Lazarus Velankanni

Strategic HR Leader | 17+ yrs driving organizational transformation | Scalable HR operating models & governance excellence | Multi‑industry | Statutory compliance | CHRM - CPD UK | Labor Law | EDPHRM - SHRM |

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As a strategic HR leader with 17 years of progressive experience, and a proven track record of driving organizational transformation, governance excellence, and scalable HR operating models across multi-industry environments. Over the years I am recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering cost optimization, risk mitigation, workforce stability, and business-aligned people strategies. I would be glad to serve as a valuable partner to organizations seeking to optimize their HR digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure statutory compliance within the evolving labor law frameworks. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can leverage my expertise to support your organization's HR transformation and strategic initiatives. Please feel free to connect with me to explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Experience

  • HR Manager-India at Compucom
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Managing India-HR shared services across employee life cycle • Statutory Compliances: Ensured the organization is compliant under various acts • Policy Design & Implementation: Keeping the SOP’s & Policies updated at all times • Audits: Represented HR function in various internal and external audits • Collaborate with support functions such as Hiring, Finance & HRBP for a seamless execution of projects • Manage renewals of Medical, Life Insurance, Personal Accidental, EAP • Oversee HR systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. • Work collaboratively on employee relations matters such as corrective actions including warnings or performance improvement plans. • Assess policy issues regarding legal risk; work with legal advisors to ensure compliance to and understanding legislation. • Proactively leading the delivery and deployment of new ER Practices and review/redefine existing ones

  • Team Manager at Gallagher
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for HR services across employee life cycle – Onboarding, BGV, Confirmation, Data Management, Exit formalities  Conduct one to one meetings, skip meetings, manage employee grievance and address their concerns and report to the Business leaders during review meetings  Prepare monthly Attrition and Headcount report, analyze attrition trend and share with business to develop strategies and program  Conduct employee survey and report out findings to the business  Co-ordinate with Business leaders and understand business requirement and address issues  Liaise with vendor personnel for Background Checks, monitor and report SLA, Look at yearly contract renewal  Statutory Compliances: Ensured the organization is compliant under various acts of PF, Gratuity and ESIC, liaising with LIC office for gratuity renewal and life Insurance payout  Policy Design & Implementation: Keeping the SOP’s & Policies updated at all times  Audits: Represented HR function in various internal and external audits  Collaborate with support functions such as Hiring, Finance for a seamless execution of Headcount and Billing report Key project & Achievement: 1) Actively managed acquisition of a new client right from offer letter, Compensation matching exercise, onboarding and smooth assimilation of resources in the system 2) Automation: Transfer module inclusion was suggested for People works-ERP module for real time changes in the employee record and accurate employee database management

  • Manager HR at Highrise Solutions LLP
    Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Start-up organization, Managed infrastructure setup, operating cost and workforce  Partner with the owner to develop effective HR policies, Recruitment strategy to support the growth of the business  Build positive relationships with clients' companies, vendors

  • HR Manager at Hotel Parc Estique
    Jul 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • HR Manager at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
    Jan 2017 - May 2017 · 5 mos