Prasad Avaari Mobile: +91-916*******

E-mail: acgb6p@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a challenging HR assignment in the senior level

management in HR generalist area in a reputed and growth oriented

organization for channelizing my professional expertise towards

organizational and societal benefits which brings value addition to the

organization.

Professional Synopsis

< A dynamic HR professional with 16 years of rich experience in HR

generalist, IR and admin functions in the senior level management.

< Handled large teams, huge and diverse work force spread in different

SBUs.

< Adept at people management, maintaining healthy employee relations and

handling employee grievances thus creating an amicable and transparent

work environment.

< Sound knowledge of various labour laws and statutory requirements.

< An enterprising leader with the ability to motivate personnel towards

achieving organisational objectives and adhering to industry best

practices.

< Effectuating the performance management system; managing appraisal

process across levels linked to rewards and career growth.

< Conceptualising and designing training and development interventions for

improving employee productivity, enhancing employee morale and building

organization capability.

< An effective communicator with excellent relationship building &

interpersonal skills, strong analytical, problem solving & organisational

abilities. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

< Experience in devising and implementing various HR policies and systems.

Working as an independent HR & Training consultant since April 2013

Worked in the capacity of Head - HR & Admin with AOJ Media Pvt. Ltd., a

media group with HQ's in Bangalore, which has three businesses viz.

publication of 'The Art of Jewellery' trade magazines; events & exhibitions

and business networking.

From July 2011 to March 2013

Some of the Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

< Management of complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing talent from

diverse channels after identification of manpower requirements, right

from planning till selection and on-boarding.

< Salary negotiations and issue of offer and appointment; issue of

confirmation, increment and promotion letters.

< Joining and induction formalities; Payroll processing and

administration

< Policy formulation and implementation

< Creation of job descriptions, goal setting and setting up of KRAs &

KPIs in aligning the same with organizational goals

< Performance management system (PMS), rewards and recognitions

< Training and development programs and report on evaluation of training

effectiveness and corrective measures

< Designing and implementation of employee motivational programs such as

conducting periodical employee satisfaction/ motivational surveys,

thought for the day on daily basis etc.

< Spearheading internal communications

< Statutory compliances, compensation and benefits administration

< Employee relations and employee engagement activities

< HR audits and implementation of industry best practices

< General administration

I was solely responsible for handling full gamut of HR functions in

addition to administration of the entire group having branch offices at

multiple locations.

Other Preceding Assignments

Vaatsalya Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Head-HR

Apr'09 - Jun'11

(Healthcare Startup- Group of Hospitals) Manager - Human

Capital Aug'08 - Mar'09

BioMedix Optotechnik & Devices Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (Healthcare)

Manager-HR Mar'05 - Jul'08

(An ISO 9001-2000 Certified Organisation)

Mona Miniatures Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (Manufacturing) Manager-

HR/Admin Jun'02 - Mar'05

Executive-HR/Admin

Jun'98 - May'02

Functional Experience Overview

Recruitment & Resourcing

< Management of complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing talent from

diverse channels after identification of manpower requirements.

< Leading a recruiting team and driving the team performance against

hiring plan.

< Overseeing joining and orientation formalities of new employees.

< Issue of offer, appointment, confirmations, increment and promotions

letters to employees.

Human Resources Development & Management

< Interfacing with the Management and Heads of the Departments for

devising and implementing HR policies and

procedures in line with core organizational objectives.

< Managing over 1000 diverse work force spread across multiple

locations.

< Creation of job descriptions & fixing and aligning KRAs with Company's

objectives.

< Designing and implementation of various employee rewards and

recognision programs.

< Formulating and implementing increment, incentive and other

remuneration policies.

< Generating broad based objectives and plans for the HR department

and working towards its achievement

< Employee recognition and awarding of Best Employee of the Month, Best

Employee of the Year, Star Performer of the Year certificates

/trophies to the deserving employees.

< Employee relations activities like conducting team building

activities, managing high performance sessions, conducting Sports

events etc.

< Employee observation and counseling.

< Functional support and guidance to the line managers on processes,

systems and employee related issues.

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

< Handled payroll for more than 1000 work force spread across 9

strategic branch locations.

< Implementing & administering payroll policies to ensure accurate and

timely compliance with statutory obligations.

< Wage and Salary administration, leave management and processing of

payroll by using payroll software.

< Drafted a payroll procedure across the company and executing internal

control on payroll.

< Guidance to the employees on investments, TDS, tax exemptions, savings

under various sections of IT Act.

< Computation and finalization of tax estimates for all the concerned

employees and deduction of TDS from salaries.

< Ensuring that proof submitted by employees is in compliance with

Income Tax Act.

< Salary structuring for all employees and implementation of minimum

wages for staff and workers.

< Processing of performance based incentives (PBI).

< Benefits administration - Insurances, Sodexho meal vouchers and

others.

< Management of staff loans and advances.

< Monthly HRMIS to the top management.

< Interacting with the LIC/GIC Subsidiaries/ Consultants for obtaining

quotes, and negotiating for medi-claim health insurance policy, fire

and burglary insurance.

< Handling timely renewal of all insurances - Fire insurance for assets,

errors and omissions policy, burglary and office umbrella policy.

< Preparation of HR reports and presentations like Manpower reports,

overtime and late coming, absenteeism reports of on roll and off roll

employees.

< Exit interviews, full and final settlements.

Statutory Compliance

< Hands on experience in complete administration and management of

all compliance procedures under various labour enactments.

< Liasoning with labour department, inspector of factories, PF, ESI

offices & other government bodies in compliance of

statutory obligations of the employers.

Performance Appraisal

< Managing the complete process right from fixing KRAs, evaluation of

the employees, recognition and rewards.

Training & Development

< Training needs identification through process of performance

appraisal, skill and competency gap analysis.

< Preparation of training calendar by taking inputs from various

sources.

< Organizing and conducting training and development programmes in

association with the External/ Internal Trainers and Consultants.

< Measure and report out on training effectiveness.

Some of the Training programs organized in the recent past -Time

management and personal effectiveness, e-mail etiquettes,

managing pressure: turning obstacles into opportunities, taking

ownership & decision making, passion for results, presentation skills,

reporting & sales closure etc.

Industrial Relations & Welfare

< Ensuring industrial peace and harmony by proactive IR approach rather

than reactive.

< Handling disciplinary actions; preparation and issue of show-cause

notices, charge sheets and conducting domestic enquiries.

< Representing the Company in conciliation proceedings in labour courts

etc. towards various kinds of labour disputes.

< Handling health, safety and welfare activities of the employees.

< Grievance handling and employee counseling.

Administration

< Discharging responsibilities on whole gamut of administrative areas

ranging from policy compliance by employees, vendor management,

contract administration, inventory management, security and safety of

assets as well as personnel and adherence to legal requirements.

< Plan, organize, direct and control the work activities of the team

members in order to provide prompt and efficient services to internal

customers.

< Initiate vendor development and identification programs for various

services with the objective of maintaining sustainable and mutually

beneficial relationships with partners.

< Drive contract negotiations and finalization with selected vendors /

contractors.

< Analyzing the need, developing and executing the support systems and

putting in place required systems for services like security, safety,

housekeeping, preventive maintenance, pantry operations, office

stationery and parking management.

< Responsible for planning and arranging monthly employee engagement

programs, annual events, conferences, seminars and other functions of

the organization.

Achievements to name a few:

< Setting up of HR department and framing policies.

< Devising HR handbook.

< Goal setting & KRA/KPI setting for each individual position.

< Devising Performance Management System.

< Salary structuring and implementation of Performance Based Incentive

(PBI) system.

< Devising payroll policy, introduction and implementation of payroll

software for salary processing.

< Devising induction program for new employees.

< Development of a good HRIS system.

< Clearance of over 3 years backlog work of PF in minimum turn-around

time.

< Initiation and administration of survey on "Best Place To Work".

< Conceptualization of Idea Box and implementation.

Some of the Seminars / Workshops Attended:

< Seminar on "Talent Management Mantras - New Perspective" held on 20th

Sep'14 at Royal Orchids hotel, Bangalore.

< Annual HR Summit on "Paradigm Shift at Workforce" held on 16th Nov'13

at Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore.

< A seminar on "Talent Economics" organised by MTHR Global on 15th

Mar'13 in hotel Ista, Bangalore.

< An HR Conference on "Nurturing India - A Human Resource Super Power"

on 1st Sep'12 at Jain University, Bangalore.

< Strategic HR Summit 2012 held on 29th Jun'12 at hotel Lalit Ashok,

Bangalore.

< A National Summit - "Campus Branding, Nurturing Talent & Beyond" on

23rd Oct'10 at Vivanta (Taj Residency), M.G. Road, Bangalore.

Affiliation:

Membership of More than HR Global (MTHR Global)

EDUCATION:

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) from Annamalai University (2008)

B.Com. from Sri Venkateswara University (1997)

Technical:

Typewriting

Computers: MS Office suite, Tally etc.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Date of Birth : 07-12-1974

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu

Permanent Address : Chalimamidi, B. Kothakota Mandal,

Madanapalle Taluk, Chittoor Dist. (A.P.)

Present Address : #83, 2nd Main, M.R. Block, Ganganagar,

Bangalore-32

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Core Competencies

Strategic HRM / HR Ops

Talent Acquisition

Payroll

Statutory Compliance

Compensation & Benefits Administration

Performance Management System

Training & Development

Employee Engagements

Rewards & Recognitions

HR Automation

IR/Welfare

General Administration

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