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TAPO VIJAY KAR

Activist · DISC type Cd
Head - HR at Spencer's Retail
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal, India

As the Head of HR for Spencers Retail, Tapo Vijay Kar is a strategic leader with over 26 years of experience at major companies like Bata India, where he managed HR for 10, 000+ employees. An XLRI-certified professional, he is praised for his clarity and ability to foresee organizational challenges.

Outside of work, Tapo is a passionate cricket enthusiast, often using the sports analogies to discuss business challenges and teamwork. He is also committed to mentoring aspiring HR professionals by sharing his own career learnings and experiences to help them grow.

He began his career in hospitality as an Assistant Lecturer in F&B management before making a successful transition into human resources.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Head - HR
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Personality Overview

How TAPO shows up

Logical And Quick
Meticulous
Value Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics TAPO cares about

Employer Branding
He publicly celebrates his company's recognition as a top employer, showing he values a strong and positive brand perception in the talent market.
Cricket
His personal posts are filled with cricket terminology, using analogies like "yorker's" and "cover drives" to relate to business, indicating a strong passion for the sport.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head - HR
Spencer's Retail
4-2015 - 8-2025
AVP Human Resources
Bata India Limited
10-2007 - 6-2015
Senior Manager – Human Resources & Training
Cafe Coffee Day
7-2007 - 9-2007
Assistant Manager – Catering Operations
IRCTC
9-2002 - 6-2007
Assistant Lecturer – F&B Service & Management
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast with Mr. Vijay Kar - HR Head Spencer's Retail. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2016 - 2017
Master’s Degree
XLRI Jamshedpur
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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