Kaustav Halder
Human Resource Manager
Summary
With 14 years of cross-functional expertise in HR management, I have successfully navigated various domains, including heading the compensation division, overseeing nationwide recruitment processes, facilitating onboarding procedures, managing employee feedback and satisfaction initiatives, and fostering strong employee connections. My diverse background equips me with the skills and insights needed to drive organizational success through effective human resource strategies. Seeking opportunities in a dynamic and competitive environment to leverage my skills and expertise for personal and organizational growth. Thriving in challenging situations that allow continuous development and excellence, committed to contributing to the team and company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Exide Industries Limited
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Overseeing Pan-India Recruitment Life-cycle: Lead the management of the recruitment process across India, from identifying manpower requirements to sourcing talent from diverse channels based on input from departmental heads
- Interview Process and HR Round: Conduct HR rounds of interviews and oversee the interview process to ensure alignment with organizational values and culture
- Complete Recruitment Cycle Management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for frontline and middle management positions, including: Job promotion announcements, advertising job vacancies, screening and shortlisting candidates, preparing candidate summaries, Coordinating interviews, issuing offer letters, conducting induction and exit interviews
- Salary Fitment and Records Maintenance: Determine salary fitment according to company norms and maintain accurate salary records
- Managing and Updating Employee Master Database in SAP HR Module: Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained in the SAP HR module regarding employee records
- Conduct pre-employment background checks and reference checks as part of the hiring process
- Job Descriptions and Performance Plans: Maintain and update job descriptions and employee performance plans, including Key Result Areas (KRA) and performance indicators, to ensure clarity and alignment with organizational goals
- Internal Job Postings and Fitment Assessment: Facilitate internal job postings and assess the fitment of internal candidates for available positions, promoting internal talent development and career progression
- Employee Engagement Surveys: Work with Aon or other relevant partners to implement employee engagement surveys, analyze feedback, and drive improvements based on results
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
HRBP and Campus Placement
Exide Industries Limited
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Business Unit Oversight: Oversee three business units spanning across four regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
- Manpower Budgeting: Develop and manage manpower budgets for each region, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet business needs
- Recruitment Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from identifying manpower requirements in collaboration with functional heads to onboarding new hires and conducting exit interviews
- Complete Recruitment Cycle Management: Oversee the recruitment process, including screening, shortlisting, coordinating interviews, issuing offer letters, conducting inductions, and managing exit interviews
- Support for Third Party Recruitments: Provide support for third-party recruitment activities, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and requirements
- Job Description and Performance Plan Maintenance: Maintain and update job descriptions and employee performance plans for regions and factories, including defining key result areas (KRA) and performance indicators
- HR Brand Awareness: Create awareness of HR as a brand within the company through various events and initiatives
- This may include visiting locations to engage with employees and improve satisfaction levels
- Campus Engagement and Hiring: Engage with Tier-1 and Tier-2 MBA institutes for campus hiring initiatives, attracting top talent to the organization
- Backend Implementation and Testing of SAP SuccessFactors Modules: Support the implementation and testing of SAP SuccessFactors modules, including Recruitment and Performance Management Systems (RCM and PMS)
- Online KRA Implementation and Management: Implement online Key Result Area (KRA) systems and manage backend processes to ensure effective performance management
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Head- Compensation & HRBP, Chloride Power & Solution Limited
Exide Industries Limited
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Overseeing HR Factory Operations: Provide oversight and leadership for the entire HR operations of the subsidiary organization, ensuring efficiency and alignment with organizational goals
- Manpower Budgeting: Develop and manage manpower budgets for regions and factories within the subsidiary organization, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet business needs
- Policy Implementation: Interface with management and heads of departments to implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with core organizational objectives, covering areas such as recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, compensation management, leave policy, and travel policy
- Job Roles and Profiles Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance of job roles and job profiles for the entire organization, keeping them up-to-date and aligned with organizational needs and objectives
- HR Policy Implementation: Implement HR policies across various areas such as recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, compensation management, leave policy, and travel policy, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
- Performance Management System (PMS) Implementation: Develop and implement Key Result Areas (KRAs) and objective-based Performance Management System (PMS) aligned with annual business objectives, fostering a performance-driven culture within the organization
Senior Manager-HR
TEGA Industries Limited
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Proper Administration of Annual Compensation Cycle: Oversee the accurate and timely administration of the annual compensation cycle, including salary reviews, bonus distributions, and other compensation-related activities
- Deployment and Communication of Benefits Processes: Ensure the effective deployment of benefits processes, including enrollment, claims processing, and communication of any new or updated benefits programs to employees
- Development of Compensation and Benefit Framework: Develop a comprehensive compensation and benefit framework that integrates with the organization's performance management system, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Recommendations for Alignment and Competitiveness: Assess and recommend changes to ensure that the organization's compensation and benefits objectives are aligned with its competitive position in the marketplace
- Periodic Data Audits and Improvement: Conduct regular data audits to maintain accuracy and compliance within compensation and benefits data
- Proactively identify areas for process improvement and implement necessary changes
- Liaison with Insurance Carriers, Vendors, Brokers, and Consultants: Serve as the primary point of contact for various external stakeholders such as insurance carriers, vendors, brokers, and consultants regarding matters related to health and welfare plan design, contracts, coverage, and plan renewals for GMC, GPA, GTL, WC
- HR Budget Planning: Participate in HR budget planning activities, providing insights and recommendations related to compensation and benefits expenditures
- Management of Compensation Program Roll-Out: Manage the roll-out of compensation programs, including the Salary and Stock Planning process, ensuring proper communication and implementation across the organization
- Data and Information Analysis: Undertake data and information analysis to identify trends in compensation and benefits, supporting the development of business cases required for changes to the reward strategy
- End-to-End Payroll Processing: Oversee all aspects of payroll, including salary calculations, deductions, and benefits administration (provident fund, insurance, healthcare) of 9 pay registers
- Overlooking 6 pay registers of subsidiary companies
- Report Preparation: Generate payroll reports, including income tax returns and provident fund filings
- Compliance Audits: Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure adherence to Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
Senior HR Manager
Fort Gloster Industries Limited
08.2024 - Current
- HR Operations: Oversee the implementation and management of HR systems, policies, and procedures, while also ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations
- My role is a critical blend of strategic oversight and practical execution, aimed at optimizing HR processes and enhancing the overall employee experience
- Long-Term HR Strategy Development: Create and execute HR strategies that align with and support business objectives
- HRIS Implementation: Lead large-scale HR projects, including technology implementations and process re-engineering efforts of SPINE software
- Change Management Initiatives: Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure HR is aligned with business needs
- Team Development: Coach and develop HR team, contributing to succession planning efforts
- Primary Contact Role: Act as the main point of contact for insurance carriers, vendors, brokers, and consultants
- Plan Management: Oversee matters related to health and welfare plan design, including:
- Contract negotiations and management
- Coverage discussions and enhancements
- Plan renewals for Group Medical Coverage (GMC), Group Personal Accident (GPA), Group Term Life (GTL), and Workers' Compensation (WC)
- Job Description and Performance Plan Maintenance: Maintain and update job descriptions and employee performance plans for regions and factories, including defining key result areas (KRA) and performance indicators
- HR Policy Development: Collaborate with management and department heads to implement HR policies and procedures that align with organizational objectives
- Key areas include:
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Performance appraisal systems
- Compensation management strategies
- Leave and travel policies
- Hiring Process Management: Oversee the entire hiring process, including:
- Creating clear and compelling job descriptions
- Posting job advertisements across appropriate channels
- Conducting interviews and evaluating candidates
- Making informed hiring decisions
Summer Internship
Exide Industries Limited
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Designing an Employee Satisfaction Survey (ESS) involves defining objectives, selecting survey methods, developing questions covering various aspects of the employee experience, ensuring confidentiality, administering the survey, analyzing results, and taking action based on findings to enhance satisfaction
- Attrition Analysis entails collecting turnover data, defining metrics, identifying patterns and trends, conducting exit interviews, performing root cause analysis, developing retention strategies, and continuously monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives to mitigate turnover
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce
Calcutta University
05.2005 - 06.2008
Masters - Business Administration (HR)
IBS
03.2009 - 04.2011
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Talent management strategy
Employee performance management
- Strategic talent sourcing
- Total rewards strategy
- Employee budget management
- Workforce planning
Accomplishments
- Played a core role in the Sustainability team for the 'CII ITC Sustainability' Awards, representing Exide Industries.
- Led the implementation of the ADP Payroll process.
- Contributed as a member of the Strategic Team for the implementation of AI and technology initiatives.
- Led the implementation of the Recruitment Module of SAP SuccessFactors.
- Took the lead in implementing Microsoft AI solutions for Chatbots integration and CV sourcing.
- Contributed as part of a team in the implementation of the Performance Management Module of SAP SuccessFactors.
Extra Curriculum
- Actively participated as a member of the Exide Sports Committee.
- Engaged in various corporate sporting events.
- Led Exide Industries Limited to victory in the CC&FC 6-a-side Cricket tournament in 2020.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/15/86
- Gender: Male
Hr Software Experience
- SAP SuccessFactors RCM and PMS module
- Darwinbox
- ADP Payroll
- SPINE HRMS
Timeline
Senior HR Manager
Fort Gloster Industries Limited
08.2024 - Current
Senior Manager-HR
TEGA Industries Limited
12.2022 - 08.2024
Head- Compensation & HRBP, Chloride Power & Solution Limited
Exide Industries Limited
08.2019 - 12.2022
HRBP and Campus Placement
Exide Industries Limited
05.2013 - 07.2019
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Exide Industries Limited
05.2011 - 05.2013
Summer Internship
Exide Industries Limited
05.2010 - 08.2010
Masters - Business Administration (HR)
IBS
03.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce
Calcutta University
05.2005 - 06.2008
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