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HR Head At Lumax Industries Limited, Sec 5, IMT, Bawal, Haryana
Dharuhera,HR
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR Leader with 19+ years of experience in driving Strategic HR Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Greenfield HR project execution across diverse industries. Proven expertise in building HR functions from the ground up, aligning HR strategy with business goals, and leading large-scale workforce transitions. Strong capability in HR business partnering, organizational design, talent strategy, industrial relations, policy governance, and change management. Recognized for delivering scalable HR frameworks that support rapid business growth.
Results-driven management professional with strong background in leading teams and driving business growth. Adept at strategic planning, operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for adaptability and delivering outcomes that exceed expectations. Skilled in resource management, team leadership, and process improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Manager -HR & Admin (Head HR)
Lumax Industries Limited
12.2024 - Current
- Being expert of strategic as well as operational HR, Leading multiple locations of Lumax Industries Limited as Divisional Manager -HR & Admin (Head HR) based at Sector 5, Bawal, Rewari, Haryana since 16th Dec 2024 – till date. Lumax Industries Limited, SMT plant is a joint venture between Lumax and Japanese co. Stanley, at its manufacturing facility at Sector 5, Bawal, Rewari, Haryana. Lumax is producing various types of PCBs as automotive products which are supplied to various 4 & 2-Wheeler customers.
- Current KRAs and areas of expertise: -
- HR Strategy and HR Leadership
- Partner with Sr Management, design & implement HR strategies, align with organization’s objectives & goals.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to department heads, ensuring HR initiatives support business growth and transformation.
- Lead activities for achieving organizational success like planning, Policy Formulation, Harmonization, Implementation, managing, continual improvements.
- Data collection – need based from group companies, nearby location OEMs etc.
- Deeper analysis – Analyse data, Connect with Big 4s, compare & decide, implement, update timely
- New start-up/Greenfield activities
- Set up of New Greenfield/Factory/Corporate Office/Multiple location management.
- PESTLE analysis – based on location, product, availability of resources, project report, MAP/Drawing/Layout finalization considering acts & rules (like – Factory, Labour, Pollution, Hazardous, Electricity, Maternity, internal compliance, Customer requirements, best practices etc.)
Executive Manager HR & Admin
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive as Executive Manager HR & Admin, (12th Sept’24 to 13th Dec’24).
Sr. Manager HR & Admin
Hitachi Astemo India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2024
- Worked at Hitachi Astemo India Pvt Ltd as Sr. Manager HR & Admin from 9th Mar 2018 to 11th Sept 2024.
Corporate HR Head
Oiles India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Worked at Oiles India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd as its Corporate HR Head from June 2015 to March 2018.
Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked at Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Pvt. Ltd from July 2014 to June 2015 for plant & corporate.
Metso Minerals India Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Worked at Metso Minerals India Pvt. Ltd from Dec 2010 to July 2014 for both plant and corporate.
Krishna Maruti Ltd (Manesar)
03.2007 - 12.2010
- Worked at Krishna Maruti Ltd (Manesar) from March 2007 – Dec 2010.
Education
Executive Development Program - HR
XLRI Jamshedpur
04-2023
Diploma - Training and Development
ISTD Delhi
09-2021
LL.B. -
University of Rajasthan
10-2010
Full time M.B.A. - HIM Sonepat
MDU Rohtak
08-2007
B. Sc - KLP Rewari
MDU Rohtak
07-2005
Skills
Proven track record of Greenfields/New projects/Office/Plant set up, policy/rule creation, compliance management, JSOX/HR Audits, ISO/IATF/EHS/ESG system/standards implementation/mergers/acquisition
Expert of developing, implementing HR strategies, aligning business goals, deciding manpower mix, optimize talent acquisition, engagement, increase productivity, retention, succession planning, TPM, TOM in HR
Strong leadership in OD, Succession planning, Talent Acquisition/Review/Development/Retention
Demonstrated success in partnering with executive teams to shape corporate culture, drive change management and enhance overall organizational effectiveness
Strategic HR Leadership
HR Transformation & Change Management
Greenfield Project HR Setup
HR Operations & Shared Services
Talent Acquisition & Management
Workforce Planning
Compensation & Benefits Structuring
Performance Management Systems
HR Policies & Compliance
HR Automation & HRIS Implementation
Employee Engagement & Culture Building
Industrial Relations
Operations management
Organizational development
Cross-functional team coordination
Human resources management
Team leadership
Performance management
Safety procedures
Strategic planning
Recruiting and interviewing
Coaching and mentoring
Policy and procedure development
Policy implementation
Change management
Talent acquisition
Accomplishments
Multiple greenfield projects lead from different levels. Last greenfield project lead from the front. Leaded the construction of building along with rules, regulations, policy and culture building.
Managed training and technology transfer by translating the plan of taking groups of Indian members at Japan, Thailand and Indonesia into reality and starting operations of plant on time.
Software
Workday
Payroll Software
Training Management Software
Timeline
Divisional Manager -HR & Admin (Head HR)
Lumax Industries Limited
12.2024 - Current
Executive Manager HR & Admin
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive
09.2024 - 12.2024
Sr. Manager HR & Admin
Hitachi Astemo India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2024
Corporate HR Head
Oiles India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2018
Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 06.2015
Metso Minerals India Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 07.2014
Krishna Maruti Ltd (Manesar)
03.2007 - 12.2010
Executive Development Program - HR
XLRI Jamshedpur
Diploma - Training and Development
ISTD Delhi
LL.B. -
University of Rajasthan
Full time M.B.A. - HIM Sonepat
MDU Rohtak
B. Sc - KLP Rewari
MDU Rohtak
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Lead 4 greenfield projects, Last project - Hitachi Astemo formally known as Keihin India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd., Worked with Global MNCs at various levels of leadership., Won many “Gold” & “Platinum” awards for multiple times in HR Excellence presented by PNGI., Won Bronze award for WCM activities, at Magneti Marelli in 2015., Received award from RIICO as Most Efficient Water Use, Recycling & Recharge Unit in Alwar at Metso., Received the “Bhamashah Award in 2014 from Government of Rajasthan for CSR activities in Alwar.
HR DIGITALIZATION
- Software expertise - Proficient in Implementing HCMs, HRIS software and AI Tools, Expert in MS Office.
- HCDB (HR Module) – Expert of designing, implementing, updating regional or global software, eg. HR Data-base, Payroll, T&D, PMS, EHS, ESG Related software or Module.
- People strong (SAP) - HRDBMS