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R SOLAIAMMAL

Chennai

Summary

HR professional with 13+ years in automotive industry, specializing in HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, and Statutory Compliance. Currently serving as Deputy Manager – HR at Grupo Antolin India Pvt. Ltd., orchestrating comprehensive HR deliverables across plant-level functions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager HR

Grupo Antolin India Private Limited
Chennai, India
03.2023 - Current

Coordinated manpower planning by aligning recruitment with organizational needs and department heads.

Led end-to-end recruitment, managing interviews, candidate selection, and onboarding processes.

Developed annual training calendar for white-collar and blue-collar employees based on thorough analysis.

Facilitated induction, soft skills, POSH, and safety training sessions to enhance employee competencies.

Monitored training effectiveness through feedback and performance metrics analysis.

Oversaw HR operations including payroll coordination, attendance management, and HRMS updates.

Ensured 100% compliance with labor laws by maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Organized engagement initiatives and welfare activities to foster a positive work environment.

Deputy Manager Human Resource

JM Frictech India P Ltd
Chennai, India
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Optimized staff and customer satisfaction by maintaining a positive, professional work environment.
  • Oversaw training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure seamless business operations.
  • Implemented health and safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
  • Recruited and hired personnel for organizational vacancies while enforcing consistent workforce policies.
  • Sourced vendors and negotiated terms to secure optimal service delivery.
  • Participated in community events to promote brand visibility and foster public relations.

HR Assistant Manager

Avalon Technology Limited
Chennai, India
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
  • Implemented a comprehensive employee induction programme, facilitating smooth integration of new staff into the company culture.
  • Coordinated training sessions for employees, enhancing skill sets and promoting internal career development.
  • Organised staff social events, fostering a sense of community and boosting morale within the team.
  • Supported line managers in handling disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all employees.
  • Held company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates and maintain open lines of communication with employees.
  • Conducted exit interviews, gathering feedback to identify areas for improvement and reduce future turnover.
  • Led recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection, to secure top talent.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
  • Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing collaboration and morale among staff members.
  • Worked with department managers to assess needs.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Freelancer
Chennai, India
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Recruited IT and non-IT professionals for India and Middle East markets.
    Sourced talent for full-stack technologies, including Java, .NET, and React JS.
    Facilitated hiring in DevOps with expertise in CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
    Secured cloud computing specialists skilled in Azure, AWS, and cloud-native environments.
    Acquired iOS and Android developers proficient in Objective C, Swift, and React Native.
    Specialized in UX/UI recruitment to enhance user-centric design capabilities.
    Identified candidates for data science, cyber security, and enterprise architecture roles.
    Managed middleware administration and Salesforce CRM staffing needs.

Senior Executive HR

Yamaha Music India P Ltd
Chennai, India
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Led recruitment efforts to secure skilled professionals aligned with company goals.
    Designed and deployed training programs focusing on continuous employee development.
    Promoted employee welfare schemes to create a positive work atmosphere.
    Enhanced employee engagement initiatives, driving participation and satisfaction across teams.

Senior Executive HR

Mando Automotive India P Ltd
Chennai, India
07.2013 - 12.2018
  • Led talent acquisition initiatives to attract top-tier candidates.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee skills.
  • Managed HR operations and administration for efficient processes.
  • Administered performance management system to evaluate employee contributions.
  • Ensured statutory compliance and conducted audits to maintain regulations.
  • Resolved grievances and fostered positive employee relations.
  • Promoted employee engagement through welfare programs and initiatives.
  • Implemented POSH policies to ensure women's safety in workplace.

HR and Administrative Officer

Grupo Antolin India P Ltd
Chennai
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Executed recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
  • Facilitated training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Managed general administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations.

Education

MBA - HR & Marketing

GIM
Coimbatore
01.2009

PG Diploma - Entrepreneurship Development

Bharathiyar University
01.2009

BBA -

Vysya College
Salem
01.2007

Skills

  • Talent acquisition and workforce planning
  • Learning and development
  • Performance management systems
  • Employee engagement and welfare
  • Statutory compliance and audits
  • Employee relations and grievance handling
  • Prevention of sexual harassment (POSH)
  • Training and development initiatives
  • HR operations and administration
  • Management information systems (MIS)
  • Safety audits and inspections
  • Safety committees and meetings
  • Training and awareness programs

Certification

  • POSH Compliance & Committee Training
  • SAP HR

Accomplishments

  • Successfully conducted Employee Satisfaction Survey for 800+ employees and implemented corrective action.
  • Led ISO documentation, MHQS and audit readiness for HR across three consecutive years.
  • Won multiple awards during MBA in Paper Presentations and Product Launch events.

Languages

English
Tamil
Malayalam

Custom Section

Lead end-to-end recruitment for white-collar and blue-collar roles., Coordinate with department heads for manpower planning., Conduct interviews, finalize selections, and manage onboarding., Identify training needs through TNA., Develop and execute the annual training calendar for staff and shop floor employees., Conduct induction, soft skills, POSH, and safety training., Monitor training effectiveness through feedback and performance tracking., Maintain and update employee master data and HR records., Oversee time office, attendance, and leave management., Ensure timely salary inputs, payroll coordination, and HRMS updates., Handle contract labor documentation, monthly billing, and CL compliance., Coordinate goal setting, mid-year, and annual appraisal processes., Align employee objectives with business goals., Support department heads in reviewing and rating performance., Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Maternity, etc.)., Prepare for internal and external audits (ISO, IATF, CSR, Safety)., Maintain up-to-date documentation and close audit observations on time., Act as a point of contact for employee grievances and resolve conflicts., Escalate sensitive issues as per escalation matrix., Conduct HR connect sessions, exit interviews, and follow-up actions., Plan and execute engagement initiatives: festivals, birthdays, rewards & recognition, etc., Implement welfare activities: transportation, uniform, food, medical camps, etc., Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment., Organize women-specific forums, sessions, and safety programs., Serve as POSH committee member or coordinator., Organize awareness programs and ensure compliance with the POSH Act., Provide a safe working environment, especially for women employees., Prepare and present monthly HR reports: headcount, attrition, training hours, etc., Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits of equipment, work areas, and facilities., Prepare and submit audit reports, risk assessments, and follow-up actions., Assist in preparing for external audits (EHS, ISO, customer audits)., Coordinate plant-level Safety Committee Meetings., Act as the secretariat for safety-related programs and initiatives., Follow up on decisions made in safety reviews and ensure implementation., Plan and conduct safety induction for new employees and contract workers., Organize regular safety awareness sessions, toolbox talks, and fire drills., Ensure job-specific safety training and refreshers are completed on time.

Timeline

Deputy Manager Human Resource

JM Frictech India P Ltd
07.2023 - 02.2024

Deputy Manager HR

Grupo Antolin India Private Limited
03.2023 - Current

HR Assistant Manager

Avalon Technology Limited
06.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Freelancer
07.2019 - 06.2022

Senior Executive HR

Yamaha Music India P Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2019

Senior Executive HR

Mando Automotive India P Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2018

HR and Administrative Officer

Grupo Antolin India P Ltd
02.2012 - 07.2013

MBA - HR & Marketing

GIM

PG Diploma - Entrepreneurship Development

Bharathiyar University

BBA -

Vysya College
R SOLAIAMMAL