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Barathi Vadivelu

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in Human Resource Management. Proven ability to optimize operations and enhance productivity. Strong educational background with a focus on Human Resource Management. Eager to contribute skills and drive success in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Programme Assistant

Singapore ETH Centre
05.2022 - Current
  • Liaise with line managers to understand critical requirements, projects and future skills demand.
  • Collaborate with line managers for recruitment and manpower plan.
  • Initiate improvements to internal HR processes, systems and communications towards enhancing service excellence
  • Provide advice to employees and manage the activities pertaining to industrial relations, employee grievances, conduct and discipline.
  • Handle the day-to-day HR activities including HR administration and operations.
  • Oversee the complete recruitment cycle, encompassing candidate sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing and talent pipeline development
  • identify and utilize suitable sourcing channels, leading recruitment initiatives to align with timely and efficient recruitment objectives.
  • Update current and design new recruitment procedures (job application and onboarding processes)
  • Conduct staff onboarding and offboarding
  • Manage staff claims, invoices, procurement, and administrative matters.

Programme Assistant

Singapore ETH Centre
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Administer interviews, prepare appointment and confirmation letters, etc.
  • Execute smooth onboarding, off boarding and employee life cycle for programme
  • Prepare monthly HR Reports as required
  • Administer HR policies and procedures within the Programme
  • Track and renew employment contracts of employees
  • Organized meetings, events, workshops, and external visits.
  • Prepared minutes, reports, and periodic administrative reporting.

Management Assistant Officer

National University of Singapore
10.2010 - 04.2020
  • Collaborate with the respective department heads to understand manpower needs and requirements and support with timely hiring and deployment
  • Handle end-to-end recruitment process from selection and interviewing of employees to onboarding administration which includes salary benchmarking, offer approval, conducting reference check, preparing employment contract, HR Information System data entry and coordinating of salary processing
  • Secretary duties, including managing the Director's calendar and travel arrangements.
  • Finance responsibilities such as invoice verification, SOA reports, and procurement compliance.
  • Assisted in various administrative tasks to support the institute's mission.

Asst Administrative Manager

SIFAS Performing Arts
05.2007 - 10.2010
  • Academic and administrative management
  • Exam scheduling
  • Handle full HR spectrum, recruitment, training and development, employee engagement and handle employee grievances.
  • Meetings coordination and minute-taking
  • Employee pass coordination
  • Report preparation and financial handling
  • IT support and website management
  • Event coordination and promotion

Purchasing Officer

SATS
02.2006 - 04.2007
  • Generated purchase orders and maintained proper documentation.
  • Conducted stock checks and worked closely with suppliers.
  • Managed material flow and ensured traceability.

Logistics Coordinator

Sonopress Singapore
03.2004 - 01.2006
  • Handled import/export and maintained inventory accuracy.
  • Supervised storekeepers and conducted cycle count reports.
  • Ensured on-time delivery to customers and managed change orders.

Supply Supervisor

Singapore Armed Forces
06.2001 - 01.2004
  • Supervised store personnel and conducted stock checks.
  • Verified stock movement and generated month-end reports.
  • Supported the purchasing team in generating purchase orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management with Organisational Psychology

SHRI Academy
2023

Specialist Diploma - Human Resource Management

Nanyang Polytechnic
2020

Diploma - Supply Chain Management

Singapore Institute of Material Management
2006

Skills

  • Human Resources Operations
  • Talent Management
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Support
  • Staff Compensation
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Recruitment Oversight
  • Performance Review Management
  • New Employee Orientation

Certification

Samurai Leadership - Green Belt Certificate in The social and Behavioral Sciences - SUSS Certificate in Social Psychology - SUSS Certificate in CPR + AED - SFATC - valid till 13th July 2025

Timeline

Senior Programme Assistant

Singapore ETH Centre
05.2022 - Current

Programme Assistant

Singapore ETH Centre
05.2020 - 05.2022

Management Assistant Officer

National University of Singapore
10.2010 - 04.2020

Asst Administrative Manager

SIFAS Performing Arts
05.2007 - 10.2010

Purchasing Officer

SATS
02.2006 - 04.2007

Logistics Coordinator

Sonopress Singapore
03.2004 - 01.2006

Supply Supervisor

Singapore Armed Forces
06.2001 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management with Organisational Psychology

SHRI Academy

Specialist Diploma - Human Resource Management

Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma - Supply Chain Management

Singapore Institute of Material Management
Barathi Vadivelu