Manager Employee Relations

General manager – Hr & Admin

** + years of experience

SAKTHIVEL T

Mobile (India): +91-950**-*****,

Mobile (India): +91-875**-*****,

Email: ***********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A dynamic, result oriented and focused professional with over 16 years of rich experience in HR management; expert in strategic planning and organizational development; proficient in handling all aspects of HR management; experienced in managing general administration; effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people across all hierarchical levels; confident and performance driven individual with commitment to the organization and the profession. Seeking to utilize knowledge, skills and experience and contribute meaningfully towards the growth of a reputed organization.

CAREER ABSTRACT

Specialized in MBA - Human Resources Management (Gold Medalist, University rank holder)

More than 16 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and Administration.

Have worked in leading companies both in India (Reliance Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, Shoppers Stop Ltd, Dixcy Textiles Pvt. Ltd.) and Abroad (Suhail Bahwan Group - Muscat, Almoayyed Contracting Group - Bahrain & Qatar).

Have headed HR function for 9 group companies and 10 service division comprising around 5000 employees.

I have enormous experience across various industries which includes :- Textile, Construction, Air Conditioning, manpower supply, Interiors, IT, ITES, Hospital, Pharmaceutical, Structural steels, Exports imports, Retails, Telecoms, Shipping, Building materials, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES

My areas of expertise includes:

Formulating and Implementing Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Strategic planning and OD ~ Manpower Planning & Budgeting ~ Monitoring employment cost and productivity levels ~ Recruitment, Selection & Induction ~ Training and Development ~ Performance Management (Designing and Implementation) ~ Compensation and Benefits ~ Trade Unions and Negotiations ~ Occupational Health and Safety ~ Attrition Management ~ HRMS ~ Payroll Processing ~ Legal Compliance's ~ Staff Welfare ~ Database Management ~ Facility Management ~ Liaison with various Government authorities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dixcy Textiles Pvt. Ltd, Tamil Nadu, India September 2013 to till date

www.dixcy.co.in

Company Profile: DIXCY was founded in 1982 by Shri Prem Prakash Sikka, with a vision to create a strong brand that caters to all the segments in the hosiery market. With the drive to create innovative products that are economically priced, DIXCY has evolved from being an innerwear brand to a lifestyle brand over the last 32 years.

The latest technology and production units have given the quality and quantity a boost, with over 5,00,000 pieces being produced a day which are then distributed across 1,20,000 stores. This along with soaring popularity through celebrity endorsement with the style icon Salman Khan has made DIXCY one of the most successful Innerwear brands in India.

Designation: General Manager - HR & Admin

Key Result Areas:

Strategic HR planning by way of aligning / linking of human resources with strategic goals and objectives of organization and improve business performance and develop organizational culture that foster innovation, flexibility and competitive advantage.

Formulating HR policies and procedures in line with business needs. Identify all areas of business and formulate human resource policy and lay out procedures in order to manage the employees effectively. All monetary and non monetary policies to be reviewed periodically in accordance with changing business needs.

Finalizing Manpower planning and budgeting for various business divisions and departments in consultation with the top management.

Planning recruitment strategies based on the approved manpower plan and budget. Advise and guide the recruitment team in deciding on sources of recruitment (Internal Job postings, Job sites, Career page, recruitment consultants etc.,).

Advice, guide and monitor the recruitment team in completing all the manpower requirements within stipulated time lines / SLA’s

Maintaining and Managing of all statutory benefits related to the employee like Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance, Professional Tax and other statutory related benefits)

Competency mapping and skill development: Identifying the competencies required for a job / business process and enabling the employee to acquire them by way of Training and Development.

Formulating and implementing Performance management system. Conducting performance appraisal for all key management levels, mentoring and coaching.

Implementing Level-Grade structure across the company as a part of OD interventions.

Design training calendar based on the TNA (Training need analysis) and plan for training programmes in order to improve the employee’s performance and productivity.

Developing and managing employee relations and welfare schemes for the employees.

Set up a safety department and ensured safety compliance as per the norms laid by Inspector of Factories and Indian Factories Act 1948.

Designed and implemented HRMS (Human Resources Management System) in the company with and objective to achieve paperless office. Around 20 manual processes have been automated.

Accomplishments

Set up the entire HR & Admin department for Dixcy Textiles Pvt Ltd.

Ensured 100% compliance as per Factories Act 1948.

Set up a safety department and ensured safety compliance as per the norms laid by Inspector of Factories and Factories Act 1948.

Have set up two new business units with 300 machine capacity. All work related to hiring, setting up of office, compliance with statutory requirements, recruitment of manpower etc., was executed and completed successfully.

Set up YOGA, GYM and Saloon as part of employee welfare activities. Constructed three new labour accommodations accommodating around 400 labours.

Conducted a blood camp and donated 150 units of blood to government hospital Tirupur as part of CSR initiative and received a certificate of appreciation from Government of Tamil Nadu.

ALMOAYYED CONTRACTING GROUP, Manama, Bahrain May 2011 to Aug 2013

www.almoayyedcg.com

Company Profile: Almoayyed Contracting Group is an autonomous subsidiary of Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons BSC (c) carrying out diversified business activities in Bahrain since 1982. Almoayyed Contracting Group is a regional full-service general contractor headquartered in Bahrain and as an organization with technical, financial and managerial strengths, consistently delivers - on schedule – highest quality services, products and expertise. ACG comprises over 4600 highly trained and experienced management, engineering and technical professionals known for innovative problem solving, in-depth expertise and solid customer focus. Company with diversified business operations - construction, real estate, maintenance, electro mechanical projects, cleaning & maintenance, scaffolding, landscaping, interiors

Designation: Human Resources and Administration Manager

Key Result Areas:

Manage and ensure the day to day operations of HR & Admin function

Formulate HR Policies and Procedures in consultation with the Top Management. Ensure all HR and Administration procedures are covered and governed as per policy guidelines.

Identify the Training requirements (TNA analysis) for the company and prepare training budget in consultation with the top management. Advice and guide the training team in preparation of Training calendar and implementation of training programmes across all business divisions and departments.

Finalize the Manpower Plan & Budget for the group in consultation with the top management. Responsible for recruitment of all senior level positions in the company. Guide the recruitment team in the Recruitment process and ensure that all positions are closed within the stipulated time frame as indicated in the manpower plan.

Designing and implement Performance Management system. Guide and coach all the divisional heads in conducting the performance appraisal and devise a strategy in linking the performance appraisals to performance based increments.

Compensation and Benefits: Responsible for creating and maintaining the pay structures across various levels and grades in order to have a competitive edge in the market.

Devise employee engagement programmes as part of staff welfare measure and ensure effective talent retention.

Responsible for guiding the Liaisoning team in their day to day affairs with various government agencies and ministries.

Monitor Visa and CPR renewals process and provide necessary approvals for obtaining and renewing Visa’s and CPR

Responsible for coordinating and representing the company before various ministries as and when required.

As Human Resources and Administration Manager, responsible for monitoring and maintaining of all company hired and leased accommodations.

A team of HR and Admin Managers will be reporting to you and you will be accountable to Executive Director for team’s performance.

Accomplishments

Ensured legal compliance and Nationalisation (Bahrainisation).

Designed and Implemented Performance Management in association with KPMG.

Mass Recruitment Project for Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) - Recruited 230 candidates within 25 days for the Group.

Organized over 100 training programs in a year.

Ensured 100% utilization of Training funds allotted by Ministry of Labour.

SUHAIL BAHWAN GROUP, Muscat, Oman Jul 2006 to Sep 2010

www.suhailbahwangroup.com

Designation: Manager - HR & Admin

Company Profile: From a small trading enterprise at Muttrah in 1965, the Suhail Bahwan Group has grown to become a multibillion dollar corporate enterprise with over 40 companies in the Sultanate of Oman and across the Gulf Region, North Africa and South Asia, guided by the vision and the wisdom of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.

As one of the largest and most professionally managed business organizations in the Middle East, the Group's diversified businesses cover almost every aspect of people's lives - from automobiles, electronics, computers, travel, lifestyle and healthcare to agriculture, construction, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, oil and gas services and telecommunications - thus helping customers realize their dreams and aspirations to lead a quality life.

Key Result Areas:

Finalise Manpower planning and Budgeting for the company in consultation with Dy. General Manager – HR & Admin

Based on the approved Manpower plan, guides and monitors the recruitment team in completing the recruitments within the stipulated time frame.

As a Manager – HR & Admin, responsible for monitoring and approving various request received in the department like Employees Leave request, Service certificates, Experience letter, Salary certificates for banks, Travel request, Accommodation request, Transportation request, Loans and Salary advance request etc., in accordance with company policy and guidelines.

Responsible for amending the company policies and procedures based on the changing business requirements in consultation with Dy. General Manager – HR & Admin.

Responsible for formulating and implementing performance management system in the company. Impart training to functional and departmental heads in conducting the performance appraisal. Submit a detailed report to Executive Director on the performance appraisal received normalizing bell curve. Recommends increments based on the employees performance reviews and divisions performance.

Identify the Training needs based on the appraisal reviews and plan for a Training calendar in consultation with DGM (HR & Admin). Responsible for conducting required training programmes by engaging training institutes.

As part of Administrative function, responsible for the following:

oEnsure whether all company owned and leased accommodations are maintained properly.

oMonitor and guide housekeeping team in their day to day operations

oAdopt adequate safety and security measures as per company’s safety and security policy and guide lines.

oMaintenance and management of canteen facility. Ensures Quality and Hygiene food is served to the employees.

oResponsible for guiding the facility team on a daily basis and ensures that all complaints and request received with reference to civil, electrical, mechanical and plumbing are attended to within specified SLA’s.

Responsible for guiding the Liaisoning team in their day to day affairs with various government agencies and ministries.

Accomplishments

Managed a team size of 150 employees in the HR & Admin department.

Designed and implemented level grade restructuring in the Group.

Implemented Video Conferencing system in the Group and achieved 90% cost reduction in recruitment and business travel cost.

Achieved Omanisation target for 6 companies.

Introduced and implemented a customized online performance management system.

Implemented HRMS ERP package to achieve paperless office.

SHOPPER STOP LIMITED

Unit HR Head (Jul 2005 to Jul 2006)

Accomplishments

Successfully managed South operations (3 stores in Bangalore, 2 stores in Hyderabad and 2 stores in Chennai).

Achieved 50% reduction in employment cost by designing and implementing a tie up programme with Mafoi Management Consultancy.

Efficiently managed HRIS system.

Played a stellar role in implementing Mentor & Mentee Program.

Instrumental in the Chennai store having been rated as 1st rank in Mystery Shoppers Survey.

Provided SOP training for all the employees in the Tamil Nadu unit.

BHARTI INFOTEL LTD, AIRTEL

Officer, Executive - HR (Aug 2003 to Jul 2005)

Accomplishments

Designed a process for internal job posting (from application to final interview).

Achieved reduction in attrition rate from 4% to 2% through Six Sigma cross funtional project.

Devised a new process flow for recruitment.

Managed associate agency operations in terms of Reporting, Fitment, Salary Processing, Service Extensions, etc

Played a major role in creating employee database.

Developed HRMS Software (Ramco – Oracle based HRMS).

Recipient of “Thumbs up Club Award” for active participation in 2005 – 06 Budget.

RELIANCE INFOCOMM

HR Back Office Executive (Dec 2002 to Aug 2003)

ICICI LTD

Group Leader (Apr 2002 to Dec 2002)

AMLA’S VACATION CLUB

HR Consultant (1997 to 2000)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in Business Administration (HR & Marketing) from St. Jospeh’s College of Engineering, Location: Chennai, University: Madras University, Country: India, June 2000 to April 2002.

Bachelor of Corporate Secretaryship (Company laws and Income tax)) from The New College, Location: Chennai, University: Madras University, Country: India, June 1997 to April 2000.

Projects Handled:

Institutional training in SPIC in the Secretarial Department

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