Gurpreet Kalkat (Looking for new opportunities)

HR & Sales Operations with International Market Experience (US and UAE) | Delivering Results Through People & Processes

Delhi, India

About

Head of HR & Sales Operations | Transforming Talent Strategy & Driving Retail Revenue Growth. I am a dual-specialist executive with over 16 years of experience sitting at the intersection of human capital and business performance. My career is defined by building high-performing teams, optimizing multi-million-dollar retail operations, and scaling workplace cultures that lower turnover while boosting profitability. Whether spearheading pan-India and global HR infrastructure or managing US-based sales operations, I align organizational strategy with frontline execution. 🔹 Core Expertise : •HR Leadership: Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, PMS Design, Compliance, HCM Payroll Systems. •Sales Operations: Revenue Optimization, Multi-Unit Store Budgeting, Inventory Control, Stock Audits. •Tech Implementations: Darwinbox HRMS Integration, Retail Tech, Data-Driven HR Analytics. •Change Management: Process Streamlining, Conflict Resolution, Incentive Restructuring, Attrition Control. 📈 Proven Career Milestones : •P&L & Revenue Generation: Directed comprehensive retail operations for a major US portfolio, scaling annual revenues to $3M–$4M and executing the brand's first-ever comprehensive physical stock audits. •Turnaround Management & Optimization: Engineered rapid localized strategies that eliminated supply chain and inventory friction points, resulting in a 60% reduction in dead stock within weeks. •Product Line Scalability: Capitalized on predictive consumer analytics and market forecasting to trigger a 100% surge in specialized product sales. •Retention & Engagement: Lowered retail employee turnover by 10% and raised engagement scores by 25% across 92 international/domestic stores and 65 shop-in-shops for premium retail giant Ritu Kumar. •HR Digital Transformation: Successfully launched performance management frameworks and championed the full-scale implementation of Darwinbox HR software. •High-Volume Executive Search: Successfully managed end-to-end recruitment pipelines to close over 180 corporate and retail positions annually. 🏆 Recognitions : •Recipient of the National Achiever’s Award (HR & Sales Operations) •Named HR Future Leader by the Abhigyan Foundation 🎯 I am actively exploring leadership opportunities as a Director / VP of HR, Head of Sales Operations, or Regional Operations Director within progressive retail, consumer goods, or corporate environments. 📧 Let's connect here on LinkedIn, or you can reach me directly at [email protected] to discuss how I can add value to your leadership team.

Experience

  • Regional Head of Sales Operations and Customer Experience (USA Stores) at Meena Bazaar
    Jun 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for overseeing the daily operations, budgeting, safety, compliance, merchandising needs, personnel and staffing needs of five stores across the United States ranging in revenue from $3-4million dollars per year

  • HR Head at ALBINO LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED
    Sep 2021 - May 2022 · 9 mos

    Strategy planning

  • Deputy HR Manager (Retail Pan India and Dubai) at Ritika Private Limited (RITU KUMAR)
    May 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for the human resource management of 2 International Stores Dubai), 90 stores as well as 65 SIS counters across Pan India.

  • HR Manager at Dalmia Biz Pvt. Ltd.
    Aug 2016 - May 2017 · 10 mos

  • Unison Consultant Recuritments at Unison International( The Recruitment Company)
    Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 · 7 mos

    • Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers • Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment • Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work • Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy • Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client • Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client • Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question • Organizing interviews for candidates as requested by the client • Informing candidates about the results of their interviews • Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression