Rajeev Mishra, PhD

SVP, CHRO, and Business Head (Refining Services, RS and Nitro Technologies, NT) @ Hindustan Platinum

About

Organization Development & Change Management leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting manufacturing and academic sectors. Expertise includes organization restructuring / right-sizing, M&A due diligence / integration, industrial relations, and employee value proposition. Fluent in English / Hindi. US Visa (B1/B2 exp 10/2029); Approved EB1A Green Card (Person with Extraordinary Abilities). Known for enabling OCTAPACE culture transformation and upskilling team members at all levels. - Led adoption of Vision, Mission, Values, Culture, & DEIB policies for 30,000 Welspun global employees - Collaborated with Volvo leadership on due diligence for EML merger and integration of policy, structure, culture, ERP system, and processes for 2,500 employees, including sales leadership - Led recruitment and HR during rapid growth of Hindustan workforce from 475 to 1050+ in 3-years For more information in order to get to know me better, you can reach out to me at dr_rajeevmishra@yahoo.com Core competencies: Change Management, Organization Design and Development, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition & Development, HR Policies & Procedures, Labor Relations, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, and Career & Succession Planning

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

HR Policies, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Strategic HR, Talent Acquisition, ERP, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, Assessment Center, Employer Branding, Team Management, Leadership, Employee Relations, Change Management, Benefits Negotiation, Vendor Management, HRIS, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning

Experience

SVP, CHRO, and Business Head (Refining Services, RS and Nitro Technologies, NT)

Hindustan Platinum

2020 - Present · 6 yrs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Provide HR, OD, and change management leadership for 1,500 employees in US, UAE, and IND. Direct RS and NT business units that represent 75% of company revenue. Manage team of seven (7) in HR operations, industrial relations, talent management and acquisition, ESG, Business Excellence, Sales, and Manufacturing with indirect oversight for team of ~500. Report directly to Executive Director and Board.

SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Hindustan Platinum

2017 - 2020 · 3 yrs

Conducted organization diagnosis, developed remediation plan, and prepared interventions. Designed HR strategy, policies, and processes. Implemented career pathing program. Instituted OCTAPACE culture (Openness, Collaboration, Trust, Autonomy, Proactive, Authenticity, Confrontation, Experimentation) to drive enterprise focus from promoter-driven to process-driven.

VP, Centers of Excellence (COE) in Organization Effectiveness and Leadership & Development (L&D)

Welspun World

2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Established HR process architecture, drove L&D and leadership development programs, designed and disseminated organization culture and DEIB initiatives. Established center for development of technical leadership. Reported to Group CHRO and led COE heads of Leadership, L&D, and Plant Excellence.

Vice President and CHRO

AMW Motors Ltd

2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Developed performance-oriented culture and retained best talent from team of 4.5K during acute industry downturn. Reported to MD and President; managed HR team of seven (7) corporate and plant leaders.

Head Human Resources

Eicher Tractors

2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

As direct report to CEO and Group CHRO, provided HR leadership to 4,500 associates in three (3) locations. Directed HR team of eight (8) supporting sales, plant, talent management, and talent acquisition.

HR Head, Industry & Technology and MD Engines Project and Group Head, L&OD

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.

2010 - 2011 · 1 yr

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Provided HR leadership for RFP that secured contract to manufacture engines in IND. Managed green field project and collaborated with Volvo sites in EU, BRA, and CHN. Established new BU structure and policies.

HR Head, Industry & Technology, Group Head OD & Learning

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

Managed manufacturing plant with 7,500 employees, including HR, R&D, PMG, SCM, Quality, and PPC. Led talent, leadership, and organization development of Volvo / Volvo-Eicher plants and sales offices in IND.

Senior Manager HR and Head OD & Learning – Eicher Trucks and Buses

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

Managed five (5) direct reports and HR for 7,500 employees, including L&D, IR, and support for SCM, Manufacturing, PMG and R&D. Resurrected HR function and overhauled performance review mechanism.

Senior Manager HR and Head Management Development

Reliance Industries Limited

2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led 7-person team as direct report to petroleum business President and CHRO. Developed / implemented Balanced Score Card-based performance management system with Hewitt.

Senior Manager HR and Territory Sales Head

Reliance Industries Limited

2003 - 2005 · 2 yrs

Directed HR operations, business development, and customer support as part of rotational program. Managed integration of two (2) newly acquired companies (IPCL+NOCIL) with 5K employees and two (2) sites. Led team of seven (7) sales reps and five (5) sales agents in regional sales of 100K+ MT of polymers.

Assistant HR Manager

Reliance Industries Limited

2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

Implemented SAP HR and TM modules. Led recruitment for 1K sales associates. Conducted job evaluation and rolled out new job families. Managed team of two (2) HR professionals as direct report to CHRO.

Professor, Management Department Head, and Professional Courses Head

SCM Institute of Professional Studies

1997 - 2001 · 4 yrs

Led team of 22 faculty and seven (7) administrative professionals supporting post-graduate coursework. Liaised with government, university, and statutory bodies.