VIKRAM KAUL
Pune,Gurgaon
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Leader with 25 years of experience in driving organizational transformation and aligning human capital strategy with business objectives. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive employee lifecycle programs for over 15,000 employees, enhancing talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations across diverse industries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief People Officer
Leadec India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed workforce of over 4,000 across 80 locations and 5 regional offices in India, sourced and engaged talent, and delivered HR services to support business operations. As CPO, I lead the overall people, culture, and compliance strategy of the organization. The role ensures strong industrial and employee relations, drives talent and performance initiatives, and oversees legal, administrative, and statutory functions to support business objectives in a service-driven environment. Managed maintenance, project engineering, and logistics packaging business.
- Significant Accomplishments:
- An integral part of the National Leadership Core Management Team and Management Board Advisor
- Led organisation-wide culture transformation through strategic employee engagement and connection initiatives, resulting in recognition among the Top 20 Mid-Size Organisations to Work for in India and winning the Employer of Choice Award 2025.
- Developed and implemented a large-scale talent acquisition strategy to support AMC business growth, delivering 2,500-3,000 hires and significantly enhancing operational capacity, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue.
- Designed and implemented an integrated HRM system with end-to-end Hire-to-Retire capability, transforming HR operations through automation, improving process efficiency, productivity, and employee experience across the organization.
- Oversaw human resources for a workforce of over 5,000, ensuring alignment with operational effectiveness and strategic goals.
Head HR, India
Compass Group.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided HR leadership aligned with business goals to support organizational growth and operational excellence through effective service delivery.
- Directed end-to-end HR business partnering and integrated talent lifecycle activities, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, talent acquisition, development, and retention.
- Managed HR support for 15,000+ employees across major cities in India to ensure effective service delivery and employee satisfaction.
- Executed recruitment efforts for 10,000 blue-collar and grey-collar positions across various sites, streamlining hiring processes to meet operational needs.
- Supported sourcing, employee engagement, and HR service delivery for regional and site locations, enhancing workforce alignment with organizational goals.
- Partnered with HR business partners and L&D teams to deliver talent management, capability building, onboarding, OD interventions, change management, and employee engagement programs.
- Built workforce strategies and capability-building frameworks to strengthen learning culture, employee experience, and readiness for future growth.
- Used HR analytics and data-driven insights to improve HR systems, workforce productivity, and business performance.
Director HR, India
Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Strategic HR leader with proven expertise in aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive growth and organizational transformation. Experienced in talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, and HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. Strong focus on building inclusive cultures, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing performance-driven HR frameworks while partnering with leadership to deliver sustainable business results
- Managed a workforce of 5,000 employees across multiple departments and aligned operations with organizational goals.
- Led client advisory services across Cushman & Wakefield property portfolios
- Directed lease negotiations with landlords, tenants, and legal teams
- Managed property and facilities operations for corporate accounts
Education
One-year Advance Program - HR Management
IIM
01-2013
Post-Graduation Diploma - HRM
IMT
Ghaziabad01-2006
PG Diploma - Software Engg.
APTECH Computer
01-2001
Graduation -
DAV College Delhi University
01-1999
Skills
- HR business partnering
- Strategic HR planning
- Talent development
- Strategic talent sourcing
- Employee retention
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- HR services and technology
- Change leadership
- Strategic planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Personal Information
- Title: Top Management HR Professional
- Date of Birth: 1976-03-20
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: Passport
Rewards & Recognitions
Year 2026
Great Manager To Work With By Great Manager Institute, Year 2026
India's Most Influential HR Leader to work with By TimesAspire / Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai, Year 2025
AmbitionBox Employer Choice (HR Leadership Excellence Awards, Year 2024
India's Great HR Leaders To Work With (Top 100), Year 2018
HR Leadership Award by Cushman & Wakefield India Management
Previous Assignments
- 1. Head HR | G4S | Jul'16 – Sep'18 | 15000+ Workforce Handling
- 2. Group Head HR | Zenica Group | Aug'14 – May'16 3000+ Workforce Handling
- 3. Head HR – North | Future Retail Limited | Dec'10 - Juy'14 3000+ Workforce Handling
- 4. Senior HR Business Partner| Bharti Airtel Limited | Jul'04 - Dec'10 3000+ Workforce Handling
- 5. Senior Executive-HR | Ochoa Laboratories Limited | Jan'03 - Jun'04
- 6. Faculty / Branch In-charge | Foresight Technical Computer Education Centre | Jun'01 – Jan'03
Timeline
Chief People Officer
Leadec India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Head HR, India
Compass Group.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director HR, India
Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022
One-year Advance Program - HR Management
IIM
Post-Graduation Diploma - HRM
IMT
PG Diploma - Software Engg.
APTECH Computer
Graduation -
DAV College Delhi University