Kavitha M

Oversaw all HR and administration functions for a large dealership organization, leading HR strategy, compliance, employee engagement, and process streamlining.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented company-wide HR policies and SOPs, standardizing processes across departments
• Introduced employee engagement programs, resulting in a 2% reduction in attrition
• Successfully deployed HRMS software to automate payroll, attendance, and record-keeping
• Ensured 100% compliance with POSH laws, filing annual returns and establishing the committee
• Improved customer audit ranking through structured HR documentation and audits
• Facilitated STP plant implementation to meet KSPCB environmental norms
• Coordinated CSR initiatives including community engagement and awareness programs

Skill Box:

HRMS Implementation | SOP Development | POSH Compliance | Employee Engagement | Statutory Compliance (KSPCB) | Audit Management | HR Policy Formulation | CSR Strategy | Administrative Operations

Led HR and Admin functions across HO and 2 manufacturing units, managing statutory compliance, employee relations, training, and strategic HR initiatives.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Negotiated 3-year wage settlement with workmen committee and managed all labor relations
• Drove SA 8000:2014 certification and implemented robust HR & compliance frameworks
• Conducted energy audit with ₹3.5L annual cost savings in partnership with maintenance
• Implemented employee retention programs, competency-based training, and HRMIS
• Oversaw statutory returns (ESIC, PF, KSPCB), contractor compliance, and COVID protocols
• Chaired POSH, 5S, and Grievance Committees across units to ensure governance and engagement

Skill Box:

Statutory Compliance (SA8000, KSPCB, ESIC, PF) | Wage Settlements | HR Budgeting | MIS Reporting | HRMS & Recruitment | Employee Relations | Labor Law Compliance | Training & Skill Matrix | 5S | Grievance & POSH | Committee Leadership | Covid Protocols | Vendor Management | Energy Efficiency Audits | Multi-Unit HR Management

Handled end-to-end HR and compliance functions for the manufacturing unit, focusing on licenses, audits, training, and community relations.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Secured General Panchayat and KSPCB licenses through effective stakeholder negotiation
• Conducted internal audits and maintained IATF compliance as certified internal auditor
• Delivered in-house training on safety, supervisory skills, and personal development up to manager level
• Managed local community issues and coordinated with Karnataka Rakshana Vedike representatives
• Initiated CSR activities in local schools to enhance community engagement

Skill Box:

Statutory Licensing | KSPCB Compliance | IATF Internal Audit | In-house Training | Community Relations | CSR Initiatives | Local Negotiation | Industrial HR Practices

Dy. Manager – HR & Admin

Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore | Aug 2013 – Aug 2018
Managed HR operations with a strong focus on industrial relations, statutory approvals, and global audit alignment for a leading automotive parts manufacturer.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Represented company in labor dispute involving 150 contract employees, resolving unionization conflict and restoring operations
• Traveled to Thailand & Indonesia for MQCD audit training, aligning local practices with global standards
• Secured ESIC, KSPCB, and General Panchayat licenses; obtained Standing Order approval from Labour Commissioner
• Served as IATF-certified internal auditor and delivered in-house training on compliance, safety, and soft skills
• Led conflict resolution efforts during a 3-day strike, managing legal and workforce consequences

Skill Box:

Industrial Relations | Union Management | Global HR Exposure | MQCD Audit | Labor Law Compliance | IATF Internal Audit | Licensing & Approvals | Training & Development | Conflict Resolution

Managed core HR functions with a focus on labor law compliance, legal case resolution, and employee discipline in a manufacturing setup.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Negotiated legal settlement under safety laws with Dy. Director of Factories, avoiding prolonged litigation for MAH unit
• Handled sensitive industrial relations by terminating on-roll employee involved in union formation through internal intel
• Ensured labor law compliance and supported safe shop floor practices aligned with organizational discipline

Skill Box:

Labor Law Compliance | Legal Negotiations | Employee Relations | Disciplinary Action | Factory Act | Conflict Handling | Safety Regulation Enforcement

Led HR and Admin functions during the setup and scaling of a new manufacturing unit, with a strong focus on statutory compliance, workforce planning, and process improvement.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Spearheaded HR setup for the Doddaballapur plant including Factory License, ESI, PF, PT registration, and 10-year KSPCB consent
• Appointed labor contractors and established full statutory compliance framework for the greenfield unit
• Launched in-house training programs and implemented development plans across departments
• Improved 5S housekeeping standards from 45% to 83% through sustained awareness and monitoring

Skill Box:

Greenfield HR Setup | Licensing & Compliance | 5S Implementation | Contractor Management | Statutory Registrations (KSPCB, ESI, PF, PT) | Training & Development | Facility Management

Supported HR initiatives focused on process improvement, employee engagement, and grievance redressal systems.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Assisted in implementing ERP–HR software and suggestion-based reward system across departments
• Co-founded and actively participated in the company’s grievance committee to streamline issue resolution

Skill Box:

ERP – HR Systems | Employee Engagement | Grievance Handling | Suggestion Schemes | HR Process Improvement | Committee Coordination