KIRAN K
Bangalore
Summary
As a Deputy Human Resources Manager with over 15 years of experience, I bring a strategic and business-minded approach to managing the Human Resources function. My focus is on building effective programs and providing services that meet both employee and business needs. I am known for my smart, engaging, and collaborative leadership style, as well as my reputation for fairness, balance, and integrity. In managing multiple projects and business challenges, I maintain a strong employee relations focus. My experience includes proven HR and safety program development, implementation, and management skills, including multinational projects, information system selection and performance, and specialized training and development programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Deputy Manager-HR
V&RO Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented new procedures to improve efficiency of the organization.
- Monitored daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Assisted in recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees.
- Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
- Organized meetings, events, conferences, workshops for staff members.
- Reviewed financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy of data.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities that helped reduce expenses significantly.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing achievements against set targets.
- Ensured adherence to safety measures at workplace as per regulatory guidelines.
- Managed overall budgeting process including forecasting expenditures.
- Formulated plans for streamlining business processes according to changing market trends.
- Participated in regular brainstorming sessions with senior management team regarding strategic initiatives taken by the organization.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Collaborated closely with management team to roll out functional and strategic initiatives.
- Assisted with planning and developing company initiatives and projects.
- Maintained focus in role as single point of contact for stakeholders with commitment to successfully completing projects on time and within budget.
- Compiled and assessed performance data, converting information into improvement plans.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
- Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
Corporate Deputy Manager-HR
Pasta Street India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented new procedures to improve efficiency of the organization.
- Monitored daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate staff members and provided feedback on their performance.
- Assisted in recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees.
- Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
- Organized meetings, events, conferences, workshops for staff members.
- Reviewed financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy of data.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing achievements against set targets.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities that helped reduce expenses significantly.
- Ensured adherence to safety measures at workplace as per regulatory guidelines.
- Managed overall budgeting process including forecasting expenditures.
- Participated in regular brainstorming sessions with senior management team regarding strategic initiatives taken by the organization.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Collaborated closely with management team to roll out functional and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with fellow employees, vendors and other parties to achieve smooth coordination of activities, risk remediation and follow-up.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
- Implemented organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
Deputy Manager of Human Resources
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited,
Bengaluru
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the implementation of performance management processes and procedures.
- Developed, maintained and updated HR policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to line managers on a variety of people related issues.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant employment legislation.
- Conducted exit interviews for employees leaving the organization.
- Provided advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary matters.
- Organized training courses for staff in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Maintained records of employee absences and leave requests.
- Monitored recruitment activities including interviewing candidates and making offers of employment.
- Coordinated employee onboarding process ensuring new starters have a positive experience from day one.
- Reviewed job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect current roles within the organization.
- Managed the probationary review process for new starters.
- Actively participated in team meetings providing feedback on HR related matters.
- Supported internal mobility processes such as transfers, promotions and secondments.
- Analyzed monthly headcount reports to identify any changes or trends in staffing numbers.
- Provided advice on employee benefits packages including pension schemes, health insurance.
- Responsible for preparing payroll information, processing payments and dealing with queries.
- Managed employee relations cases such as grievances, disciplinaries, ensuring best practice is followed at all times.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth running of daily operations.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
Assistant Human Resources Manager
Apollo Sindoori Hotels Ltd (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)
Bengaluru
06.2010 - 08.2016
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, employee handbooks and organizational charts.
- Conducted recruitment processes, including screening resumes and interviewing candidates.
- Performed background checks on potential new hires.
- Advised management on compensation programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Provided guidance and advice to employees regarding personnel matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions and performance issues.
- Managed employee relations activities including counseling employees on work related issues.
- Coordinated employee training sessions for both new hires and existing staff members.
- Assisted in developing strategies to promote diversity in the workplace.
- Audited payroll records to ensure accuracy of information submitted by employees.
- Maintained accurate records of all HR-related documents such as contracts, job postings and personnel files.
- Created reports summarizing data related to hiring trends, turnover rates and other key metrics.
- Organized company events such as team building activities or holiday parties.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop career paths for current employees.
- Delivered employee orientation sessions detailing company policies, job descriptions and milestones.
- Assisted with administration of staff compensation plans.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
HR Executive
Enabler Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Organized recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing and selection.
- Created and maintained personnel records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Drafted offer letters for new hires in line with company policy and procedure.
- Conducted exit interviews for departing employees to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Prepared monthly reports on staffing metrics such as headcounts, turnover rates.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to hiring practices.
- Managed payroll processing activities including time tracking, benefits administration and compensation calculations.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs that foster positive morale within the organization.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
GKISM College, Bangalore
Bengaluru07-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
DVS Art & Science College, Shimoga
Shimoga 06-2006
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Cost Reduction
- Employee Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Contract Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Engagement
- Team Motivation
- Staff Supervision
- Meeting Facilitation
- Workload Management
- Orientation and Training
- Staff Management
- Cost Control
Languages
kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Corporate Deputy Manager-HR
V&RO Hospitality Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Deputy Manager-HR
Pasta Street India Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2024
Deputy Manager of Human Resources
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited,
04.2017 - 12.2022
Assistant Human Resources Manager
Apollo Sindoori Hotels Ltd (A Unit of Apollo Hospitals)
06.2010 - 08.2016
HR Executive
Enabler Pvt Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2010
MBA - Human Resources Management
GKISM College, Bangalore
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
DVS Art & Science College, Shimoga
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