Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
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Stalin Rajasekar K

Chennai

Summary

Strategic and results-driven HR leader with over 19 years of experience across core HR functions, including talent acquisition, industrial relations, statutory compliance, and HR operations. Demonstrated success in leading greenfield projects, establishing scalable HR systems, managing large, diverse teams, and aligning HR strategy with business outcomes. Adept at building a positive workplace culture, ensuring 100% legal compliance, and contributing to business growth through people-centric initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant General Manager – Human Resources & Administration

Blue Star Limited
Chennai
10.2008 - Current
  • Spearheaded HR for a ₹1500 Cr greenfield manufacturing project, achieving commercial production within 15 months.
  • Led end-to-end HR operations for 1000+ employees across white- and blue-collar workforce.
  • Achieved 50% gender diversity in production lines; received the “Game Changer Award.”
  • Designed and implemented shopfloor skill certification programs to improve retention and productivity.
  • Ensured 100% statutory compliance and timely acquisition of all factory and labor approvals.
  • Played key role in successful union dissolution and maintaining a harmonious IR environment.
  • Introduced R-World (FTE management) and digital contractor compliance tools.
  • Anchored large-scale performance management, succession planning, and talent development programs.
  • Led EHS, canteen, transportation, uniform distribution, and occupational health initiatives.
  • Managed POSH implementation, awareness sessions, and complaint resolution.
  • Represented management in legal matters including domestic enquiries and court settlements.

Officer – Personnel

Aparajitha Corporate Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2005 - 10.2008
  • Provided statutory compliance and HR audit support for multiple client organizations.
  • Assisted in labor law advisory, contract workforce management, and government liaison.
  • Supported payroll, compliance, and grievance resolution for clients across TN & AP.

Executive – Human Resources

Eden Holidays
Madurai
02.2003 - 02.2005
  • Managed recruitment, onboarding, and employee welfare programs.
  • Rolled out structured induction and appraisal systems for frontline teams.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Management & Industrial Relations

01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madurai Kamaraj University College
Madurai
01.2002

Skills

  • HR Strategy & Leadership
  • Industrial Relations & Compliance
  • Greenfield Project HR Setup
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • Employee Engagement & Culture Building
  • Performance Management Systems (PMS)
  • Training & Skill Development
  • Contract Labour & Vendor Compliance
  • Statutory & Legal Liaison
  • HR Operations & Administration
  • EHS & Occupational Health
  • POSH Compliance & Investigation
  • Statutory compliance
  • Workforce planning
  • HR strategy
  • Talent management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Labor law advisory
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability to change
  • Staff management
  • Financial leadership
  • Resource allocation
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Training and development skill
  • Staff development

Certification

CII Certification in Labour Law, Employee Relations & Statutory Compliance Audit

Accomplishments

  • Built HR systems from scratch at Blue Star greenfield plant; GPTW Score: 81
  • Introduced technician skill grading framework, improving upskilling efficiency
  • Recipient of NAMC Gold Award for Talent Management innovation
  • Closed legacy labor litigation through effective negotiation and legal strategy
  • Achieved zero non-compliance across internal and statutory audits for 5+ years

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Tamil (Fluent)
  • Kannada (Conversational)

Timeline

Assistant General Manager – Human Resources & Administration

Blue Star Limited
10.2008 - Current

Officer – Personnel

Aparajitha Corporate Services Pvt Ltd
02.2005 - 10.2008

Executive – Human Resources

Eden Holidays
02.2003 - 02.2005

Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Management & Industrial Relations

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Madurai Kamaraj University College
Stalin Rajasekar K