1. LinkedIn Profile of Milind Kulkarni
Personal Information
Name Milind Kulkarni
Title Human Resources Management| Industrial Relations| Generalist HR |
Strategic HR | Statutory Compliances
Location Pune
Industry Manufacturing
Public Profile URL in.linkedin.com/pub/ Milind Kulkarni
Email milindkulkarni18@yahoo.com
Phone +91 9922940165
Twitter @xxxxx
Background
Summary
As senior human resources professional with a rapidly progressive career span of 26+ years, I have gained
exposure and cross cultural experience in handling entire gamut of HR including strategy, talent acquisition,
talent management, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management,
welfare administration / IR, statutory compliances, culture building interventions, change management
specially in manufacturing industry
I have a solid track record in developing and implementing strategic plans for improved HR operations and
demonstrated abilities to provide strategic HR support to top-management. Expert in formulating talent
acquisition & retention strategies resulting in improved TAT and cost savings
Adept in spearheading performance management, rewards & recognition programs and employee
engagement activities. Exposure also includes managing the employee life cycle & labour compliances
Proficient at people management, maintaining healthy employee relations, handling employee grievances
thus creating an amicable & transparent environment
Efficient Team Leader & Player possessing demonstrable leadership capabilities in managing complex
business challenges, mentoring & driving results through active engagement of employees in line with
organization's vision and goals
Experience
Company Name Lumax
Title Deputy General Manager HR-IR - Western Zone
Location Pune
Time Period From Apr/2016 To Present
Checkbox✓ Currently work here
2. Description:
In my current role managing the entire gamut of human resources & Industrial relations with a large team
Managing talent acquisition and retention strategies across all levels and functions, formulating plans to
reduce cost and TAT, leading performance management and taking care of appraisals & reviews. Strategizing
action plans to review & control attrition
Reviewing human resource policies pertaining to recruitments, remunerations and benefits, appraisals,
training & developments, human resource processes and also submitting annual business / budget plans
Spearheading rewards & recognition program and , employee health and wellness program, employee
investigations . Identifying and defining key performance indicators to ensure increment, incentive & reward
policies are based on agreed performance levels
Developing and maintaining cordial relations between management and employees’/ trade union to ensure
industrial peace and harmony. Negotiating and amicably settling disputes with the Union and maintaining
discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels
Steering activities related to wage negotiations and wage settlement pertaining to Wages, Bonus,
Productivity linked wages, incentive schemes, agreements with labour unions. Has taken part in five wage
settlements. Monitoring statutory compliance related with ESI, PF, Gratuity, PT, Maternity Benefit, Bonus Act
& submission of returns.
Company Name Yazaki india Limited
Title Deputy General Manager - HR
Location Pune
Time Period From Jun/ 2014 To Apr/ 2016
In my previous role, was responsible for manpower planning, recruitments, administered performance
management, benchmarked remuneration & compensation, reviewed HR policies, developed retention plans
and undertook training interventions
Developed staffing strategies and responsible for talent acquisition and retention across all level and
ensured implementation of cost effective methods of hiring . Benchmarked & implemented the functional
best practices to focus on development of abilities to meet present and future goals and mission set by the
organization
Developed and maintained cordial relations between management and employees’/ trade union to ensure
industrial peace and harmony
Company Name Keihin Fie Limited
Title Senior Manager - Human Resources
Location Pune
Time Period From Mar/ 2009 To Jun/ 2014
3. In this role, handled both HR & IR. Credited for playing a key role in handling 2 critical strike situations for
about 2 months without any violence & loss of production.
involved in the employee engagement activities like PI training, Kaizens, suggestion scheme, house
magazine, communication forums, various events such as annual day, women’s day, sports competitions,
safety week celebration has helped in enhancing the employee morale
Company Name Tata Yazaki Autocomp Limited
Title Manager - HR
Location Pune
Time Period From Jun/ 2007 To Mar/ 2009
Company Name Videocon Industries Limited
Title Manager - HR
Location Aurangabad
Time Period From Aug/ 2005 To Jun/ 2007
Company Name Various
Title
Location
Time Period From Jun/ 1990 To Aug/ 2005
Between the period of 1990 – 2005 was associated with multiple companies working under the following
capacities
Mar’03-Aug’05: Secure Meters Ltd., Chandigarh as Deputy Manager - HR
Jun’99-Mar’03: AKAI, Aurangabad as Deputy Manager – HR
Aug’97-Jun’99: Crompton Greaves Ltd., Goa as Executive – HR
Jun’90-Aug’97: Pinnacle Exports Pvt. Ltd., Ahmednagar as Senior Officer – HR
Recommendations:
4. Recommendation Samples for your Reference:
Senior Colleague – Milind is a high energy HR leader, a very good catalyst for positive change and could
always be counted on to deliver exceptional support and guidance in the field of strategic HR. His ability to
clearly articulate and lead HR strategy made him an invaluable asset in the organization. He brings a good
blend of vision, business acumen, HR management and deep people insight to table and utilizes that
combination effectively to bring out results. It was a pleasure to work with him and I hope to be able to do so
again in the future.
Earlier/Current Head – It is my pleasure to recommend Milind. He is an accomplished master of his domain
and his knowledge, creativity and result oriented approach together contribute in creating a viable growth
path for the organization. He has extensive HR experience and is a great source of information for HR. He is
always willing to help others and has an enthusiastic attitude regarding HR. I would recommend him to
anyone looking for a professional HR Leader
Reporting Team Member – Mr. Kulkarni, has been a great source as he guides people to a great extent. A
person who is filled with vast knowledge and can clarify the bits with ease. He has been a great mentor,
leader and a person who encourages you to follow work ethics and has always extended professional advices
when required.
Peer – Milind has a unique quality when it comes to her work ethic: a strong sense of integrity. He goes out of
his way to understand issues from all angles and ensures recommendations and actions are made with the
highest level of critical thinking and practicality. These qualities combined with deep industry knowledge in
whatever area he tackles makes him an ideal operating partner.
Cross Functional Team Member - Milind brings a good blend of vision, functional expertise and business
acumen to the table, necessary for creating strong business opportunities. He has excellent leadership
qualities and manages to bring out the best in multi-functional resources. He possesses a keen
understanding of cohesiveness required for working in a cross functional team with its underlying
challenges.
Languages
Language English, Hindi, Marathi
Education
School Law College, Ahmednagar, Pune University
Dates Attended From Year 1990 To Year 1991
Degree Diploma in Labour Laws & Labour Welfare
5. School NG Naralkar Institute, Pune, Pune University
Dates Attended From Year 1988 To Year 1990
Degree Master in Personnel Management
School Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar, Pune University
Dates Attended From Year 1984 To Year 1988
Degree Bachelor of Science
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Personal Details
Birthday 1st August, 1967
Marital Status Married
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