Rajeev Kumar
Human Resource
Noida,UP
Summary
A results-oriented and strategic Senior Human Resources Leader with over 24 years of comprehensive experience in shaping and executing talent acquisition strategies, driving HR transformation, and managing industrial relations for large-scale, multi-location manufacturing organizations. Proven expertise in building and leading high-performing HR teams, optimizing recruitment lifecycles, and aligning human capital initiatives with aggressive business growth. Adept at leveraging HR technology and data analytics to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster a culture of high performance. Acknowledged for successfully navigating complex labor law environments and leading HR for greenfield projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Sr. General Manager – Corporate HR
UKB Electronics Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
- Direct corporate HR strategy and operations across 12 manufacturing units, supporting a workforce of over 6,000 employees.
- Architected and deployed a strategic hiring framework to support aggressive business expansion, successfully building a team to manage business growth.
- Supporting in DRHP filing.
General Manager – Corporate HR
Vectus Industries Ltd.
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Led the PAN-India recruitment strategy for 17 manufacturing units and corporate functions, encompassing over 3,500 employees.
- Collaborated with Ernst & Young (EY) on a major organizational restructuring and manpower right-sizing project.
- Implementation of competency-based hiring methodologies, including DISC profiling, for all white-collar positions.
- Established a structured induction and onboarding framework, fully integrated with the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Partnered with business heads to develop accurate manpower forecasting, aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Implemented ZingHR as a digital HR initiative.
- Implemented a compliance tool for better control on statutory compliance.
Head – Corp HR & Admin
Ajay Industrial Corporation Ltd.
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Built the PAN India sales team and executed the complete talent acquisition strategy for the Dehradun Greenfield Plant.
- Created an in-house CRM to manage the Pan India sales team.
- Implemented LMS for Sales Team.
Head – Corp HR & IR
Jindal Buildsys Ltd.
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Successfully hired and structured the Sales, Projects, and Engineering teams, significantly reducing external hiring costs through effective use of LinkedIn.
- Boosted employee morale through recognition programs that acknowledged outstanding contributions to company success.
Manager – HR & IR
Cooper Standard Automotive
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Managed a workforce of over 900 employees, leading recruitment of skilled workers during major production ramp-ups in a unionized environment.
Deputy Manager – Corp HR
Halonix Ltd.
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Established new sales teams across India (240), and supported hiring for Greenfield Haridwar plant setup (100+).
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Implemented a saving project during the recession.
Initial Roles
Magnum Power, Oswal Overseas Ltd., Kamlapur Sugar
12.1999 - 07.2007
- Gained foundational experience in recruitment, onboarding, PMS, Plant admin and statutory compliance.
Education
Master of Human Resource Development -
CCS University
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
ASPG College
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: End-to-End Recruitment, Executive Search, Campus Hiring, Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding
Certification
Strategic Performance Management, XLRI (2018)
Timeline
Sr. General Manager – Corporate HR
UKB Electronics Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
General Manager – Corporate HR
Vectus Industries Ltd.
02.2019 - 02.2025
Head – Corp HR & Admin
Ajay Industrial Corporation Ltd.
08.2013 - 01.2019
Head – Corp HR & IR
Jindal Buildsys Ltd.
08.2011 - 08.2013
Manager – HR & IR
Cooper Standard Automotive
12.2009 - 07.2011
Deputy Manager – Corp HR
Halonix Ltd.
08.2007 - 11.2009
Initial Roles
Magnum Power, Oswal Overseas Ltd., Kamlapur Sugar
12.1999 - 07.2007
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
ASPG College
Master of Human Resource Development -
CCS University
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