Navin Kumar

Navin Kumar

Facilitator & Center Coordinator, Rajkot

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Employee Relations and Equality lead at Micron Semiconductor Technology India | TISS | Previously with Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher (VE) | Ahmedabad

  • Education

    • ISTD

      2010 - 2012
      Diploma Training & Development A

      Activities and Societies: Indian Society for Training & Development ISTD, in 1979, introduced a Diploma Programme in Training & Development (Dip TD) in order to meet the long felt need for skill formation in learning/training skills. This is also approved by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Govt of India under its Faculty Development Scheme.

    • Institute of environment Management & Science

      2015 - 2017
      Post graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety Industrial Safety 1st class with Distinction
    • Sikkim Manipal University

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) HR & Marketing A
    • Tata Institute of Social Sciences

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      Employee Relations Certification Programme Employee Relations, Labor laws and codes, ERCost management, mbecoming sucessful leader A

      Activities and Societies: I took advantage of the opportunities offered by the Employee Relation Certification Programme (ERCP) to participate in various activities and societies that enhanced my knowledge and skills in employee relations. SuccessfulIy led the team in our journey to create Supervision less Self Directed Team (SDT) action learning projects.. The Employee Relation Certification Programme (ERCP) is a one-year course on employee relations offered by Tata Motors and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage employee relations effectively in the changing business environment. The course covers topics such as:Employee relations concepts and frameworksInterpersonal dynamics and communication skillsLeadership and team… Show more The Employee Relation Certification Programme (ERCP) is a one-year course on employee relations offered by Tata Motors and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage employee relations effectively in the changing business environment. The course covers topics such as:Employee relations concepts and frameworksInterpersonal dynamics and communication skillsLeadership and team buildingConflict resolution and negotiationLabor laws and codesEmployee engagement and retentionDiversity and inclusionEthics and complianceThe course is delivered through a combination of online and offline sessions, case studies, assignments, projects, and assessments. The course also provides opportunities for networking and mentoring with experts and peers in the field. The course aims to develop future-ready ER managers who can create positive and productive workplaces for their organizations. Show less

    • Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute - India

      2021 - 2022
      Diploma of Education Labor Laws and Practice A

      Knowledge of Indian labour laws: a comprehensive understanding of the various labour laws that govern the Indian workplace, including the Factories Act, the Industrial Disputes Act, the Minimum Wages Act, and the Employees Provident Fund Act.Skills in labour law research: Gained ability to conduct research on labour law topics, using both primary and secondary sources.Ability to analyze labour law cases: Problem-solving skills: Gain insight to identify and resolve labour law… Show more Knowledge of Indian labour laws: a comprehensive understanding of the various labour laws that govern the Indian workplace, including the Factories Act, the Industrial Disputes Act, the Minimum Wages Act, and the Employees Provident Fund Act.Skills in labour law research: Gained ability to conduct research on labour law topics, using both primary and secondary sources.Ability to analyze labour law cases: Problem-solving skills: Gain insight to identify and resolve labour law problems in a constructive and timely manner.Negotiation skills: I would be able to negotiate effectively with both employees and employers, reaching mutually agreeable solutions.Mediation skills: I would be able to mediate labour disputes, helping the parties to reach a resolution that is fair to both sides.In addition to these key learnings and skill sets, I have gained a deeper understanding of the Indian labour movement, the role of trade unions, and the importance of social justice in the workplace. Show less

  • Experience

    • Dr Reddy's Foundation

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Facilitator & Center Coordinator, Rajkot

      Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) is a non-profit partner of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Driven by its belief in the inherent motivation and capacity of the human being for progress – given the appropriate and adequate environment..Operational Responsibilities as a Centre In-Charge• Bridge the skills gap as required by private sector and improve job opportunities for deserving underprivileged youth by providing the basic training in the field of automobile and guide them to get the entry level job in automobile industry. • Using Professional skills and experience to uplift underprivileged by associating and working with government channels through organization vision.• Handling the team of six facilitators along with batch of 150 aspirant’s average and coordinating them for best result of center.Responsibilities as a Facilitator/Trainer (Automobile)- For the better employment opportunities, provide skill based training in automobile & Relating which is as per market demand. - Induct technical skills as well as professional skills required by live demonstration, support aspirants in achieving sustainable livelihood. Show less

    • Cummins India Ltd.

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2009
      Executive Training & Development

      • Identification of training needs in coordination with departmental heads, training calendar & its implementation with outside faculties for training, providing training from internal faculties.• Organizing and conducting the Customer Training and Seminar.• Recruitment and selection of managerial and non managerial staff as well as workers. Looking after recruitment including conducting campus interviews to judge the ability of personnel and deputing them accordingly, managing the interview process (Campus recruitment, publishing advertisement, dealing with different manpower consultants) • Job Posting on Job portals like Naukri, Monster.com and fulfilling the organization requirement.• Involved in system mapping & improvement to support our Valuable customers in efficient manner, hence increasing the Customer Satisfaction Index. Actively involved in Dealership development/ evaluation. E.g. Dealer Score Card, Dealer Excel, CSI etc.• Rewards & Recognition, Handling Employee Grievances, Employee engagement etc. Show less

    • Eicher Trucks and Buses

      Dec 2009 - Feb 2012
      Talent Development- Asst. Manager

       Around 6.00 years of experience in the field of Training & Development and have established the Training Department in companies previously worked. Experience on managerial and operative functions of HR like Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling and Trg. Dept. Budgeting & Costing, Recruitment, Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Management System, Rewards & Recognition, Competency Mapping, Policy formulation, Employee Handbook, SOP’s, Employee Engagement & Motivation, ISO-9001/ TS 16949 :2009 Documentation, HR Audit etc. Show less

    • Tata Motors

      Feb 2012 - Mar 2024

      - Spearheading Powertrain and Electic Vehicle Shop as BER, overseeing the largest blue-collar workforce and union representatives at the plant level.- Cultivating healthy employee relations through participative forums, and fostering collaboration between union representatives and management.- Driving Self-Directed Team (SDT) culture at line and plant level, leading Plant SDT Training and Capability subcommittee.- Championing Employee engagement & welfare activities, ensuring a positive and motivated work environment for the line.- Orchestrating productivity improvement activities at the line, optimizing output and efficiency.- Ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements.- Spearheading competency development of the blue-collar workforce.- Implementing Safety and Health Policy, Standard Working Procedure, and Safety Plan with the T&CB subcommittee's support.- Expertly handling Complaints & Grievances and managing disciplinary action proceedings.- Actively participated in collective bargaining negotiations with employee unions, adeptly balancing organizational objectives and employee interests to secure favorable agreements, resulting in sustained workforce productivity and positive labor relations. Show less

      • Senior Manager Employee Relations (BER)

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2024
      • Asst. Manager (Management Training), Human Resources

        Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
    • Micron Technology

      Apr 2024 - now
      Employee Relations and Equality Lead

      - Develop and advise Micron India Employee Relations (ER) strategies- Process and the design of our People programs and policies, - Assess, review, and supervise to ensure the India People Organization and leadership team’s understanding and compliance to local labour laws and international labor standards.- Direct and influence course of action on ER matters including harassment and discrimination, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI), - Performance management and workforce optimization. Conduct leader trainings and mentor leaders to meet our global standar - Lead or coordinate workplace investigations in accordance to global investigation policy and guidelines.- Respond to employee issues, grievances and disputes in line with our People Values. to our globally aligned separation processes and local employment regulations.- Formulate a strategy and provide leadership, mentorship and support in industrial relations (labour union relations), while keeping abreast with local trends, industry issues and government priorities to mitigate risk to the company. - Responsible for Statutory Compliances related to labor at our site and manage our compliance vendor and partners to ensure timely and accurate filings. - Support and promote the adoption of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) labor standards and compliance. Proactively identify and implement actions in advance of any changes to the requirements.- Support labour audits at our sites, including labour audits, from preparation to response and corrective and improvement actions.- Development and instruction of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion related programs, - Supporting and promoting Micron and RBA Code of Conduct compliance, and corporate activities. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning

      Dr. Roy Pollock, Chief Learning officer of the 6Ds Company
      Feb 2012
    • Certified Learning & Development Manager

      Carlton Advanced Management Institute Accredited work Study Program & Middle Earth
      Sept 2010
    • Business Excellence through Data Centricity- DATOM Framework

      Tata Business Excellence Group (TBExG)
    • Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

      Microsoft
      Nov 2023
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    • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Digital Marketing Google Certification
      May 2020
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    • Toyota Production System

      NPTEL
      Oct 2023
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    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Sept 2020
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    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Jan 2023
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    • New Labor Codes of India

      NPTEL
      Nov 2023
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    • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

      Coursera
      Feb 2023
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    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Coursera
      Jul 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Navin Kumar
      MD ACES Award Tata Motors Ltd May 2013 Received MD's ACES award for exhibiting the key cultural priorities.