Archana John is an experienced HR & Administration Professional currently serving as HR/Admin Manager at Veena Garments Pvt. Ltd. She has over 10 years of experience in HR management, recruitment, performance management, payroll administration, and employee relations. She is proficient in maintaining employee databases, addressing employee queries, and ensuring smooth operations.

1. ARCHANA JOHN
6th Old Mess, Leo Compound, Empire Talkies road, Sadar Cantt, Jabalpur
Contact: +91-9755010999; Email: arpink_aryellow@yahoo.co.in
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HR & Administration Professional
SUMMARY
I am a competent HR & Administration Professional with core strengths across implementing
general administration procedures and HR strategies in the areas of Recruitment, Joining
Formalities, Performance Management, Payroll, Database Management & Employee
Relations. Currently spearheading as HR/Admin Manager with Veena Garments Pvt. Ltd., I am
delivering optimal results in strengthening relations between workers & management to
facilitate cordial work environment. Proficient in striking a perfect coordination with all
involved agencies, I am acting as the single point of contact for handling all queries of
employees related to salary, leaves, attendance, transfer, etc. I have mastered my skills in
deploying engagement interventions and communication strategies chartering to employees
expectations & aspirations to enhance the overall bonding & relationship amongst them.
Equipped with the capability to handle multifarious HR & Administration activities, I have
significantly contributed to bridging the demand supply gap to meet the expectations &
demands of the organization. I am establishing perfect coordination with all interest groups &
employees to secure their continuous support and ensure bottleneck-free work execution. I
have taken initiatives in managing advance salary, ad hoc bonuses, loan confirmations &
performance appraisals. Entrusted with the task of various general administrative functions, I
have also demonstrated exceptional skills in handling departmental coordination and employee
database management both in electronic & file format. Striking a perfect balance between
implementing seamless HR operations and providing comprehensive administrative support, I
have streamlined systems & procedures applying valuable insights to ensure hassle free
operations.
SKILLS
HR Management Recruitment Sourcing / Screening Resumes Interviewing Candidates
Joining Formalities Performance Management Employee Database Administrative
Operations Performance Appraisals Facilities Management Employee Relations Resource
Optimization Grievance Handling Liaison & Coordination

2. EXPERIENCE
HR/Admin Manager, Veena Garments Pvt. Ltd. (Jan’13 – Till Date)
 Managing the complete recruitment life cycle right for sourcing the best talent from diverse
sources –interview process, new staff recruitment, joining formalities & staff evaluation
 Conducting preliminary interviews with candidate, coordinating formal interview process
with respective department and if selected, complete the documentation
 Carrying out administrative functions and formulating special procedures & protocols to
meet higher standards with the support of other teams.
 Efficiently managing proper & accurate employee records both in electronic & files format
including communications, leaves & attendance management
 Conducting annual staff reviews and coordinating increment & performance incentives.
 Handling all aspects of payroll services − managing advance salary, ad hoc bonuses, loan
confirmations & performance appraisals
 Efficiently dealing with all sorts of queries from employees related to salary, leaves,
attendance, transfer, etc.
Assistant HR Manager, The Satya Ashoka Pvt. Ltd. (May’10 − Jan’13)
 Ensured smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment,
selection & induction as per the expansion plans of the organization.
 Managed employee database & payroll – leaves, attendance, advanced salary, ad hoc
bonuses, loan confirmations & performance management for welfare of employees
 Addressed all sorts of employee queries for building team effectiveness by promoting a
spirit of cooperation to ensure higher employee satisfaction matrices
 Successfully executed effective employee service conditions, procedures & systems in line
with organization standards
 Promoted a spirit of cooperation to ensure higher employee satisfaction matrices while
ensuring optimum utilization of available resources to accomplish organizational goals.
 Maintained inter/intra-departmental coordination to ensure smooth operations
PDI Incharge, Tata Commercial Automobiles Ltd. (May’09 – May’10)
Asst. Manager Audit & HR, Tata Commercial Automobiles Ltd. (Feb’08 – May’09)
Asst. Business Development Manager, HDFC Standard Life Insurance (Jan’07 – Jan’08)
EDUCATION
Pursuing MBA from IGNOU
Advance Diploma in Retail Management from City & Guilds, UK
B.A. from St. Aloysius College
Certificate Course in Computer Application from AWWA Institute