M.V.L. NARASIMHAN
C-*/****, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Phones: 91-981**-*****, Email: **************@*****.**.**,
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Linkedin: in.linkedin.com/in/valuetalent
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JOB OBJECTIVE
Senior level assignments in Human Resource Management with dynamic growth-
oriented companies.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
o Handson experience in Human Resource management in the Global Sourcing &
Product Development organization and Automotive Sector.
o Extensive experience in planning human resource requirements and setting
up systems for Compensation & Benefits administration, Performance
Appraisal and Training.
o Distinctive experience of anchoring all activities for setting up of HR
department from start-up level at the Associated Merchandising
Corporation, New Delhi, in line with the company's global HR practices.
o Effective & tactful communicator with ability to interact with people at
all levels
o Widely travelled. Have been nominated to attend HR conferences in USA,
Hong Kong, China & South Korea, besides business trips to Bangkok and Sri
Lanka.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Management: Demonstrated expertise in implementation of plans for
Human Resource operations including setting up HR departments from start-up
level.
Manpower Planning, Resourcing & Recruitment: Forecasting and planning for
manpower requirement and managing the complete recruitment process.
Compensation / Benefits administration & Performance Appraisal:
Introduction of Appraisal systems and introduction of new systems for
Compensation/ Benefits administration with focus on employee retention.
Organisational Development Interventions & Training: Provided key inputs to
trainers for tailoring training programs and have functioned as facilitator
for training programs on Leadership skills, Team building and Time
management.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dec03 till date Founder Director - Value Talent, an
Exec.Search Firm.
Jul'90 to Nov'03 Manager- HR & Administration with Associated Merchandising
Corp, a subsidiary of Target Corp of USA. Target is one of
the
Fortune 500 companies with a turnover of $ 42.0 billion and
Indian
operations worth US$ 120 million.
Sep'81 to Jun'90 Sr. Personnel Officer with Eicher Goodearth Ltd., a
professionally
managed organisation known for 'the best HR practices',
involved in manufacturing of Tractors, Engines,
Transmission and LCVs in collaboration with Mitsubishi
Motor Corporation, Japan.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
At Associated Merchandising Corp.
o Successfully set up the Human Resources function from start-up level with
distinction of being the first Personnel Manager for the Indian
operations.
o Efficiently handled additional responsibility for managing HR activities
for the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh offices.
o Have successfully conducted Opinion Surveys for mapping the
organisational climate and systemised analysis of results to facilitate
the preparation of action plans.
o Distinction of having developed a competitive Salary & Benefits structure
o Played a key role in upgradation of the compensation structure due to
which salaries for key positions improved 12 folds across 13 years.
o Drafted Job Descriptions for people at all levels
o Implemented mid-year appraisal review process for middle and senior
management levels.
o Functioned as facilitator for training programs on Team Building, Time
management and Leadership skills.
o Tactfully handled sensitive company-initiated separations on account of
performance/ potential/ non-integrity issues.
o Achieved significant cost-savings with expense vs shipment ratio brought
down to 1.1% from 1.8%.
o Successfully supervised the two relocations of the office and three
renovations.
o Dealt with Expats Registration with FRRO's Office and Liaisoning with
them. Took care of Expats in terms of their stay comfortable.
At Eicher Goodearth Ltd.
o Handled various surveys including salary, wage & Employee Retention
surveys for staff & workmen for salary revisions and wage negotiations.
o Effectively contributed as member of the Staff Development Group
o Handled recruitment activities of staff/ workmen.
o Involved with all IR related matters.
KEY TASKS HANDLED
Strategic Management
o Introduced and implement policies, systems & procedures for HR operations
and achieve synergies with global HR strategies
o Involved with redefining the job roles.
Manpower Planning & Recruitment
o Plan Human resource requirements in consultation with heads of different
functional & operational areas.
o Management of the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best
talent from diverse sources including campus recruitments.
o Conduct interviews for selection of best candidates and post-selection
Induction of new recruits
Compensation & Benefits Administration
o Conduct compensation surveys and implement salary revisions for
development of competitive compensation and benefits structure
o Conduct periodical reviews of salaries & benefits and suggest
implementation of procedures in line with market trends.
Organisational Development
o Involved with various developmental initiatives for development across
the organisation.
o Involved with structuring research cum surveys on different HR related
areas including the preparation of questionnaires, collating data and
analysis of results.
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Training & Performance Appraisal
o Contributed to conceptualising and developing Training & Development
initiatives for improved productivity, building capability and quality
enhancement.
o Implemented the framework for substantiating Performance Appraisal system
linked to the Reward Management and Career Progression System.
Employee Relations
o Advise departmental managers on interpretation/administration of
personnel policies & programs and promote harmonious employee relations.
o Coordinate the dissemination of information to notify and advise
employees on HR policies, programs and norms.
Administration/ Facilities Management
o Preparation of budgets for administrative activities and monitor expenses
pertaining to building, office equipment, communication, utilities and
general services
o Interface with Networking agencies and ensure minimum down-time of leased
circuits.
o Involved with the Target/ AMC International Grant programme with local
NGOs for community development.
IT SKILLS & COURSES
o Well-versed with using MS-Word, Excel and Internet/ Email
o Certificate course in Computers from NIIT in 1996
TRAININGS
o 'Train the Trainer' program conducted by Target Corp, at New York
o Attended program on Interpersonal Effectiveness and Team Building
conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
o Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
from the Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi.
o B. Com. from Delhi University.