Ms. BHAVANA HIWASE

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PROFILE

An experienced HR professional with 10+ years of experience in performing full spectrum of HR functions across the various industries such as, Ship Management, Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering, Dredging, and Electronic Manufacturing. Proven track-record of recruiting and retaining talent for start -up company as well as successfully establishing HR department. Grew the company from 16 employees over 110 employees for company’s office in Singapore and oversea. Able to work independently at both strategic and operational levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTIES

Hiring & Recruitment

Training & Development

Income Tax matters

Compensation & Benefits

Budget & Reporting

MOM matters

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Insurance

HR Policies & Procedure

Employment Act

Payroll/CPF

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Possess full ACTA certifications-6 units (Advanced Certification in Training and Assessment)-Singapore

Employment Act-Singapore Certificate course

Masters of Business Administration (MBA-HRM) India

Graduation in Business Administration International Business, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada,

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1.ISF Group International Pte. Ltd.

Manager July 17th, 2015 till

Company Background

ISF Group International Pte. Ltd. (ISFGI) is a fully owned subsidiary of ISF Maritime Services India. ISFGI offers knowledge based services which include HR Training, E Learning and IT Solutions, Audits and Inspections, Crew Management, & Technical Support for ships automation and electronic systems.

Job Responsibility

Led the entire process of incorporating the company in Singapore, including identifying, selecting, and coordinating with Company Secretary, Auditors, and Banks

Handle company’s Accounts, HR, and General affairs

Establish relationships and engage with existing partners and identify new opportunities with new business partners

Organize and attend the Maritime fares/exhibition

Review and edit e-learning training materials and Candidates Selection Tests

Plan recruiting and mobilizing Marine Crew and Engineering professionals for overseas assignments

Liaison with various Govt. department (MOM, ACRA, CPF, MPA and IRAS) for various issues

Achievements:

Single-handedly led the entire process of incorporating the company and operating at most economical establishment and operating cost.

2.Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

HR Specialist - L & D (Contract) 1-Oct -2013 – 31-Dec 2014

Company Background:

Sony a leader in consumer electronics, with operation across AMEA (Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa). The Singapore operations include regional headquarters, sales & marketing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, IT, treasury services, as well as entertainment functions.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the Learning & Development needs of over 1,000 staff in Singapore

Reviewed and implemented Learning and Development policies and procedure

Rolled out and managed “Sony Fresh Minds “Management Graduate Trainee Recruitment program including complete cycle of recruitment from screening of resumes, interviews, psychometric testing till final selection.

Assisted in Managing Sony University Singapore Campus Leadership program for APAC region.

Effectively spearheaded ‘Global Employee Survey ‘administration from pre-coding, to go online live, communicate, result analysis and sharing of best practices in APAC.

Assisted in “Talent Management” to identify company’s Top Talent for South East Asia Pacific companies.

Kept update on the latest government grants/ subsidies (SDF, CITREP, PIC) and ensured claims are duly submitted and processed

Supported the “On-boarding program” (Orientation Program) and co-facilitate

Acted as a panelist for ‘Global HR awards’ and provide support in Asia Pacific regional panel reviews

Facilitated ‘Global Diversity’ initiatives for Asia Pacific Region

Achievements:

Single handedly screened over 600 resumes within 1 month for “Fresh Minds” (Mgt. Graduate program) successfully conducted HR interviews of over 200 shortlisted candidates

Successfully rolled out the Global Employee Survey program for about 4500 employees

3.VOSTA LMG DREDGING TECHNOGLOGY, SEA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd

Human Resource Manager 1-Aug-2011 to 30-Apr-2013

Company Background:

VOSTA LMG is a leading engineering, new building, manufacturing, and contracting company, serving the world-wide Marine Dredging industry which operates through several offices in Europe, USA, and Asia.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for setting up HR department for Singapore office & administer HR operations.

Lead a team of Admin and Account Officer to manage the entire HR functions

Responsible for entire recruitment function from sourcing, shortlisting, conducting interviews, background check, preparing employment contracts till on boarding

Developed company’s HR policies

Performed HR duties related to employment management, payroll administration, CPF submissions, performance management, grievance matters and Annual leave requests and administration

Expatriate Management including Tax matters and work permits, Tax clearance, IR-8 Forms

Coordinated with MOM for processing immigration paperwork for work permits/employment pass

Identified training needs, developed training plan, organize training programs and source

training funding from various funding streams like SDF, CITREP

Organized company’s marine exhibitions/fairs and marketing activities

Identified type of insurances and processed insurance enrolment, deletion, renewal and claims, NS payment claims etc.

Achievements:

Personally head-hunted & recruited candidate resulting in saving of 15% recruitment cost

Designed training road map to equip the local talent with Technical knowledge of the Dredging design & engineering from the HQ

4.GLOBAL OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES (Singapore)

Human Resource and Documentation Lead 1-Nov -2009 to 30-Jul 2011

Company Background:

Global Offshore Industries is a leading solutions provider of offshore construction, engineering, project management and support services in the Gulf of Mexico, Asia Pacific, Middle East/India, South America, and Mexico's Bay of Campeche.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for overseeing HR and Admin functions for Site Team deployed at Keppel Shipyard

Reviewed manpower requirement & co-ordinate with external manpower agency

Prepared and updated Job instructions (descriptions) for Site Team

Designed and executed New Hire Shipyard Safety Orientation, Employee Satisfaction Survey & Human resource policies

Organized Employee Dinners/Team building activities

Prepared and updated various Procedures for the Site office such as Document Control & Circulation procedures, Technical Document review procedures, Non-conformance Handling procedures, Punch list procedures, Goods request procedure

Planned and executed site document control activities and distribution of task

5.ZEBEC MARINE CONSULTANT AND SERVICES (Singapore)

Head of Human Resources (Singapore & India) 1-Feb-2006 to 30-Oct-2009

ZMCS is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, offers design, engineering services, shipbuilding project management and consulting solutions to the marine and offshore industry in Singapore, China, Vietnam, and various cities in India.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for setting up the HR department for the company’s office in Singapore and various locations in India with staff strength over 110 employees.

Lead a team of 2 HR and 4 Administrative Executives to manage full spectrum of Human Resource Management and Office Administrative functions.

Designed, implemented & reviewed HR policies & procedures

Facilitated sessions in developing company’s vision, mission, and values

Designed and implemented the Hiring Process/Recruiting Strategy.

Managed Campus Trainee Recruitment Program for India

Developed and implemented benefit programs for employees including health and insurance plan, Paid vacations/sick leave, annual company events,

Conducted and analyzed exit interviews.

Led talent management/leadership programs across organization at all levels

Conducted training need analysis & implemented new training programs

Traveled across various business units in India to conduct communication sessions with employees and understand their concerns.

Designed and implemented Employee Satisfaction Surveys

Achievements:

Promoted from Human Resource Executive to “In Charge of Human Resources” due to excellent performance within the first year of employment.

Played a pivotal role in growing the company from 16 employees to 110 employees

6.BARBERSHIP MANAGEMENT (Mumbai India)

Administrative-in-charge Cum Training Officer Jan 1998- Nov 2001

Facilitated systematic & regular analysis of training needs for all level of sailing staff

Manage day to day operations of the Training Department, and promote global training programs at country level

Responsible for recruitment, selection and induction of Cadets

Administered Personality Development factors of Psychometric Test during selection process

Responsible for planning sailing activities of Cadets and Trainee Engineers

Conducted training on Interpersonal Relations, Communications, Time Management, Transactional Analysis, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

7.UNITED NATIONS (UNFPA), India

Administrative Executive Feb 1994-Dec 1997

Responsible for all aspects of office administration

Planning Budgets for the Family Welfare project

Coordinated with NGOs for conducting and organizing Health awareness programs in tribal areas

Collected and compiled information on Health Research Projects

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office (word and Excel) & Power Point

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi

Driving License : Class 3

Nationality : Singapore PR(Indian)

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