Ashok Kumar

Performance-driven HR Manager with 14+ years of experience in Human Resource Management across manufacturing and engineering industries. Expertise in end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, payroll administration, statutory compliance, performance management, employee engagement, industrial relations, training & development, contract labour management, and HR policy implementation. Proven ability to improve HR processes, ensure legal compliance, and align HR strategies with business objectives while supporting organizational growth.

Assistant Manager – Personnel - Magna Digitech India LLP (Magna Group) - Coimbatore

(2024-04)

Lead complete HR operations for the 3D Sand Printing Foundry & Machine Shop.

• Manage payroll processing, attendance, salary administration and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF, Factory Act and labour laws.
• Develop and implement HR policies and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct employee engagement initiatives, welfare programs and training sessions.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle management.

Assistant Manager-HR - GEM Equipment's (P) Ltd - Coimbatore

(2021-02 - 2023-12)

Managed complete HR operations for manufacturing facilities.

• Led manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding and induction.
• Administered payroll, attendance, leave, bonus and gratuity.
• Implemented KPI-based Performance Management System.
• Ensured statutory compliance and labour law adherence.
• Managed employee welfare activities, training programs and HR budgeting.
• Supported management in organizational development initiatives.

Assistant Personnel Officer & Welfare Officer - Texmo Industries - Coimbatore

(2018-08 - 2021-01)

• Managed payroll, attendance and HR administration.
• Maintained statutory records and labour law compliance.
• Coordinated employee welfare programs and engagement activities.
• Managed contract labour administration.
• Supported ISO documentation and internal audits.
• Conducted training coordination and HR documentation.

Senior HR Executive - GEM Equipment's (P) Ltd - Coimbatore

(2016-04 - 2018-07)

• Managed recruitment, onboarding and manpower planning.
• Administered payroll and attendance systems.
• Coordinated performance appraisal activities.
• Ensured statutory compliance and employee relations.
• Conducted employee training and welfare initiatives.

HR Executive - Mahee Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd - Coimbatore

(2014-06 - 2016-03)

• Managed HR operations, payroll and employee relations.
• Maintained statutory compliance documentation.
• Coordinated trade union settlement activities.
• Maintained ISO documentation.

HR Executive - Cotton Blossoms (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Tirupur

(2013-02 - 2014-05)

• Supported recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Assisted payroll processing and attendance management.
• Coordinated employee welfare and HR administration.

PGDPM - Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management - Coimbatore Productivity Council (2015 - 2016)

MBA - Human Resource Management - SNS College of Technology, Anna University (2010 - 2012)

B.Com - Computer Applications - Dr. N.G.P. Arts & Science College, Bharathiar University (2007 - 2010)

Higher Secondary & SSLC - PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School