SAURABH KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at Wabtec Corporation, driving talent management and employee relations strategies that contributed to significant revenue growth. Expert in performance management and change management, I excel in fostering high-performance cultures and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of HR & IR
Wabtec Corporation
12.2025 - Current
- Leading HR & IR for the Freight Equipment business, the primary driver of India operations, contributing 38.2% of total Wabtec India sales.
- Led HR and Industrial Relations for Freight Equipment business in India, managing operations for ₹3,000+ Cr revenue portfolio.
- Facilitated $1B 'Lakshya' milestone, ensuring human capital and industrial stability needed to achieve this corporate objective, influencing 30.4% of total business share in the region.
- Operationalized Simandou export project, contributing to 16.3% of world volume and establishing Marhowra as global export hub.
Business HR Head
GE India
Pune
08.2022 - Current
- As Business HR Head, managed the end-to-end Employee Life Cycle, encompassing Recruitment, Onboarding, Induction, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Training & Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Grievance Handling, Diversity & Inclusion & CSR.
- Managed HR functions and aligned HR policies with core business objectives to support strategic goals.
- Collaborated with business leaders to design and implement an optimized organizational structure, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Designed & implemented OD initiatives, Talent Management Process including Talent Identification, Career Plan Design, Succession Planning (People Review) and Top Talent Engagement.
- Leading & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency and meeting of individual & group targets; organizing counseling sessions for employees to resolve work-related issues.
- Executed proactive measures to cultivate a healthy industrial relations and employee relations environment in the plant.
- Coordinated CSR initiatives focused on education, health, infrastructure, and employability, benefiting the local community.
- General Electric
Head of HR – South Asia
KEC International (RPG Group)
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Previously spearheaded the HR strategy and regional operations across South Asia for the flagship infrastructure company of the RPG Group.
- Facilitated a period of exponential business growth, providing talent and operational support that drove a 27.39% revenue increase (from ₹4,494 Cr in FY24 to ₹5,725 Cr in FY25).
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with company growth objectives and People Transformation initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with the SBU Head and stakeholders to architect an HR strategy fully aligned with core business objectives, focusing on organizational productivity and cost optimization.
- Executed talent development and management initiatives focused on key talent retention and succession planning, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Delivered HR & IR strategies, including Long Term Settlement, for three manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Business HR Head
Colgate Palmolive India
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Led HR at the sole toothbrush manufacturing facility in India, serving domestic and international markets.
- Spearheaded team of HRBPs to drive strategic HR initiatives across diverse business units, enhancing alignment with business objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives aligned with business growth.
- Partnered with senior management to provide valuable HR insights and recommendations.
- Led end-to-end recruitment, implemented high-impact talent acquisition strategies to fuel rapid organizational growth, and developed robust onboarding programs for seamless employee integration.
- Ensured alignment with organizational goals by implementing the best practices, streamlining processes, and delivering tailored solutions.
- Focused on scaling talent, conducting effective assessments, managing organizational change, fostering team cohesion, and providing impactful leadership coaching.
- Revamped and refined talent strategy and evaluation procedures to achieve business objectives, fostering a pool of skilled internal talent for cross-functional movement.
- Led leadership development programs, including succession planning and future leadership board, establishing initiatives for employee retention and preparation for future leadership roles.
Regional HR Head
Crompton Greaves
Chennai
08.2017 - 08.2020
- As regional HR head, collaborated with the President of Sales to redesign organizational structure and enhance business outreach strategies, resulting in significant revenue growth in the Region.
- As the regional sales HR head, led initiatives encompassing onboarding, self-directed learning, leadership development, succession planning, career progression, and coaching.
- Developed and implemented region-specific training programs tailored to local needs, fostering employee growth and engagement.
- Led development of physical and virtual engagement initiatives, enhancing employee satisfaction and contributing to reduced attrition.
- Created scalable HR organization, systems, and processes to support aggressive business expansion efforts.
- Chennai
Plant HR Lead
RPG Enterprises
01.2013 - 08.2017
Junior Telecom Officer (JTO)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Managed operations & maintenance of long-haul transmission network and equipment; achieved significant reduction in fault rate and mean time to repair.
- Managed daily operations and service delivery for telecommunications products.
- Coordinated installation schedules and technician assignments for customer services.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement processes for necessary equipment.
- Resolved employee grievances and effectively handled emergency situations.
Business Development Associate
Times of India Group
Lucknow
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
- Developed partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance service offerings.
- Increased sales by 20% through targeted lead generation for diverse schemes and packages.
- Assisted in creating marketing strategies to promote products and services.
Education
Strategic HRM - Calcutta
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Calcutta 01-2021
MBA (HR & IR) - Mumbai
Tata Institute of Social Science
Mumbai01-2013
B.Tech - EC
Institute of Engineering & Technology
Lucknow01-2009
Skills
- HR business partnering
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Succession planning
- Training and development
- Change management
- Strategic alignment
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Employee engagement
Notable Accomplishments
- Winner HR40Under40 leader by Jombay 2024-25
- Partnered with business leaders to drive a 40% increase in T&D revenue from 4000 CR to 5600 CR in 2022-2025
- Identified as a Top Talent in the KEC - RPG Group in 2023-2024
- Represented GE India in the USA and Africa for the most innovative framework of culture building and career development in 2020-2021
- Awarded Best CFT at the GE annual HR conference in 2019-2020
- Recognized for Delivering Result in Uncertain World for GE in 2018-19
- Recognized by KEC with the MD Award in 2016-2017
- Successfully implemented innovative HR solutions: Women Back to Supply Chain, Super Select, Learn Teach Learn, SC Excellence Program, Competency Framework, Buddy Program etc in 2013-2024
Passport Details
K1259014
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/14/84
- Driving License: Indian License
Certification
- 2025, Leadership Development Program – IIM Ahmedabad
- 2020, Certified Hogan Personality Assessment Trainer
- 2020, Master Trainer for Leading without Bias
- 2019, Six Sigma Green Belt GE
- 2018, Certified Personnel Relations Leadership by GE Crotonville University
- 2016, Certified TPM Facilitator by CII & TPM Club of India
Career Summary
Head of HR & IR, Wabtec Corporation, 12/01/25, Head of HR – South Asia, KEC International (RPG Group), 09/01/20, 04/30/25, Business HR Head, GE India, 08/01/22, Present, Plant HR Lead, RPG Enterprises, 05/01/21, 04/30/22, Telecom Manager, BSNL, 2009-04-01, 2011-04-30, Business Development Associate, Times of India Group, 07/01/02, 03/31/05
Locations
- Not Provided, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Not Provided
- Not Provided, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Not Provided
- Not Provided, Pune, Maharashtra, Not Provided
- Not Provided, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Not Provided
- Not Provided, Gurgaon, Haryana, Not Provided
- Not Provided, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Not Provided
Timeline
Head of HR & IR
Wabtec Corporation
12.2025 - Current
Business HR Head
GE India
08.2022 - Current
Business HR Head
Colgate Palmolive India
05.2021 - 04.2022
Head of HR – South Asia
KEC International (RPG Group)
09.2020 - 04.2025
Regional HR Head
Crompton Greaves
08.2017 - 08.2020
Plant HR Lead
RPG Enterprises
01.2013 - 08.2017
Junior Telecom Officer (JTO)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
04.2009 - 04.2011
Business Development Associate
Times of India Group
07.2002 - 03.2005
Strategic HRM - Calcutta
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
MBA (HR & IR) - Mumbai
Tata Institute of Social Science
B.Tech - EC
Institute of Engineering & Technology