GAJENDHAR RAJASHEKAR
HR & Administration Manager Talent Acquisition Training & Development Employee Relations
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MBA graduate with 16+ years of experience in Human Resources, Administration, Training, Operations, Quality Management and Business Development. Proven expertise in Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compliance, Payroll Administration and Organizational Development.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Human Resources Operations & Leadership
Talent Acquisition Team Leadership
Employee Relations Process Improvement
Performance Management Operational Excellence
Payroll & Benefits Quality Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR & Admin Manager
My Zaveri Bazaar Apr 2024 – Jun 2026
Hiring skilled workers and production supervisors.
Conducting interviews and on boarding new employees.
Managing manpower planning based on production requirements.
Monitoring attendance, shifts, overtime, and leave records.
Coordinating payroll processing, wages, incentives, and statutory deductions.
Maintaining employee records and HR documentation.
Addressing employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
Maintaining workplace harmony between workers, supervisors, and management.
Implementing employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Conducting safety, quality, and compliance training.
Supporting leadership development for supervisors and team leaders. Page 2 of 4
Setting KPIs and evaluating employee performance.
Managing appraisal processes and promotions.
Ensuring compliance with labor laws and factory regulations.
Supporting audits related to HR records and labor compliance.
Promoting workplace safety practices.
Coordinating medical checkups and employee welfare activities.
Maintaining factory buildings, offices, workshops, and common areas.
Managing housekeeping, security and maintenance teams.
Coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance of facilities.
Supervising security personnel and access control systems.
Monitoring entry and exit of employees, visitors, and contractors.
Managing vendors for housekeeping, catering, uniforms and maintenance services.
Negotiating contracts and monitoring service quality.
Processing vendor documentation and payments.
Maintaining records of office equipment, computers and administrative assets.
Managing issuance and tracking of employee uniforms, ID cards, and access cards.
Overseeing administrative inventory and supplies.
Coordinating travel, accommodation and visitor management.
Maintaining licenses, permits, agreements, and compliance records.
Coordinating government inspections and audits.
Managing company policies and administrative procedures.
Controlling administrative expenses.
Identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings. HR & Admin Manager
Aritza Gold Jun 2022 – Apr 2024
Led end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Designed and implemented employee training and development initiatives.
Managed payroll administration, employee benefits, and statutory compliance.
Resolved employee grievances and maintained positive employee relations.
Developed performance management frameworks to improve productivity and accountability.
Partnered with leadership teams to align HR strategies with business objectives. Page 3 of 4
HR Manager / HR & Training Manager
Zero Gravity Jan 2019 – Apr 2022
Developed recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-performing talent.
Streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes, improving employee experience.
Conducted training programs and workshops to enhance workforce capabilities.
Managed employee performance appraisal processes.
Supported organizational effectiveness initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
Ensured compliance with company policies and employment regulations. Subject Matter Expert / Mentor
IBM Jun 2012 – Nov 2018
Provided expertise in credit risk management and regulatory compliance.
Mentored and coached employees to improve performance and career growth.
Identified risk accounts and recommended mitigation strategies.
Maintained adherence to internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
Trained and supported teams to achieve operational excellence. Client Support Executive
Genisys Software Sep 2005 – Dec 2011
Managed customer interactions and issue resolution.
Supported client relationship management activities.
Assisted business development efforts and customer retention initiatives.
Contributed to operational target achievement through service excellence. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognized among top-performing employees for consistent delivery.
Received Top Collector Award for three consecutive months.
Awarded Excellence in Quality Management for outstanding performance.
Consistently exceeded operational and productivity targets.
Successfully mentored and managed teams of up to 15 employees.
Conducted onboarding and training programs aligned with RBI standards. Page 4 of 4
EDUCATION
MBA – Marketing & Operations
Bharathidasan University, Trichy
B.Sc – Electronics & Computer Science
D. Banumaiah's College, Mysore
Higher Secondary (XII)
BMS PU College, Mysore
SSLC (X)
GBS High School, Mysore
TECHNICAL & HR TOOLS
MS Excel
MS Word
PowerPoint
HRMS Platforms
Payroll Administration
Recruitment Portals
Performance Management Systems
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada