Koshy Vaidyan

Experience

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  Reliance Capital Limited

  Nov 1994 - Jun 1995

  Administration Officer

  The largest private sector group in India under the Reliance Group of Industries. Held supervisory role in monitoring civil projects which are in process of construction and to follow-up until their completion including purchase of office spaces and residential properties in coordination with architects, accounting department, selection of vendors for purchase of office equipment etc, Responsible for insurance related issues ( properties and vehicles) and general office administration

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  European Perfume Works Co.LLC

  Jul 1995 - Jun 2001

  Executive Head-Personnel and Administration

  • This Perfume manufacturing division is part of a large multinational group manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics with offices in Europe, Asia and South America. As Head of the department, assisted Line Managers with recruitment process, travel & source candidates internationally, participate in the selection and interview process, ensure reference checks are completed, prepare offer letters, provide new employee orientation packages, conduct exit interviews, track employee appraisal reports, etc.• Good negotiation, team building, coaching, counselling and change management skills.• Appreciated for initiating better employee retention strategies. • Possess superior communication skills (oral, written and for co-ordinating presentation requirements). • Earned trust to effectively manage competing priorities such as arrange travel/ meeting/ hotel arrangements, purchase office supplies, address other administrative functions on one side and address daily HR issues on the other, such as generating payroll/benefits/bonus reports, resolve payroll related enquiries, maintain attendance records, arrange training for new hires or when updated technology needs arise, conduct job evaluations, resolve employee grievance, liaise with Govt. licensing officials etc.• Acted as a primary point of contact between diverse professionals, internal as well as external clients.• Assist with the development and responsible for implementing programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.• Assist in preparing annual budgetary reports for the human resources department.• Knowledge of employment labour code and workplace health and safety code.• Co-ordinated staff recognition programs for improving employee relations.• Coordinate with the PRO in obtaining work permits or cancel work permits based on requirements..Handled change management on 2 occasions. Show less

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  Lincoln Capital Management Services Inc.

  Feb 2002 - Sept 2008

  HR Generalist

  A subsidiary of Lehman Brothers based in New York-USA• Manage the development and maintenance of HRIS in coordination with the IT department. Maintain dual use of HR systems for recruiting, information and to inform culture of the company and manage intranet sites.• Maintain the integrity of employee related databases and generate reports for attendance,payroll, and benefits. Coordinate with the finance department in computing data for tax related matters and issuing tax related forms and receipts based on annual income earned by employees.• Implement and monitor various training programs that are funded by the Company for the purpose of development of skills by employees and tracking reports until their completion. Gather performance appraisal reports and implement proposed initiatives.• Coordinate talent acquisition needs, organise new employee orientation programs, conduct exit interviews and enter data in an internal database. Ensure that best hiring practices are followed as per Government or company regulations. Serve on employee selection committees or meetings.• Implement and develop HR policies for the company with regard to employee relations. Advice or respond to escalating complex enquiries promptly that are brought up by various department heads and answer it according to directions or policy laid down by the Management. Gather reports concerning KPI’s and advice on future changes if needed.• Implement Co.health and safety programs. Track and post Occupational Health and Safety signs and its awareness including drills.• Recommend better employer-employee practices that boost morale and participate in organising annual retreat for certain employees and in hosting office Christmas party.• Participate in admin.staff meetings as well as attend other meetings or seminars.• Monitor and generate annual budgets and its reports.• Vendor development.. • Assist in aligning KPI's that support the accomplishment of the company strategic goals. Show less

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  Tim Hortons

  Apr 2009 - May 2014

  Production Supervisor-Operations

  The largest coffee chain restaurants in Canada with thousands of franchise outlets spread all across Canada and USA.Monitor production targets are achieved on a daily basis for products made by the Co. Train employees on new products that are launched, induction training and on how to abide health and safety regulations.Maintain work schedules and availability of employees at all times.