Senior Manager Continuous Improvement

SENIOR MANAGER HR / IR HAVING **+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

S Manikandan 729-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/manikandansiva

No 28, MG Nagar 4, Audhanur, Urapakkam, Chennai.

MY PERSONALITY TRAITS

I always perceive that learning is empowerment. It keeps improving my confidence and motivates me towards continuous improvement. My listening and Interpretation skills with empathy are one of my success mantra. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

For Optimum Utilization of Resources at Production, Work/Time Study Analysis was conducted & abolished 1 shift which reduces 20 percent of production cost.

Implementation of 2 days weekly off - Improved Production efficiency by 10%.

Hired more than 250 Nos. of Diploma Holders every year across PAN India.

Effectively managed the workers Trade Union during the implementation of VRS Program in the year 2018 & 2015 and smoothly executed the separation process.

My initiatives on HR Audit have improved the efficiency of attendance & compliance management system which helped to optimize 60% of workforce.

Effectively executed the APPRENTICESHIP training program which has optimized the cost

Successfully managed the Contract Labour Management for PAN India

Executed the wage settlement under section 18(1) & 12(3)

Increased Gender Diversity Ratio from 5% to 25%

Meticulously handled POSH related Complaints

AREA OF EXPERTISE

1. Strategies, Policies & Procedures

Well drafted & Implemented the Business Strategic tool – Business Score Card

Driving HR Business Excellence Model & its review.

Drafting & Review of Risk Mitigation Plan in a periodic manner for Business Sustainability & growth.

Effective Preparation of Annual HR Budget & its review periodically

Drafted policies related to employee handbooks, Job referral, leave, transport, canteen, visitor management, Health & Safety policy.

2. Learning & Development

Orientation, Induction & OJT will be provided to level up the skill of candidate

Developing an Annual Training Calendar based on Competency Mapping

Leadership / Supervisor Development Program for identifying the future leaders

Succession Planning & Career Progression for employee career development. 3. Employee Engagement & Motivation

Conduct Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Competition on KAIZEN, 5S & QC

Employees Monthly meeting & its review to understand the management

Managing Committees like canteen, safety, transport & POSH.

Theme Based Monthly Celebration for employee involvement 4. Employee Relation, Compliance & Audits

Expertise in Audit like – ERM, EHS, IMS etc. (ISO 45001, 14001, 35001, IATF 16949, SGS etc.)

Have exposure in Wage settlement under section 12(3) & 18(1). 5. Managed HRMS Tools like Zing HR, Darwin Box, Zecons, LMS, Legatrix 6. Recruitment & Selection

Evaluation of Manpower Requisition as per business demand

Obtaining Org. chart approval as per annual hiring budget

Sourcing of profile thru Naukri, LinkedIn & through Internal Job posting

Competency based Interviewing techniques are being followed.

Background verification will be carried out to understand the candidate records. 7. Liaison for Certifications on New project & its Sustainability

Obtain approval from District Town & Country Planning (DTCP)

No Objection Certificate from Tamil Nadu Fire & Rescue Service Department

Dangerous & Offensive Trade Licence from Municipality or Panchayat

Factory Licence from DISH (Department of Industrial Safety & Health)

CTE, CTO & Hazardous Disposal Order from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

Class A, B & Explosive Licence from PESO

Solvent Storage Licence from District Supply Officer

Obtaining PF & ESI code for business operation

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT - Tablets (India) Limited (Pharmaceuticals), Chennai. Senior Manager - HR & Admin (Site Head for 2 facilities) from November 2023 onwards

Annual HR Budget Plan aligning with Compliance & Business Forecast.

Successfully signed off the Wage Settlement 18(3) with CITU Trade Union (Dec 2024)

Successfully managing the Green field Project which is in progress

Timely Delivery of Manpower Requirement (Niche Skills to Contract)

Effective management of Payroll Management for about 500 Nos.

100% Compliance & Audit Management with Zero NC’s.

Strategy on Succession Planning for Crucial Roles as per Business Demands PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT - Subros Limited, Chennai. (Tier 1 Automotive) Manager HR & Admin (Unit Incharge) from June 2022 – October 2023

Responsible for Compliance & Policy Matters for business development

Responsible for the timely delivery of staffing as per business standards

(Bulk Hiring thru Campus Recruit across PAN India & Contract Labour Management)

Training Need Identification through Competency Mapping based on role and responsibilities which may enhance the skills and performances.

Initiated to increase the Gender & Geographical Diversity Ratio to 25% from 5%. (DEI initiative)

Framing of Policies (New/Amendment) through Internal Customer satisfaction survey & Industrial benchmarking for the betterment of the workplace.

Monthly Review on HR MIS as well as the requirements on New Project Initiatives & maintaining the legal Compliances as per Govt. norms.

Of course, maintaining good employee relations at the workplace stood at the top priority to improve the business and company culture.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT - Synthite Industries P Ltd, Coimbatore (Food Processing) Manager – HR/Admin (Unit In-charge) from October 2020 – May 2022

Successfully managing Audits & Certifications like ISO & FSSC 22000, SEDEX & BRC

Fulfilling the day to day manpower requirement under Migrant and Contract Labour

Framing of policies and procedures which fit to company culture and environment.

Liaising with DISH (Inspector of Factories), ESI, Panchayat, PCB & other local bodies

Handling Disciplinary procedures on misconduct and absenteeism

Handling the Union related Matters at work place and resolves the disputes with no time loss. amicable wage settlement under 12(3) for 3 years.

Ensures the effectiveness of employee engagement programs & welfare policies are properly implemented.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT - THG Publishing P Ltd, (The Hindu Newspaper), Maraimalai Nagar Sr. Assistant Manager – HR / Admin from November 2009 to October 2020 (11 years) In-charge of a factory as well as administered the HRMS & Compliance of 11 Centres having staff strength of about 1500 Nos.

Effectively managed the workers Trade Union during the implementation of VRS Program in the year 2018 & 2015 and smoothly executed the separation process.

Effectively executed the NEEM training program which has optimized the cost

Successfully managed the Contract Labour Management for PAN India

Participated in wage settlement under section 18(1)

Effectively managed Disciplinary procedures on all misconducts (20+ cases)

Implemented cloud based HR tool ZINGHR

Setting up the KRA’s & KPIs as per the roles and responsibilities

Initiated Mid-Year Assessment – to review the performance and give feedback to the individual to realign the road map for achieving the Objectives. OTHER MERITS

Board Member – Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli

Certified “Guest Faculty” in Online Basic Course on Labour Law – NHRD.

Completed CII Advanced Certification on “Labour law and Compliance Audit”.

Certified in Designing & Implementation of Assessment Development Centre(DIADC)

Certified Internal Auditor – Food Safety System Certification (ISO – 22000:2018).

NCC “C” Certificate holder.

ACADEMICS BACKGROUND

MBA (HR & FINANCE): REGULAR COURSE

University - Anna University, 73% (2009)

B. SC (PHYSICS): REGULAR COURSE

University - Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, 75% (2006) HSC - 80% (State Board)

SSLC - 88% (State Board)

Language Proficiency Tamil, English, Hindi & Malayalam Date of Birth 20-10-1985

I do hereby declare the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and faith. S MANIKANDAN

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