Gautam Bhuyan

About Gautam Bhuyan

HR leader with 25+ years of experience in Human Resources, Administration, and Operations across the Tea, Retail, and Hair Transplant industries, with additional exposure to the Fitness and Pest Control sectors.Currently leading HR & Operations in India’s hair transplant industry, I focus on aligning people strategies with business goals—building engaged teams, strengthening organizational processes, and creating workplaces where both people and performance thrive.Earlier in my career, I served as Head of Human Capital for a retail MNC in Bahrain, where I worked with multicultural teams and supported multiple international brands and locations. My role involved strengthening HR systems, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting operational excellence across the retail network.I began my professional journey in the Tea industry, gaining hands-on experience in tea cultivation and manufacturing. This early exposure to a highly operational environment helped shape my practical understanding of workforce management and business operations.Over the years, I have developed strong capabilities in:• HR Strategy & Leadership• HR Operations & Administration• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning• Employee Engagement & Organizational Development• HR Policies, Compliance & Process ImprovementI am passionate about mentoring people and believe that strong organizations are built on trust, integrity, and empowered teams.Beyond my corporate work, I remain closely connected with the tea world through my platform @tea_myfirstlove, where I share my passion for tea and its rich heritage.I continue to stay curious, keep learning, and look forward to opportunities where I can contribute to building strong people-centric organizations.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources & Operations

   Positivity

   Nov 2020 — Present

   Leading Human Resources and Operations for a fast-growing organization in India’s Hair Transplant industry, supporting business expansion across a PAN India network.In this role, I drive people strategy, HR operations, and organizational effectiveness while aligning talent, culture, and operational processes with business growth objectives.Key focus areas include:• HR strategy and leadership across multiple locations• Talent acquisition and workforce planning to support expansion• Building high-performance teams and strengthening leadership capability• Employee engagement and workplace culture development• HR policies, compliance, and process improvement• Employer branding and organizational developmentWorking closely with senior leadership, I focus on creating a people-centric workplace that supports operational excellence, productivity, and sustainable business growth.

Education

• Fergusson College

  Masters Degree in Arts (M.A), Economics

  1992 — 1994

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Post Graduate Diploma, Investment & Financial Management (PGDIFM)

  1994 — 1995

• Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh

  Bachelors Degree in Arts (B.A); Hons, Economics

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Budgets
• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Management
• Sourcing
• Training
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Performance Appraisal
• Business Development
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Team Management
• Retail
• Performance Management
• Recruiting