shaji kanakkanath, Head of HR / Administration

shaji kanakkanath

Head of HR / Administration

SERCO

Location
Qatar
Education
Bachelor's degree, HRM
Experience
25 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 8 Months

Head of HR / Administration at SERCO
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since May 2013

Responsible to manage all HR & Admin functions for the company. Please see attached CV for details.

HR Manager at ADCC JV
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2008 to April 2013

Lead a team of 30 professionals + 60 Tradesmen (Office boys, Security Guards, Cleaners, Drivers etc.) and manage all HR & Administrative activities including HR planning, recruitment & selection, induction, performance assessment, employee orientation, training & development, policy development and documentation, payroll, compensation maintenance administration, accommodation, maintenance of personal files, system streamlining, employee relations, office management, catering, immigration matters, staff matters, insurance, transport & travel, guest relations, for 3 major projects in Qatar with New Doha International Airport (NDIA) consisting of approximately 3500 employees (600 staff & 2900 tradesmen). Reporting to Commercial Director / Projects Manager.

Head of HR & Administration at DynCorp International
  • Qatar
  • December 2004 to March 2008

1. Effectively manage 550 personnel in a centralized human resources system
2. Effective planning in maintaining required personnel strength and replacement
3. Successfully implemented policies and procedures to coincide with the Qatari Labor Law
4. Advice Program Management on employee related legal/labor issues
5. Effective recruitment from various countries
6. Effective Personnel Management
7. Effective coordination & recommendation of employee training
8. Effective coordination of Governmental matters
9. Conducting Performance Appraisal and outlining employee benefits and increments
10. Responsible for management of assigned budget areas
Effective Housing Management

HR Specialist / Senior PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER at DynCorp International
  • Qatar
  • April 2003 to November 2004

 Led a team of 2 PROs and 1 clerk and promptly accomplished all the jobs in the department related with PR/Admin
 Successfully managed all Governmental matters.
 Productive frequent liaison with the Ministries and Labor Department for updates
 Error free making of employment contracts (English & Arabic) and attestation
 On-time residency process of employees
 Effectively maintained employee medical/labor records and generated reports to HR Department
 Responsible for effective and fast recruitment processes both internally and externally.
 Keeps track of manpower plans and acts proactively to adhere to plans
 Maintains an updated roster of participant placements and potential job opportunities.
 Coordinates proactively with departments for conducting interviews
 Prepares periodic recruitment reports to inform management of progress update and further instructions

Supervisor - Staff accommodation and maintenance at DynCorp International
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2001 to March 2003

1. Effectively maintained housing for over 500 mixed national employees in a higher standard
2. Rapidly coordinated with landlords for discrepancies in housing and provided immediate fix
3. Successfully introduced housing maintenance form and log to ensure completion of maintenance
4. Electronic reports on a daily/monthly concerning vacancies and status of the housing
5. Successfully conducted 100% quarterly housing inventory
6. Regularly inspected the dining and catering facility to ensure cleanliness, hygienic, and quality

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE / LOGISTICS COORDINATOR at DynCorp International
  • Qatar
  • February 2003 to March 2003

1. Effectively planned and coordinated with the embassies & customs authorities for freight entering into country
2. Properly reported daily event to the management.

Administration Officer at AL EMADI ENTERPRISES
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 1998 to April 2001

 Implemented procedures for office administration
 Effectively carried out all secretarial jobs of the Managing Director
 Effectively handled office stationary and petty cash
 Handled all mail sorting and distribution
 Successfully coordinated with Public relation officers on all governmental matters
 Effectively coordinated with tenants for monthly rent and maintenance requirements
 Ensured prompt payment of utility bills and the telephone/internet bills
 Effectively interacted with other organization for inquiries and relayed messages
 Successfully developed and implemented an effective filing system for the company
 Effectively coordinated all the ticketing arrangements of the staff, MD and official guests
 Recognized by management for exceptional customer service
 Effectively coordinated with Drivers and the maintenance staff and their schedule
 Daily/Weekly reports provided on maintenance and other related matters

Education

Bachelor's degree, HRM
  • at Certification Course in Recruitment - Advanced
  • February 2008

Human Resources Management

Diploma,
  • at QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)
  • December 2005

• Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2000)- QMS, Oman

Diploma, QATAR LABOR LAW
  • at GULF TRAINERS
  • April 2005

2 days training/explanation on New Qatari Labor Law No 14/2004 – Qatar

Diploma, MS EXCEL
  • at NIIT, Qatar
  • February 2003

Advanced Excel User Certification - NIIT, Qatar

Bachelor's degree, ENGLISH
  • at CALICUT UNIVERSITY
  • April 1999

3 YEARS BACHELOR DEGREE IN ENGLISH

Diploma, MS OFFICE
  • at Al Ulaiyah Computer Center
  • May 1998

Certification Course in Ms Office - Al Ulaiyah Computer Center, Qatar

Diploma,
  • at Lyceum Computer Academy
  • February 1997

Diploma in Computer Applications - Lyceum Computer Academy, India

Diploma, WORLD ECONOMICS/HISTORY
  • at N.S.S COLLEGE
  • June 1996

2 YEARS COURSE - Pree Degree. World Economics/History

High school or equivalent,
  • at Anangannadi High School
  • March 1993

Specialties & Skills

Leadership Capabilities
Work Planning
HR Strategy
Experience Strategy
Knowledge Management
ADMIN / HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HR) / PUBLIC RELATIONS

Social Profiles

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert

Training and Certifications

Internal Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2000)- QMS, Oman (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2005
Valid Until:
May 2005