President

• Oct 2022 - Present

The National HRD Network (NHRDN) is a Global Centre for Grooming Leaders and the National Apex body of professionals committed to promoting the People Development movement in the country as well as enhancing the capability of human resource professionals to compete globally, thereby creating value for society. https://www.nationalhrd.org/Community development through networking & meeting like-minded professionals has always been one of my passions. This led to my active involvement in the National HRD Network (Pune Chapter) for the past 22 years. I have had the pleasure of witnessing the Pune Chapter of NHRD blossoming into a significant networking platform for HR professionals coming from different backgrounds. As President of NHRDN Pune (elected by a popular vote), my primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Create, communicate and implement the NHRDN, Pune, vision, mission and overall direction, in alignment with the NHRD national objectives.- Collaborate, enable, and network with Industry Leaders from all sectors, to create a conducive platform for skill enhancement, strategic people development practices, leadership development and organizational health and governance.- Bringing together HR fraternity members on a common platform for knowledge dissemination and sharing best practices.- Leading and contributing to community development through various social organizations. Show less

Vice President

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2022

General Secretary

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

• Mar 1998 - Present

Kabir Profile Solutions is an over two-decade-old reputed 'Human Resource Management' consulting company, offering a wide range of HR solutions with a special emphasis on People Management Advisory Services, Executive Search, Coaching, Counselling and Training. We take pride in also working alongside clients on employee-management issues, ranging from creating simple standard document drafts to effecting large change management and even restructuring projects. We also specialise in training & development initiatives for our client-companies, revamping or upgrading their HR processes and systems, preparing manuals, formulating and re-articulating policies, etc Since 1998, we have successfully identified and recruited deserving professionals for a wide range of companies spread over virtually every significant industry in the formal sector in India, including the services segment. Some of our clients: Over the last two decades, as HR, OD and Training professionals, it has been our privilege to extend our expert assistance in different capacities to some of the major national and multi-national companies and prestigious educational institutions across India. Some of these include (but not limited to) - ACG Metalcrafts | Aditi Essentials | FIS Global (Sungard Software Services) | Freedom From Diabetes | Groupo Antolin India | Harbinger Group of Companies | Inspirational Development Group | Law Beacons | Mindstix Software | Nitor Infotech | Ruby Hall Group of Hospitals | SWaCH Pune Seva Sahakari Sanstha | Tasty Bite Eatables | The Red Tree Design Studio | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | Vishay Components India | Yardi Software India Please connect with us on kabirprofile@gmail.com (Phone: +91 98230 96657) Show less

Chief Enabler & Founder

• Jan 2016 - Present

Community service has always been my passion and now, my mission. To further this, I founded Samiksha Social Initiative a few years ago. From a single volunteer in 2017, the initiative has now grown to more than 100 volunteers - all professionals from different fields, lending their expertise and skills for the betterment of the community. SSI is a not-for-profit, non-remunerative, free-of-cost platform, driven by the spirit of cooperation and contribution to addressing the employment, legal, healthcare, educational, emotional, and such basic needs of the less fortunate & disadvantaged. If you’d like to contribute, volunteer your skills, or donate, please do connect with us. We’d be delighted to hear from you. Please connect with us on samikshainitiative@gmail.com Show less

Head - HR

• Oct 2015 - Present

I am responsible for the design and implementation of key strategic people and organisational interventions for realising the business strategy. Few of the initiatives: - Designing the organization structure - Creating & implementing employee policies - Designing and implementing performance management systems - Restructuring compensation strategies - Creating position descriptions - Developing talent management and succession planning - Developing professional skills across levels. Show less

Human Resources Advisor

• Jan 2007 - Present

Law Beacons is a well-established & reputed law firm, catering to diverse legal requirements for a wide range of corporate entities and other clientele. Since 2007, as a team of dedicated legal advisers/professionals, our firm has been arduously and consistently providing effective legal services and solutions to our esteemed clients with the highest standards. Law Beacons is a well-established & reputed law firm, catering to diverse legal requirements for a wide range of corporate entities and other clientele. Since 2007, as a team of dedicated legal advisers/professionals, our firm has been arduously and consistently providing effective legal services and solutions to our esteemed clients with the highest standards.

Visiting Faculty

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

A part-time assignment: - Designed & Conducted a module on HR in Action (HR in the Consulting, IT & Manufacturing sectors) for 65 HR specialisation students. - Conducted Career & Skills Enhancement Coaching Workshop for 300 students, - Panelist for conducting admission assessments, Pre-placement Interviews, projects & viva voce etc, A part-time assignment: - Designed & Conducted a module on HR in Action (HR in the Consulting, IT & Manufacturing sectors) for 65 HR specialisation students. - Conducted Career & Skills Enhancement Coaching Workshop for 300 students, - Panelist for conducting admission assessments, Pre-placement Interviews, projects & viva voce etc,

Director - Career Development

• Nov 2004 - Sep 2005

A part-time assignment: - Intitiated and consolidated the entire placement activity for MPM, MCM, MMM. - Consolidated the entire alumni database from 1992 onwards. - Conducted Job Search Coaching workshops for 300 students. - Organised a large Orientation program for new students wherein top professionals were invited as speakers. - Was the founder Editor of the institute's magazine. A part-time assignment: - Intitiated and consolidated the entire placement activity for MPM, MCM, MMM. - Consolidated the entire alumni database from 1992 onwards. - Conducted Job Search Coaching workshops for 300 students. - Organised a large Orientation program for new students wherein top professionals were invited as speakers. - Was the founder Editor of the institute's magazine.

Sr. Executive - HR

• Aug 1997 - Mar 1998

1. Human Resource Management Information System 2. Recruitment, Selection & Exit Interview 3. Attendance records 4. Payroll Management 5. Maintenance of Personnel Records 6. General Office Administration MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: • The company was facing an immense financial crunch. In this context, I had to maintain and execute existing HR systems and help strengthen employee morale through difficult times. • Prepared a comprehensive & comparative report on Medical Insurance Scheme for 150 employees. Show less

HR Officer (In-charge HR Dept)

• Sep 1995 - Jun 1997

1. Recruitment, Selection and Induction 2. Time Office & Wage & Salary Administration 3. Maintenance Of Personnel Records 4. Employee Welfare (Obligations under Indian Labour Laws) 5. Maintenance Of Statutory Records MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: • Independently instituted the HRD department and successfully introduced various personnel functions & systems, a challenging task in a 23 yr old company & a culture less exposed to such a field. • While some of the systems and activities were being practised before I took over they were outmoded and required to be revamped and rationalised. This involved streamlining the lines of authority and doing away with arbitrary decision-making. • Single-handedly calculated bonus of all employees and introduced a computerised system for the same. • Initiated a 5 day (3hrs/day) training programme on First-Aid conducted by St. John Ambulance Association (INDIA) for employees -The first of its kind in the organisation. Show less