Kamal Joshi
HR, IR, HRBP
Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Summary
Versatile HR Business Partner with deep expertise across manufacturing and corporate environments. Proven ability to align HR strategies with business goals, with hands-on experience in workforce planning, recruitment, industrial relations, compliance, union handling, and employee engagement. Skilled in managing brownfield projects, long-term settlements, and driving performance through strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/IR & Business Partner for Manufacturing Unit
Asian Paints
07.2022 - Current
- Handling full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Led Long term settlement with Union in the plant.
- Collaborating with plant and functional managers to align ER/IR strategy with operational goals.
- Facilitating communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively through VOE.
- Partnering with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, court cases, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- Leading change management efforts during company restructures, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining morale during new plant transitions.
- Participate in plant reviews (Cadence) and support people-related KPIs (absenteeism, attrition, productivity)
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Resolving on going Indiscipline issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Utilizing compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Conflict resolution and union handling & experience in handling audits and inspections.
Plant HR Leader - HR Business Partner
GE Power System India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Led end-to-end HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Payroll, Statutory Compliance, IR, Disciplinary Actions, and Contract Labor Management.
- Ensured full compliance with labor laws and POSH regulations, minimizing legal risks and audit findings.
- Spearheaded compliance audits and implemented corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Fostered a harmonious work environment through effective conflict resolution and employee relations strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to proactively meet staffing needs and drive strategic talent acquisition.
- Oversaw accurate and timely payroll processing and onboarding for new hires.
- Conducted interviews, negotiated compensation, and performed background checks.
- Identified training needs and delivered programs to enhance productivity and align with business goals.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen organizational culture.
HR Manager - Payroll & Compliances
BIBA Appeals Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 04.2021
- As vertical head payroll & compliance, responsible for payroll operations & audit for 3000 employees and ensuring confidentiality, accuracy & time boundness.
- Designed employee benefits (TCTC non-Taxable benefits) by launching various schemes as per income tax law.
- Hands on experience on HRMS tool for data analytics.
- Handling PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Shop & Establishment Act and Factories Act Compliances for more than 400 locations across India.
Establishment HR Manager
CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted in achieving organization's business objectives by developing / Improving processes and metrics that could be implemented.
- Handled payroll related data through HRMS and employee grievance related to salary and medical related benefits.
- Responsible for hiring and providing the manpower to meet the production requirements.
Deputy Manager - HRBP
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Responsible for Compliance related to Factories Act, Shop & Establishment Act, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, MCD Act & Various labor laws pertaining to industry norms.
- Liaison with the government authority like labor office, labor inspector, PF inspector & municipal corporation authority's officer.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Handled SAP for on roll employee and savior HRMS attendance system for contractual employees.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to employees.
- Identify training needs and drive skill development for employees & facilitate competency mapping and career development plans with HODs.
Sr. Executive - Employee Relations
Samsung India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 09.2011
- As lead divisional ER (Employee Relation) representative handled the activities like Recruitment, Payroll and related data analysis e.g., Attrition, Absenteeism etc., Compliance, Grievance handling, Industrial Relation for the division.
- Got exposure of handling strikes and dispose of within single day.
- Handled Domestic Enquires, IR scenarios as management representative experience of drafting charge sheets, warning letter, Agreements, and other notices.
Team Leader - HR & Admin
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Time Office, Payroll, Compliance, Employee Engagement & Welfare, Security & Canteen management, FTC Recruitment & MIS.
- Got the exposure to understand & handle unionized culture.
Education
EDPLLM- Labour Law -
XLRI Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, India 04.2001 -
LLB - Labour Law
Rohilkhand University
Bareilly, India 04.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Management
Nainital University
Haldwani, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathmatics
CSJM University
Kanpur, India 04.2001 -
Power BI Certification -
Intellipaat
04.2001 -
Skills
Industrial Relation Management
Brownfield project management
Process optimization, Audits & Inspection
Talent Acquisition and management
Payroll & Compensation management
Contract workforce management
Organizational change management
Employee Engagement and wellbeing
Workforce engagement & Change Management
Operational efficiency contract management
Accomplishments
- Handling brown field project as key business partner.
- Played pivotal role in long term wage settlement.
- Handling Employee disciplinary & Court matter related matter efficiently.
- Handled the compliances for more than 300 locations comprising of PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labor Welfare Fund Act, Gratuity Act, Bonus Act, Maternity Act across India.
- Obtained Licenses & certificates as per Shop & Establishment Act, PT Act, LWF Act, ESIC Act & Local Administration bodies.
- Handled end to end payroll for more than 3000 employees.
- Successful closer of company owned service unit and showroom with retrenchment of 300 contract workers.
- Have completed the recruitment efficiently before the TAT timeline.
- Apprentice & NEEM trainee management as per the Apprentice Act, 1961 and guidelines with the focus of diversity.
- Led the team for the Company's Ramp up from 300 - 700+ Employees for division.
- Effectively handled Labor Crisis using networking among the employees.
- Separation of permanent Associates due to downsizing through a series of assessments and evaluations (PIP).
- Initiated & drove Performance management system for workmen for compensation change.
Timeline
HR/IR & Business Partner for Manufacturing Unit
Asian Paints
07.2022 - Current
Plant HR Leader - HR Business Partner
GE Power System India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - 06.2022
HR Manager - Payroll & Compliances
BIBA Appeals Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 04.2021
Establishment HR Manager
CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 08.2018
Deputy Manager - HRBP
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2017
Sr. Executive - Employee Relations
Samsung India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 09.2011
Team Leader - HR & Admin
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
02.2008 - 11.2009
EDPLLM- Labour Law -
XLRI Jamshedpur
04.2001 -
LLB - Labour Law
Rohilkhand University
04.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Management
Nainital University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathmatics
CSJM University
04.2001 -
Power BI Certification -
Intellipaat
04.2001 -