Augustine Thomas

Experience

1. General Manager HR & Administration

   Shalom Television

   Aug 2025 — Present · Kozhikode, IN

   Provide overall leadership for Human Resources and Administration functions across the network.Develop HR & Admin strategies aligned with the mission, values, and growth plans.Advise top management on workforce planning, organizational development, and risk.Establish policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.Lead manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.Ensure transparent, merit-based, and mission-aligned hiring.Supervise performance management and appraisal systems.Develop compensation, benefits, and retention strategies.Oversee employee engagement and welfare initiatives.Guide learning, training, and leadership development.Maintain HR records, HRMS, and documentation.Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory regulations, contracts, and internal policies.Liaise with legal advisors and auditors.Manage disciplinary procedures, grievances, and investigations.Supervise office administration, housekeeping, transport, security, and asset management.Ensure infrastructure readiness for production, broadcasting, and events.Manage vendor contracts, AMCs, and service providers.Oversee accommodation and staff logistics when required.Act as a bridge between management and employees.Coordinate with department heads, production teams, and mission units.Represent the organization in administrative and statutory matters.Ensure workplace safety, emergency readiness, and insurance coverage.Develop business continuity support from an HR/Admin perspective.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• ST. DOMINIC CONVENT ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

  12TH, CBSE

• St. Philomena's College, Bannimantap

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

• Fathimagiri English Medium Higher Secondary school

  10th, CBSE