CV Profile No.167319

Experience in the following industries :

• Industry, production, manufacturing and other
• Metallurgy, steel industry

Professional experience

• Manager Human Resoureces/ Administratin & Compliance
• Hela Indo-chine Apparel PLC, Ethiopia
• Since 05.2022
• Optimizing human resources by HR planning, managing skills inventory, developing upper skills, supporting business demands, and formulating and implementing strategies to archive given Key Performance Indicators (KPI). • Developing HR and Administrative policies, establishing procedures and best practices in the related work platforms to optimize workflows, create a conducive work environment, and a responsive work culture within the company to empower the vision of the company. • Coordinating in implementing strategies at the production plant as a Member of the "Executive Committee," thus accountable for cost-saving measures and supporting business initiatives that affect the profitability of the company. • Monitor deliverables to align with the forecasted and implement corrective measures to minimize gaps. • Directing HR and administrative functions of the company to be within the annual budgetary allocations for cost-efficient performance. • Managing, guiding, and supervising Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Relations, Training & Development, Administration, Compliance, and Welfare teams to establish a dynamic growth matrix within the company. • Mediating and collaborating with external parties and stakeholders for excellent industrial relat ions.

• Manager Human Resources Administration & Compliance
• Hela Intimates EPZA, Kenya
• 01.2019 - 04.2022
• Spearheaded reforms to archive a significant decline in labor turnover from 7% to 2% by inducing structural and cultural changes across the organization. • Archived a remarkable reduction in cadre absenteeism from 10% to 2% with the initiated recognition and rewards programs. • Planned and implemented cadre optimization drive to bring staff cost within budgetary allocation, resulting in a cadre reduction of 13% by initiating job reallocation and voluntary retirement schemes resulting in a cost saving of USD 125,000/- per month. • Revised all HR-related policies to be within current labor laws and legislature to achieve regulatory compliance. • Authored and implemented new policies on transport, housekeeping, and cafeteria to efficiently manage human capital while improving the working conditions of the cadre. • Initiated a reintegration of HR processes, improved working environment, and enhanced health and safety standards. • Developed and delivered training modules on upper skills development, outbound training, and other transferable skills as an internal resource facilitator. • Formulated and implemented measures to mitigate the adverse financial impact on the company during the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing multiple strategies, which were implemented for 3 months during the pandemic, resulting in a cost saving of USD 4.0 Million.

• Manager Human Resources & Administration
• Hela Apparel Holdings PVT ltd
• 01.2016 - 12.2018
• Initiated, developed, and implemented strategies on the four pillars of the "Human Value Stream" concept. "Attract, Develop, Engage, and Inspire," which remains the core of HR engagement in the company. • Spearheaded an innovative approach to recruiting by collaborating with the Provincial Councils of Sri Lanka, which proved to be an extremely successful drive resulting in securing the cadre requirement. • Planned and rolled out the merger and relocation of two manufacturing plants within 2 weeks (cadre and machinery movement) to achieve efficiency and cost reduction. • Managed and accomplished the integration of two teams with diverse cultures and skill sets, employing staff structural changes, training, and managing skill mix to establish sound post-merger employee efficiency. • Ensured to maintain labor turnover at 3.5% and absenteeism at 4% (post-merger) with exceptional employee relations. • Implemented change in established shift practice of one 9-hour shift with a 5-day workweek to a more complex two 8-hour shifts with a 6-day workweek by effective recruitment and optimizing work processes in administrative and operational functions. • Administered a job redesign, Job rotation, job reallocation, and retrenchment initiatives to optimize a cadre of over 500 employees.

• Executive - Human Resources & Administration
• MAS Intimates Pvt LTD
• 07.2009 - 12.2015
• Implemented medium-term strategic plans with the guidance of the HR Manager to uplift the working conditions of the production plant resulting in a reduction of labor turnover to 2% from its origin of 17%. • Established work culture reforms and implanted a sound employee relations framework to archive a significant reduction in absenteeism to 2.5% from its origin of 10%. • Spearheading recruitment drives in fulfilling cadre gaps in the organization. • Maintained labor turnover and absenteeism within the industry norms and 100% headcount. • Led the Employee Relations team in creating a virtuous work environment. • Administered internal and external (buyer compliance) audits. • Managed employee relations by diligent handling of grievances and offering counsel. • Conducted disciplinary inquiries following fair and equitable norms.