Prathap Siluvaipillai

An accomplished professional with 15 + years of extensive experience in HR Operations, Strategy & Administration. Contributed positively to company's performance precisely across the Oil & Gas, Aviation / Airline, and Construction sector.

As a certified Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist; successfully executed the entire Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Process of the organization in Oil & Gas Projects such as Turn Around, Maintenance Shutdowns, Technical Manpower Supply, and EPC, EPIC, as well the Aviation/ Airline Industry and the Civil & MEP projects.

Positively led the HR Department activities and managed the complete recruitment Life Cycle of organization from Planning, Requisition, Interviews, On Boarding, etc. and guided the Talent Management activities like Performance Management, Employee Development, and Rewards & Recognition.

Works independently, proactively and out of the box thinking and strong attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills. Has strong fundamental knowledge in staffing and HR activities.

Recruitment -
1. Draft the appropriate Job Descriptions for the positions of the company.
2. Identify the requirement of the company by consulting all the departments
3. Identify the source for hiring,
4. Attract the potential candidates and Interview the candidate,
5.Coordinate the interview with the respective department and
6. If selected, complete the documentation.

Operations -

1. Handle the joining formalities.
2. Handling Employee Database (Both in Soft Form and Files Management)
3. Leaves and Attendance Management
4. Handling the payroll
5. Manage advance Salary, Ad Hoc Bonuses, Loans
6. Confirmations, Performance Appraisals, Performance Management
7. Handle the exit-interviews
8. Full and Final Settlement

Employee Relation -

1) Handling all the queries of the employees. Be it related to Salary, Leaves, Attendance, and Transfer etc.
2) explains the various policies, strategies and benefits to employees.
3) Stop all type of rumors and misleading communications.
4) Motivate the employees on day-to-day basis.

• Handled end to end recruitment, on boarding and Induction
• Have done general employee administration : Leave application, final settlement of the employee, Air ticket arrangements, Attendance monitoring, Resignation, Termination and Non-renewal of Visa, Exit Formalities, Take care of Attrition,
• Coordinated employee retention effort, handling of disciplinary action, performance appraisal and training,
• Arrangement of medical insurance, occupational health card, vaccination and Workmen compensation. Monitoring of staff accommodation administration.
• Information and reports. MIS, HRIS. Handling of contract renewal of pest control, cleaning service etc.
• Strong coordination with PRO for visa issuance, visa renewal, Qatari ID, labor card, medical test etc.

• Develop and Execute Recruiting Plans
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Create job descriptions.
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Build networks to find potential candidates
• Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues. Utilize the Internet for recruitment.
• Review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Conduct prescreening interviews.
• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport, gauge morale, and source new candidate leads.
• Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.
• Coordinate and Implement College Recruiting( campus interview)
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Perform reference and background checks for potential employees.
• Prepare and send offer packages.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.

• Maintained daily organizer to assist HR Manager with his appointments.
• Maintained Minutes and follow ups
• Kept employees’ information up to date
• Coordinated with HR Manager to finalize necessary reports / MIS
• Provided secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information; organizing work; answering the telephone; communicating messages; maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Travel arrangements.
• Handled day to day activities in co-ordination with internal / external departments for smooth functioning of the organization.
• Maintained utmost confidentiality with sensitive and office.
• Had done additional responsibilities as per the requirements.