R. Bharathwaj has over 19 years of experience in human resources management. He is currently the Manager of Human Resources at Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India Pvt. Ltd., where he oversees HR functions for 1,800 employees across 55 outlets. Previously, he held HR leadership roles at several other companies in industries such as catering, airlines, and software. Bharathwaj has expertise in recruitment, compensation, training, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance. His career demonstrates a proven ability to successfully manage the full scope of HR responsibilities for large employee bases.

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R. BHARATHWAJ
Email Id : rbwaj@yahoo.com; Contact Number : 9840154988
Objective
Aspiring a prolonged and progressive career with an organization of repute, where my knowledge as well as my good
experiences can be fully utilized for the achievement of the organization’s goals & objectives.
Personality Traits
 A self-motivated, highly passionate, result oriented energetic & articulate leader with great respect for people,
process and innovation. Have led by example; known for clear thinking, flawless execution and unyielding
integrity.
 An enterprising leader with excellent communication and people management skills that have been honed through
managing multi skilled teams.
 A go getter with a “Can Do” attitude and a great eye for detail.
Profile Summary
 An experienced, qualified, skilled, result oriented HRM practitioner with a comprehensive and strategic
understanding of HRM, business and technical issues and organizational changes.
 Able to devise and implement coherent HR strategies whilst improving internal processes and procedures within a
demanding environment, project deadlines and budgets.
 Possessing more than 19+ years of rich experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating
personnel and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address organization's
human resource requirements.
 Hands on experience both in Factory and Service Industry.
 Worked in a reputed MNC companies in HR in different positions from Assistant till Manager. Handled 1,800 +
employees and have experience in Corporate Functions, Green Field Projects, Shops, Factories and Productions
Units.
 Working as Manager – H.R. With M/s. Adyar Anandha Bhavan Sweets India Pvt. Ltd. handling the entire gaur
mat of H.R. for 1800+ employees deployed in 55 outlets in Chennai & Tamilnadu as well as 100+ staff of the
AAB Corporate Office.
Core Competencies
▪ Staff Recruitment ▪ Compensation & Benefits
▪ Training & Development ▪ Performance Management
▪ Policies & Process Management ▪ Payroll Administration
▪ Grievances Handling ▪ Statutory Compliances
▪ Discipline & Code of Conduct ▪ H.R.I. S. & M.I.S.
▪ Time & Leave Management ▪ Personal Record Management
▪ Employee Engagement / Welfare ▪ General Administration
Professional Experience
Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India Pvt. Ltd. Chennai July 2015 To Till Date
Manager – Human Resources
Adyar Ananda Bhavan (also known as A2B or AAB) is a chain of restaurants as well as sweet shops headquartered in
Ambattur, Chennai, India. It is the oldest such chain in Chennai and has 100+ outlets across India. Over the years, its
range of products has expanded from sweets & savories to multi cuisine meals, bakery, ice creams, confectionaries,
packed snacks, etc. As a Manager – H.R. for Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Circle, I am handling the entire gaur mat of
H.R. functions for 1800+ employees deployed in 55 outlets in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry as well as 100+ staffs of the
AAB Corporate Office.
Key Responsibilities :
 Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
 Salary Structuring accounting the Grade-Scale salary pattern.

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 Negotiation and Fixation of remunerations and Issuance of Offer Letters.
 Pre-Employment Medical Examination
 Joining Formalities and Induction Program
 Administer compensation, benefits and relevant procedures.
 Designing & Development and Implementation of Personnel Policies.
 Analyze, plan and budget Manpower for all outlets, in accordance to business trends.
 Allocation of Resources as per Duty Chat and ensuring appropriate matches between personnel & time schedule.
 Monitor Uniform, Hygiene and Grooming Standards.
 Administration of Time, Leave and Payroll Systems.
 Managing Salary Disbursement and Payroll Queries Management.
 Administering Employee Engagement and Retention Programs.
 Managing Performance Management Systems and identification of Training Needs.
 Coordinating and Conducting Various Training Programs.
 Enforcement of Code of Conduct Rules and effective administration of the same.
 Employee Grievance Handling, Management and Redressal.
 Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering
contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
 Plan, direct, delegate, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment,
compensation, and statutory compliances.
 Effectively manage employee Exit Process and Exit Interviews.
 Coordinate and Organize various staff welfare & awareness programs.
 Conduct and Participate in various Talent Acquisition Programs, Job Fairs, Campus Interviews etc.
 Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers,
performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
 Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop
recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
 Investigate and report on accidents, incidents and other misconducts.
 Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
 Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
 Efficiently handling all responsibilities to ensure harmonious work environment and establish good employee –
employer relation.
Sree Gupta Bhavan Pvt. Ltd., Chennai January 2014 To April 2015
Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Hired as Human Resources Manager & Administration for Chennai, to revamp the H.R. Department and introduce best
practices, while managing the entire gamut of H.R. & Administration related functions. I was fully responsible for the
overall Human Resources Operations & Administration of all the 12 shops / restaurants, Factory & Corporate Office,
comprising of around 800 employees. I was reporting to the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities :
 Developed and Deployed HR Processes and Procedures.
 Managed and Recruited resources for all levels both skilled and unskilled.
 Conducted various Campus Interviews and participated in job fair, to recruit talents.
 Update and revise job descriptions.
 Screening Resumes, Short listing, Scheduling & Coordinating for interviews.
 Conducting Interviews and relevant tests.
 Selection and Salary fixation. Issuance of offer letter.
 Appointment, Joining Formalities, Induction and Orientation.
 Issuance of Appointment Letters.
 Responsible for staff probationary assessment and confirmation. Issuance of relevant letters.
 Supervision of Time Management and Leave Management.
 Communicate & implement policies and procedures.
 Conduct training needs analysis and contribute to training design & delivery.
 Monitor Staff Movements such as Transfers and Deputations.

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 Issuance of Staff Uniforms and Shoes.
 Developed Employee Joining Kit and Hand Books.
 Responsible for Internal Communications, Circulars and Notice Board.
 Processing Payroll Disbursement of Salary and Distribution of Salary Slips.
 Remittance of periodic contributions such as P.F. , ESIC, Professional Tax, etc.
 Responsible for circulation of all M.I.S and periodic reports to Management & all concerned.
 Managed Manual Employee Performance Appraisals and its out comes such as Increments, Promotions etc.
 In consultation with the line managers, administered employee benefit & incentive schemes
 Updating and Maintenance of Personnel Records and H.R. Databases.
 Managed the Exit Process and conducted Exit Interviews.
 Managed the Clearance Formalities and Settled the Employee Salary Dues post exit.
 Supervised the processing / transfer and settlement of P.F. Dues.
 Monitored the issuance of ESIC Card to all the eligible staffs.
 Periodic Statutory Compliance and maintenance of all relevant records / registers.
 Attending and addressing all statutory inspections by the regulatory authorities.
 Issuance of Uniforms, Identity Cards and visiting carding to staffs.
 Coordinating with other managers for issuance of company mobile phone, SIM Card, Laptops, P.C., etc.
 Implemented Code of Conduct Regulations and managed relevant misconducts & disciplinary actions.
 Slashed the Manpower Cost by stringent analysis & budgeting as well as reduced the recruitment cost by
revamping the hiring strategies.
 Increased the morale of the staffs and thereby the productivity by defining Job Descriptions, by introducing
Salary Grade Scale System as well as by Implementing Monthly Sales / Production Incentive Schemes.
 Designed, developed and implemented employee engagement programs such as Induction Programs,
Employee Surveys, Employee Redressal Management and Grievances Handling programs, Awards &
Rewards programs, Town Hall / Open House Meetings, Events & Celebrations, Camps, Seminars, Food To
Charity and CSR Activities to continuously motivate the staff morale.
 Coordinating workers participation in management through different committees like Canteen Managing
Committee, Works, Safety and Cultural activities committee.
 Employee Welfare facilities such as Transport, Canteen & Medical facilities, Sports, Recreation, Sports,
Cultural & Facility Management Activities. Organizing Functions on Employee Recreation and Welfare
activities.
 Complying with allStatutory Norm aslaid down by the legislature of the State / Country viz., Factories Act, Shops &
Establishment Act,Food Safety (FSM / FSSAI),Labour,ESIC,PF,FIRE, Corporation / Municipality, Pollution Control
Board, TNEB, Pollution Control Board, etc.
 Maintaining cordial relations with Regulatory / Environmental Bodies.
 General Office Administration, Office Automation & Facilities Management related payment Budgeting
and monitoring Office equipment modernization and office automation.
 Administered Plant & Office Housekeeping, Guest House, Security, Canteen, Transport, Telephone, Local
Municipality & Police, Gardening etc.
Skygourmet Catering Pvt. Ltd. April 2007 To March, 2013
Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Skygourmet Catering Pvt. Ltd. is a private flight catering company, which is one of the business units of Mars
Group of Companies. Skygourmet headquartered at Mumbai, has air catering units in all 4 metro cites, catering
food services to domestic and international airlines. With 2000 employees Skygourmet w produces 40000 meals
per day, on an average. As a Human Asset Manager of the Chennai Unit from the project phase and I was
handling a team of 350 employees. My job responsibilities were :
Key Responsibilities :
 Setting Up of HR Department : Compliance of all legal / statutory obligation during project phase.
 Recruitment of all Team Leaders & Team Member for all the departments.
 Obtaining Permission for Operation from Competent authorities like Municipal Corporation, Inspector of
Factories, etc.
 Accomplishment of Mass Recruitments & Joining Formalities.

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 Registration of all HR related statutory licenses such as Food License, Factories License, PF, ESIC, P.T.
Registrations, Contract Labour Registration etc.
 Identification of various local agencies / vendors to supply man and materials for startup of the business.
 Manpower Planning , Preparation of Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, Job Specification and Job Evaluation.
 Recruitment & Selection, Induction & Orientation and Employee Engagement Activities.
 Training & Development, Performance Appraisals, Promotions, Transfers, Salary Revisions & Increments,
Demotions, Separations, Employees Counseling, Interpersonal Relationship etc.
 Development & Implementation of time to time of Personnel Policies.
 Pre & Post Employment Medicals Examinations and Post Employment / Character Verifications.
 Leave Management, Time Management, Salary & Wages Administration and Uniform Issuance.
 Personnel Records Management and Maintenance of H.R. Records & Registers.
 Negotiation & Finalization of company contracts & agreements.
 Supervision and Managing of Company Cafeteria. ensuring quality food is served to staff as per standard
menu & timings, finalization of Cafeteria menu and quality check of the consumed food.
 Ensuring proper hygiene level in work premises and House Keeping activities at Company Guest House.
 Medical Benefits, Travel Benefits, Rewards & Incentives Programs.
 Event Managements such as seminars, conferences, Free awareness / medical camps, team building
activities, recreational activities, etc. and organizing get together & event activities in co-ordination with
Event Management Companies in the eve of Company Anniversary Day, Sports Day, staff picnic etc..
 Statutory Compliances such as Registrations & Renewals of various licenses and to ensure the Statutory
Compliance under Provident Fund Act, ESIC Act, T.N. Factory Act , Food & Health, Professional Tax,
Industrial Dispute Act, Minimum Wage Act, Gratuity Act, Standing Order Act, Bonus Act, Minimum
Wages Act and Contract Labour Act.
 Ensure the Industrial Peace & Harmony, Grievance Handling, Co-ordination, Motivation and Disciplinary
Action such as framing and issue of charge sheets, Show Cause Notices, Explanations, suspension and
terminations through domestic enquiries.
 Liaisons with Government regulatory bodies, Like Labour Office, Inspector of Factories, Industries &
Commerce, ESIC, P.F., Professional Tax, Food & Health, Judiciary, Police & Traffic, Post Office, BCAS,
Airport Authority of India, Electricity department, District Industries Centre, Political Parties, MLAs,
Chairman / Councilor of Municipal V.I.P.s & C.I.P.s, Bank Officials etc.
Paramount Airways Pvt. Ltd. March 2006 To
April, 2007 Assistant Manager – H.R.
Paramount Airways is a private airlines operating in Southern India, flying passengers within India. Paramount
Airways is based at Chennai and has regional HR office at Chennai. As an Assistant Manager of Human
Resources, I was responsible for the following H.R. activities for 450 employees of Paramount Airways :
Key Responsibilities :
 Setting Up of H.R. Department at the Head Quarters at Chennai.
 Recruitment of all cadre of staffs including Aircraft Engineers, Pilots, Air Hostess, etc. at various locations
such as Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Bangalore, Cochin, Madurai and Trivandrum.
 Setting up the HR Team and HR & Payroll Systems.
 Implementation of all H.R. Policies.
 Introduced new formats for New Joiners and introduced the practice of issuing Team Member’s Hand book
for all new joiner.
 I also in co-ordination with the respective department heads, formulated Standard Operating Procedures and
Operation Manuals for all departments.
 Thereafter I was handling the entire gaur mat of airline H.R. activities such as :
o Selection & Recruitments
o Appointments & Induction
o Probations & Confirmations
o Postings/Deputations & Transfers
o Training & Development
o Staff Appraisals
o Staff Welfare & Benefits – Leave, Travel & Medicals.

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o Separations & Settlements
o Grievance Handling
o Disciplinary Action
o Payroll Administration
o Employee Database & Personal Files
o Contracts & General Administration
o Automation & MIS
o Legal, P.R. & I.R.
Ramco System, Chennai February 2003 To March 2006
H.R. cum Product Executive
Ramco Systems is a major ERP solution provider for all business requirements and has clients across geography.
HRMS solutions is one of their prime businesses. The roles & responsibilities are categorized into HR
Administration and Functional Consultation. The role wise responsibilities were as mentioned below:
Key Responsibilities :
HR Role:
o Selection & Recruitments
o Appointments & Induction
o Trainings/Probations & Confirmations
o Postings/Deputations & Transfers
o Leave Management
o Time Management
o Separations & Settlements
o Employee Database & Personal Files
o Applicant Data Bank
HRMS Role:
o Client’s Requirement Analysis [On Site]
o Client’s Requirement Specification [On Site]
o Product Design [Off Shore]
o Product Testing [Off Shore]
o Bug Simulation & Fixation [Off Shore]
o User Training [On Site]
o Implementation support [On Site]
o Product Presentation [On Site]
o User manual & Documentation [Off Shore]
Affiliations & Projects Handles :
o Recognized User trainer for Ramco HRMS.
o Functional Consultant for HRMS Project Ethicwiny Municipal Corpn., South Africa.
o Functional Consultant for HRMS Project Housing Development Board, Singapore.
o Business Analyst for implementation of HRMS Appraisal System for M/s. ITC Hotels Division, New
Delhi, India.
o Business Analyst for successful implementation of Ramco HRMS for M/s. Bharat Gas Pvt. Ltd. at
Mumbai.
Jet Airways (I) Pvt. Ltd.
H.R. Officer, Chennai April 1999 To February 2003
H.R. Assistant, Mumbai December 1996 To April 1999
Jet Airways is one of the leading private airlines operating from India, flying passengers across geography. Jet
Airways is based at Mumbai and has regional HR offices at all four regions namely Mumbai, Calcutta, New
Delhi and Chennai. I was responsible for Decentralization and Setting up a HR Unit at Chennai for JET
Airways. I handled the entire gaur mat of airline H.R. activities as listed below, for 8 stations and 850
employees of Southern Region :
Key Responsibilities :
 Selection & Recruitments
 Appointments & Inductions

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 Trainings/Probations & Confirmations
 Postings/Deputations & Transfers
 Staff Appraisals
 Cabin Crew Administration & Welfare
 Staff Welfare & Benefits – Leave, Travel & Medicals.
 Disciplinary Actions
 Staff Suggestions
 Separations & Settlements
 Payroll Administration
 Employee Database & Personal Files
 Contracts & General Administration
 Automation & MIS
 Statutory Compliances
 Introduced Cabin Crew Welfare Schemes and Procedures.
 Was an active member to handle Industrial Dispute at Jet Airways (I) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai in 1999 – 2000.
 Instrumental in setting up the staff cafeteria at Chennai Airport in 2001.Skygourmet Catering Pvt. Ltd.
Educational Qualifications
Master of Computer Applications A.N.J.A. College, Sivakasi 1993 to 1996
B.Sc. (Physics) A.N.J.A. College, Sivakasi 1990 to 1993
P.G. Diploma in H.R.&I.R. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 1998 to 1999
Affiliations
 Member of Employee Federation of Southern India – EFSI
 LCPL and ‘C’ certificate holder in ‘National Cadet Corps.‘.
 Praveen’ certification from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha.
 Member of Hoteliers.com
 Member of CiteHR
 Member of Lions Blood Bank, Chennai
Technical Skills
H.R.I.S. : Ramco Virtual Works – Ver. 3.0
Software : Oracle 8.0 & Visual Basic – 3.0
Payroll Software : Sage Packet & Winarms
Time Management Software : E.S.S.L. Application
Operating System : Windows XP
Application Tools : M.S. Office 2007 & 20101
: Internet Explore 6.0 & 8.0
Personal
Father’s Name : G. Rajamani
Date of Birth : 21/09/1972
Nationality : Indian
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Passport Number : G82201410
Address : F4, A.R. Flats, 10/30, Lambert Nagar III Cross Street, Virugambakkam,
Chennai – 600092.