Sheikh Iqbal

HR Manager with 8+ years in agro-processing, food manufacturing, and steel sectors. Specialized in managing 400+ employees and 250+ contract labour, payroll accuracy, and 100% statutory compliance under Chhattisgarh labour laws. Reduced hiring lead time by 25% and achieved zero-penalty audits. Skilled in PMS implementation, HR policy design, and government liaisoning. MBA - HR & Marketing.

Manager - HR & Admin - Shri Gurudev Agro India Pvt. Ltd. - Rajnandgaon

(2025-02)

• Managed end-to-end HR operations for workforce strength of 600+ employees.
• Led recruitment and talent acquisition activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and induction.
• Reduced hiring turnaround time and improved recruitment closure ratio through strategic sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Administered monthly payroll processing, attendance, leave management, overtime, and full & final settlements with 100% accuracy.
• Handled statutory compliance including PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, CLRA, Labour License, and Factory Act compliance.
• Developed and implemented HR policies, SOPs and disciplinary procedures.
• Managed employee relations, grievance handling, counseling, and conflict resolution to maintain positive workplace culture.
• Conducted employee engagement activities, performance review processes, and training & development programs.
• Coordinated with department heads for manpower planning, performance improvement, and succession planning.
• Ensured smooth joining and exit formalities including documentation, background verification, and exit interviews.
• Successfully reduced employee attrition through engagement initiatives and employee retention strategies.
• Led HR audit, compliance documentation, and supported internal audit requirements.
• Monitored contract labour management, security staff, housekeeping, and administration activities.
• Prepared MIS reports related to recruitment, absenteeism, attrition, payroll, and compliance for senior management.
• Maintained discipline, attendance control, and workplace compliance as per company Policy

Assistant Manager - HR & Admin - Asquare Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. - Raipur

(2018-10 - 2025-02)

• Handled recruitment coordination, joining formalities, employee documentation, and attendance management.
• Managed contract labour compliance, wages, and attendance for 250+ contract workers.
• Reduced audit non-conformities by 60% through improved documentation and compliance practices.
• Coordinated 15–20 recruitments per month for plant and operational requirements.
• Maintained HRIS database and employee records for 300+ employees with high data accuracy.
• Assisted payroll processing, statutory filings, labour compliance, and audit activities.
• Administered CLRA compliance, wages, and attendance for 250+ contract labourers.
• Reduced audit non-conformities by 60%.
• Handled 5-10 plant recruitments per month.
• Developed contractor network to ensure uninterrupted manpower supply.
• Maintained HRIS database for 600+ employees.
• Ensured data accuracy for payroll, statutory filings, and audits.

Sr. Executive - HR - Shree Nakoda Ispat Limited - Raipur

(2014-06 - 2018-09)

• Administered CLRA compliance, wages, and attendance for 250+ contract labourers. Reduced audit non-conformities by 60%.
• Handled 5-10 plant recruitments per month. Developed contractor network to ensure uninterrupted manpower supply.
• Maintained HRIS database for 600+ employees. Ensured data accuracy for payroll, statutory filings, and audits.

MBA - HR & Marketing - Disha School of Management & Education (2011)

BCA - Rungta College of Information & Technology (2008)