MARIA ABRAHAM

Milton, ON L*T *B*

Telephone: 437-***-**** Email: ac877x@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-a-02a102117/ PROFILE

• Committed Human Resource Professional with over 6 years of cross-functional experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HRIS administration, talent management

• Excellent employee relations and customer service skills; ability to connect with staff and clients

• Competent in recruitment, onboarding and employee well-being and engagement initiatives

• Supported organizations in implementing various HR projects successfully

• Ability to productively contribute in both a team and independent working environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle HRMS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Junior HR Assistant Jan 2019 – April 2019

MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.

• Supported the recruitment team in interviewing and pre-screening 600+ candidates in the MHI career fair, helping the team build a strong talent pool

• Reviewed resumes, pre-screened, conducted telephone and in person interviews and reference checks to close vacancies for various technical and non-technical positions

• Processed new hire paperwork for 15+ hires, ensuring smooth employee orientation and onboarding

• Organized and labelled new hire files, efficiently maintaining documents for future reference

• Improved quality of the candidate database by consistently updating resumes with the correct naming convention and keeping the recruitment tracker up to date

• Administered pre-employment tests and interviews for 20+ candidates, determining good fit

• Delivered data entry, filing and excellent administrative support for various HR processes

• Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception, handling end-to-end reception duties

• Offered coordination/administrative support to the HR team as required HR Officer Apr 2017 – Mar 2018

Gems American Academy, Qatar

• Administered day-to-day HR operations ensuring work priorities were balanced and expedited to meet critical deadlines

• Managed full-cycle recruitment functions within the organization

• Successfully on-boarded 20+ international staff (USA, Canada) through meticulous document verification, visa and travel arrangements

• Provided exceptional client service by accurately responding to written and verbal queries from staff resulting in improved employee satisfaction

• Promoted positive employee relations by efficiently managing staff concerns and terminations

• Oversaw leave administration process (monthly) and worked collaboratively with finance department to process payroll, highlight and resolve pay related issues Maria Abraham 437-***-****

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• Maintained employee files for 80+ staff, electronically on HRIS and physical files, ensuring all information was readily available to corporate office and audit committees

• Sourced cost-effective airfare by partnering with an additional travel agency for staff travel requirements which resulted in savings per round-trip airfare ticket Teacher Sep 2016 – Mar 2017

Daffodils Nursery, Doha Qatar

• Provided safe and stimulating environment for children and organized and supervised activities HR Administrator Oct 2012 – Apr 2014

Qatar National Convention Centre, Qatar

• Handled job postings and advertisements, sourcing and pre-screening resumes, scheduling interviews, candidate reference checks, recruitment metrics reporting

• Efficiently screened 100+ resumes on a daily basis.

• Effectively administered immigration related activities for 120 staff and their families

• Successfully processed visa applications for 50+ staff during the 2012 UN Climate Conference

• Managed corporate employee wellness program and organized 10+ employee wellbeing initiatives successfully creating a positive work environment Senior HR Coordinator Jan 2011 – Sep 2012

Mannai Corporation, Qatar

• Revised orientation program and introduced buddy program enabling stress free transition for new hires

• Initiated 5+ team building initiatives including quizzing, ‘All Hands Meet’, ‘Meet the Manager’ events which improved collaboration among IT teams

• Spearheaded 2 new reward & recognition programs: ‘Star of the Quarter’, ‘Wall of Fame’ Junior HR Executive Jul 2008 – Jul 2010

Cognizant Technology Solutions, India

• Supported implementing special HR projects such as team building initiatives and connect programs for two business units of 2000 and 400 employees

• Facilitated annual performance appraisal process and salary revision cycle for 1500+ staff and orientation programs for 50+ hires and conducted exit interviews

• Awarded ‘The Ace Performer’ for exemplary contribution to the Talent Management Team EDUCATION & TRAINING

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate – Ministry of Labour, Ontario Nov 2018 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (specialization: Human Resources) 2008 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) 2005

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