Development
  • Shopfloor HR Operations
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Contract Labor Management and Compliance
  • People Management & Team Leadership
  • Payroll Administration & HRIS Tools
  • Workforce Planning and Optimization
  • HR Digitalization and Dashboard Reporting
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Successfully revised and implemented ER Manual 2.0, standardizing employee relations policies and ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and best practices.
  • Jointly worked with the Production Team to optimize manpower deployment, achieving higher production output with reduced workforce and delivering the lowest-ever wage cost of 9.3% since plant inception.

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Plant HRBP

Spark Minda
05.2024 - Current

PGDM - HRM

Xavier Institute of Social Service

BBA - HR And Marketing

BIT Mesra
ABHIJEET KUMAR MUNDA