Employee Relations Management
Resume:
Dear Hiring Manager,
This letter is to express my interest in pursuing a career internationally and I am keen to apply for a job as it will provide opportunity to work in Canada and capitalize on my existing skills in the HR field.
I have nineteen years of experience in various fields relating to business management within HR with in depth focus on Employee Welfare administration, controlling & verifying Payroll inputs for accuracy, Attendance & Leave Management, business requirements’ inputs for automating processes, grievance management. My work ethic and commitment is of a standard that definitively suits a Corporate Organisation such as yours. I am highly organized and excel as both a team player and individually. I am quick at manual calculations and intuitive with analytical decision making. Decisive and methodical, I am able to partner with business stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. I have completed a double degree in the fields of Law and Business Management/Commerce. The expertise that I received during my studies in Law have enabled me to ensure that I approach HR to interpret to business within the associated legal framework. I have commendable experience in dealing with using language in a way that is diplomatic and of a high standard in terms of register. Experienced in working with other individuals and I am able to create inter-dependable relationships with my colleagues. Information Technology is my forte as I use the features it provides to my advantage, working smartly, by having a good knowledge of the various HRIS tools with a sound background in SAP systems. I have extensive experience working in India and overseas in UAE. I am currently employed in the ADNOC Group Company - Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company (ADNOC Sour Gas) within HR Division and specifically Employee Relations. I have gained apt project management skills and ability to guide the team to deliver on our set KPIs with rating of ‘Exceeding Expectations’ in all the 6 years I have worked there. Self- management and resilience are qualities I possess. As a well-read and intuitive individual, there is substantial value-added by me, extending to strategic, operational, risk controls, compliance to processes, process automation, change management, Audits and financial integrity strongly amongst others. My qualification and experience portfolio has rendered me capable of adding value to ADNOC Sour Gas and has earned me a reputation of integrity, reliability and knowledge centre within the Company which has translated into job satisfaction and fulfilment for me. I am keen to be considered for this role and look forward to a positive response. Sincerely,
Komal Thadani
Note: My daughter will be pursuing her Undergraduate Degree at UBC starting 2019 and hence I am twice as keen on securing employment in Canada. I will likely be visiting Canada around 3rd week August and can be available for a job interview, in person most likely, if required.
Resume
Name: Komal Thadani
Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Mobile: +971**-*******/+971**-*******
Email: ac9y7q@r.postjobfree.com
ac9y7q@r.postjobfree.com
Nationality: Indian
Residence: United Arab Emirates(UAE) -Work Permit
Education & Qualifications:
B.Com (Bachelor in Commerce & Accounting) - University of Mumbai LL.B (Bachelor of Law) - University of Mumbai
Post-Grad. Diploma in Business Management (HR & Business Administration) - Welingkar Institute of Management Studies-Mumbai
Experience and Skills:
Analytical, detail orientated and proven ability to deal with confidential information.
• Recruitments – mid-senior level
• Oil & Gas – Onshore, Offshore, EPC
• Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering & Construction hires
• HR, Legal, Business Support hires
• IT recruitments into Banks/Industry
• Healthcare roles (incl. Informatics, CMIO, RIS/PACS)
• Headhunting/Search assignments
• Campaign Recruitments
• Contract hires
• Performance Management
• Talent Engagement initiatives
• Selection /Assessment Tools
• Labour laws & regulatory compliance
• Labour laws & regulatory compliance
• HR Policy Development
• Employee Relations
• Reward Management
• Payroll processing (for over 1500 – 2000 employees)
• Contract hires Management
• Business Development
• CRM
• Team Management
• Talent development
Work Experience:
February 2013 - Till date
Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company (ADNOC Sour Gas) - Abu Dhabi Senior Employee Relations Officer/Employee Relations Specialist
- Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the Company’s HR processes and procedures relating to the activities of the Employee Relations section of the HR department,
- Working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
- Administering payroll inputs and maintaining records relating to staff;
- Ensure data is entered into the system;
- Interpreting and advising on employment legislation;
- Listening to grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;
- Developing HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long- term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels;
- Establish and maintain data controls;
- Prepare separation documents for terminated employees;
- Calculation and payment of termination payments.
- To undertake periodic audit of own work and report on areas of possible improvement;
- Human Capital Champion for all Internal and External Audits ( Financial, Process, Compliance, Risk and Quality audits)
- User Representative for development of automated systems
- Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting.
- Payroll administration; setting up new starters.
- Apply basic HR knowledge and techniques to all areas of work;
- Input Personal and payroll data into the HR system with speed and accuracy;
- Suggest changes to internal department procedures as identified and be involved in the continuous improvement development of processes;
- Administration of Health Insurance and co-ordination of medical services
- Coaching and Mentoring of young UAE National colleagues
- Disciplinary and Grievance Policy management
Key responsibilities :
November 2011 - January 2013
BWP LLC Search & Selection - Dubai
Associate Partner (Consultancy –Recruitment/Search assignments) Key responsibilities
Securing and delivering on mid-senior level & search mandates through market-mapping, headhunts to engage with passive talent.
• Focused primarily on developing key clients and building up relationships with them.
• Building a reputable desk through strong industry contacts.
• Source international and local candidates for client requirements.
• Advise clients on best methodology to source relevant candidates and market trends
• Placing candidates within organizations across the UAE, Oman and Qatar.
October 2009 - October 2011
Randstad Middle East - Dubai
Randstad MENA is a multinational staffing solutions company with global presence. In the Middle East, Randstad is a merged entity comprising 3 long-established recruitment firms, Ma Foi Management Consultants, Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) and Hill MGlynn. Section Manager
Managed a Business Unit consisting team of 10 Consultants (in Dubai & Abu Dhabi offices) and was responsible for achieving Company’s objectives.
-Managing Employee performance and development.
-Employee relations and human capital interventions.
-Administrative responsibility for this Unit including resolving staff issues, leave authorisation and management, overseeing payroll and commissions, performance appraisals, talent assessments and development.
-Responsible for Visa, immigration matters, coverage under medical/insurance and other benefits management under UAE Labour Law.
Key achievements and responsibilities of the role included:
• Recruited for clients in the manufacturing, engineering & BFSI sectors with immense success.
• Secured place on PSLs with reputed and large clients to attract and source quality candidates,
• Wworking with organizations across the Middle East region.
• Motivated and developed Team to provide professional recruitment services.
• Managed technical and non technical across mid to senior management vacancies.
Key Achievements
• Over-achieved targets consistently and ranked in the top-three performers each year.
• Assisted in the hiring of core teams for clients with results above expected standards of performance.
Apr 2004 – October 2009
Ma Foi Management Consultants- Dubai
Ma Foi Management Consultants Ltd. (now Randstad), a multinational Search, Recruitment & HR Consultancy that in the Middle East specialised in recruitment for the Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance and Construction industry (and supporting services) in the GCC. Established in 2002 in the UAE, its footprint extended to all the GCC countries through their offices in 5 of the 6 GCC Nations.
Team Manager/General Manager
Managed a Business Unit consisting team of 14 Consultants (in Dubai & Abu Dhabi offices) and was responsible for achieving Company’s objectives.
-Managing Employee performance and development.
-Employee relations and human capital interventions.
-Administrative responsibility for this Unit including resolving staff issues, leave authorisation and management, overseeing payroll and commissions, performance appraisals, talent assessments and development.
-Responsible for Visa, immigration matters, coverage under medical/insurance and other benefits management under UAE Labour Law.
Responsible for the above functions for the outsourced Employees into client organisations. Key responsibilities included:
• Managed the Operations of Ma Foi with comprehensive
• Built up and established the Oil & Gas and Banking & Finance desks of this then newly established recruitment consultancy.
• Growth and consolidation of other verticals, Consumer, Retail & Services (CRS) and Construction.
• Developed a large and enviable client base comprising premium organizations of both Multinational and Local Corporates.
• Focused on building and developing sector specialist Teams.
• Successfully, built up the Company’s brand equity in the Middle East markets and strong industry contacts.
• Sourced international and local candidates for client requirements.
• Advised clients on best methodology to source relevant candidates and market trends
• Executed successful volume recruitment campaigns for clients.
• Personally delivered on assignments and Search mandates for clients especially within Oil & Gas and Banking.
Instrumental in setting up the Banking & Financial Services practice for Ma Foi Management Consultants/Randstad in the MENA region. Acquired clients, built a strong brand equity with both clients and candidates, built robust database of talent through headhunts, referrals, networking and exceeded business targets. In fact the BFSI practice went on to become the highest revenue earning sector for Ma Foi/now Randstad in the GCC region over other sector practices we engaged in. Apr 2008 - October 2009
Ma Foi Management Consultants- Dubai
Vertical Head – Oil & Gas practice
Responsible for consolidating the Oil & Gas consultants team across all Ma Foi GCC offices and managing the centralized back-office delivery team. The backoffice delivery hub was responsible for souring talent for all Oil & Gas mandates secured by our GCC and UK offices and was setup, recruited for and managed by me with over 20 resourcers identified for this project. This was a pilot project with the aim to resort to a similar model for all our operations in the SEA and Americas region. The backoffice was successful however with the onset of economic distress in markets we operated in, this team had to be dismantled.
April 2001 – March 2004
Ma Foi Management Consultants Ltd. – Mumbai, India HR Team Leader -Contracting/Outsourcing Business
• Coordinating with the department heads for the manpower planning and movement, managing the recruitment process including working with internals teams and outside recruiters, coordinating interviews, maintaining interviewing record
& forms
• Conduct new hire orientation and organize on-boarding for all new team members
• Managing and facilitates the induction programs of new staff into the organization
• Establishes and maintains policy and procedures for the organization
• Serve as the resource for employee questions and concerns regarding Company policy and procedures
• Handling the attendance, payroll, annual salary increase of the employees,
• Preparing Compensation and Benefits program.
• Conducting performance appraisals and maintaining appraisal records;
• Assisting on training for all staff, both internal and externally run programs
• Prepares Organization Chart, employment contract, salary changes and bonus documentation
• Implementing the latest labor laws
• Handling the office insurance policies (Medical, Life, Property, workmen compensation)
• Handling monthly/quarterly reports and provide inputs for billing Clients.
• Follow up for collection of invoices as they come due.
• Supervising and ensuring systematic records keeping and filing.
• Employment Practices: Identifies breaches of culture/values that impact the work environment, investigates employee relations issues and partners with managers for a solution. Ensures adherences to company policy, procedure and employment law are met.
• Performance Management: Assisting managers in the performance management process and the execution of employee development plans.
• Training & development: Supports training initiatives and delivers training as needed, to include all employee on-boarding and orientation. Follows-up on all employee training to ensure participation
August 1999 - March 2001
Ma Foi Management Consultants Ltd. – Mumbai, India Senior Consultant
Ma Foi Management Consultants Ltd. (now Randstad), a multinational Search, Recruitment
& HR Consultancy, the largest Agency Nationally and having presence in the Middle East, UK, US, Singapore & extended SEA region.
• Initially responsible for client acquisitions and recruitments at mid- senior levels servicing clients in these sectors/functions- FMCG, Manufacturing, Sales
& Marketing and HR.
• Subsequently moved to the Contract staffing business handling HR management, reward management and employee on-boarding for key accounts to whom Ma Foi deputed Sales, business support, IT and HR personnel.
• Individual key accounts had deputes/contract employees numbering anywhere between 50 – 150, which meant handling HR transactions, issues, rewards and payroll for a pool of between 600-800 employees at any given point.
• Strongly involved with marketing Psychometric Assessments and on HR consulting assignments involving Assessment Centers.
• Developed key skills in executing Search assignments and part of Search Teams formed for over 20 CxO level mandates executed by the Ma Foi Executive Search arm during that time.
Personal:
I have lived and in some places worked as well, in the Philippines, Singapore, Aruba & Curacao (Caribbean), India and UAE.
I value integrity, earnestness and hard work above all.
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