Vivek Markandan
Senior HR Professional
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented HR Manager with over 15 years of experience in human resources management, compliance and grievance management, employee relations, and organizational development. Conscientious and compassionate HR professional with a drive for helping employers recruit, develop, and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures that promote positive morale and optimize productivity. Motivating and positive, with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assistant HR Manager
CLASSIC FASHION APPAREL INDUSTRIES Ltd Co
Irbid - Jordan
3 2019 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviews.
- Facilitate smooth onboarding processes, including orientation programs and integration into the company culture.
- Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with company goals and legal compliance.
- Organize and manage employee engagement programs, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives.
- Support the performance appraisal process, including training managers, tracking reviews, and providing feedback to employees.
- Identify training needs, organize learning programs, and monitor the effectiveness of skill enhancement initiatives.
- Address employee grievances, mediate conflicts, and foster a positive work environment.
- Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate salary processing and manage employee benefits programs.
- Ensure HR practices comply with labor laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain and analyze HR metrics, records, and reports for strategic decision-making.
- Assist in forecasting staffing needs and support succession planning initiatives.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to build an inclusive workplace.
- Support organizational change initiatives by managing communication, training, and employee transition strategies.
- Leverage HR software to streamline processes such as attendance, leave management, and employee self-service portals.
- Prepare and present HR-related reports for audits, compliance checks, and management reviews.
Assistant HR & Admin Manager
ROYAL UNITED METAL & GLASS LLC / CLASSIC BUILDERS
Ajman - UAE
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract and hire qualified candidates
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies
- Manage the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring they are properly integrated into the company
- Implement and manage performance appraisal systems to evaluate employee performance
- Develop and implement employee development programs
- Accurately process payroll for all employees and ensure timely distribution of salary
- Handle special payroll runs, such as bonuses, commissions, and adjustments
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in status
- Ensure accurate recording of employee hours, overtime, and leave
- Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing
- Address and resolve employee grievances and conflicts
- Conduct regular employee feedback sessions and surveys
- Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits
- Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations
- Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures
- Conduct regular audits to ensure policy adherence
- Provide administrative support to senior management
Sr Site Administration Executive
DAR AL HANDASAH CONSULTANTS (Shair and Partners)
Dubai - UAE
8 2012 - 2 2015
- Establish and maintain a document control system to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and distribution of documents
- Implement and manage electronic document management systems (EDMS)
- Ensure all stakeholders have the latest version of documents
- Track and manage document review and approval workflows
- Develop and enforce documentation standards, policies, and procedures
- Ensure documents are formatted correctly and meet organizational and regulatory requirements
- Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards
- Maintain version control to ensure that the most current documents are available and outdated documents are archived appropriately
- Ensure proper archiving of documents, both physical and electronic, for easy retrieval
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid disruptions in daily operations.
- Collaborated with various departments on special projects requiring administrative expertise resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
Site Administration
Tozzi Qatar W.L.L (Tozzi Sud Group Italy)
Qatar
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Coordinate and oversee day-to-day administrative activities to ensure smooth project operations.
- Maintain and update site records, including attendance, daily logs, material inventories, and project progress reports.
- Serve as a communication link between site staff, contractors, and management to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain compliance documentation.
- Monitor and manage site resources, including equipment, tools, and materials, to prevent shortages or excesses.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors for deliveries, schedules, and contractual obligations.
- Collect and verify timesheets, maintain attendance records, and assist in payroll processing for site workers.
- Assist project managers and engineers with administrative tasks, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files, including permits, blueprints, and inspection records.
- Manage site office operations, including IT support, office supplies, and meeting coordination.
- Prepare and distribute status updates, project timelines, and critical updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor adherence to project quality standards by supporting inspections and coordinating with quality control teams.
Lead Document Controller
MacAir LLC
Dubai - UAE
04.2006 - 02.2009
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, reducing onboarding time and increasing productivity.
- Ensured timely distribution of documents to project teams, resulting in improved communication and collaboration.
- Conducted regular audits of document management systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Maintained version control of critical documents, ensuring that project teams always had access to the most up-to-date information possible during collaboration efforts.
Education
MBA - HR Specialization
Anna University
Chennai - Tamil Nadu 03.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, Tamil Nadu 03.2000 - 03.2003
Skills
Conflict Management
Grievance Mechanism
Behavioral Training
Interpersonal Communication
Recruitment
Payroll
Time Management
Employee relations
Employee retention
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/22/80
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (Transferable)
Certification
CERTIFIED LEAN FUNDAMENTALS – YELLOW BELT | JUN 2023 - DEC 2023 LEAN MANAGEMENT
Timeline
CERTIFIED LEAN FUNDAMENTALS – YELLOW BELT | JUN 2023 - DEC 2023 LEAN MANAGEMENT
06-2023
Assistant HR & Admin Manager
ROYAL UNITED METAL & GLASS LLC / CLASSIC BUILDERS
03.2015 - 05.2017
Site Administration
Tozzi Qatar W.L.L (Tozzi Sud Group Italy)
02.2009 - 07.2012
Lead Document Controller
MacAir LLC
04.2006 - 02.2009
MBA - HR Specialization
Anna University
03.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bharathidasan University
03.2000 - 03.2003
Assistant HR Manager
CLASSIC FASHION APPAREL INDUSTRIES Ltd Co
3 2019 - Current
Sr Site Administration Executive
DAR AL HANDASAH CONSULTANTS (Shair and Partners)
8 2012 - 2 2015
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