Manjusha Bhatnagar
Leadership Coach & HR Consultant
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced Human Resources professional and leadership coach with 44 years of comprehensive expertise across all facets of HR. Skilled in driving organizational transformation by implementing strategic policy changes, leading training initiatives, and developing aligned processes and systems to create dynamic, competitive, and inclusive workplaces.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leadership Coach & HR Consultant
Freelancer
2 2018 - Current
- Conducted POSH workshops for A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, Indian Oil Corp Ltd., Coal India Ltd., Gujarat Gas Corporation Ltd. etc.
- Discussed and developed comprehensive coaching programs for clients, resulting in increased confidence, decision making and improved organizational culture
- Advisor (HR) to ArkOil, Dubai and Saigal SeaTrade Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for developing and implementing customized HR policies and procedures
Director
BL Van Leer Ltd.
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Led HR policy and system-related initiatives at the board level, with a focus on performance optimization
- Spearheaded process automation, operational expansion, new project implementation, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) audits
- Standardized, integrated, and revised compensation structures for employees across all levels
- Facilitated the successful merger of Proseal with BL Van Leer Ltd., ensuring seamless integration
- Enhanced organizational performance and productivity by leveraging collective bargaining strategies
Director (HR & Corporate Affairs)
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Oversaw all aspects of Human Resources, including development, policy formulation and implementation, performance management, strategic planning, L&D
- Managed Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, and legal matters for the organization
- Served as Chairperson, CSR Committee of the Board
- Revised the compensation and rewards system for employees at all levels to enhance motivation and retention
- Monitored Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities to ensure compliance and promote a safe workplace
General Manager (HR, IS & CC)
Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
08.2007 - 11.2014
- Directed policy changes at board level following the merger with ONGC, transforming a loss-making organization into a high-performing entity
- Responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, development and implementation of reward and welfare schemes
- Led the implementation and launch of SAP
- Managed corporate image building and communications to strengthen brand perception
- Aligned learning and development initiatives with ROI on learning, effectively connecting training outcomes to performance metrics
Chief Manager
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
10.1981 - 08.2007
- Revamped, redesigned recruitment and induction training policies to enhance onboarding effectiveness
- Collaborated with Director (HR) in policy formulation, impact analysis, and the creation of supporting procedures and systems at the corporate level
- Member, HR Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Head, HR function at Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management
Education
MBA - Personnel
R A Poddar Institute of Management
Jaipur, India 07.1978 - 06.1980
Bachelor of Science -
MLB Girls College
Bhopal, India 07.1975 - 05.1978
Skills
- Worked with Dr Purnima Advani, Former Chairperson, National Commission for Women in drafting the POSH Bill
- Served as Presiding Officer / External Member in 29 investigations including cases involving Board members
- Trained Board members of multiple organizations and thousands of executives and workmen
- Designed and delivered more than 500 POSH workshops, authored case studies and published research papers
- Curated and conducted workshops tailored specifically for Internal Committee members
- Instrumental in shaping gender balancing policies and retention strategies at both organizational and national level
- Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) SME
- Conducted Assessment studies to evaluate the impact of D&I efforts and to ensure creation of a respectful organizational climate
- Specialized in conducting Gender Audits
Timeline
Director
BL Van Leer Ltd.
03.2016 - 01.2018
Director (HR & Corporate Affairs)
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
12.2014 - 01.2018
General Manager (HR, IS & CC)
Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
08.2007 - 11.2014
Chief Manager
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
10.1981 - 08.2007
MBA - Personnel
R A Poddar Institute of Management
07.1978 - 06.1980
Bachelor of Science -
MLB Girls College
07.1975 - 05.1978
Leadership Coach & HR Consultant
Freelancer
2 2018 - Current
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