Vijith Vadakkettil

Introduced and ensured continuity of programs like Internal job movements, talent pool, round table sessions, and job for a day. Launched Employee handbook and policy manual.
Lead automation of the HRMS systems and was involved end to end - Identifying the right system, testing, migration, and launch.
Work in partnership with the Senior Management Team to support business in achieving its annual strategic objectives and business results.
Introduced employee wellness programs. Ensured better medical insurance cover for the employees year on year with cost optimization.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining yearly HR Budget.
Manage the HR function to high standards. Keep HR systems and activities under constant review to ensure high levels of efficiency and accuracy.
Implemented recruitment process to ensure timely closure and within the available matrices and enhanced the onboarding experience.
Manage the HR activities of the organization to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, policy & established procedures.

Develop and enforce the health, Safety & Environment guidelines and functions in line with HACCP.

• Worked in a team of 9 to fill middle manager vacancies for large regional MNC clients across insurance, telecom, IT, manufacturing and retail industries
• Actively involved in the full recruitment life cycle including; sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, negotiations, checking references and onboarding
• Served as main client liaison overseeing issue escalations, recruitment progress updates, understanding of clients’ manpower needs and ensuring fulfilment of billing milestones
• Mentored junior recruits / trainees and guided potential candidates on employment opportunities, interviewing skills, potential career pathways and any relocation issues
• Participated in business development planning initiatives by identifying and recommending cost optimization and efficiency improvements, and liaised with multiple account managers on customer relationship strategies to both retain and grow accounts
• Played a key role in supporting the full spectrum of administrative and HR functions for over 500 staff including payroll management, claims and leave management
• Accountable for maintaining detailed records of all HR expenditures and compiling comprehensive monthly expense reports for senior management’s perusal

Significant Highlights
• Identified active and passive candidates with thorough screening processes that increased productivity saving significant man-hours a month
• Received recognition from manager for achieving highest number of placements in one week
and timely completion of recruitment targets ahead of given schedule
• Selected by Manager to attend 3 courses

• Looking after the recruitment activities through campus recruitments, other events/ in co-ordination with job sites, screening of resumes and short-listing candidates; overseeing Employee Exit Management
• Completing formalities for interviews and organising interview sessions; organizing induction programmes including hand over of the joining letter; co-coordinating with the Finance division to complete necessary formalities