Gp Capt Shailesh Kumar Gaur VSM (Retd)
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished professional with 30 years of experience in Indian Air Force, focusing on Airport Operations, Project Management, and Human Resource Development. Successfully managed a workforce exceeding 150,000 personnel, showcasing strong leadership and resource optimization capabilities. Demonstrated ability to execute business strategies and improve operational efficiency while managing financial performance. Possesses expertise in market trends and corporate finance, equipped to drive strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Officer
Indian Air Force
12.1994 - 08.2025
- Managed HR operations for a workforce of 150,000 personnel, ensuring seamless deployment and career growth.
- Implemented Agnipath Scheme, crafting policies and coordinating ground level activities for enhanced effectiveness.
- Recruitment and Talent Management: Executed annual recruitment of personnel, fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Managed taskforces through orientation, training and career development initiatives.
- Led nationwide recruitment campaigns, hiring 12,000+ personnel annually to meet organizational needs.
- Compliance and Discipline: Ensured strict adherence to norms, maintaining discipline. Efficiently deployed manpower based on skills and organizational needs.
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Proactively managed engagement and retention strategies. Enhanced compensation & benefit plans, and reward & recognition policies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with CDAC for software development and automating employee recruitment process leading to 40% improvement in recruitment process. Fostered relationships with key stakeholders for smooth coordination during recruitment.
- Public Relations and Outreach: Conducted publicity drives through various channels. Coordinated software development with CDAC, enabling the enrollment of more than 50 thousand candidates during the tenure of 4 years.
- Performance Evaluation: Regularly reviewed compensation and benefit plans. Excelled in refining performance appraisal systems for civilian and Air Force employees.
- Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Orchestrated innovative recruitment strategies and operations. Led a diverse team through efficient candidate evaluations and selection processes at Airmen Selection Centers across India.
- Compliance and Candidate Experience: Ensured strict adherence to HR regulations, policies and legal requirements. Provided expert guidance to candidates, prioritizing a positive candidate experience.
- Community Engagement and Branding: Actively engaged with communities and educational institutions to promote HR recruitment. Cultivated partnerships for a diverse and dynamic candidate pool.
- Collaborated with more than 16 friendly foreign countries Air forces for cross training & learning of IAF personnel.
- Continuous Improvement and Staff Development: Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency in HR processes. Implemented targeted training for HR staff development aligned with industry best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workforce efficiency. Designed and launched skill development programs for more than one lack personnel, aligned with the Indian Skill Development Program.
Education
Executive MBA -
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Manag
Faridabad05-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights - Human Rights
Indian Institute of Human Rights
New Delhi05-2017
Master Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune05-2004
LLB -
Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Delhi University
New Delhi05-1992
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Human resource management
- Strategic planning
- Employee training
- Public relations
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Contract negotiations
- Employment law and compliance
- Arbitration expertise
- Aerospace safety
- Resource management
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Vishisht Sewa Medal (VSM), 2021, is a presidential honor for distinguished service
- Commendation from the Chief of Air Staff, 2016
- Commendation from Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, 2013.
Certification
- Leadership and strategic planning, Air Force Administrative College.
- Workforce Appraisal Techniques, Air HQ, New Delhi.
- Advanced Security & Intelligence, IAF Intelligence School, Pune.
- Flight Maintenance and Aerospace Safety Course, Airspace Safety Institute, New Delhi.
- UAV Special payload operator course, Air HQ.
- Synthetic aperture radar course, NTRO, Delhi.
- RPA/UAV MC/IP Instructor, Air HQ.
Timeline
Military Officer
Indian Air Force
12.1994 - 08.2025
Executive MBA -
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Manag
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights - Human Rights
Indian Institute of Human Rights
Master Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
LLB -
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Delhi University
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