SANTOSH KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Greater Noida West
Summary
Seasoned Head HR with 19 years of proven success in building scalable, compliant, and high-performance organizations. Known for leading complex change, strengthening governance, shaping organizational culture, and designing talent, OD, and L&D strategies that enable sustainable business outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head-HR (General Manager)
Healthium Medtech Limited
Noida
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for leading and overseeing all Human Resources functions within the manufacturing facility, including HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, industrial relations, employee engagement, and statutory compliance.
- The role partners closely with plant leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, drive workforce productivity, and foster a positive employee relations climate.
Head of HR
Omron Automation (Corporate)- India Region
Gurgaon
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Lead, manage, supervise, and mentor the Human Resources (HR) teams in offices in India and responsible for the full spectrum of HR functions such as TA including budgeting, HR Operations, Talent Management, PMS, Learning &OD, Employee relations and engagement, statutory, and all administrative activities.
- Designed, updated, and institutionalized HR policies and procedures across businesses, strengthening governance and consistency.
- Acted as strategic HR partner to business leadership, aligning HR strategy with business goals.
- Devised recruitment strategies and workforce plans, delivering FY manpower deployment within approved budgets and improving time-to-hire by 25%+.
- Designed and delivered structured onboarding and offboarding programs, wellbeing initiatives, DEI actions, and employee connect forums, driving improved engagement scores and smoother employee transitions.
- Partnered with L&D HQ to identify capability gaps and deliver targeted development interventions.
- Led end-to-end performance management cycles, strengthening performance differentiation and leadership accountability.
- Led and implemented multiple HR transformation projects, particularly in payroll and attendance systems, resulting in reduced cycle time, improved data accuracy, and enhanced compliance.
- Led the end-to-end HR function for a healthcare greenfield project in India, establishing HR policies, systems, and governance from scratch.
Head HR (Senior Manager>Deputy General Manager)
Indus Towers Limited
Ahmedabad, Lucknow
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Responsible for defining and driving the HR strategy for the Circle; leading the HR & Administration team; and managing all HR functions including workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, learning & development, and statutory/legal compliance, while fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizational culture.
- Designed, developed, and executed cross-functional programs and employee engagement initiatives aligned with corporate strategy to improve performance, productivity, and reduce attrition.
- Facilitated Gallup Impact Planning sessions at Circle level, tracking action plans to enhance employee satisfaction and managing 6+ annual Gallup impact plans.
- Led CSR initiatives in alignment with corporate objectives, fostering community engagement and enhancing corporate reputation.
- Headed end-to-end Talent Acquisition for the Circle, successfully hiring 350+ employees during tenure, including responsibility for Campus Hiring of GETs/MTs.
- Led seamless onboarding and new-joiner experience initiatives; introduced 30-, 60-, and 90-day feedback mechanisms, analyzed insights, and presented improvement plans to leadership.
- Drove the Performance Management process, including goal setting, reviews, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs); partnered with business teams on productivity enhancement initiatives.
- Interpreted HR policies and guided business leaders on people matters, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
- Planned and executed internal communication initiatives in collaboration with Circle and Corporate leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and consistency.
- Coordinated and delivered special HR projects including employee surveys, feedback mechanisms, leadership communications, contingency planning, and communication strategy formulation.
- Designed and implemented Circle-specific rewards & recognition programs, supporting deployment and review of National R&R programs to ensure sustainability and employee engagement.
- Maintained harmonious industrial relations by engaging with workforce unions (where applicable) and strengthening employee relations through structured annual engagement plans.
- Led Learning & Development initiatives including Training Needs Identification (TNI), local program delivery, feedback analysis, and end-to-end L&D coordination for the Circle.
HRBP-Corporate & Retail Vertical
BGPPL (Avantha Group)
Gurgaon
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, PMS, HR Operations (Hire to Retire) and Learning & Development strategies and execution for various business verticals.
- Acted as HR Business Partner for Ballarpur and Bhigwan plants, supporting end-to-end HR operations to ensure smooth functioning of the factories.
- Led Talent Acquisition for corporate and managerial plant positions, successfully hiring 25 employees.
- Facilitated Performance Management processes, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, increments, and calculation of performance incentives for sales staff and performance pay for other employees.
- Managed Training & Development cycles, including creation of theme-based training calendars, program delivery, and feedback analysis to enhance employee skills and engagement.
- Conceptualized and executed Strategic HR Projects at the corporate level, including SOP development and policy revisions.
- Supported Business Closure Projects, partnering with Retail Business Head and VP HR to ensure smooth closure of the Retail division.
- Prepared and maintained HRMIS reports, both monthly and ad hoc, to support data-driven decision making.
Plant HR Head (Manager)
Uflex Limited
Noida
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Oversee HR & Admin strategy formulation and execution, ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with business goals to support sustained growth.
- Managed HR & Administration delivery for three chemical plants (Noida, Jammu, and Egypt), ensuring smooth operations across locations.
- Conducted benchmarking of organizational structures against industry standards; designed and implemented an evolved, efficient structure aligned with business objectives.
- Hired 65 employees to build organizational talent capability.
- Conceptualized and implemented standardized operating procedures to streamline HR programs, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity.
- Conducted training needs identification, gap analysis, and coordinated training delivery through internal and external partners.
- Measured and reported training effectiveness; acted as custodian of culture change initiatives within the plants.
- Facilitated end-to-end performance management processes (goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals), including first-time implementation of structured goal setting across the plants.
- Designed and deployed a Competency Framework; conducted competency mapping, career planning for 100+ management staff, and succession planning for 15 critical roles.
- Developed and executed an employee engagement framework, improving engagement levels.
- Designed monthly and quarterly Rewards & Recognition programs.
- Launched HR Connect (MEELAP) programs to strengthen employee-employer relations; conducted counselling sessions and managed sensitive discussions effectively.
- Conducted domestic enquiries, disciplinary actions under The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, and ensured filing of all statutory returns as per labour laws.
Regional Service Manager (Senior Manager)
HDFC Bank Limited
Gurgaon
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Oversee Branch Banking talent acquisition and employee relations for the assigned region, driving efficient recruitment, seamless onboarding, and maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
- Managed 107 branches, Hired ->150 HC, Organized Walk-Ins- 25, >150 Probation Confirmations, HR 1-O-1: 25, Organized SKIP Level, resolved various branch related complaints and did investigations of > 10 complaints within TAT.
TA, TM and HRIS Lead
Aircel Limited (Maxis Group)
Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Oversee end-to-end HR operations for the Circle, encompassing Recruitment, Onboarding, HR Operations, Performance Management, and Talent Management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a high-performance work culture.
- Circle Organization Chart, Job Descriptions->45 roles, Hired & Inducted >275+ HC Active Databank of CVs-1500, HR Operations – Managed SAP Module, PMS & Increments-3 Cycles, PIP-3 Cycles, Monthly/Quarterly -Dashboards for Corporate, maintained 100% Stat Compliance, HR New Initiatives- HR Connects, Talent Management Board, Employee Communications->25, Circle Town Hall-12 etc.
TA, HR Ops, TM, HRMS Lead
Idea Cellular Limited (ABG)
Hyderabad
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Oversaw HRMS and key HR projects, leading end-to-end talent acquisition, onboarding, HR operations, performance management, HRBP, and talent management, enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Developed organizational chart and job descriptions for 137 roles, hired and inducted over 350 employees, managed HR automation and operations by launching and implementing PeopleSoft modules, coordinated performance management and increments across three cycles, maintained 100% statutory compliance, initiated HR Connects and Talent Management Board, facilitated 30 employee communications, conducted 12 Circle Town Halls, and organized 10 training sessions.
Education
MBA- Strategy & Leadership -
Indian Institute of Technology
Patna12-2025
LLB -
School of Law, LNCT University
12-2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU)
Jaipur05-2024
AGMP (Exe MBA- 1 Year) -
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad12-2020
Diploma in Labor Laws Practice -
Mahatma Gandhi Labor Institute
Ahmedabad12-2018
MBA (MS HRM) -
ICFAI University
Hyderabad12-2007
Graduate: Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
12-2004
I. Sc (PCM) -
CM Science College
BIEC Patna12-2000
Skills
- HR strategy and consulting
- Strategic planning/Cross functional team management/Global Team management
- Organizational development
- Analytical skills
- Salary structure/compensation analysis
- Talent acquisition and management
- Workforce planning and budgeting
- Change management
- Leadership development
- Employee engagement
- Governance and compliance
- HR automation
- Psychometric testing
- Performance management and counseling
Affiliations
- Lifetime member of ISTD
- NHRD
Certification
- Certified in Hay Job Evaluation (Korn Ferry)
- C&B
- PPA (Thomas)
- Advanced Career Counseling
- Transactional Analysis
- CBI & PAA (SHL)
- BBS (Chilworth)
- Internal Auditor for ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/15/84
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Awards
- Winner of SAKSHAM-2009 (ABG Middle-Level Management Program)-Idea Cellular
- Idea Excellence Award >7 times
- Winner of NGM-II Frontline Managers, STRIKER –Team Performance Award in Uflex Limited
- Quarterly Best Function Head Award in Indus Towers
- Recipient of Quarterly Awards 4 times for “Teamwork” Values
- Winner of a Leadership Award: “The Influencer” in Omron -India
Hobbies and Interests
- Career Guidance & Counselling/Volunteering/Singing/Running
- Traveling
Timeline
Head-HR (General Manager)
Healthium Medtech Limited
11.2024 - Current
Head of HR
Omron Automation (Corporate)- India Region
06.2023 - 11.2024
Head HR (Senior Manager>Deputy General Manager)
Indus Towers Limited
03.2017 - 05.2023
HRBP-Corporate & Retail Vertical
BGPPL (Avantha Group)
12.2015 - 03.2017
Plant HR Head (Manager)
Uflex Limited
11.2013 - 12.2015
Regional Service Manager (Senior Manager)
HDFC Bank Limited
02.2013 - 11.2013
TA, TM and HRIS Lead
Aircel Limited (Maxis Group)
03.2010 - 02.2013
TA, HR Ops, TM, HRMS Lead
Idea Cellular Limited (ABG)
02.2007 - 03.2010
MBA- Strategy & Leadership -
Indian Institute of Technology
LLB -
School of Law, LNCT University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU)
AGMP (Exe MBA- 1 Year) -
Indian Institute of Management
Diploma in Labor Laws Practice -
Mahatma Gandhi Labor Institute
MBA (MS HRM) -
ICFAI University
Graduate: Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
I. Sc (PCM) -
CM Science College