About Nithin
SHRM-certified HR professional with 15 years of cross-regional experience across the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, partnering with organizations to modernize people operations and build future-ready HR frameworks. I specialize in HR digitalization, compliance-driven systems, and ESG-aligned people strategies that strengthen employee experience while supporting business scalability.
My work spans end-to-end HR transformation initiatives including performance management frameworks, employee engagement programs, governance structures, and change management designed to improve organizational agility and workforce effectiveness. I bring a practical, data-driven approach that balances regulatory rigor with a strong people-first mindset.
I am particularly focused on supporting organizations that are evolving toward sustainable, inclusive, and responsible business models—where employee wellbeing, ethical governance, and long-term value creation are integral to growth.
English
Native or bilingual
Malayalam
Native or bilingual
Hindi
Conversational
Can work on-site
Abu Dhabi (up to 50km)
Experience
- Crave RestaurantsHR ManagerHOSPITALITYJuly 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Lead end-to-end HR operations for a multi-location F&B organization, partnering with business leaders to stabilize workforce operations, strengthen compliance, and support business performance.
- Designed and implemented a structured compensation and benefits framework, ensuring internal equity, cost control, and alignment with market benchmarks.
- Act as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership on manpower planning, organizational structure, and workforce cost optimization.
- Implemented HRMS and ATS platforms, improving data accuracy, strengthening HR reporting, and reducing administrative workload by 35%.
- Strengthened employee relations by standardizing grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and policy interpretation, reducing employee escalations.
- Introduced company-wide employee engagement surveys and action plans, contributing to a measurable improvement of 23% in employee satisfaction.
- Streamlined recruitment processes and introduced automation tools, reducing time-to-hire by 50% while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Bayan MedicalManager – Strategic HR & Business OperationsHEALTH AND WELLNESSMarch 2022 - February 2023 (11 months)Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Partnered closely with executive leadership as a strategic HR Business Partner, aligning people’s strategy with organizational goals during a period of business transformation.
- Led workforce planning, role clarity, and performance management initiatives using KPI and OKR frameworks to improve accountability and productivity.
- Advised leadership on organizational restructuring and role optimization to improve workforce efficiency and manage operating costs.
- Led employee engagement initiatives, including Great Place to Work certification, achieving an engagement score of 83%.
- Strengthened HR governance through policy enhancement, compliance alignment, and structured performance review processes.
- Served as a trusted advisor to line managers on employee relations, performance issues, and change management.
- SOS HR SolutionsHuman Resources ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSNovember 2021 - February 2022 (3 months)Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Partnered with client leadership to develop salary bands and job grading systems.
- Implemented a performance appraisal framework improving transparency and accountability.
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Education
- Executive MBAIndian School of Business Management and AdministrationExecutive MBA
- Bachelor of Business ManagementBangalore UniversityBachelor of Business Management