Senthilvel V

About Senthilvel V

A forward-thinking HR & ER leader with over 25 years of diverse experience across multi-plant and corporate environments, driving business-aligned HR strategy and operational excellence. Known for delivering transformative HR outcomes in dynamic, unionized, and fast-paced manufacturing settings.Currently leading the HR and Employee Relations agenda for Royal Enfield’s technical operations (Thiruvottiyur, Vallam Vadagal and Cheyyar facilities), which plays a pivotal role in fulfilling product demand across geographies. With deep expertise in managing people complexities and designing scalable HR frameworks, I focus on building a future-ready workforce and cultivating a high-performance, values-driven culture.Strategic Focus Areas- Talent & Leadership Development across levels- Organization Development & Change Enablement- DEI and Sustainable HR practices- Industrial Relations & Union Negotiations across multi-union environments- Performance Management aligned with KRAs & business outcomes- Policy Design & Process Institutionalization- Greenfield HR Setups- Employee Engagement & Culture Transformation- HR Digitization & Analytics-led Decision MakingLet’s connect if you’re passionate about sustainable HR transformation, DEI, or driving business through people.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Royal Enfield

   Aug 2017 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leading end-to-end HR and ER function for Tiruvottiyur, Vallam Vadagal, and Cheyyar factories, including the EV facility at Royal Enfield, enabling the company’s business and technical excellence.* Championing transformation through digitized HR systems, workforce productivity initiatives, and strategic resource planning.* Driving people capability building, OD interventions, and succession planning across critical functions.* Formulated HR policies and programs aligned with strategic business objectives.* Partnering closely with business leaders to enhance the employee experience, foster inclusivity, and institutionalize sustainable engagement practices.* Spearheading regulatory and statutory compliance across all three manufacturing plants, ensuring adherence to labor laws and corporate governance standards.* Commissioned Greenfield Projects at Vallam Vadagal and Cheyyar, successfully inducted over skilled workforce within targeted timelines.* Pioneered and established Cheyyar as an All-Woman Plant, promoting diversity and inclusive workforce practices.* Ensuring industrial peace and long-term union partnerships by navigating complex ER landscapes with strategic clarity.* Successfully managed negotiations and bi-partite / tri-partite settlements with unions and committees.* Proactively mitigating risks through grievance redressal mechanisms and cross-functional committees.* Liaised extensively with government bodies, including labor departments, statutory agencies, and factory inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance and risk-free operations.* Upheld ethical business practices and strengthened governance frameworks within HR and Admin functions.* Managed, improved operational efficiency, and optimized cost for HR and Support functions.

Education

• Department of Legal Studies, University of Madras

  Master of Law, Labour Law

• RVS Institute of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, HR and Finance

Skills

• Manpower Plannning and Right Sizing.
• Labor Relations
• Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Human Resources
• Sourcing
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Learning and Development/Induction and Orientation
• Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Talent Management
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Industrial Relations
• General Administration
• Team Management
• Strategic HR
• HR Policies and Process Implementation
• Employee Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Public Relations and Csr Initiative
• Personnel Management
• Green Field Porject Exposure