AVINASH KUMAR VERMA

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

A seasoned HR Professional offering over 28 years of rich experience with well-known

organizations in the hospitality sector. Having expertise in enhancing HR processes &
systems.Having extensive experience in leading & handling entire spectrum of HR
management. A meticulous planner & strategist with expertise in creating plans geared
towards successful accomplishment of core HR objectives. Excellent leader with a solid
record of contributions leading to improved organizational performance, heightened
productivity and enhanced employee satisfaction levels.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Pre-opening Did pre-opening for two hotels consecutively after opening Holiday Inn
Mumbai was transferred to open Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini. Right from setting up of
the complete policies and procedures as per the brand standards and along with the
General Manager hiring of team from Ex-com, HODs and others in specific time frame.

Budgeting and Forecasting As a Human Resource Business partner was actively

involved in budgeting and forecasting exercise of the hotel. Looking at the business trends
was more focused on managing cost. In terms of payroll cost the hiring was done on the
basis of business needs, was able to save 10.5 lacs per year in cafeteria food cost without
compromising on quality and achieved higher satisfaction level.

Talent Management Was able to retain talent by identifying high potential team
members based on their last performance rating, ability, potential and engagement and

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assisting them prepare their career growth plan. Use to review and provide support with
the help of the Head of the departments.
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Performance Management Implemented performance management process based on

Key Performance Objectives, trained all the department heads how to align their objectives
with the organisation and assisted them to prepare for themselves

Great Place to Work Encouraged management to participate in GPTW survey to

understand the gaps and convinced my management to implement six offs in a month
which helped us in achieving work and life balance for our team members.

Participation of the team in decision making Always involved the team in decision
making process to make them feel them engaged and that they own the decision and
become a part of the successful team.

Learning and Development Weekly sessions conducted by self with the support of L & D
Manager to keep the learning process always on going. Even the HODs were encouraged to
deliver sessions to others to enhance the knowledge and skills. Conducting audits on the
shop floor to understand the gaps and design our training programs accordingly.

Leadership Competencies Training of all the HODs on leadership competencies as

defined by the organization and making them understand how these are important for the
success of the team and organization.

Organization Vision and Values It is important for each and every team member to
understand the vision and values of the orgnisation. Where do we want to reach and how
are we going to reach to our goal. I all the team members adapt to the values set by the
organization it become easy to reach to our goals and celebrate our success together.

Statutory compliances Well versed with all the statutory compliances procedures like
Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance Scheme, Contract Labour and other statutory
compliances.

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Fun at work I always believed that this is the most critical part which we overlook due to
our busy life, looking at the business whenever possible we use to conduct small fun
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sessions for the team members to bring them out the stress levels they undergo every day.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experience : Over 28 years

LAST ASSIGNMNET

Designation : Human Resources Manager

Company : Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
Duration : May 2016 - May 2017

Job Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Take care of the talent available within the organization and Build
partnership with colleges to attract best talent available and build a pipeline for the
future needs.
Employee Engagement - Actively drive and keep the team involved in all the employee
engagement activities.
Performance Management Implemented Key Performance Objective for all the
managers. Assessment is based on KPOs and the organization leadership
competencies.
Talent Development Driving the whole process of looking at the future needs building
talent pipeline of all internal high potential team members, work on their personal
development plan and assist them and motivate them to achieve their goals.
Welfare Activities Taking care of staff restaurant by giving them quality food,
organizing sports, cultural activities for the team.
Budgeting Actively involved in organization budget exercise and manage HR expenses
like payroll and other related cost with minimal resources available to add to the
bottom line without comprising on quality.
Involved in developing the hotels HR strategy in conjunction with the mission, goals
and objectives of the hotel and presents to Executive Committee.
Established the HR framework including:
o The organization structure
o HR Policies and Procedures

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o Recruitment system
o Induction and Orientation procedures
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o Training procedures
o Performance Appraisal system
o Transfer and promotion procedures
Implemented succession plan for all the key positions
Conducted behavioral training for managers.
Drive reward and recognition system in the organization.
Performs the role of adviser, consultant and councilor to management and staff
Assist to correct operational problems relating to staff (including absenteeism, turn
over, retention, morale etc)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Headed a project from Zuri Hotels & Resorts with Wadhwani Foundation for
developing E-Learning modules for hospitality industry under National Skill
Development Centre.

PAST ASSIGNMNETS

Name of the company Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives

Position Held. Human Resources Manager

Duration of Employment. April 2015 - May 2016

Name of the Company The Zuri Whitefield Bangaluru

Position Held Head - Human Resources

Duration of Employment March 2013 July, 2014

Name of the Company Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini

Position Held Director - Human Resources & Talent

Development (Since Pre-opening)

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Duration of Employment July 2010 January, 2013

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Name of the Company Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

Position Held Director - Human Resources & Talent

Development (Pre-opening)

Duration of Employment July 2009 - July 2010

Name of the Company Select CITYWALK

Select Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Position Held Human Resources Manager

Duration of Employment July 2008 - July, 2009

Name of the Company Ramada Plaza New Delhi

Position Held Human Resources Manager

Duration of Employment December, 2007 - May, 2008

Name of the Company InterContinental The Grand Mumbai (A unit

of Bharat Hotels Ltd)

Position Held Human Resources Manager

Duration of Employment September, 2003 - September, 2007

Name of the Company SonevaFushi Resort & Spa (A unit of Six

Senses Resorts & Spa) Republic of Maldives

Position Held Human Resources Manager

Duration of Employment June, 2002 to February, 2003

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Name of the Company Parkroyal New Delhi (A unit of EROS Group)

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Position Held Assistant Personnel Manager

Duration of Employment February, 2001 to August 2001

Name of the Company Radisson Hotel Delhi ( A Unit of A.B. Hotels

Ltd. )

Position Held Human Resource Officer

Duration of Employment September, 1997 to February, 2001

Name of the Company Sartaj Hotel ( A unit of Swiss Group of Hotels )

Position Held Personnel Officer

Duration of Employment September, 1993 to August, 1997.

Name of the Company Hotel Aurora Towers (Pune)

Position Held Personnel Officer

Duration of Employment July, 1990 to July, 1993.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Best Departmental Employee of the year1998-99 of Radisson Hotel Delhi .

EDUCATION

Graduation from Agra University in the year 1985.

Post Graduation from Agra University in the year 1988.

Masters Degree in Personnel Management from Pune University in the year 1992.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : March 2, 1965

Marital Status: : Married
Interests : Travelling
Address : J-72, First Floor, Mayfield Gardens, Sector 51, Gurgaon

Reference : Mr. Adrian Dsouza

Corporate Director Human Resource
Zuri Hotels & Resorts
Mobile : + 91 9900680707
Email : adrian.dsouza@thezurihhotels.com

Mr. Manish Kumar Rishi

Director Human Resources
Leela Ambiance Gurgaon
Mobile : + 91 9717596111
Manish.rishi@theleela.com

Mr Dilip Kumar Rath

Group Director - Finance
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts Maldives
Mobile : +960 9775490
dilip@atmospherehotelsandresorts.com

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