Human Resources

Human Resources Specialist with *+ years of experience across full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, payroll, and statutory compliance. Strong expertise in high-volume hiring, employee relations, HR documentation, and performance management support. Currently handling recruitment-focused HR roles (80%) alongside core generalist responsibilities. Recognized for reducing employee absenteeism by 25% through a structured wellness initiative. Seeking international HR opportunities in structured, compliance-driven environments.

Key Achievements

ANDREW J. CRANSTON

Human Resources Specialist HR Generalist Talent Acquisition

+91-967**-***** ******.************@*****.*** LinkedIn Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CORE HR SKILLS

• Human Resources Operations Talent Acquisition Full-Cycle Recruitment Employee Relations

• HR Policies & Compliance Payroll Processing Statutory Compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity)

• Performance Management Support HR Documentation HR Metrics & Reporting

• Onboarding & Orientation Training Coordination HRIS ATS Attendance & Time Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Generalist

Interlog Group

2020 – Present Chennai, India

Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple sourcing channels including job portals, social media, referrals, job fairs, campus hiring, and vendors.

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• Plan and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business hiring targets and workforce requirements.

• Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer issuance, and onboarding documentation.

• Support employee relations, HR policy implementation, and compliance across the organization.

• Maintain accurate digital and electronic employee records ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.

• Monitor workforce attendance, biometric punches, and time records.

• Process payroll, resolve payroll discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams for timely closure.

• Manage PF, ESI, and Gratuity registration and processing in line with statutory requirements.

• Assist with performance management cycles, appraisal coordination, and documentation.

• Coordinate training programs, HR meetings, interviews, and internal HR events.

• Conduct employee orientation programs and support smooth induction of new hires.

• Prepare and submit HR reports covering recruitment activity, attendance, and workforce metrics.

• Track key HR indicators including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire.

• Execute exit formalities, termination documentation, and exit interviews as per policy.

• Implemented a workplace wellness initiative resulting in a 25% reduction in employee absenteeism.

• Improved HR process efficiency, saving approximately 15 operational hours per week. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Operations Intern – TVS Logistics

Supported logistics operations and client service processes.

Assisted operational teams with documentation and daily activities.

• Manufacturing Intern – Helical Springs (Unit of T K Precision Pvt. Ltd.), Chennai

Gained practical exposure to manufacturing operations and production workflows.

Conducted academic research on advanced material handling technologies to support productivity improvement. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

D. B. Jain College, Chennai – Madras University 2017

• Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)

St. Patrick’s Higher Secondary School, Chennai 2014 CERTIFICATION

• Post Graduate Diploma – Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Loyola College, Chennai One-Year Program

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• HRIS Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) MS Office (Intermediate) Payroll Administration HR Documentation

• Reporting Accuracy Time Management Process Coordination Basic Photo & Video Editing (Photoshop) LANGUAGES

• English Tamil Hindi Telugu

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