Bhavesh B Bhatt

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business plans, operational requirements and long-term workforce needs.
• Lead workforce planning, organisation restructuring and manpower budgeting across business and plant operations.
• Oversaw the overall HR & Admin agenda across large-scale manufacturing operations, collaborating with business and plant leadership on workforce, organisation, talent, IR/ER, employee engagement, compliance and administration.
• Collaborated with business leaders to enhance manpower productivity, optimise workforce deployment and strengthen organisation effectiveness.
• Achieved approximately 20% manpower reduction/optimisation through restructuring, redeployment and productivity improvement.
• Delivered approximately ₹31.89 Cr cost savings through manpower optimisation across Steel and Pipe businesses.
• Led manpower rationalisation across employees, associates and contract labour while balancing operational requirements and employee relations.
• Create workforce solutions aligned with business capacity, productivity and cost targets to support operational goals.
• Lead Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and Contract Labour Management across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with plant leadership to address employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary matters and workforce issues.
• Strengthen employee-relations processes through structured incident management and consequence management.
• Maintain focus on industrial harmony, business continuity and employee trust.
• Drive talent acquisition, capability building, succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Led Project Samarthya – DIP-II, supporting onboarding and capability development of 135 Trainee Associates.
• Supported 52 CLM-to-Associate and 14 Associate-to-Staff transitions, strengthening internal career opportunities.
• Developed 90 certified Internal Trainers to create a stronger internal learning ecosystem.
• Led implementation and improvement of HR digital processes including WelPro Deputation, Employee Referral, Associate Hiring Digitisation and digital onboarding.
• Supported automation of PMS, probation and employee lifecycle processes.
• Use HR analytics and Power BI for workforce reporting, manpower planning and management decision-making.
• Focus on simplifying HR processes and improving employee and manager experience through technology.
• Delivered 65+ employee engagement and culture initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Improved Employee Engagement Score from 72% to 89%, with participation exceeding 85%.
• Improved employee wellbeing by approximately 30% and increased Mood Score to 4.4.
• Fostered employee connection through regular communication, engagement activities, recognition initiatives and leadership interaction.
• Maintained 100% statutory compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Manage the wider HCGA agenda covering administration, facilities, compliance, employee services and general affairs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders for audits, compliance reviews and closure of observations.
• Ensure HR and administration practices remain aligned with statutory requirements and business needs.
• Ensure HR and administration practices remain aligned with statutory requirements and business needs.

Plan and coordinate vessel yard wharf and equipment operations safely each shift. Improved productivity, cost, and quality across terminal operations through daily evaluations and adjustments. Set shift priorities with operations manager and chief operations officer guidance. Review vessel details, stowage plan, sequence, berth allocation, and storage layout. Allocated resources effectively to ensure timely completion of all shift jobs. Store cargo efficiently and safely within allocated areas to SOPs. Monitor daily loading and discharge rates and correct underperforming RMQC RTG cranes. Execute rail and road moves and dispatch cargo per contractual terms. Implemented safety practices in yard and vessel operations, enhancing safety for staff and vendors.

Administer group company activities across APSEZ Mundra, ensuring efficient operation of housekeeping and office management. Manage canteen administration and budgets, providing accurate MIS reporting for administrative functions. Functioned as the MIS nodal person for all administrative responsibilities, enabling timely and effective reporting.

Managed accommodation allotments and coordinated hired accommodation arrangements daily.
Coordinated travel and logistics, including transport management for scheduled movements.
Provided hospitality and guest house provisions for incoming visitors.
Delivered catering services and ran canteen operations for staff and guests.
Arranged visitor transport, including courtesy and medical pick-up and drop-off.
Maintained vehicle records and completed routine repairs and maintenance.
Organised RO water supply and distribution using the onsite system.
Managed courier and mail distribution through a tracked handling process.
Prepared budget billing and invoices, supporting accurate accounts processing.
Managed office space planning and overall office management activities.
Liaised with community and government authorities on routine administrative matters.