John Christopher

HR professional with strong experience in plant HR, multi-unit HR management, and greenfield project HR setup. Skilled in establishing HR departments from the ground up, streamlining statutory compliance, driving employee engagement, and implementing scalable HR systems. Proven expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning and development, and HR analytics. Currently managing HR for the group’s retail & online business venture, with a track record of aligning HR practices to business growth and workforce needs.

• Progressed from management trainee to HR lead, successfully setting up HR departments for two new manufacturing units, standardizing HR operations across plants, and later entrusted with leading HR for business expansions, including the group’s retail and online venture

• Managed the end-to-end employee life cycle including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exits.
• Implemented HR policies at the plant level and ensured smooth communication of corporate directives.
• Conducted training needs analysis, coordinated statutory and behavioral training programs, and monitored training effectiveness.
• Oversaw employee welfare facilities such as canteen, transport, and security to enhance workplace satisfaction

• Maintained strong employee–management relations by facilitating open communication forums, grievance handling, and suggestion platforms.
• Designed and executed engagement initiatives that promoted collaboration, recognition, and workplace harmony.
• Improved employee retention and morale by creating a positive work culture and addressing workplace concerns proactively.
• Supported leadership in resolving employee issues fairly and consistently, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

• Ensured end-to-end compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations including PF, ESI, Factories Act, TNPCB, Labour, Fire & Health departments.
• Managed PF & ESI processes covering employee enrollment, challan preparation, returns filing, settlements, transfers, loans, and pensions with 100% accuracy.
• Prepared and submitted monthly/annual returns and coordinated statutory payments on time.
• Handled inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions, mitigating risks and avoiding penalties.
• Introduced digital documentation and HRMS integration to streamline compliance workflows.

• Preparation of salary for employees (above 1,000 employees)
• Responsible for daily and monthly attendance tracking, close monitoring of absenteeism, and handling of leave management
• Handling Entire Hiring process to Exit Payroll process in SAP software.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations is accurate and timely

• Prepared HR dashboards and MIS reports to support management decision-making.
• Analyzed trends in attrition, absenteeism, and manpower utilization to identify gaps and drive improvement.
• Delivered accurate and timely data insights to strengthen HR strategies and workforce planning.