Dr.Purushothaman Srinivasan

An assessment of my credentials shall reaffirm my role as an enabler for meeting and exceeding the desired objectives through effective contributions.I possess rich and qualitative experience of25 yearsin HR Management & Strategy, HR Generalist, Recruitment, Staff Training & Development, Regulatory Compliance, Process Redesign and Change Management, Business Planning, among others.

I am presently associated withPrecision Group., ChennaiasCHRO.

The select highlights mentioned below are indicative of the work that I have managed; my resume sets forth further details.

• Conferred with“The Re-Imaginers Award for HR Excellence”through NHRD during 2019 (HRMS Automation).
• Successfullyimplemented DO Intervention to bring in profitability for the organization
• Excellence in innovating Dynamic Policies,programs, and initiatives to optimize employee morale and boost retention and satisfaction while providing ongoing advisement and feedback to Senior Management Teams.
• Proficient indirecting Recruitment, Performance Appraisals, and Change Management to Generate streamlined, efficient operations and achieve organizational objectives
• Comprehensive experience in theentire gamut of Human Resource Management,partnering with business units across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
• Gained experience in hiring for both niche and generic skills predominantly inapplication development, client-server, system programming, ERP, CRM, e-commerce, Quality Assurance and Testing across industry verticals.
• Proficient in establishing solid and trusting partnershipsthrough exceptional relationship-building skills; utilizing positive energy and interpersonal abilities to secure employee and management trust.
• Achievement-oriented professionalwith excellent people management skills and an ability to manage change Dr. Purushothaman S is a seasoned HR leader with over 27 years of experience, currently serving as CHRO at Precision Group. He specializes in strategic HR transformation, executive compensation governance, compliance, HRMS automation, and global leadership hiring. Known for scaling HR functions across organizations of 1,500–45,000 employees, he has delivered measurable impact in payroll, recruitment, mergers & acquisitions, and board-level governance. He is methodical, visionary, and people-centric, balancing operational rigor with empathy and inclusive leadership. His short-term focus includes board-ready compensation frameworks, international work permits, and senior HR roles in India and abroad, while his long-term vision is to drive systemic HR transformation globally and transition into education and thought leadership.

🏢 Current Role

• Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Precision Group
• Lead HR operations for multiple manufacturing entities (PMAC, PECPL, KayBee).
• Drive HR strategy, transformation, compliance, and consulting.
• Manage payroll and compliance for 6,000–45,000 employees across diverse geographies.
• Deliver board-level governance, compensation structuring, and HRMS automation.

📌 Previous Roles & Achievements

• CSS Corp & Allsec Technologies
• Directed recruitment and HR operations across Asia Pacific, UK, US, and Poland.
• Managed global leadership hiring and client-facing recruitment delivery.
• Led multiple mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless workforce integration.
• Implemented HRMS automation projects in India and Manila, reducing man-hours and boosting efficiency.
• Chola MS, Chola Insurance Pvt. Ltd., Chola MS Risk Services, Polutech Ltd.
• Directed PAN-India recruitment and HR generalist functions for 3,000+ employees.
• Built HR structures through HRBP, CoEs, and shared services.
• Acro HR Solutions
• Managed client-facing recruitment delivery across IT and non-IT portfolios.
• Built high-performing teams and improved turnaround time for strategic hiring mandates.

📈 Key Metrics & Impact

• Delivered 117% revenue target, 112% hiring target, and 98.7% SLA adherence in 12 months.
• Achieved 1,350 hires against a target of 1,200 in 9 months, improving offer-to-join ratio from 72% to 86%.
• Zero board escalations in payroll and compliance.
• Structured HR functions from inception, scaling to 45,000 employees with SLA excellence and automation.

Ph.D. – The Emerging Role of HR Practitioners: Expectations, Challenges, and Trends, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2019)

Harvard Manage Mentor, Harvard Business Publishing, Chennai (2011)

Diploma in Human Resources Development, IIM&T, Chennai (2000)

Master in Social Work (MSW) – Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai (1998)

B.A. (Economics), Madras Christian College, Chennai (1996)