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Ravindra Cunniah Venkata, Consultant

Ravindra Cunniah Venkata

Consultant·Sanira Consultants WLL,

Bahrain

Master's degree, Personnel Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 11 months

Consultant

May 2024 - Present

Sanira Consultants WLL,

Manama, Bahrain

May 2024 - Present

 Provide strategic HR advisory to organizations on workforce management, policies, and HR transformation.
 Design HR strategies aligned with business goals, covering talent acquisition, succession planning, performance
management, and employee engagement.
 Advise on compensation frameworks, HR technology implementation (HRIS/ATS), and compliance with Bahrain labor laws.
 Lead change management initiatives and deliver training in leadership and skills development.
Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Consulting

Founder & Principal Consultant

January 2024 - Present

Sanira Consultants

Manama, Bahrain

January 2024 - Present

• Advise senior leadership teams on operational strategy development aligned with business growth objectives and long-term
corporate planning.
• Lead manpower planning initiatives including workforce structuring, resource allocation, succession planning, and
organizational capacity assessment
• Develop and implement budgeting frameworks, cost-control strategies, and financial planning processes to improve
operational efficiency and profitability.
• Design, establish, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance, employee
productivity, and business outcomes.
• Support companies in establishing governance frameworks, operational policies, and performance management systems.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to improve cross-functional coordination and organizational
performance.
• Provide advisory support on risk management, compliance standards, and operational best practices across diverse
business functions.
Company industry:
Management Consulting

General Manager – Human Resources

April 2021 - Present

JBF Bahrain WLL

Al Hadd, Bahrain

April 2021 - Present

• Led enterprise HR strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Partnered with Willis Towers Watson on workforce optimization, compensation benchmarking, and risk analysis
• Reduced time-to-hire by 20% through recruitment transformation
• Introduced HR analytics dashboards for strategic workforce planning Led succession planning and leadership development initiatives Strengthened engagement and retention through culture programs Ensured full compliance with Bahrain labor laws and governance standards
Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Operations Manager

August 2006 - June 2026

Sulekha.com,

Chennai, India

August 2006 - June 2026

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Management

General Manager – HR & Administration

April 2021 - April 2024

JBF Bahrain WLL,

Al Hadd, Bahrain

April 2021 - April 2024

 Directed HR strategy, workforce optimization, and employee engagement across the organization.
 Implemented ATS and HRIS, reducing hiring time by 40%.
 Introduced performance management system (Nine-Box Matrix), improving career progression.
 Strengthened compensation & benefits structures to ensure equity and competitiveness.
 Increased engagement scores by 30% and reduced attrition by 15%.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

General Manager – Human Resources

January 2021 - January 2024

JBF Bahrain WLL,

Al Hadd, Bahrain

January 2021 - January 2024

• Led enterprise HR strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Partnered with Willis Towers Watson on workforce optimization, compensation benchmarking, and risk analysis
• Reduced time-to-hire by 20% through recruitment transformation
• Introduced HR analytics dashboards for strategic workforce planning
• Led succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Strengthened engagement and retention through culture programs
• Ensured full compliance with Bahrain labor laws and governance standards
Company industry:
Manufacturing

HR Manager

November 2017 - March 2021

International Agencies Co. Ltd. (INTERCOL),

Al Hadd, Bahrain

November 2017 - March 2021

• Managed HR operations across multiple business units and industries
• Implemented HR policies, governance frameworks, and compliance systems
• Led workforce planning and organizational structuring initiatives
• Delivered training, engagement, and diversity programs
• Managed government relations and regulatory compliance
Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Manager

November 2017 - January 2021

International Agencies Co. Ltd. (Intercol),

Manama, Bahrain

November 2017 - January 2021

 Managed HR for multiple divisions, including Consumer Products, General Medicals, Logistics, Freight, and
Electromechanical.
 Developed workforce plans, leadership programs, and employer branding strategies.
 Implemented digital performance tracking system.
Company industry:
FMCG

Consultant

April 2015 - October 2017

Independent Consultant

Chennai, India

April 2015 - October 2017

Worked as an independent consultant supporting IT companies in client engagement practices, recruitment for niche skills and Executive
Search/ leadership hiring. Full responsibility for both client and candidate management. Responsible for clients in terms of managing,
maintaining and developing all aspects of the relationship.
Key Result Areas
• Responsible for Account management & Delivery management for Tier 1 client.
• Managing contractual risks relating to LOIs, MSA and SOW
• Involved in setting up a recruitment team from scratch to meet the client’s needs.
• Maintained a steady pipeline of active and passive candidates within their core competencies
• Mentoring cross-functional teams to analyze requirements (changes in existing processes and workflows), identify solutions, plan
for and participate process transformation or migrations
Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Independent HR Consultant

April 2015 - October 2017

Freelance

Chennai, India

April 2015 - October 2017

• Delivered executive search and HR consulting for Tier-1 clients
• Built and scaled recruitment teams for niche and leadership hiring
• Managed client relationships and contract negotiations
• Led process transformation initiatives
Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Independent HR Consultant

January 2015 - October 2017

Freelance

Chennai, India

January 2015 - October 2017

• Delivered executive search and HR consulting for Tier-1 clients
• Built and scaled recruitment teams for niche and leadership hiring
• Managed client relationships and contract negotiations
• Led process transformation initiatives
Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing

Manager - HR & Operations

September 2010 - April 2015

Ventech Solutions

Chennai, India

September 2010 - April 2015

Ventech Solutions is an IT Consulting Company. Joined the company in IT Consulting Division and with proven abilities, eventually took
over the responsibility of heading the Global Delivery Center of Ventech, Chennai
.Key Result Areas
• Leading the Talent Acquisition Function for Technology, Infrastructure & IT Product Development Verticals
• Accountable for end to end recruitment within the stipulated aggressive timelines and building the talent pipeline for the business to
achieve the hiring targets for the respective LoB within the standard timelines at optimal price point.
• Responsible for Statutory compliance, Performance management and Grievance handling
• Efficiently managing and processing monthly payroll for salaried/ hourly employees
• Effectively handling employee terminations, grievance & other issues; collaborating with legal counsel, supervisors and management
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Manager – HR & Operations

September 2010 - April 2015

Ventech Solutions,

Chennai, India

September 2010 - April 2015

• Led HR and operations for global delivery center
• Directed large-scale hiring across technology verticals
• Managed compliance, payroll, and employee relations
• Built scalable HR processes supporting growth
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Recruitment Manager

August 2008 - August 2010

Yoganishta Technologi-S

Chennai, India

August 2008 - August 2010

Full responsibility for both client and candidate management. Responsible for clients in terms of managing, maintaining and developing all
aspects of the relationship. Greater responsibility for junior team members as well as responsibility for reporting on and maintaining a
regular income stream. Regular business development opportunities are leveraged with new and existing clients
Key Result Areas
• Administered the consulting business by client solicitations, built & maintained clients, account management and talent acquisition
functions of the company
• Leveraged strong account management skills with consultative sales acumen; used planning & process tools to set objectives,
develop strategies & tactics to achieve the targets
• Collaborated with various decision-makers and influencers at all levels of the client organization; single-handedly managed the
Executive Search and Leadership Hiring for Yoganishta
• Fostered new business relationships, generated & negotiated new income for the organization to an agreed target
Company industry:
Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Recruitment Manager

August 2008 - August 2010

Yoganishta Technologi-S,

Chennai, India

August 2008 - August 2010

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Senior Manager – HR Operations

August 2006 - June 2008

Sulekha.com

Chennai, India

August 2006 - June 2008

Played a vital role in contributing to the efficiency of company operations by managing the company’s Yellow pages portfolio & staff,
including all human resources functions
Key Result Areas
• Partner with client groups integrating human resources strategies and practices with business strategies and operating plans.
• Provide leadership in developing implementing and administering, compensation & benefit programs.
• Facilitate the development and management of the workforce including training & development, performance management, career
development, succession planning, retention etc.
• Identify, review and give direction related to organizational and employment strategies to meet Human Resources requirements.
• Co-ordinate HR programs as assigned and undertake special projects related to Human Resources.
Company industry:
Internet & E-commerce
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Operations Manager

August 2006 - June 2008

Sulekha.com,

Chennai, India

August 2006 - June 2008

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Shift Manager

May 2003 - July 2006

BoardEx

Chennai, India

May 2003 - July 2006

Joined the company at an infant stage; pivotal in setting up the India operations by recruiting 350 people, putting the quality systems in
place, training them on the business, and thus building the business within 3 months. Looked after a team of 100+ Deputy Team Leaders,
Data Analysts and Quality Analysts and responsible for researching & analyzing FTSE 500 companies’ Board of Directors, Companies’
Financials, Directors’ experience and remuneration
Key Result Areas
• Responsibilities include: Day-to-day supervision, recruiting, trainings, performance appraisals, and project management
• Act as first point of escalation for all queries raised by the UK and US sales team with regards to the product
• Accurate submission of daily dashboards/ backlog details/ country statistics/ monthly functional review data/ analysis and trigger
actions to be completed as per agreed timelines with management
• Direct monthly meetings, generate forecasts, and set performance milestones to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end
deliverables
Company industry:
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Job role:
Consulting

Shift Manager

May 2003 - July 2006

Boardex,

Chennai, India

May 2003 - July 2006

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Management

Manager - HR & Operations

March 1999 - April 2003

Pann American Institute

New Delhi, India

March 1999 - April 2003

Key Result Areas
• Responsible for Strategic and Operational HR Laying a foundation for HR Policies
• Align HR with business goals Manpower Planning, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Succession Planning,
• Responsible for Statutory compliance, Performance management and Grievance handling
• Efficiently managing and processing monthly payroll for salaried/ hourly employees
• Effectively handling employee terminations, grievance & other issues; collaborating with legal counsel, supervisors and
management
Company industry:
Training & Education Center
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Manager - HR & Administration

March 1999 - April 2003

Pan American Institute,

New Delhi, India

March 1999 - April 2003

Company industry:
Training & Education Center
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Manager - Operations, HR & Administration

January 1999 - January 2003

Pan American Institute,

New Delhi, India

January 1999 - January 2003

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Executive - Recruitment

August 1998 - March 1999

FCS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,

Noida, India

August 1998 - March 1999

Key Result Areas
• Identify and address issues that affect the overall health of the organization including morale, effectiveness, turnover, absenteeism
and productivity
• Investigate and manage all claims
• Determine departmental needs and continually update job descriptions
• Create a robust recruitment process - online, phone screening, interviews, background checks, employment offers, onboarding,
and liaison with recruitment firms
• In conjunction with the team, manage staff schedules, vacation & sick days
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Executive - HR

August 1998 - March 1999

FCS Technologies,

Noida, India

August 1998 - March 1999

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Education

IMERT, University of Pune

January 1998

January 1998

Master's degree, Personnel Management

India

University of Pune

January 1998

January 1998

Master's degree, Personnel Management

India

Canadian School of Management

January 1997

January 1997

Master's degree, Marketing

India

Assam Agricultural University

April 1995

April 1995

Bachelor's degree, Agriculture

India

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

Assam Agricultural University

January 1995

January 1995

Bachelor's degree, Agriculture

India

Assam Agricultural University

January 1995

January 1995

Bachelor's degree, Agriculture

India

Skills

Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
HR Management
Expert
HR Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Intermediate
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
AUTOSCALING
Intermediate
AUTOSCALING
Intermediate
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Intermediate
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Intermediate
BUSINESS PARTNERING
Intermediate
BUSINESS PARTNERING
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Expert
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Expert
COLLABORATION
Intermediate
COLLABORATION
Intermediate
INDICATORS
Intermediate
INDICATORS
Intermediate
SOURCING
Expert
SOURCING
Expert
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
CORPORATE SERVICES
Intermediate
CORPORATE SERVICES
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
HR Management
Expert
HR Management
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
CREATIVITY
Intermediate
CREATIVITY
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
RESTRUCTURING BUSINESS
Intermediate
RESTRUCTURING BUSINESS
Intermediate
WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
linkedin.com/in/cvravindra

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Hindi

Native Speaker

Telugu

Native Speaker

Malayalam

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISO Internal Auditor
PPA & HJA Practitioner
GIA Practitioner
HRMP®
ISO Internal Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001)
PPA & HJA Practitioner
GIA Practitioner
HRMP®
HRMP®
PPA & HJA Practitioner
General Intelligence Assessment (GIA) Practitioner
Integrated Management Systems Internal Auditor (ISO 9001
HRMP®
PPA & HJA Practitioner
General Intelligence Assessment (GIA) Practitioner
Integrated Management Systems Internal Auditor (ISO 9001
Certified as PPA & HJA Practitioner from Thomas International
May 2013
Certificate of accreditation as a General Intelligence Assessment (GIA) Practitioner from Thomas Int
May 2013
Certified as Integrated Management Systems Internal Auditor as per ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & I
Apr 2019