SAMEER ALI (CHRL)

MOB:905-***-**** E-MAIL ac9yk8@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFILE

Senior HR Manager with more than 10 years of proven expertise in leading a highly effective HR function across different industries and locations. Proficient in a wide array of skills including employee relations, HR operations, strategic business partnering, talent management, recruitment and retention and C&B administration. Proven ability to offer strategic HR support to business leaders and multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while meeting all deadlines.

KEY EXPERTISE

Strategic HR partner to the organization’s business leaders offering effective HR solutions streamlined to the business goals.

Proficient talent scout with ability to identify and attract key talent to the organization.

Proven expertise in leading complete recruitment lifecycle including search, selection, onboarding and retention.

Talent leader with experience in identifying and implementing efficient learning and talent development models.

Documented skills in workforce modelling and succession planning as per business requirements.

Employer branding expert with skills to enhance organizations’ profile as an employer of choice.

Effective change agent with hand-on experience of implementing positive change within the organization and retaining a positive work environment through constructive communication and mentoring.

Labor law and legislation expert with experience in creating and implementing efficient policies and procedures.

Experienced on negotiating and administering collective agreements and building constructive relationships with employee unions.

Employee champion with ability to balance organizational goals and employee interests.

HR operations leader with expertise in managing end to end HR operations with defined times scales and supporting employees as internal clients.

Compensation and benefits administration expert with excellent efficiency in processing accurate/timely payroll, claims processing, benefits plan selection/negotiation and communication.

Documented experience in administering efficient time/attendance and leave management processes.

Delivering successful performance management programs that support employee assessment and development.

Excellent communicator with expertise in building positive employee relations and resolving employee disputes/issues.

Organizational development experience in building comprehensive job descriptions, competency profiles and job grading structures as per business model and growth plans of the organization.

HRMS expert with experience in successful project delivery of SAP-Success Factors module and operational expertise on other systems including ADP and Oracle HCM.

HR Reporting dashboard customization for management review and direction related to HR aspects such as Employee Attrition, Cost per Hire, Productivity per Employee, employee engagement and quality per hire.

Designation: HR Manager-(Contract)

Duration: Dec 2018 –Present

Company: Chartwell Retirement Residence

Chartwell is the market leader in Hospital & Health Care sector which offers a range of senior living options across Canada including independent and assisted living retirement homes, memory care, long term care and operator of over 180 retirement and long term care residences across region.

https://chartwell.com/

Key Responsibility & Achievements

As an HR Manager, I am currently responsible for HR at multiple locations across Ontario region for all HR related matters and this demands regular visits to homes, I have been supporting the homes in business strategy and operating objectives of their assigned platform by providing employee and labour relations support, guidance and coaching to people managers and employees regarding the application and/or interpretation of Chartwell’s HR policies, Collective Bargaining

Agreements, programs, procedures and/or practices. Responsible to counsel on a broad spectrum of human resource and labour relations matters including but not limited to: employee/labour relations, performance management, employee engagement, workplace culture, and support employee related initiatives.

Provide advice, interpretation, coaching and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, employment law interpretation, complaints, investigations, risk reduction and response management, employee performance, leadership development, pay and benefits, conflict resolution, absenteeism management, performance management, progressive discipline, HR documentation and terminations

Assist with the monitoring of the frequency and duration of the steps in grievance procedure; reducing volume and duration of grievances through effective dispute resolution techniques;

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Attendance Management Programs and Early and Safe to Work Programs, and WCB Claims Management Programs;

Ensure the designated retirement or long term care operation teams are compliant with all applicable provincial legislation including, but not limited to, the following: Provincial Employment Standards Legislation, Provincial Labour Relations Legislation, Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Provincial Human Rights Legislation

Handling & initiating champion annual Employee Engagement surveys and related processes.

Support HR related workshops and training sessions & participate in special projects as assigned

Designation: HR Manager

Duration: June 2016 to May 2018

Company: Hira Industries

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Hira Industries, leading manufacturer of construction industry products such as Insulation/Foam/Rubber & Tapes. The group comprises of more than 1200 employees across GCC, APAC, Australia and America, the company also has joint venture with Maico Italia & Walraven group of Netherland. http://www.rhira.com/

Key Responsibility & Achievements

Defined and implemented updated HR Manual and Employee Handbook.

Created a progressive onboarding program to improve employee experience

Managed effective and efficient recruitment plan to ensure selection of quality candidates as per defined manpower plan and budgeting.

Designed and delivered programs under the company’s CSR platform with maximum participation.

Successfully improved the company Branding strategy to establish the organization as an employer of choice within its industry and to minimize employee attrition and attract talent.

Led the SAP success factor implementation process from the blue print to ‘GO Live’ status.

Successfully managed grievance and disciplinary issues resolution within both union and non-union employee groups.

Built processes to ensure compliance as per audit requirement by both internal and external auditors.

Established the Hira Academy- an in house L&D department to deliver trainings across all levels including technical /regulatory and soft skills training for staff personal development, growth & performance.

Conducted monthly HR reporting for management team to communicate highlights, concerns and project status of HR initiatives.

Organized successful employee engagement events to boost positive and progressive work culture amongst both white collar and labor employees

Designation: HR & Administration Manager

Duration : April 2013 to May 2015

Company: Rolman World FZE

Rolman World is a regional leader in distribution of bearings and all other products for Automotive/Oil & Gas & Industries through Middle East & Africa. The organization is the sole distributor of leading brands in the industry such as NSK,SKM,NTN,TIMKEN,GATES and has built a reputation on its service and product quality http://www.rolmanworld.com/

Key Responsibility & Achievements

Designed and built the complete HR structure for the group as well as revised policies and procedures in adherence to industry best practice.

Defined the organization structure including definition of job descriptions and succession planning across the board.

Initiated and implemented the strategic workforce planning and analysis.

Set up the performance management system, including KPI setting and trained the managers to assign the right goals.

Conducted the compliance trainings as well as coordinating other training programs for all employees.

Managed complete HR operations like FTE payroll & temp staff payroll, leave management, overtime calculation, staff confirmations, onboarding and off boarding, MIS maintenance and P-file management etc.

Worked on HRMS to maintain and submit regular reports on manpower planning, budget analysis, staff costing and other MIS data requested by the HO.

Built and managed the hiring plan for the organization across multiple regions and roles.

Designation: Manager-Human Resources

Duration: March 2008 to April 2013

Company: Habib Bank AG Zurich

HBZ is an established bank that has successfully grown over 43 years with a firm belief in service with security. It operates in many metro cities of the world and has remained the preferred bank among the business community.

Key Responsibility & Achievements

Supervised and mentored a team of 4 to ensure smooth HR operations like leave administration, payroll, benefits, pension, final settlement calculations etc.

Successfully formulated and implemented the HR policy manual for the Bank in 2009 based on a study of existing practices in comparison to market trends and local law.

Recruited 300+ employees – Executives to Senior management profiles.

Developed manpower planning & HR Budgets initiatives based on projected organizational objectives over the year.

Assisted in monitoring performance management, provide guidance, conduct appraisals and coordinate training and development activities (Individual Development Plans ) in coordination with line managers.

In conjunction with the Training Manager and Head of Human Resources, contributed in the development and delivery of training sessions including inductions.

Advised and assisted managers with all employee relations issues, ensuring proper and accurate documentation for Disciplinary Reports raised and conduct corrective counseling session.

Organized social events and focus groups to improve reward and recognition, internal communications and teamwork.

Designation: Regional HR Generalist-ME

Duration: January 2007 to March 2008

Company: Marks & Spencer/Toys R Us

Marks & Spencer is a renowned UK brand known for its quality and customer focus. In Gulf, the brand operates under the flagship of AL Futtaim Group and has 9 stores running across the GCC. The Al Futtaim Group is an established business conglomerate in GCC operating more than 40 different companies in GCC.

Key Responsibility & Achievements

Reported to the Regional HR Manager and managed all functions related to HR, for the 600 + employees of Marks & Spencer & TRU both in UAE and in other GCC locations.

Conducted performance reviews and managing the Individual Performance appraisal ( IPA) for all the staff in coordination with their line manager

Liaised with the store managers and line managers to review training requirements in their departments and plan programs accordingly. Conducted the induction programs for new joiners and briefing them on all the policies and procedures of the company.

Managed staff benefits like insurance claims, addition and deletion, maintained leave records and processing the payroll, deductions, loans, promotions, hiring of new staff, terminations, preparing transfer /release orders, renewals, staff accommodation, employee final settlement and maintaining employee personal files

Worked on SAP to maintain all HR information and optimizing the reports generated.

Coordinated with the Group recruitment team regarding the recruitment needs & interviewing candidates, short listing, screening etc. Maintained manpower reports for expats and UAE nationals on an annual as well as monthly basis.

Education & certification details:

CHRL: Canada- pursuing expected to complete NOV 2018

WSIB/WHMIS Certified from work safety compliance center -Ontario

HRPA member: Canada Jan 2018

ILM certified: UK 2008

MBA national institute of management-Mumbai university-India 2007

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