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SIKANDAR INAMDAR sai786@[Link] 

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Neelaya-Naiknavare, C-1107, Near Old Mumbai
Pune Highway, Talegaon Dabhade, , Pune,
Maharashtra, 410506 

Summary
A seasonal HR professional with more than 18+ years of experience driving HR and IR excellence within plant
environments. Expertise in Recruitment, Performance Management, Training & Development, Policies Development,
Payroll Management, Industrial Relations, Statutory Compliance, Contract Labour Management, Legal Matters and
Enquiries & Plant Administration.

Experience
Marquardt India Pvt, Manager–HR (Plant)
Ltd. Talegaon - Pune Reporting: - HR Director /Managing Director
Marquardt India Pvt LTD. Is
100% Subsidiary Of HR Business Partner -
Marquardt Group, Germany &
It Has Been Engaged In The Work collaboratively with stakeholders, executive management, and HR team to build
Activity Of Design, a culture of excellence and innovation.
Development & Production Of
Switches & Systems For Provide tools and guidelines support and implement policies and procedures,
Automotive, Home development of HRIS, employee manuals and maintain a high-quality central HR
Appliances, Machine & Function.
Machine Tools, And Electrical
Panels And Various Other Lead development and execution of employee engagement and retention strategies,
Industrial Products. plans, and initiatives including the design and implementation of a training, mentoring
Jan 2023
and professional development and succession plans.
Develops and implements departmental budget.
Using experiences, skills & knowledge of the HR industry to make an impact in key
areas such as change management.
Provide weekly/ monthly/ annual reports, MIS and analysis to Corporate HR on HR
activities, HR Dashboard, People connect etc.
Manpower Planning & Employee Engagement –

To plan the manpower requirement at all levels categories of the workforce basis the
standard manning norms and ensure availability of required no. of manpower at all
times to meet the factory operations requirement.
To work out a yearly Employee Engagement plan linked to Factory Business Plan
with the alignment of all stakeholders and execute the same effectively.
Employee Relation & Retention -

Ensure interactions between employee and HR department and also ensuring

healthy, harmonious and progressive relationship between employer and employees.
Focusing on employee retention, through handling all kinds of grievances of
employees, queries and complaints.
Keeping track of employee's activities in terms of Confirmation, Promotion, Transfer
and their Separation
Develop appropriate reward & recognition schemes for employees in conjunction with
the reporting authority.
Organizing motivational & welfare activities i.e. sports, festivals, social & cultural
activities, personality development sessions aimed at enhancing the sense of
 bonding and oneness amongst the employees.
Conducting awareness programmes like Free Medical Camps, First Aid and Fire
Fighting training sessions, etc.
Taking care of Mediclaim Insurance, Advance Salary & Loans Scheme of employees.
Performance Management System -

Collaborate with HR teams to align performance goals with the organization’s

objectives.
Ensuring of timely competing objective agreements/achievements and PMS of all the
employees by following with concern HOD.
Conducting half yearly/ yearly performance appraisal of Employee's.
Assisting to the top Management in decision-making for Promotion & Increment
based on Industrial.
Industrial Relations -

Maintain harmonious industrial relations climate in the unionized plant through a

robust grievance handling process.
Formulate and advise management on IR strategy for smooth IR operations in the
plant
Ensure the smooth flow of disputes management (Disciplinary actions for internal
issues, follow and closure)
Settling disputes within the organization and taking disciplinary action as and when
required.
Ensure all eligible employees are availing the welfare benefits.
Lead the LTS process from Counter demands to signing of settlement.
Periodically review the Shop floor discipline (Status of ID issues, Actions Taken,
Closures)
Issuance of Show Cause Notice, Warning letters, Charge Sheet to the employees
against misconduct, negligence of work, unsatisfactory performance and any violence
with the rules & regulations of the organization.
Conducting Preliminary & Domestic enquiry, Suspension, Dismissal etc.
Negotiation with Union, attending conciliation proceedings and Industrial Relations
matters refer to tribunal & Labour Court, Liaison with central & State Govt. Agencies,
compliance of Industrial Laws, Disciplinary Procedure with the Provision of the
standing order.
To ensure that the grievances of the associates are redressed effectively on time by
following the grievance redressal guidelines. To maintain discipline within the Factory
premises at all levels in accordance with the Company Standing Orders or the
relevant statutory laws.
Contract Labour Management -

Ensure periodic review and verification of records of Contractors for compliance.

Ensure fulfillment of statutory obligations by contractors e.g. PF, Bonus, ESI, Gratuity,
Minimum Wages, Welfare facilities, timely return to Govt. authorities etc. Regular
dialogue with Contractors for listening and sorting out their problems, if any, and
streamlining the system. To review and monitor contract labour management system.
Salary & Wage Administration and Statutory Compliance -

Preparation of monthly salary of all employees in Ascent Payroll software.

Handling issues related EPF, ESIC, Leaves, LTA, Mediclaim Insurance, GPA,
Advance, Loans, TDS, etc.
Maintaining Bonus Register, Gratuity, Leave records and preparation of full & final
settlement of resigned employees.
Checking all statutory records & submission of all returns under the various acts of
Labour laws.
Handling Inspection Process of ESIC, EPF.
 Laisioning with government authorities i.e. EPF, ESIC, Labor Department, MPCB,
BMC etc. Guide the Plant team and ensure compliance of legal, statutory, regulatory
requirements.
Plant Facility Management & Administration -

Providing administrative assistance for the facilities team, including managing

records, documentation, and procurement.
Overseeing relationships with external vendors and contractors for services like
cleaning, security, Canteen and maintenance.
Managing facility budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Managing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures.
Managing safety programs like fire safety and disaster preparedness.

ACHIVEMENTS: -

Developed & implemented relocation program for over 250 employees from Mumbai
to Talegaon, Pune location by ended March 2025 facilitating a smooth transition and
fostering a positive initial experience.
Developed and implemented foundational HR policies and procedures, T & A (Matrix)
aligned with global counterparts for the new greenfield project.
Established a robust recruitment process to fill key roles, resulting in the successful
recruitment of a high performing team withing the first six months of project.
Ensured full compliance with all labour laws and regulations, creating a positive and
legally sound work environment for the project.
In November 2024, I successfully led the effort to separate from significant external
union which was a notable challenge in the company’s history in Mumbai.
Singlehandedly negotiated over 2 COD and successfully singed Long Term
Settlement amicably under I D Act, Sec. 2P-18 (1) in September 2024 & February
2022.
Strongly opposed and successfully break off illegal strike called by contract labours in
the year 2019.
Initiated to re-start KKMC and proactively participates in sports & events in view of
employee’s engagement.

Marquardt India Pvt, Dy. Manager–HR (Plant)

Ltd. - Kandivali
Mumbai
Jan 2019 - May 2022

Apcotex Industries Ltd., Assistant Manager–HR

Taloja MIDC Reporting.:- General Manager-HR & IR
( Formerly A Division Of Asian
Paints Ltd.) Apcotex Industries Key Responsibilities:-
Ltd. Is A Leading Indian
Manufacturer Of Synthetic Define job descriptions for positions, distribute job openings and facilitate the hiring
Rubber And Synthetic Latex process.
Products.
Develop and conduct necessary training and professional development programs.
Dec 2016 - Jan 2019 Facilitate job performance reviews.
Oversee payroll, personnel files, and other HR-related documentation.
Address health, safety and union workers-management issues, including compliance
with all labour laws.
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.
Conduct investigations into workplace issues and provide recommendations for
resolution. Advise senior management on labor-related issues and potential impacts.
Monitor industrial disputes and take steps to prevent or mitigate their impact.
 ACHIEVEMENTS: -

Initiated for Skill Development programme by adopting NEEM scheme to integrate all
temp. Staff/trainees in one structure.
Successfully handled Domestic inquiry into disciplinary action as Management
Representative on behalf of the Company.
Deeply co-ordinated in handling strike period & singed Long-Term Settlement
amicably under I D Act, Sec. 2P-18 (1) in March 2017

Nippon Paint India Pvt. Executive –HR

Ltd., Taloja MIDC Reporting.:- Director Operations
Nippon Paint (india) Private
Limited Is A Subsidiary Of The Key Responsibilities:
Global Nippon Paint Group, A HR Operations & Site Leadership (Brownfield Project)
Leading Paint Manufacturer In
Asia Pacific. They Produce • Manage HR and site administration, including HRIS data and employee files (regular
And Market A Wide Range Of and contingent).
Paints And Coatings For
Decorative, Industrial, And • Lead all HR activities for facility setup, including policy development and statutory
Automotive Sectors. compliance for a manufacturing organization.
Jun 2012 - Nov 2016 • Monitor, interpret, and implement changes in labor laws and internal policies.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and induction for employees and contingent workers.
• Administer monthly payroll and ensure compliance with statutory registration and tax
requirements.
• Ensure local compliance with all labor, safety, and employment regulations.
• Support employee health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with the site
HSE team.
• Plan and coordinate internal communication and employee engagement events.
• Oversee daily HR service delivery to employees and stakeholders, ensuring
adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Manage and resolve HR cases (e.g., employee complaints, policy violations, ER
issues) in a timely and compliant manner.
• Promote a harmonious work environment through effective IR handling and employee
relations practices.
• Collaborate with global COEs and business leaders to align local practices with
enterprise-wide programs.
• Oversee visa sponsorship and immigration compliance processes, working with legal
counsel and external providers.
• Support global HR initiatives locally (e.g., succession planning, goal setting,
performance reviews, engagement surveys).

Plant Administration -
• Monitoring of expenses and taking correcting actions
• Overseeing Physical & Electronic Security, Cafeteria, Guest Relations, Travel &
Transport Services, General Administration, Capex Purchases, resolving operational
issues etc.
• Event Management - Organizing cost effective parties, conference, meeting and
workshop keeping in mind the desired level standard.
• Bill Processing of All the Admin related Activities, viz , Cab Bills, Hotel Bills, guest
House bills, EPBAX, Common Area maintenance, Property rentals, Photocopy
Machines, Printers, Petty Cash bills, Legal Bills, Stationery Bills.
• Fulfilling the Administrative requirement of AGM viz, Venue, Stationery, Refreshments,
Lunch, Seating arrangements, Transport Management, Vendor / Contract Management
& Contract Labour Management and liasioning.
• Develop Service Level Agreements/ standards with key vendors / suppliers, track and
review the performance on periodic basis. Viz, : Legal Services, Housekeeping services,
 AMC, Cab & taxi Vendors, Stationery, Housekeeping Materials, Furniture & Fixture
Maintenance, Courier, Security Management at All.
• Safety and Advisory Meetings.
• To ensuring the usage of safety appliances by all the executives and employees and
outsourced employees.
• Take care of civil work of Admin and other buildings.

Forbes & Co. Ltd., Officer – HR

Mumbai Key Responsibilities:
Tools Mfg. Engineering
Division Responsible for Plant Hiring, Onboard & Inductions, Compensation and Benefits,
Payroll Management, Statutory Compliance, Employee Engagement, Contract Labor
Aug 2008 - Sep 2011 Management, Union Grievances, Disciplinary Actions etc.

Zenith Industrial Rubber Officer – HR & Admin

Prod. Pvt. Ltd.
2005 - Jul 2007

Al-Ammar Belting Assistant – HR & Admin

Exports Ltd.
2004 - Jul 2005

Education
M. S. College Of Law , Mumbai University
L.L.B.
May 2020 Mumbai

Sikkim Manipal University

MBA - HR
Sep 2011 Mumbai

R.K.T. College Of Arts, Commerce & Science, Mumbai University

B. A. - Economics
Feb 2003 Mumbai

Certifications
Diploma in Computer Application and Programming from Boston Computer Institute in 2001.

Skills
SAP Ascent ESS & Matrix Outlook MS-Office Suite Internet Applications

Personal Information
Date of Birth: 15th June 1979
Marital Status: Married
Permanent Address: D. K. Homes, SAI Plush Apt. M-104, Nr. Durgadi Bridge, Kalyan (W), Dist.
Thane – 421103
Language: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
Passport: Yes