Sandeep Gopalan
Muscat, Oman 4167
(M) +968 9532 3264 (Oman (E) deep.vg9@gmail.com
Summary
Performance-driven Senior HR personnel with over 15 years of experience encompassing workforce planning, administration, HR development, and employee and labour relations. Well-versed in developing recruitment strategies, interviewing and testing candidates, performing job evaluations, payroll, and general administration. Brings excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, thought leadership ability, and a track record of hiring and developing high-performing talent. I am seeking to challenge myself with new opportunities and create a lasting impact on the communication channels between management and employees by utilizing my experience in managing critical functions of the HR division.
Experience
11/2015 - Current MAA KUTHARI GLOBAL LLC - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Sultanate of Oman
Senior HR Officer
• Performed Sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and placing direct seasonal hires including blue-collar/middle/higher management
• Worked closely with the line Managers to do workforce planning and provide strong recruitment and selection support for the achievement of individual Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Reviewed applications for job vacancies. evaluating qualifications, experience and previous successes
• Efficiently managed the timely recruitment & selection to ensure all recruitment processes are compliant with the HR Policy & SOPs
• Ensured Human Resource Policies and Procedures are updated and implemented in line with statutory requirements and best practices in the market.
• Timely addressed employee relations issues in accordance with the Authority’s disciplinary policy and ensure BAF at all times meets legal obligations and mitigates any risk from employment relations issues
• Carried out timely staff performance evaluations as per the Organization’s Performance Management System.
• Carried out performance appraisals.
• Contributed towards maintaining the organization’s culture and good atmosphere.
• Achieved localization percentage as per the country rule to the most productive positions
• Negotiating salaries, contracts, working conditions and redundancy packages.
• Helped solve conflicts, disputes and concerns, offering practical and smart solutions.
• Carried out disciplinary actions in compliance with the company policy and law of the country.
• Taken care of any other duties within the scope of the position, related as assigned by the Human Resources higher management and Executive Management.
01/2008 - 08/2013 DODSAL ENGINEERING & CONST PTE. LTD. - Ruwais, Abu Dhani, United Arab Emirates
HR & Administration Officer
• Investigated and resolved employee relations issues, maintaining strict confidentiality and impartiality throughout.
• Coordinated and delivered inductions and onboarding procedures, providing a welcoming environment for new employees.
• Helped solve conflicts, disputes and concerns, offering practical and smart solutions.
• Managed the hiring processes within the company, dealing with matters including writing adverts, reviewing CVs, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Provided support to employees with various HR-related issues and liaised with heads of department to find resolutions.
• Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
• Managed human resources and labour relations activities for an organization of 4000+ employees.
• Worked with the legal team on policy issues, compliance concerns, grievances and employee complaints.
• Implemented team-building activities to enhance positive working environments.
• Noted employee work transfer information, promotions and changes in earnings or working hours in official records.
• Compiled personnel data and generated reports for senior HR staff.
• Documented interviews and candidate correspondence.
• Organised documentation for recruitment and onboarding procedures.
• Handled inquiries about HR policies, regulations and procedures.
• Updated and maintained personnel records covering performance evaluations, salaries and training.
• Created complete records for new hires.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of digital and physical records.
Projects
MAA KUTHARI GLOBAL LLC – OMAN
• EPCC of Upgrading of Seawater Intake Pumping station for CCWS-SIP – From Nov 2021 – Ongoing
• EPCC Contract for Processing of Sludge from WWTP in DCU at SR2 (Sohar) – From April 2022 - Ongoing
• Electrical, Instrumentation and Telecom Works at Duqm Refinery Package 3-Offsite Facilities under Saipem – from June 2020 – Dec 2021
• Piping works for Duqm refinery – Under Bahwan Engineering – From Mar 2020 – Nov 2021
• Erection of CDU-VDU and DHT Fired Heaters – Under Tecnicas Reunidas – From Mar 2019 – April 2020
• Mechanical, Electrical and I&C works of Sharqiyah Independent Water plant project- From May 2019 – Jan 2021
• Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom. Works in SLPG storage, Salalah from March 2019 – April 2020
• Mechanical, Electrical and I&C works of Qurayyat Water Desalination plant project- From May 2016 – Jan 2018
• EPC for relocation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage facilities, Under Orpic From Sep 2015 to April 2016.
DODSAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
• EPC of Ruwais Sulphur Expansion Project, Phase III (RSEP) – From January 2008 to Sep 2010
• Samsung Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project (RREP) – From Sep 2010 to Aug 2013
Skills
• Recruitment & selection
• Onboarding and Orientation
• Interviewing techniques
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Workforce Planning
• Labor Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Compensation and benefits
• Talent management • Performance Appraisal
• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Patience & Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Teambuilding
Education
Brentwood Open Learning College - Muscat
Diploma in Human Resources Management
Calicut University
Bachelor of Arts: Economics
Certifications
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
• Certified Project Management Professional (CPMP)
• Certified Key Performance Indicators Professional (CKPIP)
• Strategic human resource management (SHRM)
• Certified Course in Computer Science (CCCS)
Languages
English: First Language
Hindi: C2
Proficient Malayalam: C2
Proficient
Tamil: B1
Intermediate Kannada: C2
Intermediate
Driving licence
• Oman driving license valid up to 2026