Sekhar Jana
Kolkata
Summary
HR Business Partner and Industrial Relations professional with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing and operations environments. Proven expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, grievance management, labour law compliance, performance management, and HR business partnering. Experienced in supporting large-scale manufacturing operations, partnering with frontline leaders, and driving workforce engagement while ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy HR & IR Manager - Sabyasachi calcutta LLP,
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal
03.2025 - Current
- Successfully managed factory transition, relocating and stabilizing workforce without business disruption
- Designed business-linked employee engagement initiatives, improving productivity and workforce ownership
- Drove capability-building and career development frameworks to align workforce skills with organisational needs
- Spearheaded HR digitalization initiatives to streamline operations and support data-driven decision-making
- Served as HR Business Partner for manufacturing operations supporting 1,500+ employees.
- Partnered with frontline leaders and plant management to drive workforce effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Managed employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Supported workforce planning, manpower analysis, attendance governance, and contractor workforce management.
- Ensured compliance with labour laws, company policies, and statutory requirements.
- Delivered HR analytics and reporting on absenteeism, attrition, workforce productivity, and employee engagement.
HR & ER Executive
Hindustan Unilever Limited.
Orai, Uttar Pradesh
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Coached supervisors and line managers on employee relations, attendance management, and performance discussions.
- Conducted investigations and resolution of employee grievances in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Partnered with HR COEs on talent management, capability building, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Analysed workforce metrics and operational HR data to support decision-making.
- Developed and executed HR & ER strategies to enhance workforce relations in a unionized environment
- Managed industrial relations climate, facilitating proactive conflict resolution and maintaining positive employee relations
- Led employee engagement & talent management initiatives linked to business outcomes
- Drove D&I and talent pipeline strategies for critical roles
- Implemented CLMS system for 300+ contract workforce, ensuring compliance & efficiency
- Managed HR budgeting and partnered with leadership for productivity improvement
- Oversaw administrative functions including facility management, office infrastructure, and employee welfare services to support operational efficiency
HR & ER Executive,
Hindustan Unilever Limited.
Haldia, West Bengal
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Led employee relations interventions supporting a manufacturing unit contributing approximately 60% of production volume.
- Facilitated complex disciplinary proceedings and grievance resolution while maintaining industrial harmony.
- Supported organizational change initiatives and workforce transformation programs.
- Worked closely with production leadership on manpower planning and shop-floor employee engagement.
- Played key role in scaling production from 1.94L to 3L tons annually via IR interventions
- Facilitated long-term wage settlements in complex industrial scenarios, ensuring stability and compliance.
- Drove the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion agenda by Introducing 18% women in shopfloor across three shifts through obtaining exemption under 66 of The Factories Act 1948 from State Govt.
- Increased women workforce participation to 18% through policy and compliance initiatives
- Championed employee engagement initiatives through strategic interventions linking business deliverables and employee families, fostering ownership and commitment.
- Drove Future of Work (FOW) agenda with skill transformation (70:30 ratio)
- Conducted domestic enquiries & disciplinary actions ensuring legal compliance
- Executed sustainability projects under health and livelihood pillars, enhancing community welfare.
HR Officer- at Hindustan unilever unit,
Bonus Pvt limited
Haldia, West Bengal
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Screened CVs and arranged interviews to support talent acquisition pipeline needs.
- Coordinated recruitment by scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates promptly.
- Maintained employee records with confidentiality and data protection compliance controls.
- Reviewed employee and contract labour roles to spot operational improvement opportunities.
- Processed and filled vendor contract agreements to streamline unit workflows effectively.
- Planned and implemented a contract labour management system for day-to-day control.
- Processed employee and contract labour payroll while supporting compliance checks.
- Managed yearly contractor audit, achieving 0 observations in the unit.
- Organised employee engagement activities to strengthen unit participation and morale.
- Implemented gate control policies for truck management to smooth unit movement.
- Designed employee engagement initiatives with business-linked deliverables and family links.
- Coordinated factory welfare activities and improved HR score card outcomes in-unit.
- Managed end-to-end contract labour compliance coordination across required checks.
HR Trainee
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Haldia, West Bengal
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced employee and contract labour job analysis through structured workflow checks.
- Introduced processing and filing of vendor contract agreements to streamline unit operations.
- Managed end-to-end contract labour compliance and document control.
- Linked learning and development to return on learning and performance outcomes.
Team Leader,
Reliance Trends
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Led implementation of policy recognising high performance and rewarding contributions.
- Monitored team performance and reported on achievement of daily targets.
- Managed employee engagement matrix to drive store sales improvement.
Assistant Manager
Usha Enterprise
Haldia, West Bengal
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed payroll and grievance processes for 200 contractor employees.
- Led recruitment policy implementation to enhance staffing effectiveness.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
- Coordinated with senior management to implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
HR Trainee
TATA Power
Haldia, West Bengal
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Implemented 5s project to enhance safety, increase equipment availability, and reduce defect rates while improving employee morale and asset utilization.
- Optimised vehicle costs by identifying unnecessary expenditures and implementing cost-effective alternatives to enhance resource allocation and improve overall efficiency.
- Assisted in recruitment processes, including CV screening and interviewing candidates, to support talent acquisition.
- Managed employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening CVs, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Education
MBA - Marketing & HR
Haldia Institute of Technology
Haldia01-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Golden Regency institute of Hospitality management
Haldia01-2016
Skills
HR business partnering
Employee relations
Workforce planning
Attendance management
Labour law compliance
Performance management
People analytics
Organizational change
Talent reviews
Employee engagement
Conflict resolution
Manufacturing HR
Shop floor HR
Industrial relations
Grievance handling
Investigation management
HR operations
Custom
- Conducted workshops on topics related to Strategic Management, Organization Development and Organization Behavior, Purpose Workshop and Future Fit Plan Workshop in various colleges in Haldia.
- Gold medalist in Painting & Art
Timeline
Deputy HR & IR Manager - Sabyasachi calcutta LLP,
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
HR & ER Executive
Hindustan Unilever Limited.
04.2023 - 02.2025
HR & ER Executive,
Hindustan Unilever Limited.
07.2021 - 03.2023
HR Officer- at Hindustan unilever unit,
Bonus Pvt limited
09.2020 - 06.2021
HR Trainee
Hindustan Unilever Limited
08.2019 - 08.2020
Team Leader,
Reliance Trends
06.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Usha Enterprise
03.2018 - 05.2019
HR Trainee
TATA Power
06.2017 - 07.2017
MBA - Marketing & HR
Haldia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Golden Regency institute of Hospitality management