1. Avinash Kumarasamy
New # 85, Old # 52,C T.M.Maistry Street, Vannanthurai, Chennai-600041
+91 9962392085
avi.nash003@gmail.com
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
7 years of experience in Resource Management & Human Resources with clients across Insurance,
Information, Media and Entertainment
Managed about 250 odd requirements, Single point contact for 2000 resources in Offshore IT Infra Structure
Insurance
Bench Manager for two offshore, managed about 140+ resources and their deployments
B.Tech in Computer Science from Dr M.G.R EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MBA in Human Resource Management & Marketing from Loyola College & Pondicherry University
(Twinning Programme).
ICON Award in recognition of exemplary work in Global Work Force Management function (July – Dec 2012)
WOW Awards for valuable contribution for outstanding performance (Oct 2010)
CIS 2013 COGNIZANT INNOVATION SUMMIT awarded for participation (Nov 2013)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organization: HCL Technologies Limited . .
Address: 602/3, 138, ELCOT - SEZ Unit -I Shollinganallur-Medavakkam High Road, Chennai 600119
Telephone: +91- 044 6105 0000 Website: www.hcltech.com
Designation/Position: Senior Executive (SAP Resourcing Team)
Period of Employment: 25th Dec 2014 to till date
Nature of Employment: Full-time
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Highly appreciated for fulfilling roles on time for Yildiz ESI project development
Appreciated for fulfilling critical roles within two weeks timeframe for ABB ESI project
Received appreciation for proactive staffing for Federal Mogul project
Resourcing Manager for South Africa demands
Bench Manager for Chennai location
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –
Liaise with Project Managers to develop a good understanding and accurate forecast of their staffing
needs in terms of skill sets and numbers
Year Course Institution Board/University Marks
2010-
2012
MBA Loyola College Pondicherry university 56%
2002 -
2007
B. Tech
Computer
Science
Dr M.G.R
EDUCATIONAL AND
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
DR M.G.R Deemed University 6.79 (CGPA)
2002 HSC VVV Mat Hr Sec School State Board 65%
2000 SSC VVV Mat Hr Sec School Matriculation 56%
2. Sourcing, Initial screening, short listing, pre and post interview follow ups, reviewing with stake
holders, negotiation and closures
Responsible for identifying resources with appropriate skills and profile internally from bench /
Joining Pipeline.
Work closely with Delivery leads, technical interview panel and prospective candidates
Resourcing Point Of Contact for fulfilling Demands in South Africa
Qualifying internal employee database/just in time hires/vendor resources
Regular sync up with Capability Heads for suggestions and fulfillment plans
Analyzing the need and assessing the candidates and thus fulfilling the demands
Partner with external hiring team to drive a consistent and quality hiring process
Formulate sourcing strategies and advise on hiring decisions
Provide interview training to new hiring managers and their team
Managing the hiring process, perform behavioral interviews and administer tests where required
Successful managed resources to support entire company recruitment operations
Responding to queries regarding recruitment and project opening to bench resources
Reviewing each candidate’s academic background, applications to determine eligibility hiring status
Instrumental in recruiting candidates to meet staffing needs for critical ramp ups
Fostered excellent business relationships with project managers to fully understand their staffing
needs
Counselled new hires on various workplace issues to avoid attrition
Addressed staffing issues by recommending best candidates available immediately with in internal
options
Organization: Cognizant
Address: Plot No 15 A MEPZ Economical Zone, National Highway Road GST Road, Tambaram, Chennai – 600047
Telephone: + +(91)-44-30921000, 30921001 Website: www.cognizant.com
Designation/Position: Junior Executive (HR)
Period of Employment: 26 Oct 2009 to Dec 19 2014
Nature of Employment: Full-time
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded for "Outstanding performance and dedication” IT Infra Structure Insurance Leadership.
ICON Award in recognition of exemplary work in Global Work Force Management function (July – Dec 2012)
Hartford Ramp up– Oracle & SQL DBA fulfillment (Mar-2014)
3. CCC Ramp Up- IT Infra Structure Insurance (Aug-2010)
Highly appreciated for the entire ramp up of Liberty Mutual (80 resources in 60 days)
Received appreciation for an excellent staffing support for MetLife
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Global Work Force Management (IT IS Staffing and Fulfillment Team Offshore)
Responsible for identifying resources with appropriate skills and profile internally from bench /
rotation / training or through sub-contracting or give to recruitment for hiring
Collaborate with hiring managers to prepare staffing strategy for existing and future needs.
Arrange staffing strategy meetings with objective to recruit methods plus sourcing plans
Ensure to comply with organization's staffing policies as well as procedures
Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with
managers to discuss needs
Ensure availability of back up resources in the event of candidate back outs/declines for key positions
Responsible for maintaining and identifying resources and building relations with potential resources.
Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program;
counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending
changes.
Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training
programs
Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Interact with Entry Level Trainees and handle their allocation related issues/concerns.
Track project releases along with timelines, skills & designations
Ensure selected resources start work on project on time (this includes coordinating release from
current project if required
Identify associate aspirations and formulate plan to address it
Coordinating with the external recruitment/Contract team to get the right profile for the account.
Have been instrumental in various Key Ramp Ups for the Business Units
Mentoring team Member and bringing the best in her and making her extremely productive
Communicating effectively to ascertain that the team understands the criticality of business and
delivers accordingly
Revenue loss tracking for open demands
Panel co-ordination for Account specific drives
Recruit and interview qualified candidates to fill customer requirements
4. Effective tracking on ageing for the Open demands
Coach and counsel resources to ensure quality performance and job satisfaction
Aspire & Internal Job Posting Mailer
Proactive hiring and creating a pool of resources of high/niche demand skill areas
Helped prospective resources to identify their unique skills and interests
Assessed each client requirement to ensure employee arrival and customer satisfaction
Analyzed any potential value add services which can be offered to accommodate critical situations
Pick candidates that are the closest match and study their profiles in detail to determine availability
and suitability for the company
Work with management to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies
Process executive (voice) in Cognizant Technology Solutions (Oct 2009 - May 2011)
Worked for the Project – AT&T (Order management)
Involved making calls to US Customers regarding Orders
Performed as a Quality Analyst for Both Voice and Transactions to ensure we meet the Team and the
Project SLA
Participated Client calls and Calibrations on a daily basis– Process related
Participated and was part of Client visitinvolved in Floor walk activity
Provided floor support and process training for new hires
Conducted Quality and Process related huddles to improve
Developed many process improvement plans/initiatives
Was able to achieve self and team targets
Supported Team and Process to ensure SLA and Compliance
UNEMPLOYED
April – Oct 2009: 7 months, Searching for HR related jobs in Corporate companies
Organization: Act HR Solutions
Address: 6/1, Arumugam Road, Kilpauk, Chennai- 600010
Telephone: + 044 – 42654741 Website: www.acthrsolutions.com
Designation/Position: HR Executive (Recruitment Consultant)
Period of Employment: Feb 27 2008 to March 02 2009
Nature of Employment: Full-time
5. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Identified as the Senior Recruiter in a period of Six months
Highly appreciated for bringing in New clients and Client engagement
Team lead- Business Process Outsourcing recruitment for a team of 6 junior recruiters
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staffing and Recruitment - Handling ITES recruitments.
Detailed Analysis of the requirement, understanding the specifications of the client.
Assisting in the drafting and writing of Job adverts
Recording and monitoring office expenses and raising invoices
Calling candidates and inviting them for interviews
Informing the client companies about potential suitable candidates
Building a strong network with friends, social sites to attract more business for the company
Manage client relationships and maintain ongoing communication
Conduct post – placement reviews and prepare document/reports
Conducting daily short-listing of candidates and maintain a candidate file/database
Developed strong candidate liaison skills, including face to face interviews/discussions
Handled the tasks of head hunting, identifying and approaching suitable candidates for the right profile
Prepares Resume, Cv and correspondence and forward the same to client to list suitable candidates
Recruits, selects and schedule interviews with potential employees required for the organization
Assist the organization to meet with recruiting goals by providing best recruiting practices
Negotiates pay and salary structure as well as finalize arrangements between candidates and clients
Getting the correct documentation from the candidates and keeping jobs and candidates organized
Offering advice to both client and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression
Working towards exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billedto clients
or business leads generated
Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs
Other HR Initiatives:
Wide exposure in Employee Engagement activity and location wise activity
Location HR for Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai (for 3 Facilities)
Responsible for driving OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Advisory
Services) and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) certification for the company
Conducted Lateral and Campus Induction
6. Took part in Campus recruitment drives in colleges
Took care of promotional activities for events inside the office
Took care of Open resignations and weekly exits from Training and Business
Conducted Survey across all practices to find out the effectiveness of the organization and shared the same to
the Leadership team
Have done lot of counselled resignation for fresher’s due to various resignation reasons
Medical Centre analysis done on a monthly basis, a regular visit to the Medical
Centre and also check on feedback from the associates on the response
Based on the medical records we will also conduct camps and programs if we observe any common disorders
Planning, budgeting promoting and organizing of an event – end to end
Part of Business Continuity Planning programs and helping the organization and associates during chaotic
situations
REFERENCES
Name of reference: Sriram Janakiraman
Title at his or her organization : Associate Operation manager Ops
Organization name: Cognizant
Phone : +91 8754571740
Relationship to you : Ex Supervisor
Name of reference: Dhamodharan S
Title at his or her organization : Senior Manager delivery
Organization name : Cognizant
Phone : +91 9003018326
Relationship to you : Delivery POC for Projects