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Sayandev Sengupta, Group Head (Human Resources & Legal Advisory)

Sayandev Sengupta

Group Head (Human Resources & Legal Advisory)·SONA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

Nigeria

Higher diploma, Human Resources

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 2 months

Group Head (Human Resources & Legal Advisory)

November 2022 - Present

SONA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

Lagos, Nigeria

November 2022 - Present

Spear heading the Group Level Departments like - Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, Managing End-to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy: Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools,
Pay Role processing, Global payroll implementation and payroll operations & Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location, Stakeholder Management: Partnering closely with Business Leaders and HRBPs to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and ensure timely closures, Data analysis, Diversity & inclusion, Innovation, Evaluation, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis & Growth mindset, Leadership development, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Mitigation of Workmen dispute and the Management, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, Renewal and enforcement of the Workmen Contract, Cost Control, People Strategy, HR Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Retention, Collaboration, Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Legal Advisory, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Compliances, Liaising, Industrial Relationships, Experience of working in and with multi-country scenarios, Administration, and all related activities of the Main 9 Group Companies and all Subsidiary Companies, through-out the Globe.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Senior level | Group Head (Human Resources & Legal Advisory)

November 2022 - Present

SONA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

Lagos, Nigeria

November 2022 - Present

Spear heading the Group Level Departments like - Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, Managing End-to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy: Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools,
Pay Role processing, Global payroll implementation and payroll operations & Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location, Stakeholder Management: Partnering closely with Business Leaders and HRBPs to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and ensure timely closures, Data analysis, Diversity & inclusion, Innovation, Evaluation, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis & Growth mindset, Leadership development, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Mitigation of Workmen dispute and the Management, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, Renewal and enforcement of the Workmen Contract, Cost Control, People Strategy, HR Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Retention, Collaboration, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Legal Advisory, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Compliances, Liaising, Industrial Relationships, Experience of working in and with multi -country scenarios, Administration, and all related activities of the Main 9 Group Companies and all Subsidiary Companies, through-out the Globe.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

General Manager – Human Resources, Legal Advisory & Operations

January 2013 - October 2019

Emami Realty Limited

Kolkata, India

January 2013 - October 2019

Dealt & spear headed the Group Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition & Managing End -to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy : Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools, Stakeholder Management: Partnering closely with Business Leaders and HRBPs to understand hiring needs, define role
requirements, and ensure timely closures, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Pay Role processing, Global payroll implementation and payroll operations & Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location, Experience of working in and with multi-country scenarios, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis & Growth
mindset, Leadership development & Data analysis, Diversity & inclusion, Innovation, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Cost Control, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, People Strategy, HR Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Retention & Collaboration, Legal Advisory, for the organization of all East & Central African nations, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Vetting and drafting various of legal and miscellaneous documents, Liaising and Administration related issues of the Group.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning

General Manager (Human Resources, Legal Advisory & Operations)

January 2013 - October 2019

Emami Realty Limited

Kolkata, India

January 2013 - October 2019

Spear headed the Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, Managing End-to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, M e n t o r i n g a g r o u p o f H R P e r s o n n e l s, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy: Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools, Stakeholder Management, define role requirements, and ensure timely closures, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Pay Role processing, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis & Growth mindset, Leadership development, Data analysis, Innovation, Cost Control, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, People Strategy & HR Governance, Retention, Legal Advisory, dr af ting of Legal & other Miscellaneous documents, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Liaising, Resolution of Labour Disputes, Corporate Social Responsibilities and Administrative related issues as Country Head.

Company industry:
Real Estate

General Manager & Chief Human Resources and Legal Advisor

January 2011 - January 2019

PG Infratech Limited & Group of Companies

Bhubaneswar, India

January 2011 - January 2019

Spear headed the Group Human Resources Department, Talent Acquisition, Managing End -to-End Recruitment
including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund
Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating
performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy: Building robust pipelines through proactive
sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools, Stakeholder Management: Partnering closely with
Business Leaders and HRBPs to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and ensure timely closures,
Pay Role processing, Training & Skill Development, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources
Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Skills Gap
Analysis & Growth mindset, Leadership development, Data analysis, Innovation & Cost Control, Monitoring
of Health & Safety Measures, People Strategy, HR Governance, Collaboration, Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, with the ability to influence and establish trust across diverse stakeholders, Legal
Advisory, Drafting & Vetting of all legal and other miscellaneous documents, Operational & Miscellaneous
Risk Management, Legal Advisory, Liaising, Corporate Social Responsibilities, Administrative related activities
of the Group Companies.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

General Manager – Human Resources, Corporate Legal & Operations

January 2012 - December 2012

Quality Group

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

January 2012 - December 2012

• Spearheaded transformative Human Resources strategies, enhancing Talent Acquisition and Operational Activities across East & Central Africa.
• Delivered strategic Legal Advisory services, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and strengthening corporate governance frameworks.
• Expertly vetted and drafted a wide range of legal documents, streamlining internal processes and mitigating potential risks.
• Championed Corporate and Regulatory Affairs initiatives, fostering collaboration with statutory authorities to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies and budgeting plans, aligning HR and operational goals with organizational objectives.
• Drove continuous improvement in HR practices and legal compliance, positioning the organization for sustainable growth and success.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

General Manager – Human Resources, Legal Advisory & Operations

January 2012 - January 2012

Quality Group

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

January 2012 - January 2012

Dealt & spear headed the Group Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition & Managing End -to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy : Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, Stakeholder Management, define role requirements, and ensure timely closures, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Pay Role processing,
Global payroll implementation and payroll operations & Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis & Growth mindset, Leadership development & Data analysis, Innovation, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Cost Control, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, People Strategy, HR Governance, Retention & Collaboration, Legal Advisory, for the organization of all East & Central African nations, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Vetting and drafting various of legal and miscellaneous documents, Liaising and Administration related issues of the Group.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Senior Manager & Chief Human Resources, Legal & Operations Officer

October 2010 - December 2011

Emami International (International Marketing Division),

Kolkata, India

October 2010 - December 2011

I was the Global in Charge of the Human Resources (Development & Management), Talent Acquisition, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Pay Role Implementation, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, aligning workforce objectives with business goals, Skills Gap Analysis, Growth mindset,
Leadership development, Stakeholder management, Data analysis, Diversity & inclusion, Innovation, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Cost Control, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, Legal Advisory, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, People Strategy, HR Governance, Diversity & Inclusion, Retention, Collaboration, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Compliances, Liaising, Industrial Relationships, Publicity, Brand Protection, Media Relationship & Documentation activities of the overseas Companies like Emami U.K. Limited, Emami International EZE Limited (Dubai), Emami Overseas EZE Limited (Dubai), Emami Bangladesh Limited, Pharmaderm Limited, Egypt etc. I have also assisted various eminent Senior Counsels in SAARC Countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and also in Russia, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Malawi, in the legal issues and litigations arising out of Intellectual Property Law and Compliances.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Senior Manager & Chief HR & Legal Officer (International Marketing Division)

October 2010 - December 2011

Emami International (International Marketing Division)

Kolkata, India

October 2010 - December 2011

I was the Global in Charge of the Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, Managing End -to-End Recruitment including the full lifecycle recruitment for Equity Research, Credit Research, Middle Office Operations, and Fund Accounting Team Management, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, evaluating performance and driving productivity, Sourcing & Strategy: Building robust pipelines through proactive sourcing, market mapping, and utilizing advanced tools, Stakeholder Management: Partnering closely with Business Leaders and HRBPs to understand hiring needs, define role
requirements, and ensure timely closures, Pay Role processing, Global payroll implementation and payroll operations & Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance across your designated location, Formulation and implementation of Human Resources Policy, Aligning workforce objectives with Business Goals, Skills Gap Analysis, Growth mindset & Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Innovation, Resolution of Workmen Grievances, Cost Control, Monitoring of Health & Safety Measures, Legal Advisory, Vetting and drafting various of legal and miscellaneous documents, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, People Strategy, HR Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Compliances, Experience of working in and with
multi-country scenarios, Liaising & Industrial Relationships related activities of the overseas Companies like Emami U.K. Limited, Emami International FZE Limited (Dubai), Emami Overseas FZE Limited (Dubai), Emami Bangladesh Limited, Pharmaderm Limited, Egypt etc. I have also assisted various eminent Senior Counsels in SAARC Countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and also in Russia, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Malawi, in the legal issues and litigations arising out of Intellectual Property Law and Compliances.

Company industry:
FMCG

Mid-level | Manager – Human Resources, Legal Advisory & Operations

May 2006 - September 2010

Medicare Group of Companies

Kolkata, India

May 2006 - September 2010

Spear headed the Group Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading the Group Human Resources & Administration Department, Sourcing & Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Pay Role processing, Formulation of Human Resources Policy, Legal Advisory, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Compliances, Experience of working in and with multi-country scenarios, Liaising at the H.O. level, Regional and Branches throughout India and also at international level.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Manager – Human Resources, Legal Advisory & Operations

May 2006 - September 2010

Medicare Group of Companies

Kolkata, India

May 2006 - September 2010

Spear headed the Group Human Resources Management, Talent Acquisition, On Boarding, Training & Skill Development, Leading the Group Human Resources & Administration Department, Sourcing & Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Pay Role processing, Formulation of Human Resources Policy, Legal Advisory, Operational & Miscellaneous Risk Management, Compliances, Experience of working in and with multi-country scenarios, Liaising at the H.O. level, Regional and Branches throughout India and also at international level.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Senior Counsel/Advocate

April 1996 - April 2006

Supreme Court & other State High Courts of India

Delhi, India

April 1996 - April 2006

Practiced as a Senior Counsel in Civil, Criminal, Company, Labour & Industrial Judicature at Calcutta High Court, Delhi High Court, Jharkhand High Court, Madras High Court and Supreme Court of India in Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Labour and Corporate matters with considerable repute. Also appeared independently and assisted various Senior Counsels before several Judicial and Quashi-Judicial Authorities with considerable reputation and high rate of success.

Company industry:
Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)

Senior level | Senior Counsel/Advocate

April 1996 - April 2006

Supreme Court & other State High Courts of India

Delhi, India

April 1996 - April 2006

Practiced as a Senior Counsel in Civil, Criminal, Company, Labour & Industrial Judicature at Calcutta High Court, Delhi High Court, Jharkhand High Court, Madras High Court and Supreme Court of India in Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Labour and Corporate matters with considerable repute. Also appeared independently and assisted various Senior Counsels before several Judicial and Quashi-Judicial Authorities with considerable reputation and high rate of success.

Company industry:
Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)

Education

Annamalai University

August 2009

August 2009

Higher diploma, Human Resources

India

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

December 1995

December 1995

Master's degree, Administration And Law

India

University of Calcutta

August 1991

August 1991

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Basic Sciences

India

Skills

Industrial Controls
Expert
Industrial Controls
Expert
Legal Advice
Expert
Legal Advice
Expert
Operational Control
Expert
Operational Control
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Legal Advisory & Consultancy
Expert
Legal Advisory & Consultancy
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Expert
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
MARKETING
Expert
MARKETING
Expert
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Expert
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Expert
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Expert
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Expert
Corporate Law
Expert
Corporate Law
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Project Coordinating
Expert
Project Coordinating
Expert
Document Drafting
Expert
Document Drafting
Expert
Vetting
Expert
Vetting
Expert
High Growth
Expert
High Growth
Expert
Workforce Development
Expert
Workforce Development
Expert
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Expert
COORDINATING
Expert
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING
Expert
EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Expert
TALENT ACQUISITION
Expert
People Skills
Expert
People Skills
Expert
Renewals
Expert
Renewals
Expert
Contract Disputes
Expert
Contract Disputes
Expert
Disbursement of Work Men benefits
Expert
Disbursement of Work Men benefits
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Leadership Development
Expert
Leadership Development
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Diversity Strategy
Expert
Diversity Strategy
Expert
Social Innovation
Expert
Social Innovation
Expert
Risk Evaluation
Expert
Risk Evaluation
Expert
EVALUATION PROJECTS
Intermediate
EVALUATION PROJECTS
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CREDIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS LIFECYCLE
Intermediate
PROCESS LIFECYCLE
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
SECURITIES RESEARCH
Intermediate
SECURITIES RESEARCH
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
CREDIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CREDIT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INSTRUCTING
Intermediate
INSTRUCTING
Intermediate
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MENTORSHIP
Intermediate
MENTORSHIP
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
SECURITIES RESEARCH
Intermediate
SECURITIES RESEARCH
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Beginner

Memberships

Bar Association, High Court At Calcutta

Member

March 1996

Bar Association, Supreme Court of India

Member

April 2004

Hobbies

  • Reading books, watching sporting events, watching movies, travelling, making friendship with peoples
    I have won several Gold and Silver Medals in sporting events like Rifle Shooting, Shot Put, Discuss Throwing, Martial Arts etc. in my School and College days/