KAMAL MOHAN MISRA
Human Resources Professional
Summary
Transformational HR leader with over 30 years of diverse, global experience in shaping HR strategies, fostering industrial relations stability, and developing future-ready organizations. Extensive exposure across the leather, chemical, FMCG, EPC, and recycling industries provides a unique cross-industry perspective on people strategy and governance. Currently leading Group HR for Gravita India Ltd., a publicly listed multinational operating in eight countries and four domestic states, recognized for excellence in CXO hiring, policy formulation, digital HR transformation, leadership development, union negotiations, and CSR strategy. Committed to aligning HR initiatives with business growth, ESG objectives, and global compliance while seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and opportunities to leverage strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Head of HR
Gravita India Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
- Leading global HR, IR, and administration for an NSE- and BSE-listed Indian multinational.|Presence in more than 50 countries.| 12 manufacturing facilities across the globe.
- Provide strategic HR leadership to the management, aligning people strategy with business vision across global operations.
- Lead HR, IR, and Administration for multiple manufacturing plants and international subsidiaries, ensuring synergy across geographies.
- Responsible for policy formulation and governance framework for the Group, fostering transparency, fairness, and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Drive leadership hiring, succession planning, and talent management programs to build a future-ready organization.
- Spearhead employee engagement, performance management, and culture-building initiatives, ensuring Gravita is positioned as an Employer of Choice.
- Ensure compliance with global and Indian statutory regulations, labor laws.
- Oversee workforce planning and budgeting across businesses to support growth strategies.
- Build and nurture industrial relations and stakeholder partnerships, maintaining harmony at the plant and corporate levels.
- Digitally transformed HR processes through HRMS and automation, improving efficiency and decision-making.
- Partner with business heads to drive change management, organizational restructuring, and capability-building programs.
- Represent the organization in industry forums and government platforms, strengthening Gravita's employer brand.
- Designed and implemented a group-wide learning and development strategy, focusing on leadership capability, functional excellence, and future skills.
- Launched Assessment Centre-based Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for junior and mid-level managers, creating a structured talent pipeline.
- Introduced e-learning platforms, digital training modules, and global knowledge-sharing initiatives.
SBU Head – HR & IR
KEC International Ltd. (RPG Group)
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Managed HR, IR, and Admin for three plants.|Workforce of 2,500+ employees.
- Provided strategic leadership across HR, IR, and administration for three large manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Involved in policy formulation, driving group-aligned HR strategies, and creating robust HR governance structures.
- Led the hiring of critical talent, including senior leaders, technical experts, and niche skills, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
- Ensured seamless employee lifecycle management from onboarding to succession planning.
- Drove employee engagement initiatives that resulted in enhanced productivity, higher morale, and improved workplace culture.
- Maintained strong industrial relations, closing 18+ long-pending litigations and deregistering 2 anti-management trade unions.
- Negotiated a historic 6-year LTS agreement, fostering long-term harmony, and stability across plants.
- Built effective relationships with internal stakeholders (CXOs, leadership teams) and external stakeholders (all government authorities, local communities, and trade unions).
- Spearheaded CSR initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and community upliftment, enhancing the company's reputation and social impact.
- Ensured 100% statutory and labor law compliance across all plants, mitigating risks, and maintaining a clean record with authorities.
- Drove manpower planning and budgeting, optimizing workforce deployment, and achieving significant cost savings.
- Recognized with the RPG HR Excellence Award (2020) by the Group Chairman, and consistently rated as Top Talent at the group level.
- Championed Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification, raising workplace culture scores, and positioning KEC as an employer of choice.
Plant HR Head
Wipro Ltd.
08.2009 - 02.2017
- Led HR, IR, and Administration across multiple plants.|Workforce of 2,500+ employees.
- Involved from inception in setting up the Wipro Consumer Care plant at Baddi, managing HR, IR, and Admin functions right from the groundbreaking stage until smooth final operations.
- Directed HR, IR, and Administration strategy across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with corporate and business objectives.
- Formulated and implemented HR and IR policies, standardizing practices across the organization.
- Hired and developed critical talent to support both new and existing plants, ensuring leadership pipeline readiness.
- Signed three long-term wage agreements with unions, ensuring stability.
- Successfully executed VRS for 100% workmen (2015) with zero unrest.
- Recognized by Wipro Chairman and Business President with cash awards and company shares.
- Introduced CSR initiatives in education, health, and community welfare, which were widely appreciated by authorities.
Administrative Manager
Camphor & Allied Products Ltd.
12.2002 - 07.2009
- Led HR and Administration for ₹250 crore unit, with over 500 employees.
- Represented the organization in the government. Vigilance and ESIC Committees.
- Handled due diligence and ethical audits with foreign buyers.
Early Career
Leather & Tannery Industry
04.1994 - 12.2002
- Super House Leathers Ltd. – Factory Manager
- Mirza Tanners Ltd. – Manager, Personnel
- Cosmos Tanners Pvt. Ltd. Management Trainee → Factory Manager.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Leadership Development Program - Human Resources Management
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, India 04.2001 -
MBA - HR
Rohilkhand University
Bareilly, India03-2007
LL. B - Labour Laws
Rohilkhand University
Bareilly, India03-1994
PGD - HRM
IGNOU, Delhi
Delhi, India03-2007
PGD - PM & IR
Institute of PM & IR, Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India03-2007
PGD - Tourism
Kumaon University, Nainital
Nainital, India03-1990
Bachelor of Science - Science
Garhwal University
Tehri, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Global human resources governance
- CXO talent acquisition
- Organizational culture development
- Cross-regional industrial relations
- HR data-driven strategies
- Talent management and succession planning
- Workplace culture enhancement
- CSR and ESG program development
- Compliance and risk management strategies
- Regulatory affairs coordination
Awards
RPG HR Excellence Award (2020) – RPG Group Chairman, Top Talent Ranking – KEC International (2 consecutive years), Recognition by Wipro Chairman & CEO for HR excellence
GLOBAL & CROSS-INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Industries Worked Across: Leather, Chemical, FMCG, EPC, and Recycling.
- Geographies Managed: HR & IR operations across Romania, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Togo, Mozambique, Sri Lanka & India.
- Expertise in cross-border labour laws, global compliance, union negotiations, and cultural alignment.
- Strong liaison with Govt. authorities, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
Timeline
Group Head of HR
Gravita India Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
SBU Head – HR & IR
KEC International Ltd. (RPG Group)
08.2017 - 02.2022
Plant HR Head
Wipro Ltd.
08.2009 - 02.2017
Administrative Manager
Camphor & Allied Products Ltd.
12.2002 - 07.2009
Leadership Development Program - Human Resources Management
IIM Kozhikode
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Science
Garhwal University
04.2001 -
Early Career
Leather & Tannery Industry
04.1994 - 12.2002
MBA - HR
Rohilkhand University
LL. B - Labour Laws
Rohilkhand University
PGD - HRM
IGNOU, Delhi
PGD - PM & IR
Institute of PM & IR, Chandigarh
PGD - Tourism
Kumaon University, Nainital
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