Amith Kumar A K

Cluster HR & Admin - Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Result-oriented professional with nearly 18 years’ experience in HR operations with key focus on profitability & optimal utilization of resources Expert in formulating and managing strategic HR initiatives and aligning the business strategy leading to organizational development and change touching on performance management, talent management, reward management, among others. Approachable leader with skills in bridging the gap between managers and employees by resolving matters pertaining to performance plans, misconduct, manager/workmen issues, salary & policies. Strategy architect credited with implementation of innovative path-breaking HR initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities Insightful exposure in induction & orientation program and providing related training to the employees Proficient in spearheading manpower planning & talent acquisition across varied skills, levels and disciplines Excellence in designing and applying a comprehensive performance management, competency and compensation framework to support the business and achieve ambitious growth plans thru KRA and PIP. Expertise in leading talent management, career planning, succession planning, Statutory Compliance, Buyer compliance internal audit & external audit for improving the competence of the workforce Proven ability to manage employee and industrial relations which include acting as an impartial mediator and adviser in disciplinary management processes while ensuring fairness through adhering to due process, legal and labor regulations and requirements. Ability to develop risk management strategies and ability to deliver continuous Improvements and offer strategic advice to management.

Experience

  • Cluster HR Manager at Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd. Co.
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Leading employee engagement programs, managing budgets, and maintaining high satisfaction levels through surveys and grievance management. • Overseeing daily HR operations such as attendance, manpower movements, visa/passport processes, bank account opening, and staffing control. • Driving learning and development initiatives, coordinating training programs, and monitoring training effectiveness. • Ensuring strict implementation of HR policies and SOPs, preventing unauthorized structural changes or promotions. • Managing workforce planning, controlling excess manpower, and ensuring optimal staffing levels. • Supporting audit readiness through proper documentation and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Special Projects, Operations) to deliver aligned HR initiatives. • Strengthening stakeholder relationships, fostering teamwork, and promoting a culture of trust and integration. • Overseeing facilities and services functions within the cluster. • Providing financial oversight for HR operations including budgeting, forecasting, and variance management.

  • Manager - HR & Admin at Ashton Mombasa Apparel EPZ Ltd
    Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Partner with business stakeholders to understand the man power requirement for specific department and ensure recruitment and selection plan in line with budgeted manpower and cost. Managed end-to-end recruitment life cycle from sourcing, interviewing, Induction, on boarding, and retention of best talents. Responsible for handling employment contracts permanent, temporary, casual and expatriates (issuing end of contract and extension) transfer, internship and deputation according to local law. Generating job descriptions and KRA in conjunction with their respective managers. Managing staff remuneration, compensation and benefits based on market surveys for similar industry. Partner with business leaders to enable confirmations, promotions, salary change, leadership development, and succession planning. Responsible for staff performance management in coordination with stake holders and handle employee KPI along with Performance improvement plan. Prepare and present key HR metrics (Attrition percentage, absenteeism, Department wise Manpower, Cost analysis Actual vs Budgeted, overtime etc.) and provide recommendations to overcome challenges to HR team. Oversee all Time management, compensation benefits and related system to drive the functioning of the payroll systems smoothly and stay abreast of changes to applicable governing requirements, policies and laws, and ensure compliance is maintained when major updates or new systems are implemented. Partner with compliance team and acts as Internal Auditor for Buyer compliances in plant and maintain accurate and complete records like employee committee meeting, statutory documents pertaining to buyer, residential facility details, Grievance file, Internal audit report details etc. Handling disciplinary actions like show cause, warning letter, suspension, summary dismissal, and domestic inquiry against employee’s misconduct report.

  • Manager - HR & Admin at Ashton Apparel EPZ Ltd
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Partner with business stakeholders to understand the man power requirement for specific department and ensure recruitment and selection plan in line with budgeted manpower and cost. Responsible for handling employment contracts (issuing end of contract and extension) according to local law. Partner with business leaders to enable confirmations, leadership development, and succession planning Responsible for staff PMS in coordination with stake holders and handle employee KRA along with Performance improvement plan. Prepare and present key HR metrics and provide recommendations to overcome challenges to HR team. Responsible for handling grievances and maintaining IR with the plant team and ensure timely query resolution of employees and handling disciplinary actions like show cause letter, warning letter, suspension letter and domestic inquiry against employee’s misconduct report. Planning and implementation of various welfare activities, rewards and recognition program. Responsible for Internal and External Audits (Including Risk Audit) - To ensure 100% compliance is reached at an organizational level and improvising the existing process to the next level Partner with compliance team and acts as Internal Auditor for Buyer compliances in plant and maintain accurate and complete records like employee committee meeting, statutory documents pertaining to buyer, residential facility details, Grievance file, Internal audit report details etc. Oversee the functioning of the payroll systems and stay abreast of changes to applicable governing requirements, policies and laws, and ensure compliance is maintained when major updates or new systems are implemented. Establish and ensure effective exit management process, Capturing and analyzing the reasons for leaving and conducting exit interviews and taking corrective actions in consultation with Business Head & OD team as required.

  • Deputy Manager - Plant HR at Shahi Exports Private Limited
    Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Partner with business stakeholders to understand the man power requirement for specific department and ensure recruitment and selection plan in line with budgeted manpower and cost. Partner with business leaders to enable confirmations, leadership development, succession planning and performance management. • Prepare and present key HR metrics (Attrition percentage, absenteeism, Manpower, Cost analysis Actual vs Budgeted, overtime etc.) • Responsible for handling grievances and maintaining IR with the plant team and ensure timely query resolution of employees. Handling disciplinary actions like show cause letter, warning letter, suspension letter and domestic inquiry against employee’s misconduct report. Planning and implementation of various welfare activities, rewards and recognition program. • Responsible for Internal and External Audits (Including Risk Audit) - To ensure 100% compliance is reached at an organizational level and improvising the existing process to the next level • Partner with compliance team and acts as Internal Auditor for Buyer compliances in plant and maintain accurate and complete records like employee committee meeting, Statutory documents pertaining to buyer, residential facility details, Grievance file, Internal audit report details etc. • Assists with the company-wide committees and provide HR support and to monitor activities and completion of goals. • Responsible for on time submission of all statutory returns (quarterly, half yearly and annual returns) and liaison with government bodies. • Oversee the functioning of the payroll systems and stay abreast of changes to applicable governing requirements, policies and laws. Establish and ensure effective exit management process, Capturing and analyzing the reasons for leaving and conducting exit interviews and taking corrective actions in consultation with Business Head & OD team as required.

  • Deputy Manager HR at Anthem Biosciences Private Limited
    Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 · 6 yrs 8 mos

    Performing entire HR operations inclusive of organizational development, payroll management, policy formation & implication, statutory compliance, planning, vendor management and so on  Driving a system of defining and measuring the right organizational behavior & integration to all people process  Formulating, implementing and communicating HR policies  Generating MIS reports on HR metrics like head count & organization chart for supporting business stakeholders in decision- making  Planning manpower requirements & budgeting in consultation with Department Heads; preparing JD, allocating resources and planning for head count control  Sourcing, screening, shortlisting candidates for junior, mid & senior level roles through multiple channels like employee referrals, consultants and job portals  Coordinating with the Finance Department for monthly payroll system, making necessary entries for new joiners, separation cases, unpaid leave, salary advances and so on  Completing the joining formalities including collecting the required documents, creating of login id for attendance, introducing and set the KRA for new joiners  Helping employees in there PF, ESI matters and organizing motivational trips Conducting Reward & Recognition Program on the performance reviews and top grading, skill assessment & evaluation, trainings and other skill enhancement methods to enhance productivity  Analyzing the HR and administration processes, streamlining systems, focusing on improving processes to promote reliability, increase simplicity and enable scalable growth  Establishing and conducting induction programs, devising the orientation plan for the new joiners