Sanal Purushothaman
Group HR Manager
Dubai
Summary
Strategic HR Leader with 12+ years across all the GCC countries, India, Hongkong and Turkiye. Proven success in workforce planning, performance management & organizational growth. Expert in UAE labor law, policy development, and ERP-based HR systems. Strong leadership in multi-national operations across 8+ countries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Group HR Manager
Bafleh Group of Companies
12.2017 - Current
- Oversaw HR operations for 26 companies across 8 countries.
- Spearheaded HR digital transformation using ERP systems.
- Improved employee satisfaction by 25% via wellness and engagement programs.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for 100+ positions annually.
- Designed performance appraisal system and led annual reviews across departments.
- Led comprehensive HR for electrical & solar power contractor, managing diverse employee groups (permanent & temporary) across Abu Dhabi & Dubai.
- Implemented performance frameworks, conducted impactful training, and streamlined HR processes through software integration.
- Supported HR Manager, fostered positive work environment, and ensured policy alignment with company goals.
- Led white & blue-collar recruitment, fostering a high-performing workforce.
Senior Executive - Human Resources
Lattice General Contracting LLC
08.2013 - 12.2017
Management Consultant
De Valor Management Consultants (P) Ltd
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Led strategic initiatives & managed systems, aligning with client goals & best practices.
- Coached & coordinated cross-functional executive teams for project success.
- Built strong client relationships, understanding & exceeding expectations.
- Provided recruitment, onboarding & training support, building client team capabilities.
- Delivered high-quality results through timely project execution & analysis.
Skills
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Trainings & Development
- Payroll
- Policy Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Process Engineering
- Problem-Solving skills
- Decision-Making skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Empathy
- Strategic HR
Certification
- Mental Health at Work
- Strategic Human Resource Management, Amity University, 2025-01-01
- Leadership, Amity University, 2025-01-01
- Diploma in Human Resource Management, 2024-01-01
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Creating a High Performance Culture
- Human Resources Creating an Employee Handbook
- Train the Trainer
- Art of Communication
Core Hr Skills
- Performance Appraisal
- UAE Labour Law
- Recruitment
- Trainings & Development
- Payroll
- Policy Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Process Engineering
- Problem-Solving skills
- Decision-Making skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Empathy
- Strategic HR
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR GROUP MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 500 staff members across 26 compnaies
Interests
Strategic HR
Core HR
Software
HRMS
MS Office
SAP - ERP
Timeline
Group HR Manager
Bafleh Group of Companies
12.2017 - Current
Senior Executive - Human Resources
Lattice General Contracting LLC
08.2013 - 12.2017
Management Consultant
De Valor Management Consultants (P) Ltd
08.2011 - 07.2013