Saibal Chakraborty

 Saibal Chakraborty: Global HR Maestro | Board level strategist | Expert in Talent Management, Corporate Governance, Learning & Development Email:- Mobile no’s: -/-/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saibal-chakraborty-392a95 I have been transforming organizations through the power of human potential for more than 3 decades. I'm not just an HR leader; I'm a culture architect, talent alchemist, and organizational change catalyst. My expertise spans human resources, people development, corporate governance, and learning & development from large multinationals to MSME companies. I have the experience of leading diverse team for global organization. My journey begun in sales & marketing, where I eventually managed a team of more than 2000 people. As a business manager I clinched accolades for expanding the distribution network, mastered the art of credit control, turning financial tightropes into highways of growth. Then I transited my career from a sales superstar to become an HR heavyweight. I started my journey in HR with Bajaj Allianz before moving onto specialized role in starting and heading the L&OD function at SREI finance. The quest for excellence drove me to hone up skills in leadership & organization development and I joined Dale Carnegie Training as Lead Training & Projects. I got first international breakthrough after joining Sandvik as Lead Competence Development for West Asia. Within a few years I got promoted as Lead HRBP for Asia Pacific region. At Sandvik I was chosen to be a core member in global center of expertise. I was instrumental in developing the “People Strategy”, scale up the core values; create the Leadership model, Diversity & Inclusion programs, Sandvik career model etc. Since 2018 I am primarily working with MSME organizations & enriching their human capital. I use data to develop talent acquisition & development strategies. As a Trainer & Coach I have trained more than 360,000 participants worldwide and coaching 6000+ business managers, leaders and HRBP’s and helped them create high performance teams and retain talent. In 2023, after qualifying as Independent Director I now anchor nomination & remuneration committees, CSR initiatives, and contribute towards environmental, social & governance (ESG) practices. The secret sauce for my success is blending strategic vision with hands on execution. I craft human-centric organizations where engagement isn’t a buzzword – it’s our lifeline. Areas of Impact: ✅ Talent Management Reinvention ✅ Corporate Governance Mastery ✅ Learning & Development Innovation ✅ Diversity & Inclusion Championship ✅ Executive Coaching & Mentorship ✅ Organizational Transformation ✅Diversity Synergy Work Experience Purbanchal Laminates Pvt. Ltd – Independent Director (November 2023 – Present) Implemented HR & L&D strategies aligned with company objectives, boosting organizational capability. Established nomination & remuneration committees, and anchored CSR meetings. Spearheaded team development, HR planning, organizational design, and restructuring initiatives. Developed HR Manual, appraisal systems, and initiated HRIS implementation. Coached Line Managers and HR team members for enhanced productivity. Designed & delivered strategy workshops for the core management team & created new vision board for the company. Streamlined safety and environmental processes through extensive factory audits. PMR Private Limited – Chief Talent Officer (November 2018 – October 2023) Advised the Board on strategic business & people matters using data driven techniques. Optimized talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and employee engagement tools, enhancing organizational health. Negotiated with employee unions to implement structural changes and manage workmen aspirations. Implemented new performance system resulting in increased customer retention and growth in business volume Built high-performing teams and conducted vision and strategy workshops with stakeholders. Developed new performance metrics, revised job descriptions, and established performance appraisal tools. Enhanced employer branding and on-boarded key management talent. Upgrad Work Better Training – Training Consultant (July 2018 – November 2018) Developed “Result Focused Learning” approach, increasing training ROI for clients. Customized content for senior leadership development. Trained over 5000 managers across BFSI, retail, automobile, and FMCG sectors. Siddha Group (Real Estate) – Head Human Resources (January 2018 – June 2018) Developed SOPs for smooth HR function and streamlined compensation and benefits processes. Simplified employee appraisal processes and ensured timely increments. Ghatge Patil Transport Ltd – Vice President HR (March 2016 – June 2016) Managed the employee lifecycle for 1200 employees across India. Recruited 20 managers for critical roles. Revised compensation and benefits policies. Sandvik (Mining & Construction) – Lead HRBP (Asia Pacific) & Global Talent Manager (February 2010 – September 2015) Developed global People Strategy in alignment with business strategy . Enabled 56% growth by implementing the People strategy Acted as a global ambassador for Sandvik Core values, coaching management on compliance and ethics. Created the Sandvik Leadership Model, guiding the hiring and development of people managers. Contributed to developing business SOPs based on sustainability and OECD norms. Executed people processes & boosted a performance driven & people caring culture. Implemented Diversity & Inclusion, fostering a collaborative working environment. Launched a Career Model for retention and career development. Majorly contributed to Sandvik Global leadership programs, achieving 3000 hours of training. Developed talent dashboards and performance-driven culture tools. Dale Carnegie Training India – Lead HR & Projects (August 2007 – January 2010) Aligned hiring and retention with business growth targets. Implemented "Balance Scorecard" to upscale performance culture. Enabled employee growth through development opportunities. Developed and launched strategic initiatives for promoting the franchise business. Conducted over 1000 training programs on “Leadership Training for Managers.” Awards & Achievements HR Excellence Award from Gurukul Academy for significant contributions in People Development (2020) People Influencer Award from Indian Women & Youth Foundation for remarkable contributions in skill development (2019) Consistent Performance Award from Dale Carnegie Training India for business improvement and client retention (2008) Superior Trainer Award from Dale Carnegie Inc USA for attaining the highest trainer score (2008) Areas of Interest Organized over 50 health camps in rural India for health checkups of the backward section. Published writings on corporate governance , leadership and behavioural topics in various media Trained over 1000 child domestic workers and helped them secure higher education & vocation. Participated in several mountaineering expeditions in India as a trained mountaineer. Education & Certifications Bachelor in Commerce – University of Calcutta Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management – Datamatics Institute of Management Post Graduate Diploma in Training & Development – Indian Society for Training & Development Certified Independent Director – IICA under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India (2023) Certificate in Corporate Finance – Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2006) Licentiate Executive Coach – Kent Osborne, Canada (2013) Certified Psychometric Test Professional – Caltron Advanced Institute of Management, USA (2009) Master Certified Coach – Dale Carnegie Training, USA (2008) Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Institute of Mind Control & Development, India (2017) Certified Trainer in Diversity & Inclusion – Innovations, Canada (2013) Professional Representation Global Ambassador of Sandvik Core Values -) Represented "The Statesman" in the Audit Bureau of Circulation -) Key Member of the core management committee responsible for developing Sandvik Strategy -) International Exposure Headed the People function in the Asia Pacific region for Sandvik -) Contributed significantly to developing Sandvik People Strategy -) Represented Asia Pacific in global forums on Diversity & Inclusion -) Coached key business managers of Volvo Eicher South East Asia -) Personal Details Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Spanish Open for relocation Date of Birth:-