Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 11 years of experience in delivering innovative human capital strategies within large-scale infrastructure and energy sectors. Expertise includes developing and implementing comprehensive compensation frameworks, optimizing workforce structures, and spearheading cross-functional HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Recognized for creating high-performing HR systems that seamlessly integrate compliance, performance, and culture, while overseeing multi-location HR operations for more than 250 on-roll and 1,000 contract employees at a leading rail logistics conglomerate. Renowned for a sharp analytical mindset, meticulous attention to policy details, and strategic organizational foresight.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of HR
Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects Ltd.- HR
07.2024 - Current
Strategic HR Leadership: Defined and executed the group-wide HR roadmap in alignment with the company’s multi-subsidiary structure, ensuring policy harmonization, localized compliance, and centralized governance.
Compensation & Benefits Governance: Spearheaded the annual compensation review process, including performance-linked incentives (PLI), Diwali/Dussehra bonus reconciliations, NPS rollout, and salary benchmarking initiatives across business verticals.
Performance Management & Redesignation: Drove timely appraisal cycles, increment processing, and internal promotion frameworks for 250+ staff; implemented structured evaluation metrics and transparent communication protocols.
Talent Acquisition (Mid to Senior Level): Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment for over 40 mid-to-senior leadership positions; streamlined funnel tracking and accelerated time-to-fill by partnering closely with business heads.
Policy Harmonization Across Subsidiaries: Developed common policies for leave, discipline, grievance redressal, and code of conduct while customizing for region-specific labor compliance across eight different locations.
HR Automation & Payroll Compliance: Digitalized onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and full-and-final settlements with centralized processing and audit-ready MIS; ensured 100% compliance in PF, ESI, and bonus payouts.
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement: Functioned as the key HR interface for Directors and Business Heads; introduced quarterly townhalls and HR dashboards to improve communication and governance visibility.
International Projects & Bidding Support: Led manpower planning, costing, and HR risk reporting for international tenders and JV assessments, including dry port expansion into Nepal.
Manpower Planning & Rationalization: Conducted manpower productivity studies at terminals and HQ, achieving 12% efficiency improvement through role consolidation and redeployment.
HR Analytics & Decision Support: Built and institutionalized dashboards to track attrition trends, wage costs, headcount utilization, and recruitment KPIs across business units.
Training Framework Development: Introduced SOP-based induction, on-the-job training for operations staff, and career pathing for emerging leaders across terminals.
Culture & Internal Communication: Launched a monthly HR newsletter and recognition platform to promote visibility, reinforce values, and connect teams across all geographies.
Premier multimodal logistics company with pan-India presence and government-sector-like governance culture. Leading the HR charter for over 250+ on-roll employees and 1,000+ contract staff across 8 subsidiaries including rail-linked ICDs, dry ports, and cargo terminals.
Senior Manager-HR
Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
08.2014 - 07.2024
People Strategy & Escalation Management: Served as the HR escalation point for a diverse and union-sensitive workforce. Managed high-risk employee relations issues, including labor conciliation, grievances, and disciplinary actions with 80% pre-litigation resolution rate.
Attendance Digitization & Compliance Integration: Implemented biometric attendance and access systems at 168+ operational sites and 63 control rooms. Successfully integrated with SAP-HCM to enable real-time, geo-tagged attendance linked to salary processing for 6000+ employees.
Policy Framework & Governance: Authored and deployed critical HR policies on leave, discipline, travel, attendance, and workplace safety. Achieved measurable improvements in workplace discipline, cutting late arrivals by 50% and unauthorized absences by 10%.
Compensation & Rewards: Benchmarked compensation across peer PSUs and private utilities; designed structured R&R program and Hardship Allowance schemes for high-risk operational staff, especially during COVID lockdowns.
Talent Development & Campus Hiring: Led PAN-India recruitment for Graduate Engineer Trainees from Tier-1 engineering colleges. Designed and executed a full GET onboarding curriculum and monitored training effectiveness via KPIs.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Successfully managed 150+ licenses and statutory returns, ensuring zero defaults across audits. Led compliance review with labor offices, EPFO, ESI, and other authorities.
Wellness & Employee Engagement: Pioneered IGL’s mental wellness initiative with external counselors during COVID, benefiting over 700 employees. Organized sports tournaments, cultural events, and leadership townhalls to sustain morale.
Recognitions & Growth: Received 3 fast-track promotions in 4 years for consistent delivery and leadership. Honored with “Naya Prayas Award” by the Managing Director for infrastructure digitization at 63 control rooms during the modernization drive.
One of India’s leading natural gas distribution companies catering to 10L CNG Vehicles, 10L domestic and 3000+ commercial & industrial establishments in NCR
Software Engineer
Infogain India Ltd
07.2010 - 06.2012
Conceptualized and created a Buzzer that helped SLA by reducing human effort and increased efficiency by 50%
Silicon Valley headquartered company with software platform engineering and deep domain expertise in travel, retail, insurance, automotive, and high technology and with top 50 world’s companies as clients
Education
PGP-HR -
MDI Gurgaon
Gurugram, IN
03.2014
B. E. - Electronics & Communication
Delhi College of Engineering (DCE)
Delhi, IN
05.2010
Skills
Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS & EXTRA CURRICULAR
Implemented company-wide C&B standardization and appraisal cycle alignment for 700+ staff. Created executive dashboards to track employee productivity, attrition, and disciplinary issues. Achieved 80% resolution rate in conciliation cases representing company in statutory forums. Designed & deployed SAP-linked attendance & payroll ecosystem across 6000+ employees. Instrumental in minimizing IR escalations and achieving uninterrupted operations during union unrest. Secured 98.6 percentile in CAT-2011 and 97.58 percentile in CAT-2009. Ranked 497th in CEE 2006 among 30,000+ aspirants, earning admission to DTU.
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