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Samar Banerjee

Kolkata

Summary

Drive high performance culture through a robust performance management system that is aimed at recognizing and rewarding high achievers Ensure a strong pipeline of leaders in the organization, especially for critical roles through structured intervention for hi-performers Drive best practices, digital way of work and ensure continuous improvement within the function ( leading the implementation of Company wide HRMS platform) Plan and manage recruitment for senior and critical positions at both Corporate and plant locations Ensure an appropriate organization structure for the organization in response to the changing business environments Oversee efficient Employee Relations and Labour related compliances across all manufacturing units Advise and guide the all subsidiary Company (including overseas subsidiaries ) HR Function ploy Learning and Development Nu Vista Limited (formerly Emami Cement Limited) ross large, multi- location on Strategic planning and budgeting plement HR digitization cross large Organizations Chief Human Resources Officer Work in tandem with the Group Company to manage alignment between Op Cos in the HR space Ensure a strong pipeline of leaders in the organization, especially for critical roles Plan and execute C&B plans across Organization Design and roll out employee engagement processes across the Organization Plan and manage recruitment for senior and critical positions at both Corporate and plant locations Drive L&D agenda of the organization Support Unit HR Managers on matters of employee relations and CSR initiatives

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Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Human Resources Officer

Star Cement Limited
KOLKATA
05.2022 - Current

ü Drive high performance culture through a robust performance management system that is aimed at recognizing and rewarding high achievers

ü Ensure a strong pipeline of leaders in the organization, especially for critical roles through structured intervention for hi-performers

ü Drive best practices, digital way of work and ensure continuous improvement within the function ( leading the implementation of Company wide HRMS platform)

ü Plan and manage recruitment for senior and critical positions at both Corporate and plant locations

ü Ensure an appropriate organization structure for the organization in response to the changing business environmen

Group Head- Human Resources

Berger Paints India Limited
KOLKATA
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Drive high performance culture through a robust performance management system that is aimed at recognizing and rewarding high achievers
  • Ensure a strong pipeline of leaders in the organization, especially for critical roles through structured intervention for hi-performers
  • Drive best practices, digital way of work and ensure continuous improvement within the function ( leading the implementation of Company wide HRMS platform)
  • Plan and manage recruitment for senior and critical positions at both Corporate and plant locations
  • Ensure an appropriate organization structure for the organization in response to the changing business environments
  • Oversee efficient Employee Relations and Labour related compliances across all manufacturing units
  • Advise and guide the all subsidiary Company (including overseas subsidiaries ) HR Function.

General Manager Corporate HR

Bennett Coleman Company Limited, (TOI)
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Review and monitor HROPS Processes performance across locations
  • Deploy Shared Services Organization for the TOI Operations
  • Design and deploy Employee Engagement Modules across locations
  • Maintain all HR Policies and Procedures and provide guidance to employees/Business Leaders
  • Oversee Employee 'Query Resolution Systems' performance
  • Advise Line Managers/Business Leaders on all Employee Relations and Employee Grievance Resolution matters
  • Act as the Functional Representative for all audits.

Vice President Talent Management L&D

ACC Limited
Mumbai
04.2012 - 07.2014
  • Rolled out and Institutionalized a Strategic Talent Management Process for the Organization
  • Leading the Social Planning intervention process for Organization Restructuring
  • Created University/Institute relationship plans as a part of creating EVPs of 'Employer of Choice'
  • Anchor Potential Management System across the Organization
  • Key member in designing and embedding improvement interventions across the organization
  • Designing and rolling out Sales Force Competency Improvement Plans across the Western and Southern Regions
  • Leading the Learning and Development function for delivering learning requirements across the Organization.

Regional HR Head- East

ACC Limited
10.2006 - 03.2012
  • Actively led in Organization Building post restructuring of the region, significant contribution made in building the talent pipeline that delivered incremental business results for the eastern Region Operations of ACC Limited
  • Designing interventions (People Focus Excellence) for supporting Business Model Changes (the Company introduced Sales and Marketing Excellence program during this period which was a structural change in the business process and required alignment with the People Processes as well
  • Championed the new Performance Management System across the eastern region operations
  • Played a key role in implementing Job Evaluation and implementation of changed Organization structure
  • Played a key role in implementing an Integrated Employee Engagement evaluation and Improvement Process
  • Played a Key Role in advocating and influencing Union Leaders/Opinion Leaders in signing the Long Term Settlement outside the CMA wage Board.

PepsiCo India Limited
Kolkata
09.2005 - 10.2006

SAPL
Haldia ( West Bengal)
08.2002 - 09.2005
  • Set up Organization from ground Zero, responsible for all hiring's for the Green Field Project in consultation with the Executive Committee and Technology Provider M/s Zimmer AG
  • Maintain harmonious ER to ensure zero disruption at Project Site
  • Obtain all statutory permissions and ensure up to date compliance

ICI India Limited
Rishra (WB)
06.1999 - 06.2002

Eicher Limited
Alwar (Raj)
06.1995 - 05.1999

Chief Human Resources Officer

Nu Vista Limited (formerly Emami Cement Limited)
  • Work in tandem with the Group Company to manage alignment between Op Cos in the HR space
  • Ensure a strong pipeline of leaders in the organization, especially for critical roles
  • Plan and execute C&B plans across Organization
  • Design and roll out employee engagement processes across the Organization
  • Plan and manage recruitment for senior and critical positions at both Corporate and plant locations
  • Drive L&D agenda of the organization
  • Support Unit HR Managers on matters of employee relations and CSR initiatives.

Education

PHR -

SHRM
01.2011

PGPM&IR -

Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi
01.1995

BA (Eco) -

Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Utkal University
01.1992

Skills

  • Leadership Role in Human Resources Development/Employee Relations Talent Management
  • Learning & Development
  • HR Operations Management
  • Performance Management
  • Recruitment and Induction
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Relations and Compliance
  • Training Administration
  • Strategic Planning and Budgeting
  • HR Digitization
  • Change Management
  • Talent Management
  • Organizational Capability
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • Designing and Implementing Performance Management Systems
  • Designing and Implementing Employee Engagement Processes
  • Designing and Implementing Sales Force Competency Improvement Plans
  • Designing and Implementing Learning and Development Programs
  • Designing and Implementing Improvement Plans at Plant Level
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Certified Professional HR Practitioner
  • Certified Facilitator by Development Dimensions International
  • Senior Leadership Program

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/15/1971

Languages

  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Odia
  • English

Affiliations

  • I am an active member of two NGO that cater to provide educational and livelihood support to the underprivileged
  • I actively participate in several Industry -Academia initiatives in skill building programs
  • Pat member of Bengal Chamber of Commerce & industries People Practices vertical

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as the Best CHRO of Eastern Region by World HRD Congress in 2022-23
  • Chaired the Globsyn Management School's Case Study presentation by MBA students in 2023

Certification

  • SPHR Certified HR Professional
  • DDI certified Work Place Learning Facilitator
  • CII certified ISO- 9000 Internal Auditor

Timeline

Chief Human Resources Officer

Star Cement Limited
05.2022 - Current

Group Head- Human Resources

Berger Paints India Limited
04.2021 - 05.2022

General Manager Corporate HR

Bennett Coleman Company Limited, (TOI)
08.2014 - 05.2016

Vice President Talent Management L&D

ACC Limited
04.2012 - 07.2014

Regional HR Head- East

ACC Limited
10.2006 - 03.2012

PepsiCo India Limited
09.2005 - 10.2006

SAPL
08.2002 - 09.2005

ICI India Limited
06.1999 - 06.2002

Eicher Limited
06.1995 - 05.1999

Chief Human Resources Officer

Nu Vista Limited (formerly Emami Cement Limited)

PHR -

SHRM

PGPM&IR -

Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi

BA (Eco) -

Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Utkal University
Samar Banerjee