Kaustubh Mukherjee
@kaustubhmukherjee
I build future-ready HR operations, governance, and technology systems for large, regulated workforces.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've led HR operations, governance, benefits, employee relations, and HR technology transformation across Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp, Kotak Securities, Bajaj Finance, and SelFin India Financial Services.
At Poonawalla Fincorp, I led HR shared services for 10,000+ employees and drove an Oracle-to-Zing HRMS migration. At Kotak Securities and Bajaj Finance, I led HRMS transformations that reduced manual effort and reporting effort by 40%.
I'm now bringing my HR leadership experience into independent consulting and coaching, using Positive Intelligence, NLP, and emotional intelligence to strengthen leadership performance, psychological safety, career readiness, and future-ready people functions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Professional | Certified PQ & NLP Coach
Independent Consultant
Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)
Deploys mental fitness frameworks using Positive Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence to improve leadership self-regulation and decision-making. Provides career coaching and interview preparation to optimize job search outcomes.
Career Break – Leadership Readiness
Caregiving
Jul 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 7 months)
Took a deliberate career break to address family caregiving and personal health, while completing certifications in Positive Intelligence and NLP and building an independent coaching practice.
HR Consultant - HR Operations, HR Process Re-Engineering
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Architected HR policy framework and led process re-engineering, improving compliance readiness and reducing query resolution TAT by 30%. Conducted HR audits and built HR operations dashboards for management review.
AVP, Head Human Resources
SelFin India Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Built HR function from start, establishing policy framework for 200+ employees and ensuring 100% statutory compliance. Led HRMS migration and vendor negotiations for group insurance programs.
Manager - Human Resources
Bajaj Finance Ltd.
May 2013 - May 2018 (5 years)
Led HR Shared Service Operations for a large workforce, including employee lifecycle management and HRMS migration from Zing HR to TCS Chroma, reducing manual effort by 40%. Co-developed ER policy framework and directed confidential investigations.
Resource Manager (TA & HRBP)
HDB Financial Services
Feb 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Managed talent acquisition and HR business partnering responsibilities.
Zonal HR (HR Operations & HRBP)
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd
Mar 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Handled HR operations and business partnering at a zonal level.
Assistant Consultant HR
Mafoi Randstad
Jan 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Provided HR consulting support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wigan & Leigh College
PGDBM, Human Resources
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources in 2006.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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