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Karthikeyan Subbnan

HR Leader
Gurgaon

Summary

Strategic and results-driven HR leader with over 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Infrastructure (Roads, Tunnels, Metro, Bridges, Buildings), and other industries. Proven expertise in HR Transformation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Operations, and Strategic HRM. Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful solutions that optimize workforce performance, enhance employee experience, and support business growth. Skilled in implementing technology-driven HR systems, governance frameworks, and employee-centric initiatives to drive operational excellence. Customer-oriented General Manager with 22 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margins. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executing and completing multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager - Central Admin. (Projects)

G R Infraprojects
05.2022 - Current

Employee Workforce: 18000

  • As Central Admin Lead for Projects, responsible for managing admin operations across site locations, implementing SOPs, defining approval matrices, and driving process efficiency and compliance

General Manager – HR Transformation

G R Infraprojects
05.2022 - 09.2024


  • As HR Transformation Lead, spearheaded initiatives to modernize HR functions by integrating technology, optimizing processes, and aligning HR strategies with business goals


Key Initiatives:

a. Technology Integration


  • Implemented Recruitment Marketing Tool and revamped the Onboarding process in SuccessFactors, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and increasing candidate experience by 30%
  • Digitized Employee Personal Files: Transitioned employee records to digital formats in SF, reducing paper costs and administrative overhead
  • Automated exit and clearance processes, improving feedback response by 40%


b. Analytics


  • Implemented an online manpower planning system, leveraging real-time recruitment data vs
  • Surplus, optimizing resource allocation, and reducing recruitment-related costs by 15%
  • Governance
  • Developed 53 SOPs and 34 HR/Admin policies, standardizing processes and ensuring compliance
  • Managed HR/Admin budget, ensuring 95% budget adherence and cost control
  • HR & Admin Enterprise Level Approval Matrix


c. Strategic


  • Talent Development Vision: Aligned talent growth with business objectives, fostering a continuous learning culture
  • Employee Engagement Framework: Boosted engagement scores by 10-15% through structured initiatives
  • Wellness Program: Reduced absenteeism by 20% with a holistic employee wellness strategy
  • Recruitment Process Associate: Reduced time-to-hire by 20% by introducing a dedicated role in recruitment
  • Central Admin at Project Level: Streamlined project admin functions, developing SOPs, MIS, Dashboards and Templates for improving operational efficiency
  • [Employee Workforce 18000]

Deputy General Manager – HR Talent Acquisition

G R Infraprojects
01.2021 - 04.2022


  • As a Head Talent Acquisition, my key role is in designing and implementing recruiting strategies
  • In addition, also manage the recruiting team and monitor the recruitment efforts from sourcing of candidates to their hiring and onboarding with an objective in helping the company in its growth by hiring qualified candidates
  • In my current role, I am handling 5 Business Units compasses of Roads & Highways, Metro, Railways, Tunnel, Ropeway & Power with an average annual hiring target of 1200 every year
  • As a change agent my role is also to lead by example coupled with coaching and mentoring in changing the team mindset focusing on people, technology, and processes


Manager HR [Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & HR Strategic Initiatives]

Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2021
  • Employee Workforce 3000


Talent Acquisition, Major job responsibilities


  • To develop strategic plans for resource allocation to ensure that the organization is well placed with its recruitment strategy in order to meet future project and general business growth
  • Assists management in identifying staffing needs, developing & implementing cost-effective recruitment strategies for both Lateral and Campus hires
  • Work with other functional HR Leads on various strategic HR Initiatives and Work process improvements
  • Projects: KNPC (Oil and Gas) – Kuwait I TCO (Oil and Gas) – Kazakhstan] I BPCL (Oil and Gas) - Kochi


Talent Development, Major job responsibilities


  • Serve as a mentor to promote professional development in the field of training and employee development
  • Effectively Support & Facilitate in developing talent by working closely with the Business
  • Coordinates with the global team for initiatives/programs that needs to be rolled out in the local office
  • Work with Office leadership team / Mentors in supporting and developing talent for the future, through Corporate / Local TD programs, such as Talent Development Team Program, Building Great Project Manager Program, Succession Planning and other Leadership pipeline
  • In addition, Tracked as a high potential under the Regional Talent Development Fast Track Program


Key HR Strategic Initiatives


  • Developed HR Process Manual across HR functions, leading to the design and implementation of an HR Shared Service Center in Manila, resulted in Savings of 20-30% in HR administrative costs and 50% reduction in HR administrative processing time, allowing HR to focus on strategic goals
  • Designed and implemented the BrassRing Application Tracking System (ATS), which has significantly increased recruiter 25%-time savings
  • Setting up the New Delhi Emerging Leadership Program and Mentoring Circle Program, aimed at developing future leaders
  • Establishing the Fast Track Program for High-Potential Talents, accelerating leadership development and ensuring a strong talent pipeline


Portfolio/Stretch Assignments:

HR Innovation Ambassador, Cyber Security Ambassador, Corporate Discount Program Campion, Local Knowledge Management Pacesetter, Core Team Member – HSE and Blood Donation Camp Champion etc

Senior HR Executive – Recruitment

CH2M HILL India Pvt Ltd
05.2012 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: [Employee Workforce: 700]
  • [80% Talent Acquisition and 20% HR Generalist]
  • [Employee Workforce: 700]

Manager – Recruitment

Leighton Welspun India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 04.2012
  • [Employee Workforce : 2400]
  • [100% Talent Acquisition]

Senior HR Executive – Recruitment

Foster Wheeler India Pvt Ltd
05.2008 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: [Employee Workforce: 700]
  • [100% Talent Acquisition]
  • [Employee Workforce: 700]

Team Lead – Human Resources

Ultramatics (IBM - Premier Business Partner)
06.2006 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: [Employee Workforce: 100]
  • [Employee Workforce: 100]

HR Officer

Mott MacDonald
05.2004 - 06.2006
  • Company Overview: [Employee Workforce: 350]
  • [Employee Workforce: 350]

Education

Professional Course - Advanced HRM & HR Analytics

IIM - Ranchi

Bsc - Statistics

Presidency College
01.2002 - 12.2002

PG Diploma - HRM

Loyola College
01.2003 - 12.2003

Skills

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Human resources management

Process automation

Change implementation

Project management

Licensescertificationsclearances

  • Certified Recruitment Analyst from Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA
  • New Leader Program, Harvard University

Accomplishments

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Timeline

General Manager - Central Admin. (Projects)

G R Infraprojects
05.2022 - Current

General Manager – HR Transformation

G R Infraprojects
05.2022 - 09.2024

Deputy General Manager – HR Talent Acquisition

G R Infraprojects
01.2021 - 04.2022

Manager HR [Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & HR Strategic Initiatives]

Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2021

Senior HR Executive – Recruitment

CH2M HILL India Pvt Ltd
05.2012 - 03.2014

Manager – Recruitment

Leighton Welspun India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 04.2012

Senior HR Executive – Recruitment

Foster Wheeler India Pvt Ltd
05.2008 - 12.2010

Team Lead – Human Resources

Ultramatics (IBM - Premier Business Partner)
06.2006 - 05.2008

HR Officer

Mott MacDonald
05.2004 - 06.2006

PG Diploma - HRM

Loyola College
01.2003 - 12.2003

Bsc - Statistics

Presidency College
01.2002 - 12.2002

Professional Course - Advanced HRM & HR Analytics

IIM - Ranchi
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