Praveen Kalsekar

HR Manager

United Arab Emirates27 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of HR leadership experience
  • Expert in performance management and talent acquisition
  • Strong partnership with business leaders across functions
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with extensive experience in organizational development and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyPerformance ManagementHr ManagementEmployee RelationsOrganizational DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningRecruitmentHr Compliance

Other Skills

HR Strategy & TransformationHR Operations & Shared ServicesOrganisation Development (OD)Performance Management & Goal AlignmentLeadership Development & Succession PlanningTalent Acquisition, Workforce Planning & RetentionTotal Rewards & Compensation GovernanceLearning, Capability & Organisational EffectivenessEmployee Relations, Policies & ComplianceHR Systems, Processes & People AnalyticsDevelopment and TrainingPerformance AppraisalsHR AuditEmployee Schemes & SurveysHR policies

About

People Business Partner and Human Resources (HR) leader with 20+ years of experience across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, supporting business leaders in complex, multi-site, fast-moving environments. My experience spans Human Resources Business Partnering, performance management, talent review, succession planning, workforce planning, organization design, manager coaching, employee relations, and change execution. I have worked closely with leaders across operations, finance, commercial, and corporate functions, helping translate business priorities into practical people actions. In my most recent role, I supported 70+ leaders across multiple functions, led performance management for approximately 1,400 employees, partnered on headcount planning and workforce cost inputs, facilitated talent and succession processes, supported organization design decisions, and helped improve reporting accuracy and process discipline through Human Resources Information System (HRIS) implementation and digitization. I bring a practical, business-facing approach to Human Resources — grounded in judgment, execution, and strong partnership with leaders. Open to opportunities in India and the UAE. Immediately available. praveen.kalsekar@outlook.com +971 506539905

Experience

27 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Al nabooda automobiles llc.

Dy General Manager - HR & OD

Jan 2005Dec 2025 · 20 yrs 11 mos · Dubai · On-site

  • Key Engagements / Functional Leadership Areas
  • HR Strategy & Transformation
  • HR Operations & Shared Services
  • Organisation Development (OD)
  • Performance Management & Goal Alignment
  • Leadership Development & Succession Planning
  • Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning & Retention
  • Total Rewards & Compensation Governance
  • Learning, Capability & Organisational Effectiveness
  • Employee Relations, Policies & Compliance
  • HR Systems, Processes & People Analytics
HR Strategy & TransformationHR Operations & Shared ServicesOrganisation Development (OD)Performance Management & Goal AlignmentLeadership Development & Succession PlanningTalent Acquisition, Workforce Planning & Retention+6

Time machine group

Officer - Human Resources & Adminstration

Aug 2002Nov 2004 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

  • Reporting & assisting Group Sr. Manager for all core HR processes including Development and Training, Performance Appraisals, HR Audit, Various Employee Schemes & Surveys, develop & maintain Policies and Procedures, Organizational Development & Improving Employee Relations.
  • Formulate and administer HR policies and Manpower Budget.
  • Support in Employee benefits & compensation.
  • Facilitation and record management of training programs.
  • Track monthly payroll for all employees and ensure correct verification.
Development and TrainingPerformance AppraisalsHR AuditEmployee Schemes & SurveysHR policiesEmployee benefits & compensation+4

Jalwa media pvt. limited

Executive - Life Quality

Feb 2001Jun 2002 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Involved in organizational development activities, employee satisfaction surveys and team building.
  • Prepared & deployed Human Resources and Administrative policies, systems and procedures.
  • Participated in Manpower planning and conducted recruitment and placement of employees.
  • Planned, designed and implemented compensation reviews, merit increments &incentive schemes.
Organizational developmentEmployee satisfaction surveysTeam buildingHR policiesRecruitment and placementCompensation reviews+2

Versaware technologies pvt. limited

Recruitment Manager

Aug 2000Feb 2001 · 6 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Responsible for administration and coordination of recruitment of around 500 candidates till date for Versaware Technologies. (Technical & Non-technical)
  • Managed Reception, Administration, and Supervision of 8000 CV's into indigenous software called CV Handler.
  • Assessed candidates' suitability: Screening and Mapping of Applications with the Job requirement and profile of the vacancy.
Recruitment administrationCandidate assessmentScreening and mapping applicationsTalent AcquisitionWorkforce Planning

Mercedes-benz india pvt. ltd.

Trainee Manager HR

Apr 1998Jun 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Reporting to and assisting the Divisional Manager – Industrial Relations in following areas.
  • Recruitment (GET – Graduate Engineering Trainees)
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Management
  • Statutory and non statutory compliances in accordance with Labor Law
RecruitmentTraining & DevelopmentPerformance ManagementLabor Law complianceHR Compliance

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

Executive Program in Human Resources Management

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master in Personnel Management

Jan 1996Jan 1998

National Council of Labor

Diploma — Labor Laws

Jan 1997Jan 1997

Osmania University

Bachelor of Arts — Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Jan 1996Jan 1996

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