Bajarang Kumar

About Bajarang Kumar

Strategic HR Leader with 15 years of experience in Plant HR, HR Operations, Industrial Relations (IR), and Talent Acquisition across the manufacturing, heavy engineering, and aerospace sectors. Proven expertise in driving end-to-end HR operations, policy implementation, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and labor laws.Core Competencies & Keywords:Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy – High-volume hiring, leadership recruitment, workforce planning, campus hiring, employer branding.Industrial Relations (IR) & Labor Law Compliance – Union negotiations, wage settlements, contract labor management, grievance handling, statutory compliance (Factories Act, PF, ESIC).HR Operations & Administration – Payroll, HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors), policy development, performance management systems (PMS), compensation & benefits, HR audits.Employee Engagement & Retention – Culture building, recognition programs, learning & development, succession planning, workforce optimization.Digital HR Transformation – Implemented HRIS, HRMS, and SuccessFactors for process automation, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.Health, Safety & Compliance – Occupational health centers, workplace safety audits, Zero Accident Policy, employee welfare initiatives.Career Highlights:Led HR operations for greenfield and brownfield projects managing 1,500+ to 6,700+ employees.Successfully executed multiple long-term wage settlements and maintained positive industrial relations.Achieved record 619+ hires in a single year, closing 94% of positions within SLA timelines.Recognized with Best Achievement Awards for outstanding contributions in HR & Operations.Managed international deployments and compliance for 100+ employees in France for aerospace projects (Falcon & Rafale).I specialize in building scalable HR systems, employee-first policies, and high-performance teams that align with business growth. Currently: Senior Manager – HR & Admin, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd. Open to Head HR / GM HR / HR Business Partner roles in manufacturing, aerospace, and heavy industries.

Experience

1. Senior Human Resources Manager

   Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd

   Nov 2023 — Present · Nagpur, IN

   Core Competencies-Plant HR & Operations: Managing large-scale HR setups (1,500+ employees) aligned with business goals.Talent Acquisition: High-volume hiring, leadership recruitment, campus hiring, and global deployments.Industrial Relations (IR): Union negotiations, wage settlements, grievance handling, and contract labor compliance.Compensation & Benefits: Salary benchmarking, PMS, payroll, and competitive C&B structures.HR Digital Transformation: SAP SuccessFactors implementation, automation, and analytics.Employee Engagement: Recognition, CSR, and cultural initiatives to boost retention & performance.Compliance & Administration: Statutory compliance, expat management, vendor & facility operations.Health & Safety: Occupational health centres, Zero Accident Policy, and workplace safety programs.Key Responsibilities-Led end-to-end HR & Admin operations for 1,575 employees, reporting to HR Head & COO.Directed a team of 6 to execute recruitment, PMS, compliance, and engagement initiatives.Achieved 94% hiring closure within 45 days; streamlined JDs, onboarding, and compensation structures.Designed and implemented PMS with 100% accuracy and transparency.Conducted compensation surveys and drove annual salary revisions for competitiveness.Negotiated union wage settlements, ensuring balance between employee welfare and business needs.Oversaw payroll, HRMS compliance, leave, and F&F settlements.Drove employee engagement, recognition programs, and cultural events.Coordinated international deployment of 100+ employees to France (Falcon & Rafale OJT).Ensured Factories Act compliance, established Occupational Health Centre & 24x7 medical support.Enforced Zero Accident Policy with regular safety audits and training initiatives.

Education

• Global Skill University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Great Lakes Institute of Management

  Executive MBA, Human Resources Management

Skills

• Headhunting
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Strategic HR
• Job Description Development
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Headhunt
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Management
• Team Building
• Permanent Placement
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Talent Management
• Market Intelligence
• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Team Management
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Automobile
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• IT Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Key Account Management
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Performance Management
• Employee Training