Vishnu Kurup

Partnered with senior leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, organisational design and change management. Coached managers on performance, employee relations, conflict resolution and policy application. Managed talent acquisition, succession planning, performance cycles, engagement, employee lifecycle and payroll governance. Developed HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE Labour Law and audit requirements. Analysed workforce metrics and led HRIS enhancements, workflow redesign, UAT and automation.

Managed HR operations for a large outsourced workforce, ensuring consistent policy application, payroll accuracy and employee record management. Coordinated recruitment support, onboarding, payroll inputs and employee documentation. Supported mainland and JAFZA employment administration, including documentation for visa processing, renewals, cancellations and related formalities. Advised managers and employees on HR procedures, implemented process improvements and mentored junior team members.

Managed onboarding, employment documentation and workforce mobilisation for project-based personnel supporting Oil & Gas operations. Coordinated documentation and follow-up for CICPA security passes required for deployment to restricted project locations. Maintained employee, visa and compliance records to support workforce readiness and timely mobilisation. Strengthened HR data governance, improved audit readiness and collaborated with clients and internal teams to resolve deployment requirements.

Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and HR documentation for multiple client accounts, including Banking, Oil & Gas manpower requirements. Coordinated white-collar and blue-collar recruitment, overseas hiring, visa documentation and workforce mobilisation. Supported CICPA security-pass processing for personnel assigned to restricted project locations. Maintained employee master data and compliance records while coordinating with clients, candidates and internal teams to meet deployment timelines.

Conducted talent mapping and market research to support senior, technical and commercial recruitment requirements across real estate and construction. Developed targeted candidate pipelines through research and sourcing, prepared candidate profiles for leadership review and supported recruitment planning. Contributed to process improvements, stakeholder coordination and the efficient delivery of talent acquisition requirements.

Supported day-to-day HR operations covering payroll administration, employee records, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and organisational development activities. Coordinated workplace engagement initiatives and assisted with employee relations and conflict resolution. Maintained accurate HR information, supported employee enquiries and contributed to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.