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Dinesh Padmanabhan, HR Manager

Dinesh Padmanabhan

HR Manager·Voltas Limited,

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Computing And Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 8 months

HR Manager

December 2014 - Present

Voltas Limited,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - Present

• HR Transformation: Redesigned HR operating models and workforce planning strategies,
achieving 45% savings in hiring costs while improving scalability and employee satisfaction.
• Workforce Analytics: Developed statistical models for manpower forecasting, reducing project
mobilization costs by AED 100k during lean periods.
• Leadership Development: Launched a leadership development program for 200+ supervisors,
improving productivity by 20% and creating a robust talent pipeline.
• Employee Engagement: Spearheaded initiatives, including a Toastmasters Club,
achieving President Distinguished status for 5 consecutive years and enhancing organizational
communication skills.
• Balanced Scorecard (BSC): Designed and implemented a BSC framework, aligning business goals
with employee performance metrics and improving goal atainment by 20%.
• Emiratization Initiatives: Successfully managed UAE government-mandated Emiratization
programs, ensuring compliance and fostering local talent development.
• Recruitment & HRMS: Managed end-to-end recruitment of 1, 500+ staff for KSA projects,
including contract signoffs, vendor management, and HRMS implementation.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Employee Relations Specialist

January 2013 - December 2014

Arabtec Construction LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - December 2014

• Employee Relations: Streamlined processes for resolving complex workforce issues, including
strikes, boosting workforce morale and motivation.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Oversaw new hire orientation and off-boarding processes, ensuring a
seamless employee experience.
• Employee Welfare: Collaborated with external agencies to organize health and recreational
programs, enhancing employee well-being.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

HR and Admin Manager

July 2012 - March 2013

Maitha General Trading L.L.C,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2012 - March 2013

• HR Function Redesign: Revamped HR and Admin processes, improving efficiency and alignment
with business goals.
• Cost Savings: Streamlined company registration, licensing, and sponsorship agreements,
achieving annual savings of AED 50k.
Company industry:
FMCG

Employee Relations Manager

September 2011 - January 2012

Voltas Limited,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2011 - January 2012

• Employee Engagement: Implemented a satisfaction matrix and Gallup Corporation engagement
survey, driving measurable improvements in workforce satisfaction.
• Employee Relations: Provided expert advice and training on disciplinary actions, grievance
resolutions, and performance management.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Employee Relations Specialist

July 2010 - September 2011

Al Jaber Group,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2010 - September 2011

• Compliance & Awards: Aligned employment practices with the Human Rights Act, earning the
company an AED 478, 000 award for successful implementation.
• Recruitment Process Optimization: Streamlined recruitment processes to adhere to Employment
Practices Policy (EPP) and Site Assignment Agreement (SAA) standards.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Office Manager Projects

May 2004 - April 2010

Laing O’Rourke,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2004 - April 2010

• Reporting Systems: Designed and implemented day-to-day reporting systems and MIS, reducing
salary queries from 10% to 0.2% for a 14, 000+ workforce.
• Health & Safety: Developed the companys first office health and safety manual, ensuring
compliance with regulatory standards.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Sales & Customer Service

September 1996 - October 2003

Various

Mumbai, India

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September 1996 - October 2003

Company industry:
Call Centers & Customer Care Outsourcing
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Bostons Institute

October 1998

October 1998

Diploma, Computing And Engineering

India

GPA (rating): Satisfactory

GPA (rating): Satisfactory

SIES College

March 1996

March 1996

Master's degree, Biochemistry

India

GPA (percentage): 49%

GPA (percentage): 49%

Biochemistry
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Mumbai University

February 1994

February 1994

Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry

India

Skills

Employee Relations
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Employee Relations
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HR Policies
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HR Policies
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Office Operations
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Office Operations
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Customer Service
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Customer Service
Expert
Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Office
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
Office Operations
Expert
Office Operations
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
CHARTERED FELLOW OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT FCIPD
Expert
CHARTERED FELLOW OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT FCIPD
Expert
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Expert
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Expert
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Expert
ANALYTICS
Expert
ANALYTICS
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
INVESTIGATION
Expert
INVESTIGATION
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Expert
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Expert
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Expert
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Expert
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Expert

Languages

Hindi
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker

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Jun 2022
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