Santosh Kumar Roy

About Santosh Kumar Roy

Strategic and performance-driven professional with over 21 years of progressive experience across Corporate Administration, Workplace Services, Infrastructure Development, and Business Transformation in FMCG, EPC, and Infrastructure industries. Skilled in leading large-scale administrative operations, establishing new facilities, and delivering end-to-end workplace solutions that optimize performance, efficiency, and employee experience. Renowned for strategic planning, cost optimization, and creating environments that foster engagement and productivity. Career Highlights:• Led End-to-End setup of the new Head Office in Mumbai: Designing, infrastructure planning, vendor management, budgeting, employee relocation, and operational readiness. • Independently established new offices : In Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar, managing all aspects from location scouting to operational go-live.• Admin Konnect: Led the development and implementation of a digital platform for facility requests, support services, and asset management. The platform captures real-time user feedback to drive continuous improvement, setting a new benchmark in employee experience and operational excellence while enhancing workplace efficiency.• Policy Development: Championed workforce accommodation policy at Tata Projects, enhancing employee satisfaction and setting industry benchmarks.• Branch Office Establishment in HUL: Led the establishment of the 5th branch under the WIMI project in 2014, marking a 60-year milestone, expanding reach to 40% of rural India across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.• Award-Winning Leadership: Received CEO Annual Award (2022) at Hindustan Unilever & Shabash Award at Tata for operational excellence.• Recognition by UP Chief Minister: I received an award from Yogi Adityanath at the 2018 Investor Summit for my contributions to Uttar Pradesh.• Transformation Initiatives: Led Business Excellence projects, ensuring smooth execution, team alignment, & improved service delivery.• Sustainability Advocate: Integrated EHS practices into daily operations, promoting sustainability and workplace safety compliance.I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience, always focusing on making a positive impact in corporate settings. My approach is rooted in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every aspect of workplace management contributes to overall business objectives and employee well-being.

Experience

1. Head Corporate Administration i Mumbai

   Tata Projects

   Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading the Corporate Administration function with a focus on operational excellence, governance, and employee experience. Driving strategic initiatives to enhance workplace standards, cost efficiency, and digital transformation.Led the end-to-end digital transformation of administrative operations through the development and rollout of Admin Konnect — a digital facility and asset management platform that automated service workflows, reduced turnaround time by 55%, and enhanced accountability, transparency, and user satisfaction across sites.Spearheading workplace and workforce infrastructure standardization across India to improve efficiency and compliance.Overseeing large-scale admin operations including site setup, workforce accommodation, transport, security, and healthcare.Driving zero-based budgeting and admin cost optimization through data-driven insights.Leading digital transformation projects for asset management, compliance, and workflow automation.Partnering with leadership teams to strengthen governance, safety, and sustainability across sites.Committed to building a world-class workplace experience through collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  Strategic Human Resource Management

  2022 — 2023

• Magadh University

  B.Sc

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• • Operations Excellence
• • Relationship Management
• • Site Management
• • Budget Management
• • Planning & Procurement
• • Communication and Follow-Up
• • Procurement Management
• • Mis & Reporting
• • Team Management
• • General Administration
• • Process and Policy Management
• • Negotiation and Influencing
• • Cross-Functional Coordination
• • Risk Management
• • Training & Development
• • Events Coordination
• • Legal and Statutory Compliances