Abhishek Guha

Head of Human Resources @ SAJ Food Products (P) Ltd - Bisk Farm

About

With over 18 years of experience in the consumer goods and retail industry, I am a seasoned human resources professional and a certified talent management expert. I have a proven track record of leading and transforming HR functions, processes, and strategies to enable business growth, employee engagement, and organizational excellence. Currently, I am Heading HR for Bisk Farm,one of the most innovative Biscuits company and a dominant National player. In my earlier stint I was Zonal HRBP Lead for the East and North regions at Reliance Retail, India's largest retail pharmacy. I leverage human potential to build and sustain a high-performance culture, aligning with the company's vision and values.Prio to that I headed the Centre of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, where I managed multiple projects around process automation, cost control, quality, speed, and stakeholder experience. Additionally, I drove key agendas around diversity hiring and employer branding, to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

Country

India

City

Kolkata

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

HR Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, HR Policies, Brand Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Relations, Management, Training, Capacity Building, Training & Development, Employee Training

Experience

Head of Human Resources

SAJ Food Products (P) Ltd - Bisk Farm

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

DGM HR-Zonal HRBP Lead (East & North)Netmeds Pharmacy Business

Reliance Retail

2023-4 - 2024-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

AGM HR Zonal HRBP Lead (North & East) Netmeds Pharmacy Business

Reliance Retail

2023-1 - 2023-4 · 4 mos

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

AGM HR TA COE Lead

Reliance Retail

2021-4 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Heading the Centre of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, I am responsible for the below at an organization level : - Manage all TA process transformation, automation/ digitization projects with cross-functional coordination - Continuously evaluate processes in consultation with various stake holders for their efficiency and effectiveness - Own and drive multiple projects around cost control, quality, speed of delivery & stakeholder experience - Also be responsible for driving key agendas for the organization around diversity hiring, employer branding, etc.

Chief Manager Human Resources TA COE Lead

Reliance Retail

2019-2 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Asst.HR Manager

Hindustan unilever Limited

2018-1 - 2019 · 1 yr

Mumbai Area, India

Assistant HR Manager

Hindustan Unilever Limited

2016-9 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 8 mos

Assam

Senior HR Executive(HR Business Partner)-Central India

Hindustan Unilever Limited

2014-8 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Lucknow Area, India

• HR Business Partner – 2 Offices & 525 Sales Executives in UP, MP, Bihar, Rajasthan & Chattisgarh • Ensuring all employees are connected and feel that they are part of the winning organization through customized Employee Engagement initiatives. • Talent Management • Capability Development of work force • Performance Improvement & Management • Focused improvement in Quality of Talent • National Lead for Capability Development for Customer Development Function • Manpower Planning, Induction & Exit Management

Sr.HR Executive-East & South

Hindustan Unilever Limited

2011-2 - 2014-7 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Kolkata Area, India

HR Executive

Hindustan Unilever Limited

2007-11 - 2011-2 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Kolkata Area, India

Business Manager-Strategic Initiatives

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

• Played a major role in establishing candidate service in Eastern India • Successfully increased portfolio sales by 6 times • Promoted within first 6 months