Manohar Chettipelli
HR Professional
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced HR Professional with over 18 years in payroll, Leave & Attendance & statutory compliance, HR operations, employee relations, and HR systems implementation. Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end payroll for 13,000+ employees, setting up HR processes for startups, implementing HRMS systems, and aligning HR strategies with business goals. Adept in statutory audits, grievance handling, policy design, and process automation. Recognized for ownership, accountability, and a solution-oriented approach.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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27
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MANAGER HR
AARAV GLOBAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES PVT. LTD
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Designing and implementing HR strategies, HRMS updates, and policy changes in alignment with management goals.
- Collecting site-wise attendance and generating client billing reports as per SLA timelines.
- Managing payroll for 5000+ employees using Keka HRMS with 100% accuracy.
- Handling end-to-end payroll inputs validation including appraisals, reimbursements, deductions, Earnings & TDS.
- Coordinating monthly PMS cycles and compiling appraisal data from HODs.
- Ensuring statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT, LWF) and managing TDS payments.
- Overseeing exit formalities, full & final settlements, and retention discussions.
- Administering group insurance (GMC/GPA), monthly additions/deletions, and reconciliations.
- Addressing employee grievances related to payroll, attendance & compliance.
- Developed SOPs and HR policy manuals aligned with ISO and corporate governance norms.
SR. HR MANAGER
MODERN VEER RAYS SECURITY FORCE (I) PVT. LTD
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Led strategic HR initiatives, aligning policies and systems with business goals.
- Implemented a mobile-based leave and attendance app integrated with HRMS and ESS.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction for multiple departments.
- Handled the complete Background Verification (BGV) process for new hires.
- Administered compensation structures and conducted benefits benchmarking.
- Conducted training needs analysis and organized structured 5-day induction programs.
- Addressed employee grievances and ensured payroll compliance with labor laws.
- Drove PMS cycles including goal-setting, review, and appraisal coordination.
HR MANAGER
TOPX BIO-PETROLEUM INDIA PVT. LTD
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for all new hires.
- Processed payroll for 600+ on-roll and off-roll employees using Spine HRMS with complete accuracy.
- Coordinated statutory compliance activities (PF, ESIC, PT, LWF), TDS payments, and liaised with vendors.
- Handled full-cycle exit formalities, including FnF calculations and settlement processing.
- Oversaw employee disciplinary actions, including issuing warning letters and handling terminations.
- Maintained HR databases, issued appointment/increment/promotion letters, and managed BGVs.
- Prepared MIS reports for salary variance, manpower cost, CTC provisions, and compliance audits.
- Drove employee engagement activities and managed admin tasks, vendor coordination, and audits.
ASSISTANT MANAGER HR
CMS SECURITAS LTD
04.2010 - 08.2019
- Managed end-to-end payroll for 13,000+ employees via ZingHR (Cnergyies), including inputs, validation, and final sign-off.
- Coordinated statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT, TDS), audits, investment proofs, and ensured accurate and timely returns.
- Administered employee tax processes – TDS calculations, Form 16 issuance, and liaised with payroll vendors for JV uploads.
- Oversaw NPS, Sodexo, and superannuation processes, ensuring timely data sharing, reconciliation, and vendor coordination.
- Handled employee insurance benefits (GMC, GTL, GPA), including policy renewals, additions, deletions, and claim settlements.
- Supported automation of HRIS modules, integrated payroll and biometric attendance systems through vendor collaboration.
- Prepared MIS reports (salary summary, headcount, TDS, statutory), and addressed payroll and HRIS-related grievances.
- Led audit compliance (internal/external) by ensuring timely data, documentation, and implementation of process improvements.
PAYROLL OFFICER – HR
TALISMAN CONSULTANT PVT. LTD
07.2007 - 03.2010
- Managed in-house payroll processing for 700+ employees across multiple clients, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement.
- Verified employee data, corrected discrepancies, and ensured compliance with payroll policies and statutory requirements.
- Coordinated with consultants for PF, ESIC, PT, and LWF challans and returns, and assisted in CLRA documentation and renewals.
- Processed increments, employee separations, and handled payroll-related grievances and employee welfare activities.
- Managed TDS payments, collected investment proofs, and ensured timely filing of returns in coordination with the Finance team.
- Handled gratuity additions, deletions, and claims by liaising with LIC and tracking follow-ups.
- Prepared monthly manpower MIS reports and maintained contractor-wise records and returns.
- Generated client billing, followed up for payments, and resolved non-compliance issues through client visits.
Accounts Executive
Property Guards Security Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2003 - 06.2007
Accounts Assistant
Group 7 Guards (I) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2000 - 06.2003
Accountant cum Cashier
Geekay Securitas Services
05.1999 - 06.2000
Education
PGDBA - HR
Symbiosis Institute
Pune01-2013
Diploma - HRM
Welingkar Institute
05-2011
B.Com. - undefined
Madras University
01-2011
Skills
Payroll Tools: Beehive, KEKA, Spine HRMS, ZingHR, JD Edwards, Cnergyies HRIS
Bio-Matric Attendance Tools: Maxus, Solus, Smart Info
Office Suite: MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word, PowerPoint
Email & Communication: Outlook, Google Workspace
Tally, HRMS Integrations
Ownership & Accountability
Affiliations
- Member of Cither
- Labor Law Reporter
- Statutory & Manpower Consultant Groups
Certification
Advanced Diploma in HR Generalist Functions – Métier HR Solution (2017)
Interests
Interaction with people, suspense/thriller movies, carom, handwriting styles
Timeline
SENIOR MANAGER HR
AARAV GLOBAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES PVT. LTD
02.2024 - 05.2026
SR. HR MANAGER
MODERN VEER RAYS SECURITY FORCE (I) PVT. LTD
01.2023 - 08.2023
HR MANAGER
TOPX BIO-PETROLEUM INDIA PVT. LTD
11.2019 - 12.2022
Advanced Diploma in HR Generalist Functions – Métier HR Solution (2017)
07-2017
Advanced MS Excel – Manipal Global Education Services (2014)
04-2014
ASSISTANT MANAGER HR
CMS SECURITAS LTD
04.2010 - 08.2019
PAYROLL OFFICER – HR
TALISMAN CONSULTANT PVT. LTD
07.2007 - 03.2010
Accounts Executive
Property Guards Security Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2003 - 06.2007
Accounts Assistant
Group 7 Guards (I) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2000 - 06.2003
Computer Applications in Accounts & Office Automation (1999)
05-1999
Accountant cum Cashier
Geekay Securitas Services
05.1999 - 06.2000
Business Accounts, Taxation & Computer – C-BAT (1998)
08-1998
Diploma in Computer Management & Science – IITCP (1993)
05-1993
B.Com. - undefined
Madras University
Diploma - HRM
Welingkar Institute
PGDBA - HR
Symbiosis Institute
ACHIEVEMENTS
Service Excellent Award (2017-18) – CMS Securitas Ltd., Certificate of Excellence – Quarter IV (2010-11) – CMS Securitas Ltd.