Novel Jewels (Aditya Birla Group)

Regional Human Resources Manager

PVRINOX PICTURES

Managing HR for North Region, contributing to 40% of the organization’s annual revenue of ₹6000+ Cr, overseeing 87 cinemas with 500+ screens and a workforce of 6000+ employees.
	HR Technology & Process Automation: Optimized HRMS for seamless integration, reducing HR processing time by 40%. Implemented AI-driven chat-bots and automation for payroll, attendance, leave, and benefits. Strengthened employee database hygiene, ensuring 99.5% data accuracy and compliance.
	HR Operations, Industrial Relations & Compliance: Automated onboarding, BGV, payroll, and compliance tracking, achieving 100% statutory compliance. Led industrial relations strategies, reducing workplace disputes by 30%. Enhanced audits and governance, boosting process efficiency by 25%.
	Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Designed automated hiring workflows, reducing hiring cycle time by 35%. Aligned recruitment with business expansion, workforce planning, and compliance, improving efficiency.
	Employee Engagement & Experience: Led eNPS and engagement surveys, leveraging analytics for retention and grievance redressal. Enhanced self-service HR tools, improving employee satisfaction by 20%.
	Conflict Management & Grievance Handling: Established structured policies, accelerating grievance resolution by 50%. 
	Performance Management & Capability Building: Implemented digital PMS, defined KPIs, and conducted AI-driven learning. Led leadership development and PIP discussions, increasing productivity by 15%.
	Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, Finance, IT, Warehouse, F&B) to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational restructuring for enhanced efficiency and agility, while leading CSR & ESG initiatives with 80% employee participation.
	Team Leadership & HR Strategy: Led a team of 5 Regional HR Leaders and an overall HR team of 45 across North India.

General Manager-HR Operation & IR

Home Centre India 

	Led regional restructuring and functional mapping, implementing talent segmentation to align employee skills with business needs. Achieved a reduction in annualized attrition rates from 68% in FY 22-23 to 42% in FY 23-24 and ensured 105% manpower during peak periods with 98% part-time retention.
	Successfully launched Leena AI chatbot to enhance HR support, while driving the Great Place to Work certification survey for the region, further improving employee engagement and satisfaction.
	Recognized as Best Regional HRBP (FY 22-23) and Value Ambassador for H1 23-24, lead the CSR & regional grievance committee and serving as a member of the POSH committee to ensure effective employee relations and compliance.

Regional Manager (HR Operations, IR & Admin ) - North, East  & Central India

Heading HRBP & Admin function for 40 Stores based in North, East & Central India Region. 
Manpower Planning & Budget Allocation for the region.
Managing PMS, Payroll & Other HR Generalist Activities for more than 1200 Manpower.
Strategic Business Partner for Homecentre Business size of Rs. 600 Cr/Annum. 
Compensation Benchmarking New Store Manpower Planning & On-boarding Leadership.
Driving Performance Management Process for the region.
Building mechanism to control infant mortality & attrition for the region.
Driving People Satisfaction surveys for the region.
Member of Regional Grievance Committee.
Member of Regional POSH Committee.

Manager (HR Operations, IR & Admin) -North, East

ORGANIC INDIA

	Formulated and implemented recruitment strategy for FMCG and Pan India new stores, ensuring 100% trained manpower availability and successful empanelment of new recruitment partners.
	Led the successful launch of HRMS "SAMPARK" with chatbot integration, enhancing employee experience and streamlining HR processes across the organization

  Manager-HR (HR Operations & Talent Acquisition) (Corporate & Sales)

Croma

	Led recruitment strategy for existing and new stores across MPCG, UP East, UP West, Delhi/NCR, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand, ensuring 100% trained manpower availability and driving an 18% improvement in recruitment TAT (FY 19-20) through strategic partner management.
	Member of UAT for the successful launch of TCS-developed Oracle-based HRMS i-Rise, contributing to enhanced recruitment processes, certification reviews, and employee engagement activities, including eNPS-ESS surveys and "Great Place to Work" certification.

Assistant Manager-HRBP & Talent Acquisition

	Manpower Planning
	Recruitment
	Orientation & On-boarding
	Induction

Assistant Manager-Talent Acquisition

Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd

	HR Operations & Store Expansion – Led end-to-end HR execution for new store launches in Lucknow, Kanpur, Haridwar
& Kota, ensuring 100% workforce readiness and managing a ₹122 Cr manpower budget across 13 stores in UP.
	HR Digital Transformation – Implemented cloud-based HRMS (Ramco) to streamline application tracking, digitize offer management, and enhance employee engagement, resulting in the highest People Pulse score and 15 internal promotions 
in FY 17-18.
	Workforce Planning & Compliance – Oversaw payroll, background verification (BGV), transfers, and statutory compliance, ensuring seamless HR operations and regulatory adherence across all locations.
	Industrial Relations & Conflict Management – Led employee grievance redressal, dispute resolution, and conflict management, reducing workplace issues by 30% through proactive engagement and structured IR strategies.

Cluster HR (HR Operations, IR & Talent Acquisition)

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

	HR Operations Leadership – Led HR operations across MP, Delhi East, and UP West Pantaloons stores, successfully launching in multiple cities with 100% staff strength and achieving a 43% reduction in staff attrition (FY 14-15) through strategic recruitment and retention initiatives. 
	Successful Store Launches – Managed end-to-end HR operations for new store openings, ensuring smooth staffing and recruitment processes, resulting in zero offer declines and optimized workforce deployment across key locations. 
	HRMS System Implementation – Played a pivotal role in the UAT team for the successful launch of Oracle-based HRMS "Poornata", optimizing HR processes and driving seamless system integration across the organization. 
	Strategic Recruitment & Retention – Implemented targeted recruitment strategies, reducing staff attrition by 43% 
through retention-focused initiatives and building strong, engaged teams.

Area HR (HR Operations, IR & Talent Acquisition)

Recruitment
Training & Development
Payroll Activities
Statutory Compliance
and Other generalist activities

Senior Executive HRBP & Talent Acquition

Pace Power Systems Pvt Ltd

	Establishing O&M Services for MPCG Region – Played a key role in establishing MPCG O&M services, successfully recruiting the largest team of Technicians, O&M Managers, and Cluster In-charges, ensuring high operational efficiency and strong team performance.
	Cluster Lead-Operation (BSNL Project) – Led the BSNL project as a Cluster Lead-Operation (Contractual Role under 
Global Innovsource Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), facilitating the recruitment of On-site Technicians, Cluster Leads, and Cluster Managers, ensuring smooth project execution and service delivery.
	O&M Project Leadership at Pace Power Systems – Transitioned from off-roll to on-roll within 10 months at Pace Power Systems Pvt. Ltd., taking responsibility for leading the MPCG region O&M project, optimizing project timelines and enhancing operational effectiveness.
	Effective Team Recruitment & Management – Spearheaded the recruitment of key personnel for MPCG O&M operations, building a robust team of Technicians, Managers, and Cluster In-charges, contributing to successful project delivery and high performance in the region.
	Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence – Collaborated across functions to streamline recruitment processes, drive operational efficiency, and ensure seamless coordination between teams, contributing to the successful establishment and management of O&M services in the MPCG region.

Executive-HRBP & Talent Acquisition

	Effective Team Recruitment & Management – Spearheaded the recruitment of key personnel for MPCG O&M operations, building a robust team of Technicians, Managers, and Cluster In-charges, contributing to successful project delivery and high performance in the region.
	Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence – Collaborated across functions to streamline recruitment processes, drive operational efficiency, and ensure seamless coordination between teams, contributing to the successful establishment and management of O&M services in the MPCG region.

Cluster Lead

Hello, I am Virendra, Bringing 14+ years of expertise in HRMS, IR, talent acquisition, and employee engagement, I drive business-focused HR strategies at PVR Inox Limited. As a Regional HR Leader, I oversee HR operations across multiple locations, shaping workforce strategies that enhance performance management and people satisfaction while supporting a high-revenue business segment.

With a strong focus on HRMS automation, manpower planning, and compensation strategies, I have optimized workflows, streamlined payroll and benefits, and implemented AI-driven HR tech solutions to elevate efficiency and compliance. These initiatives have significantly reduced attrition and fostered a culture of high engagement.

Beyond operations, I am committed to employee welfare and workplace integrity, serving on the Regional Grievance and POSH Committees. Additionally, my passion for CSR drives initiatives in skill development, inclusive hiring, and community upliftment, reinforcing HR’s role in both business success and social impact.

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