Jayendra C Gowda

About Jayendra C Gowda

Experienced HR and IR professional with a proven track record of over 10+ years, equipped…

Experience

1. Head HR, Ir & Admin

   Kaynes Technology India Limited

   Jun 2022 — Present · Mysore, IN

   Senior HR, IR, Admin, and Legal Professional | Strategic Leader in Organizational ExcellenceA highly accomplished HR leader with over 10+ years of expertise in HR, Industrial Relations, Administration, and Legal functions. Adept at managing HR operations at Plant and Corporate levels, I specialize in driving compliance, enhancing workforce productivity, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.Key Expertise and Contributions:HR Strategy & Talent Management: Developed and implemented SOPs for recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Successfully led workforce planning, leadership hiring, and compensation benchmarking.Employee Engagement & Retention: Designed customized R&R programs, succession plans, and engagement initiatives to drive retention and employee satisfaction.Industrial Relations & Dispute Resolution: Maintained harmonious relations with workers, managed works and canteen committees, and resolved industrial disputes through proactive grievance handling.Legal & Compliance Leadership: Ensured 100% statutory compliance with labor laws (Factories Act, CLRA, ESI, EPF, etc.), conducted audits, and introduced compliance health checks and risk mitigation plans.Greenfield Project Expertise: Spearheaded the successful setup of a new factory, managing licensing, approvals, infrastructure planning, and team recruitment.Vendor & Contract Management: Streamlined contract labor operations using automation tools, developed vendor evaluation frameworks, and optimized workforce costs.HR Technology & Training: Implemented HRIS and ERP systems, introduced HR analytics dashboards, and led skill development programs under NAPS and NATS.Crisis Management: Designed business continuity plans during industrial strikes and statutory inspections.Leading a team of 18 HR and Admin professionals, I focus on fostering operational efficiency, compliance excellence, and a culture of innovation.

Education

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Postgraduate Degree

• Karnataka State Law University

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB

• University of Mysore

  Master of Social Work in Human Resource Management

• University of Mysore

  PGDHRM(Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resource Management)

• University of Mysore

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Payroll
• Performance Appraisal
• Talent Acquisition
• Training
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• HR Policies
• Employment Law
• Salary
• Access
• Talent Management
• Finance
• Sourcing
• Personnel Management
• New Hire Orientations
• Hris
• Management
• Policy
• Team Management
• Screening
• Technical Recruiting
• Compensation & Benefits
• HR Consulting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Industrial Relations
• Deferred Compensation
• Strategic HR