1. G. KARTHIKEYAN
Contact: +91-98412 84388 / +91-8680062840
E-Mail: nathan_karthi@yahoo.co.in
Seeking middle managerial level assignments in Human Resource Management / Talent Acquisition
with an organization of high repute in Chennai
PROFILE SUMMARY
· HR professional with nearly 12 years of comprehensive experience in handling the entire gamut of HRM as well as
Sales functions
· Currently associated with Pantaloons Retail as Assistant Manager
· Proficient in spearheading talent acquisition & employee relation activities and setting priorities for improving the
competence of the workforce
· Distinction of successfully leading end-to-end HR processes at different levels in a matrix structure
· Expertise in conceptualizing & effectuating measures in the organization to optimize resource & manpower utilization
· Skilled in instituting best HR practices on recruitment techniques, cost effective training & development, competency
mapping, performance appraisals, etc.
· Team-based management style coupled with effective mentoring, training and career planning of team members
· Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and leadership skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
HR Operations
· Interfacing with management for implementing HR policies & procedures in line with core organizational objectives,
thus enhancing the operational effectiveness
· Effectively managing employee get-togethers, team building, etc. to enhance motivation levels and productivity
Recruitment, Resourcing & Development
· Managing the recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower
requirements for new / existing departments
· Effectuating entire gamut of tasks in recruitment extending to induction, training and performance management
Talent Management & Performance Appraisals
· Steering policies for identifying high potential and high performing talent within the organization, while providing
accelerated developmental work assignments & training opportunities
· Conceptualizing & developing training & development initiatives for improved productivity, building capability and
quality enhancement; managing post-training feedback
Data Management & Reporting
· Maintaining employee database for existing as well as ex-employees; generating MIS for performing analysis and using
the conclusions for making decisions/policy making
· Ensuring seamless transition of data to HRIS and HR- Employee Master Database
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since May’10 Pantaloons Retail (Aditya Birla Group previously it called Future Group), Chennai
Growth Path:
May’10 to March’14 Sr. HR Executive
April’2014 Till Date Assistant Manager
Key Result Areas:
· Planning manpower requirements for Pantaloon stores & factory outlets
· Conducting screening of talent from internal & external sources
· Recruiting candidates for entry level positions and conducting primary rounds of interview for managerial cadre
· Negotiating salary for senior level and screening their backgrounds
· Preparing monthly payroll & MIS reports including arrears, salary adjustments, weekly / quarterly perks for 100
onroll employees

2. · Ensuring completion of all the formalities for new employees; working closely with banks for opening salary accounts
for new employees
· Maintaining employee personnel files in HRIS and regularly updating HR- Employee Master Database
· Mapping training needs of the employees and developing training calendars in cohesion with departmental heads;
regularly updating training records
· Imparting initial product level trainings as well as basic etiquettes like grooming, customer dealing, communications
and personality enhancement
· Developing and executing fun events for employees such as Fun-Meet, Hall of Fame, Birthdays, etc.
· Handling end-to-end activities related to performance appraisal process; identifying performance gaps and
communicating the same to the employees while adhering to the company’s PMS guidelines
· Issuing various internal communication letters pertaining to employee confirmation, transfer, salary revision, etc.
· Regularizing and updating leaves of the employees for monitoring their leave balances; handling cases that require
disciplinary actions such as absconding employees
· Resolving employees’ queries & grievances and helping them in adjusting to the organizational culture
· Following statutory norms under Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishment Act (1947) for maintaining the registers
· Liaising with labour bodies and dealing with labour issues
· Generating MIS reports for exit interviews every month; ensuring that full and final settlement (including PF) is
accurately imparted to the former employees
· Coordinating to get basic amenities for the new employee like Email ID, ID Card, Business Card, CUG, etc.
Highlights:
· Reduced Employee attrition by taking initiatives such as employee home visits (surprise visits) to create the bonding
between the family and the organization, inviting the family member of top performer in the store and recognizing the
employee in front of them, spot recognition for employees who are performing well, etc.
· Counselled the employee about career progress and helped them to overcome academic challenges
· Assisted in smooth transitioning from HRMS to HRIS in PeopleSoft
· Bagged the Best HR Award for demonstrating excellent performance
Apr’08 to May’10 Ikya Human Capital Solution Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Delivery Manager
Key Result Areas:
· Handled the entire gamut of activities related to recruitment of candidates
Jun’06 to Mar’08 Team Lease Service (P) Ltd., Chennai as Project Lead
Key Result Areas:
· Maintained the Turnaround time of recruitment cycle
· Managed the employee database
· interfaced with clients to understand their talent requirements and suitably fill those gaps
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Oct’04 to May’06 Frozen Thoughts, Chennai as Business Development Executive
Jan’03 to Oct’04 Telestation (Franchisee of Tata TeleServices), Chennai as Sales Executive
ACADEMIC DETAILS
2009 M.B.A. (HRM) from Loyala College, Chennai, Pondicherry University
2002 B.Sc. from New College, Chennai, Madras University
IT Skills:
· Well versed with MS Office, Windows 2000 and Internet Applications
ACCOLADES
· Bagged the following laurels in Volleyball competitions:
o Zone Winner in 1999
o Inter -Zone Runner in 1999
o Zone Runner in 1997

3. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 21st February, 1982
Address: 3/11, Sembada Street, West Saidapet, Chennai – 600015
Languages Known: Tamil & English