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Gopa Kumar, Chief Human Resources Officer

Gopa Kumar

Chief Human Resources Officer·JULPHAR

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management & Labour Welfare

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 6 months

Chief Human Resources Officer

April 2020 - Present

JULPHAR

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

April 2020 - Present

First executive leader on board, assigned to revive the organization from the downturn of 2019.
Constructed the organization from Management to shopfloor, reengineering of business structures and resources allocation.
Undertaken cultural transformation challenging 40 years of legacies, established a performance driven culture enhancing employee engagement.
Established strategic HR viz. talent acquisition, talent mapping, talent management, succession planning, career growth plans, organization development, performance management, compensation & benefits.
Established governance and compliance of HR/business model at 16 countries, complying with governing rules and regulations.
HR metrics and dashboards for enhanced transparency and data-driven decisions.
Implemented SAP SuccessFactors integrating HR with business functions and management dashboard ensuring transparency.
Developed HR strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and divestments, led transitional activities.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Head of HR and Administration

February 2017 - March 2020

Investment & Development Office of RAK - Falcon Technologies, RAK Packaging, Public Works Department

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

February 2017 - March 2020

Managed the whole gamut of HR and Administration of portfolio entities in optical media storage solutions, packaging and public service sectors.
Drove organizational transformation, manpower mapping, workload assessment and optimization of resources.
Defined and implemented HR Strategies and special projects for attaining business objectives.
Facilitated active communication stream between Board, Management, Stake Holders and workforce.
Implemented employee relations programs, engaging employees to business such as suggestion schemes.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Head of Human Resources - Middle East Cluster

January 2014 - January 2017

APL (American President Lines)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - January 2017

Led HR integration across APL Middle East Cluster.
Implemented a new business model with 4 country HR heads.
Rolled out corporate programs and HR initiatives in the region complying with regulatory requirements.
Developed career plans and leadership development programs.
Conducted regional Compensation & Benefits surveys and managed loyalty programs.
Re-engineered PMS to deliver business objectives.
Rolled out corporate strategies, addressing concerns.
Coordinated HR integration for CMA-CGM acquisition, ensuring business continuity.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering

Head of Department - HR & Administration

December 2008 - January 2014

Falcon Technologies International LLC,

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

December 2008 - January 2014

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Manager - HR & Administration

January 2006 - November 2008

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2006 - November 2008

Company industry:
Public Administration

Personnel Administration Officer

January 2003 - January 2006

DUBAL (Dubai Aluminum Company Ltd.)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2003 - January 2006

Company industry:
Manufacturing

SENIOR OFFICER HR & ADMINISTRATION

January 2000 - January 2003

Damas Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2000 - January 2003

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

HR Operations Executive

January 1996 - January 2000

Prudential Group of Companies,

Hyderabad, India

January 1996 - January 2000

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Education

Osmania University

July 1999

July 1999

Master's degree, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management & Labour Welfare

India

GPA (percentage): 92%

GPA (percentage): 92%

Osmania University

January 1999

January 1999

Master's degree, Industrial Relations

India

Kerala University

June 1996

June 1996

Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature

India

Skills

Compensation Strategy
Expert
Compensation Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
HRIS
Expert
HRIS
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Expert
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING
Expert
CULTURE TRANSFORMATION
Expert
CULTURE TRANSFORMATION
Expert
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Expert
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATION RESTRUCTURING
Expert
ORGANIZATION RESTRUCTURING
Expert
BUSINESS PARTNERING
Expert
BUSINESS PARTNERING
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Compensation Strategy
Expert
Compensation Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HRIS
Expert
HRIS
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Beginner

Malayalam

Expert

Tamil

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Post Graduate Diploma and Advanced Microsoft Certification in server administration
SAP Business Process Analyst for HR Modules.
English Language and Literature with British History