ACCOMPLISHED HR PROFESSIONAL: Nearly 21 years’ comprehensive experience with impressive success in managing the entire gamut of HR and Administrative Operations of leading MNCs

1. NANDAKUMAR. G
Contact: +965 – 97357254 / +91 - 4651234145 / +91 - 9567893612
E-Mail: nandugnair@yahoo.com
Skype ID: nandugnair74
Permanent Address: CRA48, Tumbara Lane, Vanchiyoor, Trivandrum – 695001, Kerala, India
ACCOMPLISHED HR PROFESSIONAL:
Nearly 21 years’ comprehensive experience with impressive success in managing the entire gamut of HR and
Administrative Operations of leading MNCs
“Excellent track record of making measurable impacts on business through implementation of HR measures that create
employee-friendly, safe and productive work environments”
Targeting assignments as HR Generalist with an organisation of repute in Oil & Gas / Construction / Manufacturing Industry
Location Preference: UAE / India
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
Manpower Planning & Budgeting HR Policy & Procedure Implementation Time Office Management
Talent Acquisition & Retention Training, Reward & Recognition Succession Planning
Performance Management Systems Salary / Payroll Processing Employee Welfare
Employee Exit Statutory Compliance Facility Set-up & Maintenance
 Skilled in managing end-to-end HR Operations including policy & procedure implementation, recruitment, on-boarding &
induction, leave & time tracking, HRIS, Salary & benefits administration, employee relations, Labour Card, Visa & EID
renewal and statutory compliance as per UAE law
 Proven experience in managing entire Recruitment Function with exposure to the process of scheduling of interviews,
generation of offer letter till stage of induction of new hires; passion for providing right people at the right place
 Showcased excellent aptitude in developing “People First” work culture and in employing human capital practices that
attract & retain high - potential talent, build employee value & promote a culture of performance
 Proficient in managing the entire gamut of general administrative functions such as Facility Management (Labour Camps,
Staff Accommodation Housekeeping, AMCs, Vendor Management, Transportation), so on
 Strong experience in vendor management & negotiations, procurement and budgetary & funds control
 Result-oriented, People-friendly, innovative & approachable with strong interpersonal & convincing skills
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Since Oct’06 – Till Date: Dodsal Engineering and Construction Pte. Ltd., UAE & Kuwait as HR & Administration Officer
Assignments Handled:
 Oct’06 – Sep’08: Inter Refinery Pipeline Project, Abu Dhabi
 Sep’08 – Jan’12:– Fujairah Water Transmission System-2 Pipeline Project, Fujairah
 Jan’12 – Sep’13:– Shah Habshan Ruwais Railway Project Abu Dhabi
 Oct’13 – May’15:– Carbon Capture and Storage (Masdar) Project, Abu Dhabi
 Since Jun’15:– Effluent Water Treatment & Injection Plant -KOC -Project, Kuwait
Responsibilities:
 Administering full range of HR services of assigned site, with a total base of 10000+ on-roll staff, including policy
formulation, budgeting, talent pipeline development, campus recruitment, performance management, salary processing,
learning & development, employee engagement and administration and employee relations & welfare
 Implementing robust recruitment processes right from the stage of design of JDs till employee on-boarding including media
advertising, obtaining approval for CV from Head Office as per project loading, selection of candidates, interviews and
reference check of candidates
 Executing all pre-joining formalities such as preparation of employment offers for shortlisted candidates, background
verification check of candidates, coordinating Visa processing, travel, airport pickup & accommodation formalities;
organizing employee orientation / HSE inductions to inform new employees about organizational policies & procedures
 Administering probationary, half-yearly and annual performance appraisal process; executing payroll related transactions
such as employment contract, salary revision after probation, other salary revisions, medical reimbursement, so on
 Maintaining all indirect & direct details in payroll sheet with details of MOL number and IBAN numbers; incorporating data
related with attendance and overtime in the payroll and forwarding the same to Finance Dept. for finalization; updating
payroll sheet online in Gulf HR; making leave settlements as per UAE/Kuwait labour law requirements

2.  Organizing employee welfare and counselling activities; resolving employees grievances in a prompt and effective manner
 Creating & maintaining various reports such as monthly headcount, salary & attendance data, data on transfer &
confirmation, salary increase letters, bonus letters, promotion letters
 Submitting original passport, visa insurance copy, EID process completed form, medical report and photograph documents
to the PR Department within a week of arrival of employee, for Visa Stamping Process
 Managing the entire gamut of administrative matters such as travel logistics, visa processing, procurement & distribution of
office supplies, preventive maintenance & repair of equipment, housekeeping, vendor developments, security, insurance,
health & safety management, so on; keeping records for usage of official mobiles and land phones
Highlights:
 Excellent track record of ensuring timely mobilization & demobilization of manpower as per project loading and site
requirements and arranging internal site transfer from one camp to another as per work requirements
 Contributed extensively to set-up of HR Function for assigned projects including design & formalisation of new HR policies
 Supported the fast ramp-up of the organisation’s manpower strength from 0 to 10000 for Shah Habshan Ruwais Railway
Project Project, CCS Masdar Project and KOC Projects (EWTIP and GC-31), by recruiting staff from entry till VP level
 Reduced cycle time of recruitment and recruitment cost by 25 % through:
o Internal sourcing & referral schemes
o Building strong relations with educational institutes
o Bulk hiring through free SMS sites
o Maintaining optimal channel mix within budgeted cost
o Managing various channels of resourcing in appropriate mix including advertisement, vendor, campus, online
recruitment, tele-calling, job fairs, so on
 Played a pivotal role in making arrangement for:
o CNIA Pass for work in restricted areas, involving arrangement of documents such as passport copy with visa page,
labour card copy, photograph & personal details (such as CNIA application with contract number, employee signature)
o Temporary Pass with necessary documents with application forwarding to CNIA for approval
o C-3 equity Card for employee for transferring their monthly wages
 Fulfilled recruitment requirements for 200+ positions; developed, maintained a huge classified database of daily
applications; maintained master list of employees
 Provided support for smooth processing of salary of 10000 levels of staff, right from the stage of development of salary
database till disbursement
 Reduced attrition from 5% to 3% through detection of EWS (Early Warning Signals), timely redressal of employees’ concerns
in monthly meetings, development of career path and creation of a strong talent pool
 Improved Employee Engagement Score from 3% to 15% through development of Buddy System, promotion of employee
empowerment, effective communication, development of effective facilities and ensured fun at work
 Established PMS Process for KOC projects (GC-31 and EWTIP) from scratch; improved performance feedback mechanism by
monitoring and offering constructive recommendations, in response to both positive & negative workplace behaviour,
establishing clear performance goal, generating honest dialog and utilizing technology to streamline process
 Facilitated proactive retention of talent through conducting exit interview and grievance resolution of employee satisfaction
against pay perks or facilities within the organization
 Accelerated employee engagement scores, through prompt resolution of employee grievances, employee participation and
better communication between management & employees
 Elevated employee morale and increased confidence through communication forums, employee opinion surveys resulting in
actionable plans, newsletters, open communication and honesty during times of retrenchment
 Organised numerous employee welfare programs such as picnics, birthdays, fun on floor, lectures, family day, and other
reward & recognition programs to increase employee drive and commitment
Jan’04 – Sep’06: Adtech Systems Pvt. Ltd., Trivandrum, Kerala as Logistics and Admin. Officer
Role:
 Managed procurement of materials, consumables, stationary and office equipment; ensured correct forecasting of office
supplies to maintain optimum inventory; developed a strong vendor base for cost effective procurement
 Handled outsourced services like Technical, Housekeeping, Pantry, Transportation, so on; ensuring healthy and hygienic
food to employees through regular food trials with various new food vendors
 Ensured including proper maintenance of building services (such as Electrical, Air-Conditioning, Plumbing, Furnishings,
Vehicles, CCTV, Access Control & Fire Detection System, Fire-fighting, so on)
 Executed the Recruitment & Selection Process including pre-hire tests, coordination with consultants for line-up of
candidates for interview
 Coordinated formalities related with induction & joining, issuing of appointment letters, salary revision letters & extension
letters; provided support for Time Office and Payroll services, including opening of bank accounts & salary transfers
 Executed matters related with Insurance, Office Housekeeping, Transportation, Asset Management, Procurement & Travel

3. Highlights:
 Slashed cost by 30% by:
o Procuring materials such as CCTV items viz Security Cameras, Motorized Zoom Lens, Network & Digital Video Recorders,
EAS items viz. Sensormatic Pro-Max Pedestal, Ad Guard, etc. at competitive prices
o Finalizing low cost suppliers and negotiating rates with them
 Conceptualized & implemented various initiatives for cost reduction, such as:
o Standardization of procurement
o Revision of rate contract and implementing checks for monitoring vendors cost versus market cost
 Developed and implemented several process improvement measures such as:
o Introduced multiple vendor system for food to improve competitiveness and provide better food options to employees,
thereby enhancing mess standards
o Developed methodology for accounting and tracking of transportation cost
o Ensured timely renewal of AMCs for stationary and pantry consumables
P R E V I O U S W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Mar’02 – Sep’03: Dodsal Engineering & Construction Pte. Ltd., Dubai as Administration Assistant / Document Controller
Project Executed: Jebel Ali Desalination Phase II Project & Alain Fujairah GPP Project, UAE
Jul’95 – Nov’01: Appolo Study Centre, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India as Graduate Teacher - Mathematics & Physics
E D U C A T I O N
 Masters in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from Bharathidasan University, Trichy in 2016
 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from ICES, Kochi, Kerala in 1995
 Bachelors in Science (Physics) from Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India in 1994
I T S K I L L S
 SAP HR & Admin Module, MS Office and Internet Applications
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Date of Birth: 1
st
January 1974
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil
Passport Details: No. L1413469; Valid Till: 11/06/2023