Abul Hasnat

About Abul Hasnat

I am a Business-Focused HR Leader with 15+ years of corporate experience, including 8+ years driving HR Business Partnering across large-scale retail and supply chain operations.My core strength lies in aligning HR strategy with business outcomes — ensuring operational stability, workforce productivity, and measurable financial impact.Over the years, I have led multi-site HR operations, stabilized sensitive Industrial Relations environments, and supported aggressive business expansion across the East Zone. I have successfully: Scaled 10+ facilities while maintaining stable IR climate Delivered ₹93+ Lacs in documented cost optimization Ensured 85% manpower availability during national peak sale events Closed historically critical sites with zero major ER escalations Increased workforce diversity from 0% to 30% Led hyperlocal facility setup and major business transitionsMy expertise spans:• Strategic HR Business Partnering• Industrial Relations & Labour Compliance• Workforce Planning & Bulk Hiring• Performance Management & Leadership Development• Multi-site Operations HR• Change Management & Restructuring• HR Analytics & Cost OptimizationI believe HR is not a support function — it is a business growth engine. My approach combines data-driven decision-making, proactive stakeholder engagement, and disciplined governance to build high-performance, inclusive cultures.I am currently open to Regional HR / Zonal HR / Plant HR Head opportunities across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.Let’s connect to build scalable, resilient, and performance-driven organizations.

Experience

1. Lead HR Partner

   Flipkart

   Jan 2023 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Strategic HR Planning:Work closely with senior leadership to understand business goals and align HR strategies accordingly. Develop and implement HR plans that support the overall organisational strategy for the East Cluster.Employee Relations:Be a point of contact for complex employee relations issues. Implement strategies to foster positive employee relations, resolve conflicts, and maintain a healthy work environment.Leadership Development:Identify high-potential individuals and implement leadership development programs. Work on succession planning to ensure a pipeline of qualified leaders within the organization.Performance Management:Establish and oversee performance management processes. This includes setting performance expectations, conducting regular reviews, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary.Training and Development:Implement training programs to enhance the skills of employees at all levels. This could include technical training, soft skills development, and leadership training to foster continuous learning.Benefits Administration:Oversee the administration of employee benefits. Ensure that benefits packages are competitive, and communicate effectively with employees about their benefits.Compliance and Legal:Stay informed about labor laws and compliance requirements. Ensure that HR policies and practices adhere to legal standards and company policies, mitigating legal risks.Employee Engagement:Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement. This could include regular feedback mechanisms, employee recognition programs, and activities that promote a positive company culture.Diversity and InclusionPromote diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Implement initiatives that foster an inclusive culture and ensure equal opportunities for all employees

Education

• Bhadrak Law College

  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  2004 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Training Program , Industrial Relation for HR Managers

• Magnus School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), HR

  2008 — 2010

• Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

  Certification, Strategic Human Resources Applied Analytics

Skills

• Sourcing
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Interviews
• Recruiting
• Employee Engagement
• Social Recruiting
• Temporary Staffing
• Team Management
• Human Resources
• Screening
• Executive Search
• Sales
• Training
• Labour Legislation
• Employee Relations
• Building Relationships
• Benefits Negotiation
• Performance Management
• Talent Acquisition