Dr Gaurav V Buch

CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To achieve the highest position based on my professional knowledge, dedication, loyalty and work ethic. Committed for success and work as a core team member to achieve the targets and objectives of an Organisation. To acquire the optimum knowledge and to serve the best to the Organisation with an aim of “Progress through anticipation and speed”
EDUCATION:
• Ph.D. - (Doctorate of Philosophy) - Dept. of Busi. Mngt., Bhavnagar Univ., Bhavnagar. - 2012
Research work done on “Manpower exit policy in Indian Corporate: With Special Reference to Gujarat”
• M.B.A. in Human Resources Management(HR) - Dept. of Busi. Mngt., Bhavnagar Univ., Bhavnagar. - 2000
• B.Sc. – Physics - Sir. P. P. Institute of Science, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. - 1997.
• DCS - Diploma in Computer Science - Baroda Productivity Council - 1998
KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A LEAD HR:
• Built up the entire regional set up with HR & Admin systems, processes and designed the organization structure to effectively cater to business needs by optimal Manpower Planning(MPP).
• Carried out competency based high volume recruitment of talent within predefined turnaround time on a continuous basis by engaging best Talent Acquisition models.
• Initiated New HR concepts like Succession Planning, Career Planning, Career Enhancement Program, IDP's, HIPO's Analysis, MILAP(Medium for Interactive, Lateral, Actionable Partnership), DISHA(Developing Integrated Strategies for Harnessing new Avenues)
• Implemented a structured talent management system reinforcing a performance driven culture through extensive usage of Assessment Centers through restructuring the KRA based goal setting PMS to achieve straight line directed goal objectives from top to bottom level.
• Created an engaged workforce through an objective and transparent Rewards & Recognition program and aggressively driven a value based performance driven organization climate. And Built up Robust HR systems & processes with inbuilt measures of deliverable through HR scorecard.
• Carried out an extensive Competency Mapping exercise & implemented Work levels for the managerial workforce. Also Implemented Balanced Scorecard oriented Performance management system for the staff categories. So as to Design and implement Multitasking program for developing People Capability/Employee Enhancement Program.
• Launched customized Internal Employee Engagement Survey & Employee Satisfactions Survey.
• Framed the Compensation Management Strategy for the permanent staff to benchmark with other related industries by Carried out Compensation Benchmark Survey along with external consultants to revamp the Comp.& Ben. resulting into structured Gradation and Banding formulation across the organisation.
• Evolved HR plan through a Participative Approach with the Trade unions enabling a paradigm shift from IR to HR approach to resolve issues & disputes with best of the Statutory Requirement.
• Set up the climate for Negotiations & executed productivity linked Long Term Wage Settlements with Trade Unions. Ensured out of Court Settlements for most of the pending Conciliation/Tribunal Cases. Expeditiously closed long pending disputes and Grievances through a collaborative approach with the unions.
• Handled Trade Unions, Wage settlement – Long Term & Short Term, Strike, Lock-out, Grievance Committee, SHP(as per Vishakha Guidelines), Collective Bargaining, Contract Labour Management etc. Also Rationalized manpower through successive VRS schemes leading to drastic improvement of productivity.
• Effectively managed all issues related to Contract Labour with multiple unions and Diverse Statutory Obligations.
• Developed in-house trainers from the workers for continuous Training & Development activities and championing organizational development initiatives by the workmen.
• Designed and implemented People Capability Development model leading to continuous T&D interventions.
• Heading the CSR activities and related compliance. Identifying various CSR projects in the predefined areas viz. Medical, Educational, Specially Abled and Youth recreation. Actively involved in the implementation of Skill Development Program – An initiative by Govt. of India under the roof of Make in India Concept.
Other Accomplishments:
1. Board Member of Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore in their Corporate Advisory board.
2. Part of Gujarat Education Vibrant Summit 2014 at Rai University, Ahmedabad as Key Note Speaker.
3. Syllabus committee member for the course of Diploma in Food Technology by PDPU designed by Xavier's institute.
4. Participated in so many national seminars, conferences in the field of Human Resources and present more than 3 Research Papers in various aspects of HR.
5. Visiting Professor/Faculty in academics in Various Management Schools/Colleges.
6. Regularly invited by FICCI, ASSOCHEM, CII, Chamber of Commerce for key note speech on various topics.
7. N.C.C. (Army Wing) "B" & "C" Certificates also N.S.S. Certificates for 3 Yrs.
8. 2nd in MIME at WEST ZONE Inter University youth festival. Also Participated up to National Level.
9. Participated in many National camps of various kinds like NIC, NSS, NCC, QUIZ etc
EXPERIENCE (Total 17 Years):
Work History:
1. Currently Working with a leading brand in FMCG (India's 4th most Trusted Brand) as a Group Head – HR based at Corporate Office in Ahmedabad. In-charge of 6 manufacturing facilities, 8 regional offices handling total staff of 1800 employees PAN India and global presence in more than 61 countries. Company has a global presence with supply network with PAN India presence which also having 100% EOU manufacturing plant. Strategic HR role reporting to ED & Board. Involved as HR Business Partner in the organization mainly responsible for Strategies Deployment, HR Budgeting, Manpower Forecasting and Planning, various HR Policies formulation, Talent Development Program, KRA & KPI based PMS system, CSR Initiatives, IR & Administration etc.
2. From April 2010 to Oct 2013 worked in GHCL Ltd (Dalmia Group), India's one of the largest business conglomerate having presence in Soda Ash, Home Textile & Yarn, Retail Sector (Rosebys India Limited), ITES (C &S Ltd.), as Head – Regional HR of GHCL Limited, Ahmedabad and looking after western India. I was responsible for Heavy Chemical division- Sutrapada (Veraval-Guj) and Home textile Division – Vapi along with two regional offices of Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Instrumental in developing the performance driven corporate culture at GHCL through various modern HR initiatives with scientific approach like KRA based goal setting, PMS, Succession Planning programs, career progression, HIPO(High Potential) analysis, T&D, Flexi work hours policy, CSR etc.
3. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.(MDFVPL) was serving as Sr. Manager – HR & Administration from Dec 2006 to April 2010 (FMCG/Food Industry) Responsible for entire Gujarat Operation included 4 plants project which were heading end to end HR and sales force across Gujarat in the capacity of Head HR & Administration reporting to CPO. Acted as a change agent to bring an overall cultural change from a co-operative culture to corporate culture and got exposure in Greenfield project. The role included change management, strategic design & implementation of Competency based Career progression & Succession planning models, Assessment center based Development boards & Talent management, Organization capability building initiatives at different leadership levels, HR Budget – CAPAX/OPEX and Retention initiatives to build an energized & committed workforce with benchmark Engagement index & tangible measures.
4. Suzlon Ltd. as Asst. Manager – HR - from Jan 03 to Nov 06. I was in-charge of HR & Admin function for Gujarat operations (7 greenfield sea costal wind-mill sites) under Gujarat SBU initially based at Pune then at Ahmedabad and was reporting to Head Corporate HR at Pune. Suzlon Ltd. is the biggest in India and 4th largest corporate in the world in the field of wind energy.
5. Essar Oil Ltd. - Sr. Executive – Human Resources reporting to Head – HR – March 00 to Dec 02.I was serving in the Human Resources and Admn. Department of one of the biggest Conglomerate in India – Essar Group (Essar Oil Limited) - Highly corporate cultured MNC group having capital investment of Rs. 17000 Crs. and total manpower of approx. 18,000 including contract labours where the project was in commissioning stage. Got exposure in the commissioning of entire green field project where I have handled mass hiring, campus recruitment, Induction programs, employees orientation and engagement activities, employee welfare activities, contract labour administration etc.


Other Information:
Contact : Cell: +91-9825062719 and +91-9427224619
E-mail ID : gaurav_buch@hotmail.com and gaurav.buch@gmail.com
Address : AHMEDABAD – GUJARAT – INDIA
Birth Date : February, 19th, 1977
Languages Known : English, Gujarati (Mother- Tongue), Hindi.
Computer Awareness : ERP for HR Module(Microsoft ERP, SAP, SARAL etc), HRMS, MS-Office-2008, net/mail access
and all basic Packages.
Functional Expertise:
1. HR System Process Design, Strategic Planning, Decision Making Process, HR Budgeting:
 Contributing in design, implementation and review of HR processes related to induction, capability enhancement, and involvement of people.
 Designed annual HR budget and responsible for HR profit center. Ensured huge contribution to business by optimizing HR OPEX & CAPEX controls without lowering engagement.
 Redesigned the HR Policy Manual as per bench-marked updated standard as per SOP format using external global consultants.
 Implemented the customized HR tools like X – matrix, FIRO-B diagram, Psychometric Tools, SAP R3 model, KAIZAN, 5S, QC, 360 Performance Measures etc.
 Developing strategy to ensure wider coverage amongst major Verticals through Business Consultants and identifying key opportunities for expansion.
 Ensuring development of customized Capability Enhancement solutions, quality execution and post training support through Trainer Consultant, Content specialists and Back Office Support.
 Responsible for laying down systems and processes for smooth operations and ensuring Corporate Governance.
 Leading Client Servicing through value addition in lateral and vertical functional and people related issues thereby maximizing account spread and revenues.
 Designed and deployed Performance Linked Incentive Schemes. Responsible for developing the entire process and system of HR including Payroll, Staffing, recruiting, facilities and admin, Performance Management System (PMS).
 Introducing major change management initiatives such as learning forums, introducing the concept of Coaching amongst top management.
 Identified and deployed strategic transformational themes of Global Standards. Which includes Conducting Organization Capability assessment and development per strategy.
 End to end ownership of one or more HR themes, responsibilities include Change Management, Project communication, Project Review , training and handing over
2. Man Power Planning, Talent Acquisition, Restructuring, Compensation & Benefit:
 Strategies the rationalization of manpower by focusing on the correct span of control and the productivity standards for hiring at middle and senior through the use of standardized tools of HR.
 Designing of Short term and long term Man Power Planning(MPP) and accordingly float out the recruitment program.
 Designing and managing all India Employees' Salary, Commission, Expenses and Other monetary benefits and facilities. Getting reports from all over India and managing timely payment. Framed the tax effective Salary structure in view of Budget guideline. Also participated in Comp & Ben survey of reputed agencies.
 Statutory Compliance regarding Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, Gratuity, TDS of Salary, and Bonus etc.
 Designed and developed a predictive attrition model to ensure proactive retention of attrition resulted in lowest attrition in the business. This was also declared a best practice across the all HR SBUs.
 Designing Quality strategy, Sourcing strategy, Interview & selection strategy, Talent inventory strategy, Compensation strategy, Career strategy, Retention strategy, Monitoring Performance turnover, Identifying critical position vs. potential employee.
 To design Job Description(JD) across the organisation and restructure the entire Organogram to optimize the requirement starting from top to bottom level in cross function and multi-location and get it approved with Board of Directors.
3. Industrial Relation/ER, Legal & Statutory Compliance, Govt. Liaison, welfare:
 Ensured standardization of all compliance, legal and statutory matters as per standard check list.
 Disciplinary action, Grievances, Collective Bargaining, industrial disputes, Initiation & monitoring disciplinary proceedings, domestic inquiries & charge sheet etc.
 Handled Trade Unions, Wage settlement – Long Term & Short Term, Strike, Lock-out, Grievance Committee, SHC(as per Vishakha Guidelines), Collective Bargaining, Contract Labour Management etc.
 Responsible for Day-to-day plant Personnel & Administration activities viz. Leave Records, Wage & Salary Admin., Tendering Process, Gardening, Transportation, Township Management, Accommodation, House Keeping, administration, Security etc independently.
 All settlement with Labour department, PF, ESIC, Factory Inspector, Boiler Inspector, Apprentice, All government statutory. Liaison with government department because of the vast contact in Govt, private and public sector.
 Standardized the labour compliance areas by streamlining the various documentation and registrations.
4. Performance Management System:
 Implemented a structured talent management system reinforcing a performance driven culture through extensive usage of Assessment Centers through restructuring the KRA based goal setting PMS to achieve straight line directed goal objectives from top to bottom level.
 Launched a performance linked incentive scheme for Unionized category employees. Balance Scorecard System for Performance Appraisal System. Also Designed customized 360/180 degree performance management system.
5. T&D, OD & Retention, Change Management, Career Enhancement, Employee Engagement:
 Initiated New HR concepts like Succession Planning, Career planning by enhancing career enhancement program, IDP's, HIPO's Analysis, MILAP(Medium for Interactive, Lateral, Actionable Partnership), DISHA(Developing Integrated Strategies for Harnessing new Avenues)
 Come out with a strategic plan of identifying 1300 odd operator level technical staff by special training module of Apprentices.
 Responsible for designing Organisation Development and Leadership training solution in the organization with the Senior and Top Management. Innovating & developing new systems & procedures to maintain higher levels of retention. Responsible for constant interaction with employees of various departments grade in order to extract information i.e. grievances, policy criticism, grapevines and many other reasons of employee dissatisfaction.
 Drafted and initiated 7 OD & Employee Engagement Programs namely REP(Re-inventing Education Program), SHARP(Self Help & Rise Program), DOSTI, PARAMARSH, Smile Campaign, Reward Recognition & Rejoice, Idea Bank programs for employees across the organization.
 REP a knowledge sharing initiative where identified Key/Critical employees give out presentations and share knowledge of their field of expertise. And SHARP where identified high potential employees are given out cases to solve pertaining not only to their functional areas but other functional areas as well to develop their functional & managerial skills.
 Books as your friend- A learning platform where the executives of the organization are given books to develop technical, functional & soft skills. The participants then prepare a short presentation and share the knowledge gained with their peers, colleagues & subordinates.
 A strategic planner with expertise in designing & implementing systems & procedures to achieve ultimate goals and enhance the overall efficiency of the organization.
 Handled entire change management cycle - Change management effort - Conducting Change management assessment - Resource Map - Communication Planning - T&D roll-out - Sponsor Road-map - Reinforcing changes
6. Policy Formulation & Implementation, Other HR, Quality Systems:
 Designed, Developed and formulated HR Policies Manual & Procedures and their effective implementation in order to maintain high performance standard. Also designed HR Manuals for different Group Companies.
 Designed, Developed and formulated HR Policy Manual for last organization which mainly incorporated with restructure of all Grade & Category of all Employees Specially Sales personnel, Leave, LTA, Commission structure, Manpower Module for sales staff, Gratuity benefits etc. To render best of my knowledge for ISO/TS documentation for HR front.
 Implemented the modern concept of HR viz. KAIZAN, TQM, 5S concept for house keeping, JIT, Quality Circle.
 To meet every employee individually and in group and understand psychological mind set for better modification for higher productivity. To motivate career planning among individual to generate feeling of belongingness to the organization.
 Implement Web Based HRMS to facilitate employee to access their personal details at their own.
 Regular meeting to the family of an employee to find out the problem and to resolve it up to an extent; for better focus to the job.
 Employee Communication, regular sharing of Corporate Strategy, Balanced score card, monthly news letter and other relevant reports from time to time. Implemented Balanced scorecard oriented Performance Management process.
 Develop people capability through T&D interventions. Multitasking & Redeployment for manpower optimization.
 Framing and Implementation of Employee engagement initiatives. Cross functional Team building and integrate Org performance culture. Alignment of various HR interventions with business objectives through HR scorecard.
7. CSR Initiatives:
• Heading CSR department and heading all the activities and compliance thereof of company.
• Skill Development Program – An initiative by Govt. of India under the roof of Make in India Concept.
• Identifying various CSR projects in predefined areas – Viz. Medical, Educational, Specially Able and Youth recreation.

Current CTC: Expected CTC: Négociable

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