Tony Joseph Fernandez, PMP, SHRM-SCP

Operations Associate

Thiruvananthapuram, India10 yrs 5 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic HR and project management.
  • Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement.
  • Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in strategic HR management and organizational development.

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Core Skills

Strategic Human Resource PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentChange ManagementEmployee WellnessHr Business PartneringProject ManagementBusiness LeadershipGlobal Talent AcquisitionRecruitingHr ConsultingEmployee Management

Other Skills

Presentation SkillsReport WritingGrievancesEmployer BrandingEmployee Rewards ProgramsEmployee EngagementLinkedIn LearningEmployee Learning & DevelopmentHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)HR TransformationPeople and CultureData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationCoaching

About

As a certified professional in PMP | SHRM SCP | CAPM | AIHR | NHRD DCP | POPM SAFe 6.0 | PSM I | PSPO I | CSPO | CSM | HRBP | DASM | AON | GPTW | GMI | NIPM, I bring a wealth of knowledge in people management, agile methodologies, and creating inclusive, high-performance cultures. With a strong foundation in strategic HR, project management, and business transformation, I’ve consistently partnered with leaders to drive growth and innovation. My strength lies in my ability to influence without authority, balancing empathy with decisive action, and fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. Over the years, I've successfully led key initiatives that have improved employee engagement, streamlined processes, and delivered measurable business results. In addition to my professional expertise, I’m committed to helping organizations become Great Places to Work FOR ALL by developing sustainable workplace cultures that value diversity, equity, and inclusion. I believe in making a real difference—both professionally and personally—by leveraging my skills in leadership development, organizational strategy, and performance management. When I'm not in the workplace, you’ll find me continuously learning, dreaming, and doing. I’m passionate about doing the right thing and making smart work-life choices to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life. Family and friends are my pillars of strength, and I always keep a positive outlook. If you’re looking to connect with someone eager to share insights on people management, agile leadership, or creating dynamic workplace cultures, feel free to reach out. Let's collaborate and make an impact together! All activities on LinkedIn are in a personal capacity and do not reflect my organization’s views.

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Pit solutions

7 roles

Assistant Manager - HR Center of Excellence (COE)

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • HR Center of Excellence (COE) | HR Strategy, Talent Development, and Employee Experience
  • > Spearheading HRBP strategic initiatives focused on talent elevation and workforce innovation to align with business growth at PIT Solutions.
  • > Leading organizational development projects to enhance employee engagement and learning programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • > Collaborating cross-functionally to drive HR metrics, streamline processes, and deliver data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
Presentation SkillsStrategic Human Resource PlanningReport WritingGrievancesEmployer BrandingEmployee Rewards Programs+8

Project Manager - HR Business Analytics / Business Development

Aug 2023Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • PMO, internal interventions, and HR Shared Services.
  • Working closely with my Leadership, the HR team, and our Functional and Sub-Functional teams to enable business outcomes from an R&D, HR, and strategic intervention Standpoint.
  • Drive the Agenda of 4P`s - People, Policy, Process, and Practices in alignment with Business with the mindset of improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • To own various positive and progressive change management and organization effectiveness internal practice tracks.
  • Business Development Support - Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia + Kerala Infoparks
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisR&RConflict ResolutionStrategic Human Resource PlanningProblem Solving+25

HR Business Partner

Nov 2022Oct 2023 · 11 mos

  • Onshore HR Business Partner and Client Experience Manager - Project stewardship - striving to be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward for my people, projects, and PITS.
  • Deputed at Sharjah to help coordinate and support the amazing teams at PITS UAE!
  • Project management and Business Partner HR work profile.
  • Driving People Strategy and Talent Solutions for maximizing business outcomes. An Agile catalyst and project management support for PITS' Global Clients.
Presentation SkillsRecruitingData AnalysisR&RConflict ResolutionStrategic Human Resource Planning+31

Project Manager & Client Offshore Program Manager

Promoted

Jul 2022Jan 2023 · 6 mos

  • Support PITS' vision to be a well-respected technology services company known for its excellent technical team and flawless project deliveries.
  • Leading and supporting a cross-functional amazing team of 20+ of PITS' finest technocrats, at different levels and skill tracks.
  • US Projects' PMO & support
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingBusiness LeadershipStrategy+10

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ally

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ally | Change Management, Employee Wellness, and Culture Building
  • At PIT Solutions, we do everything with our core values of honesty, hard work, and trust. I am empowered by my leadership and peers to use my creative freedom and morale compass to create an equal & equitable workplace for all.
  • Working in a dynamic environment, empathy plays a crucial role in whatever I do and commit.
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisEmployee WellnessProblem SolvingCommunicationChange Management+6

Manager - Talent Engagement & Advisory

Aug 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Help PITS Family grow bigger and stay a Great place to work for all!
  • Responsible for partnering with business units on multiple employee life cycle processes, communication channels and engagement.
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisR&RConflict ResolutionStrategic Human Resource PlanningProblem Solving+24

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jan 2021Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Business & Growth Enabler... Help awesome talents to join a Great place to work!
  • Aligning the right talents with the AWESOME and right opportunities at PITS!
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingBusiness LeadershipStrategyCommunication+14

Minddew tech

Project Advisor

Jan 2023Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Kochi, Kerala, India · Hybrid

  • Talent and Technology advisory to Minddew Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and VirtualX Pro teams.
Presentation SkillsRecruitingData AnalysisConflict ResolutionHR Business PartneringBusiness Leadership+15

Virtualx pro

Project Advisor

Jan 2023Jan 2024 · 1 yr · Kochi, Kerala, India · Hybrid

  • Talent and Technology advisory to Minddew Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and VirtualX Pro teams.
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingHR Business PartneringBusiness Leadership+15

Pit solutions ae

Project Coordinator

Nov 2022Oct 2023 · 11 mos · Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Onshore Project Coordinator and Client Experience Manager
Presentation SkillsHR ConsultingData AnalysisEmployee WellnessReport WritingGrievances+17

Helping minds foundation

Supporter

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Data AnalysisEmployee WellnessProblem SolvingCommunicationBusinessSensitivity+1

Futuremug

Futuremug Talent supporter

Sep 2020Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · Remote

  • Help in empowering organizations with AI-driven tools and manpower to source, assess, interview, and automate their recruiting workflow.
Problem SolvingCommunicationEnd to End RecruitmentsGlobal Talent AcquisitionBusinessSensitivity

Zigsaw

Aspirants Relationship Advisor & Supporter

Sep 2020Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India · Remote

  • Help spread Zigsaw Zindagi and positive vibes in Candidate engagement!
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationBusinessSensitivity

Infosys

Senior Associate Lead Talent Acquisition

Sep 2018Sep 2020 · 2 yrs · Trivandrum Kerala

  • Infosys Trivandrum is getting Bigger and Better each and everyday
  • Location Anchor in charge of lateral talent hiring and making Infosys Trivandrum DC the BEST !!
  • Designing and implementing the hiring strategies, continuous recruitment process improvements and talent branding. Conceptualize and design the sourcing plan through direct/indirect channels to meet the targets within the hiring budget. Communicate our unique employee value proposition + Partner with delivery to implement new and innovative methods for brand awareness but most importantly to provide exemplary candidate experience.
  • Other work profile tracks include managing experienced hire interview process including: sourcing and screening resumes, selecting candidates for interview, conducting interview debrief sessions, negotiate offers and roll-outs for multiple service lines and verticals.
  • Network within the marketplace to understand competitive landscape , compensation practices and leverage analytics for identifying and correcting lags within the current recruitment processes. Manage recruiting metrics, reports, pursue conscious cost-containment efforts in recruiting.
Presentation SkillsProblem SolvingBusiness LeadershipCommunicationChange ManagementEmployee Management+2

Hdfc life

Deputy Manager HR - South Zone

Mar 2018Aug 2018 · 5 mos · Trivandrum

  • Though relatively new to this industry and Family, the key purpose of my role is to provide strategic arm to Business Units in meeting their day to day HR requirements. In this role, l liaise with the business leaders and managers to introduce specific HR initiatives relevant to business and recommend HR solutions aligned to business objectives. The core HR work includes, but is not limited to, maximizing people capability, providing change leadership, managing end to end employee life-cycle, supporting day-to-day operations as well as proactively engaging in process improvements. This role is also provides me an opportunity to drive project management for various HR initiatives including management training and development, succession planning, policy review and implementation.
  • I work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative programs, processes and solutions and work with cross functional and centers of excellence to facilitate end to end HR needs for the business pertaining to Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Staffing, Succession Planning, Organization Structure and Skills Assessments.
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationApplicant Tracking SystemsFull Life Cycle Recruiting+6

Infosys

2 roles

Senior Associate Lead Talent Acquisition

Jul 2017Feb 2018 · 7 mos

  • As a Senior Associate Lead in the Infosys Talent Acquisition and Fulfillment function team, I’m responsible to network, enhance and improvise the talent acquisition processes using people and process centric methods in order to attract and select the best-in-class talent. I actively engage and understand the dynamic business requirements; execute myriad sourcing strategies- conventional and unconventional, online and offline, and have the in principle creative license to adopt any approach as long as it is within the confines of our value system. My role is fun, fast-paced, target driven and gives me a great insight into organizational structures, people and process centric initiatives.
  • Satisfactory knowledge in structured end-to-end recruitment processes, MIS reporting, Generic and Niche portfolio hiring – Manufacturing and Retail domains
  • Domain Specialization: IT Sector - ADM (Application, Development & Maintenance) across verticals- Manufacturing and Retail Delivery and Domain consulting group
  • Conceptualizing and designing the sourcing plan through various channels in order to meet the unit’s technical and techno-functional targets within overall quarter budget –QTC model
  • Experienced in end-to-end Executive MBA lateral hiring track + Business partner activities
  • 360 degree Stakeholder management – Liaison with delivery heads, Corporate and business enabling teams to define specific roles, technology, locations and functional areas.
  • HR anchor for Chennai DC location weekend recruitment drives - Responsible for anchoring large volume weekend recruitment drives, engagement initiatives, panelist mapping and taking care of the logistics arrangement
  • Partner with and build relationships with business leaders, practitioners, professional organizations, and key external partners – Stakeholder engagement & relationship
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisR&RConflict ResolutionEmployee WellnessProblem Solving+23

Associate Lead-Talent Acquisition

May 2016Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Responsible for full life cycle of recruitment for a complete business vertical which includes multi-channel sourcing, screening, qualifying, closing - high level skills in time, negotiation, reviewing company policies and procedures with applicants and extending offers.
  • Successful in meeting the senior level requirements in the MFG (Manufacturing) and RCL (Retail) space.
  • Liaison with the concerned Heads of Department / Functional Heads to understand the hiring requirements.
  • Concentrated efforts on effective networking methods to reach the greatest number of potential candidates through industry leads & sources, employee referral programs, placement vendors etc.
  • Partnering with various associated teams like C&B, IS, Scheduling, etc. for enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Experienced in Salary Negotiations and closing the Recruitment Life Cycle.
  • Being an integral part of the recruitment initiatives every weekend that happen across all DC Locations. Conducting HR interviews, rolling out Offers & Post Offer Engagement for multiple units
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationApplicant Tracking SystemsEnd to End Recruitments+8

Zigsaw consultancy services

Aspirants Relationship Manager

Apr 2015May 2015 · 1 mo · Udaipur Area, India

  •  Understanding the present core services and corporate functioning at Zigsaw Consultancy Services
  •  Putting in place a strategic plan to improve client base and upgrade services as required
  •  Developing employer-aspirant relationship
  • Aspirants management, MIS administrator, Business development, Brand building, Client management
Presentation SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationApplicant Tracking SystemsEnd to End Recruitments+8

South indian bank

Probationary Asst. Manager

Jun 2012Jun 2013 · 1 yr · Thrissur & Mumbai

  •  Handled the role of Probationary Assistant Manager and Shareholder relations /Marketing Officer
  •  Designated SEBI point of contact and nodal officer for Head office Secretarial Dept
  •  Administration of Employee stock option scheme through SIB ESOS Management software
  •  Nodal officer for co-ordination of the Board of Directors’ and designated employees’ committee meetings
Presentation SkillsConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingCommunicationFull Life Cycle RecruitingBusiness+2

Education

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Human Resource/ Marketing

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Executive Education Programme in Human Resource Analytics — Human Resource Analytics

Jan 2020Jan 2020

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala

Bachelor's Degree — Electronics and Communication

Jan 2008Jan 2012

Loyola School Trivandrum

Jan 2000Jan 2008

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