Vinu P V

Strategic HR Leader with 17+ years of experience across Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Aviation, Hospitality, and EdTech. Strong expertise in HR Operations, Employee Engagement, and Organizational Development, with a proven ability to build scalable HR functions. Demonstrated success in improving employee engagement by 20%, reducing attrition by 15%, and managing HR operations for 400+ employees while supporting large-scale hiring.

Senior Manager – HR (Head of Department) at SLBS Marklance Pvt Ltd (2023-04 – Present)

• Lead HR, Talent Acquisition, Administration & Procurement for 400+ employees
• Manage and mentor 20+ team members across HR, TA, and Admin
• Drive employee engagement initiatives improving engagement scores by 20%
• Reduced attrition by 15% through structured retention strategies
• Manage monthly payroll of ₹50L+ ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance across all HR operations
• Oversee high-volume recruitment (600+ annually) aligned with business growth
• Reduced hiring time by 30% and recruitment costs by 25%

Senior Manager – HR & Admin at Hykon India Ltd (2021-10 – 2023-04)

• Managed HR operations, payroll, compliance, and administration
• Handled payroll of ₹60L+ with strong compliance adherence
• Improved HR efficiency through process standardization
• Reduced hiring cycle time by 25%
• Implemented KPI/KRA-based performance management systems

Manager – HR & Admin at INKEL Ltd (2012-06 – 2021-10)

• Built HR function from scratch for a PPP organization
• Managed payroll of ₹45L+ across projects
• Led employee lifecycle management and HR operations
• Conducted HR audits and ensured statutory compliance
• Delivered training and development programs
• Strengthened employee engagement and grievance handling

Earlier Roles at Sobha Developers | Air India (Ground Ops) | Tata Business Support Services

Bachelor of Commerce in Travel & Tourism – University of Calicut, Kerala (2007)

IATA-FIATA Cargo Introductory Course – Speed Wings Academy, Kochi (2007)

Amadeus Computerized Reservation System (ACRS) & Electronic Booking Tools (EBT) – Speed Wings Academy, Kochi (2007)

Introduction to Airport Passenger & Cargo Handling – Speed Wings Academy, Kochi (2007)

Diploma in Computer Applications – MCC Software Development & Training, Thrissur (2000)