Objective
A HR Professional with 13 years of rich and varied experience in HRM & Admin. Have a proven record for designing and implementing effective HR interventions to suit the needs of different activities as per the operational requirements. Have hands-on experience in conducting benchmark surveys in C&B and in carrying out HR related analytical works, Management Performance Exercise, and OD activities. A keen strategist who can design and implement innovative and practical strategies and HR interventions for accelerated growth of the organization. A successful HR professional in Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefit (C&B), Organizational Development & Transformation (OD&T), HR Policies & Procedures, Succession Planning, Grievance Handling & Employee Retention.
Experience
Al-Hassan Engineering S.A.O.G, Sultanate of Oman February 2008 to Till Date
One of the largest EPC organizations with 9500 Employees. www.al-hassan.com
MANAGER – HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
? Discuss with all the SBU / Project Heads and forecasting and planning of manpower
? Preparing LAP (Look Ahead Project) Manpower Schedule & Monitoring the Mobilization of New Recruitments
? Identifying the existing multi-disciplinary employees and recommending for their deployment at site where their service is required for short term
? Explore the demographical areas for potential recruitment to suit the job profile
? Business Collaboration with HR Consultants
? Managing 1 support staff – planning
Recruitment
? Core-Recruitment of White Collar Personnel
? Exploring the job portals for potential candidates and initiate the recruitment process.
? Arranging Technical Interview in co-ordination with respective department heads / technical evaluators
? Conducting Commercial Discussion / Negotiation with Selected Candidates to finalize the candidature.
? Approving the Job Offer Letter & Employment Contract Agreement
? Preparing the ERF (Employee Requisition Format) and getting the approval of the GM-HR to process Visa along with all the relevant required documents of the candidates
? Coordinating with Manpower consultancies for recruitment of candidates.
? Managing the team of 3 Support Staff - Recruitment
Compensation & Benefit
? Actively participating in Benchmark Survey on C&B in Oman from 01st June 2008.
? Approving to effect the Deductions & ATS (Advance To Salaries) from Employee Salary Account
? Approving initially the final settlement of the severing employees
? Advising 3 Support Staff on Compensation & Benefit Matters
Performance Appraisal
? Recommended and working on the implementation of 360 Degree Feed Back
? Evaluating the performance appraisal report
? Coordinating with SBU Heads for completing the Appraisal forms
? Managing the Appraisal Process and reporting to the AGM-HR
? Coordinating the issuance of the promotion, increment letters
? Advising the Salary Department to effect the promotional / incremental changes both in Archive & Orion Systems ( Semi ERP solutions)
Organizational Development
? Implementing the Employee Retention Program.
? Analyzing the Attrition Rate of the organization and suggesting corrective measures to check the rate.
? Working on Team Building & Communication Interventions for better performance.
? Engaged and contributing to the ongoing HR Process Management Program
Achievements
? Undertook an analytical work - Quantitative analysis of co-relation between Motivation-Attrition – Retention with real data of Al-Hassan Engineering. The aim of the analysis is to present to the top management about the areas where improvement can be made thereby help achieving the organizational objectives. In fact, this analytical work is a preliminary ground works towards organizational development, a change management strategy.
? Presently engaged in designing & preparing the Balance Score Card. Scheduled to present in Aug.2008.
RAKO Engineering Contracting Co., (W.L.L) - Doha, State of Qatar June 2002 – 31st Aug.2007
Leading Group of Contracting & Construction Company, with 450 employees, 4 sister concerns & turnover of. QR.250 millions
MANAGER – HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION
Job Responsibilities
? Independently handled the entire gamut of HR related functions and ensured smooth implementation of HR policies. The functions effectively handled were :
? Manpower Planning & Forecast
? Recruitment
? Induction & Training
? Formulating HR Policies & Procedures and Amending from time to time as deemed necessary by the management
? Organizational Development & Transformation Programs
? Handling all the HR issues & representing the company to the labor court along with company Lawyer.
? Mapped manpower requirements and charted structured manpower plan with distinct recruitment schedules.
? Conducted interviews and played vital role in final selection process. Defined procedures for New Employees' introduction, Induction and Orientation to integrate them with the system.
? Conceptualized HR policies and procedures relating to - hiring, wages & salary administration, probation, appraisals, grievance handling, confirmation, security, attendance, shift management, leave, transport, medical facilities, etc.
? Enforced company's systems / procedures and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the trespassers. Handled all legal issues and encouraged out of court settlements.
? Formulated transparent performance management systems and designed succession plans to identify and groom potential candidates for higher responsibilities.
? Designed creative exit management system for a healthy parting handshake or retention. Conducted exit interviews and successfully retained key employees resolving issues with them.
? Assessed training needs across different functional disciplines and charted training calendar to conduct skill enhancing training sessions.
? Conceptualized and implemented creative rewards & recognition programmes / incentive systems to keep the workforce fully motivated.
? Developing Reference Manual (comprising of more than 100 pages) on ‘Human Resource Policy & Procedure’.
? Actively implemented Training & Development Program in one of the sister concerns of RAKO ( Bin Lahdan ReadyMIx, Concrete & Batching Plant)
Achievement :
? Formulated HR Policies and Procedures and documented the same. The Policy Procedure Hand Book consisted of 130 Pages.
Kalanchiam Wood Works, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India October 2000 - May 2002
Manufacturer and Supplier of Wooden Products for the construction Industries
MANAGER – HR COMPLIANCE
Job Responsibilities
? Successfully handled the HR operations and implemented HR policies & guidelines to ensuring smooth execution of day-to-day operations.
? Developed and implemented procedures and systems for streamlining operations and ensuring optimum utilization of resources.
? Handled Wage and Salary Administration related formalities and documentation and conducted internal/ external wage surveys to fix the wage structure of the organization.
? Liaisoned with Government Departments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and
? matters related to Provident Fund & Employee State Insurance & Standing Orders
? Ensured compliance with Labour Legislations and Payment Acts viz.,
- Payment of Wages Act 1936 & Payment of Minimum Wages Act 1948
- Payment of Bonus Act 1965
- Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
- EPF & Other Miscellaneous Act 1952
- Industrial Dispute Act 1947
- ESI Act 1948
- Factories Act 1948.
? Maintained cordial industrial relations in the organisation through initiating settlement proceedings, effective negotiations and prompt resolution of employee grievances as well as maintaining a constant dialogue enabling workers to voice their opinion on a common platform.
? Facilitated and managed to put in place a cordial relations between Labor Union & Management.
Software Solutions, Dubai, United Arab Emirates June 1999 – August 2000
Software Solutions Provider –IT Services & ERP Softwares such as Sage Line 100 (UK) & Customization.
SENIOR OFFICER – PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION
Job Responsibilities
? Successfully managed Human Resources with main focus on effective performance of the employees.
? Spearheaded administration related activities and provided administrative support for effective management of the office operations.
? Managed the manpower planning, recruitment, induction & orientation and development of new employees in the organization
? Issued employment offer letter to the new recruitments.
? Administered the Salary & Compensation.
? Liasoned with Government Authorities for Passport and Visa Related Matters of the employees.
? Defined plans, policies & strategies for greater operational effectiveness & discipline and applied stringent disciplinary measures to meet performance parameters
? Monitored the performance of sales team and conducted need based training programs to enhance sales and customer handling skills.
? Devised and implemented incentive schemes to motivate the sales personals to achieve the organizational goal and sales target.
? Conducted Exit Interviews and proposed need based modifications in the existing policy, incentive schemes and other benefits as per the industry norms.
? Played a key role in developing User Manual for the in-house developed Application Software.
EMCO (ETA – ASCON Group), Dubai, UAE November 1995 - March 1998
A division of ETA-ASCON Group of Companies engaged in Engineering Maintenance with 1500 employees
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Job Responsibilities
? Administered the Salary / Wage Card for 600 Employees and maintaining Personnel Database
? Issuing the NOC to the employees to get relieved from the project
? Administering the transfer to and from the project.
? Prepared MIS report on the Personnel movement in & out of the project.
? Handled Dual Report Responsibility to ADNOC and EMCO Head Office on Facilities & Personnel
? Managed the Facilities of the EMCO & ADNOC at Ruwais.
Education
M.A (Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations)
From Alagappa University, Karaikudy, Tamil Nadu, India
M.A (Industrial / Organizational Psychology)
Presently pursuing in Vinayaka Mission University, through correspondence education, TN, India
M.A (English Literature)
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Trinelveli, Tamil Nadu, India (discontinued after 3 out of 4 semester)
B.A (English) in 1994
From Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Trinelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
C.C.N.A (Certificate in Computer Network Administration)
From National Institute of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.G.D.C.A (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
From Ideal Computer Centre, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Professional Membership
Associate Member of National Institute of Personnel Management, Kolkata, India
Computer Skill
Functional knowledge of ERP(Sage),MS-Windows /XP/2000, MS-Office, MS-Project, MS-Outlook, Payroll Software and Accounting Software
Typing
80 wpm
Language Skill
Tamil, English, Malayalam, Hindi
Certification
Skils
Strategic Planning
Recruitment
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Organizational Development
Training & Development
Succession Planning
HR Policies & Procedures
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Retentions Program
Balanced Score Card
HR Analysis & MIS Reports