Amit Kumar Kamila
Bangalore
Summary
Human resource manager with 17 + years of experience in HR and sales management. Expertise in building business relationships, resolving human capital challenges, and implementing strategic HR plans. Demonstrated ability to assess performance accurately and coordinate across departments while thriving in fast-paced environments. Aiming for a managerial role to utilize skills for driving organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of HR
Repensar Harbor Pvt Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing succession plans to maintain a steady pipeline of talent for key positions.
- Supported the hiring process by conducting interviews, making job offers, and onboarding new employees to help them integrate into company culture.
- Aided in developing and maintaining HR policies, including performance evaluations, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
- Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
- Directed recruitment processes, introducing robust candidate screening methods to enhance team quality and fit.
- Oversaw payroll operations, guaranteeing timely and accurate salary processing for all employees.
Human Resource Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever / Lakme Saloons
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed end-to-end HR processes including sourcing, hiring, retention, and exit procedures.
- Prepared sales forecasts, targets, and reports for National Manager.
- Conducted sales team performance assessments and provided training to achieve targets.
- Planned and executed promotional events to boost sales and customer engagement.
- Managing induction and on boarding process for all new employees.
- Taking complete ownership on Annual Performance Appraisals across all levels, facilitating post appraisal counselling & feedback to improve skills and productivity, managing employees queries, issues & concerns.
Talent Acquisition & Regional Business HR
House of Anita Dongre
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Oversaw all HR processes, built professional networks, and managed candidate relationships.
- Controlled recruitment budget-maintained salary-to-sales ratio, and reduced attrition rates.
- Managed HR functions for the South region, including performance appraisals and employee benefits.
- Handled ad-hoc functions such as loan requests and bank account updates.
- Managing the salary negotiation and a control on recruitment budget with 97% of total hiring and checking on Salary to Sales ratio not more than 6 % to 8 %.
Store Operations
United Colors of Benetton
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Ensured high standards of store presentation and effective space utilization.
- Managed operations for multiple stores, focusing on customer experience and sales maximization.
- Managing Teams by driving / aligning personal aspirations with laid down company objectives and targets.
- Maintain Like for like (LFL) / Same category growth ahead of the prevailing market trends.
- Drive teams towards successful achievement of assigned Targets on Business Parameters including YOY growth.
- Retail Division
Retail Store Operations
Pepe Jeans India Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Analysed store sales figures and market trends to optimize performance.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, pricing, and activities to minimize stock loss.
- Successfully plan promotions, sale and activities resulting in increased sales for all stores.
- Maintain Like for like (LFL) / Same category growth ahead of the prevailing market trends.
- Drive teams towards successful achievement of assigned Targets on Business Parameters including YOY growth.
Retail Store Operations
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd (GANT / NAUTICA)
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed staff duties and motivation to increase sales and store efficiency.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies, monitored market trends, and ensured compliance.
- Responsibility of Full Price Sell Thru, which should be 65%.
- AOP Planning.
- Taking care of P&L account of all stores.
- Monitoring team performance, analysing sales data, periodical forecasting, and reporting to Zonal Manager.
Retail Store Manager
XSIS Promotions Pvt Ltd _UCB
Bangalore ,Karnataka-560043
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Oversaw stock control to maintain sufficient inventory levels and minimise waste.
- Trained new employees in customer service standards and store policies.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, restoring customer satisfaction.
- Organised staff schedules, holiday rotas, and shift patterns to ensure seamless store operations.
- Created positive working environments by offering support and guidance to staff.
- Conducted regular training sessions on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
- Attended meetings with head office [Timeframe] to assist in developing store strategies, such as sales, awareness and growth.
- Interacted with customers to develop rapport, determine shopping needs and upsell or cross-sell items and resolve complaints.
- Closely monitored team performance, identifying improvements and managing change.
- Supervised product pricing and labelling activities, adjusting prices to reflect promotions and clearing slow-moving stock.
- Managed a team of 20+ staff, fostering a collaborative environment to boost sales performance.
Store Manager
Lal's Group of Companies
10.2008 - 10.2011
- Assisted in staff training, policy development, and promotions planning.
- Managed inventory, stock flow, and prepared sales reports for premium stores in Dubai.
- Supervised store openings and maintained records of sales and staff performance.
- Retail Division
Assistant Store Manager
ITC Wills Lifestyle
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Handled store operations, inventory management, and sales reporting.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance the store's appeal.
- Control inventory, stock flow, replenishments, measure and prevent stock loss.
- Maintain records and prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reports of sales and staff performance.
- Implemented new standards on visual merchandising.
Education
Graduate in Hotel Management - Food and Beverage
Garden City University
Bengaluru, KA01-2007
+2 - Commerce
J.K.S College of Commerce
Jamshedpur, JH01-2002
10th Grade - Science
Deepika E.M School(CBSE Board)
Raurkela, OR01-2000
Skills
- Succession planning
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Employee onboarding
- HR policy development
- Recruitment strategies
- Employee relations
- Compliance management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
Languages Known
English
Hindi
Oriya
Bengali
Marathi
References
Available upon request.
Custom Section
- Trained F&B staff and executed banquet events at prestigious hotels such as Intercontinental Eros, I.T.C Manor Sheraton, and Taj Westend.
- Was assigned as a team leader for training new staff on F&B service and Hotel standards.
- Planning & executing of banquet parties for an average of '500 pax'.
- Conduct briefings for junior staff and assign specific roles for each.
- Was assigned at the Best 'Dublin' bar (I.T.C Windsor manor) in Bangalore city.
Timeline
Head of HR
Repensar Harbor Pvt Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Human Resource Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever / Lakme Saloons
10.2021 - 12.2023
Talent Acquisition & Regional Business HR
House of Anita Dongre
07.2016 - 07.2021
Store Operations
United Colors of Benetton
08.2015 - 05.2016
Retail Store Operations
Pepe Jeans India Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 08.2015
Retail Store Operations
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd (GANT / NAUTICA)
06.2013 - 07.2014
Retail Store Manager
XSIS Promotions Pvt Ltd _UCB
01.2012 - 06.2013
Store Manager
Lal's Group of Companies
10.2008 - 10.2011
Assistant Store Manager
ITC Wills Lifestyle
07.2007 - 08.2008
Graduate in Hotel Management - Food and Beverage
Garden City University
+2 - Commerce
J.K.S College of Commerce
10th Grade - Science
Deepika E.M School(CBSE Board)