VINOD GOPINATHAN NAIR
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment, UAE labour law, and visa compliance. Proven ability to enhance workplace culture and drive employee engagement through strategic HR initiatives. Skilled in conflict resolution and talent development, contributing to improved organisational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4009
4009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HR Manager
Applied Corrosion Technology & Technical Access Services (ACT & TAS)
Dubai, UAE
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed HR operations at Spadamco Holdings, supporting over 1,200 employees across various sectors.
- Created strategic HR initiatives, reducing recruitment expenses by 22%.
- Ensured compliance with UAE labour regulations through effective visa and payroll systems.
- Introduced cross-cultural engagement programmes at five sites to enhance team dynamics.
- Led talent acquisition processes that attracted top-tier industry experts.
- Optimised recruitment using an applicant tracking system for improved candidate management.
- Oversaw redundancy procedures to mitigate legal risks effectively.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by encouraging open communication and trust among employees.
HR Specialist (Recruitment)
SHOBA Constructions LLC (Sobha Realty Group)
Dubai, UAE
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Recruited 600-700 blue-collar workers within 6 months through agency partnerships and local hiring initiatives
- Managed end-to-end visa processing and labor documentation for 1,500+ workforce
- Conducted administrative audits at 12+ construction sites, improving compliance by 95%
- Implemented social media recruitment strategy reducing cost-per-hire by AED 300
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable feedback and insights from departing employees.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient screening methods.
- Coordinated 6 Human Resources staff, leading employees by example to maintain productive department relations.
- Interviewed and hired staff fitting job and team requirements.
- Crafted and managed 1000+ vacancy advertisements using variety of job portals including Indeed, LinkedIn and Joblift.
- Devised and implemented successful employee retention strategies, including improved exit interview and onboarding procedures.
- Counseled managers on candidate selection during recruitment drives, resulting in better hiring decisions,.
Assistant Manager HR & Administration
KAEFER LLC
Abu Dhabi
10.2009 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: global leader in industrial services
- Led HR operations for global leader in industrial services (2,000+ employees across 60 countries)
- Managed recruitment of 200+ technicians monthly through manpower forecasting models
- Implemented TalentSoft for performance appraisals, reducing processing time by 35%
- Elected Welfare Committee President (2019-2021): Resolved 150+ grievances, improved retention by 20%
- Developed occupational training programs (H2S, First Aid, Firefighting) certifying 1,500+ staff
- Global leader in industrial services
Administrator
Golden Fork -Continental
Kerala, India
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted senior administrators to effectively coordinate large-scale events.
- Processed expense reports, resulting in accurate financial records maintained consistently.
- Contributed towards positive work environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in shared spaces.
- Compiled essential data into useful spreadsheets enhancing overall understanding of business performance.
Assistant Administrator
NSHS School
Kerala, India
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels; ordered new supplies when necessary.
- Drafted regular reports to provide updates on office activities and progress towards goals.
- Coordinated travel arrangements to facilitate business operations.
- Organised company events to boost team morale.
Education
MSc - Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
SAAS
India /2003 - 01.2005
Executive MBA - Human Resource
Distance Education HRD (KIHRD)
India /2025 - /2026
BSc - Science
Marthoma College
India /2000 - 01.2003
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- UAE labor law compliance
- Performance management
- Manpower planning
- Employee engagement
- ERP systems expertise
- Mobilization and demobilization
- Occupational health and safety
- HR policy development
- Grievance resolution
- Payroll administration
- Lean process improvement
- Multitasking efficiency
- Employee relations
- Performance reviews
- Exit interviews
- Training and development
- Performance monitoring
- Social media recruiting
- Employer compliance strategies
Websites
Certification
- Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRMP) - AIPS & KHDA
- Professional in HR (PHR) - LinkedIn
- Basic Lean Management System - KAEFER
- DFA (e-Accounts) IT Fundamentals - ECHR
- Certified in Administrative Support - Alison
Accomplishments
- Recruitment Optimization: Reduced hiring cycles from 45 to 30 days through localized recruitment drives
- Compliance Automation: Developed visa/labor expiry tracking system reducing compliance risks by 95%
- Cost Reduction: Negotiated agency fees saving AED 180,000 annually in recruitment costs
- ERP Implementation: Led TalentSoft migration for 2,000+ employees, cutting appraisal time by 35%
- Employee Wellness: Established KAEFER's first welfare committee, improving ESAT scores by 35%
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Tamil (Conversational)
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 03/12/83
- Nationality: Indian
- Visa status: UAE Resident
Custom
- Table Tennis
- Cricket
- Movies
Timeline
HR Manager
Applied Corrosion Technology & Technical Access Services (ACT & TAS)
07.2021 - 07.2025
HR Specialist (Recruitment)
SHOBA Constructions LLC (Sobha Realty Group)
12.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager HR & Administration
KAEFER LLC
10.2009 - 12.2020
Administrator
Golden Fork -Continental
01.2009 - 08.2009
Assistant Administrator
NSHS School
11.2006 - 10.2008
MSc - Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
SAAS
/2003 - 01.2005
Executive MBA - Human Resource
Distance Education HRD (KIHRD)
/2025 - /2026
BSc - Science
Marthoma College
/2000 - 01.2003
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