BRIGETTE V. FAJARDO

Contact : +971-**-***-**-**

Address : Al Qusais, Dubai, U.A.E.

E-mail Address : adhm16@r.postjobfree.com

Visa Status : on Husband’s Sponsorship

but will require employment visa

SUMMARY

Certified HR Professional with demonstrated history of working in the Oil and Gas, Retail, and Defense/Aviation industry. With more than 10 years’ solid background in Human Resources, I have an extensive hands-on experience in HR administration which includes: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, visa administration, HRIS/payroll administration, leave and benefits administration, HR operations, implementation of HR policies & procedures, records management, and compliance and UAE labor laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• More than 10 years’ work experience in HR.

• Strong management experience in overseeing diverse range of projects and staff.

• Strong ability to delegate, supervise, and review the work of teammates.

• Ability to analyze complex HR situations and take effective remedial action.

• Excellent ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

• Exceptional versatility and adaptability.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment.

• Knowledge with UAE labor employment laws and other GCC labor laws. HR SKILLS

Onboarding, Offboarding, Visa Administration, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Teamwork and Collaboration, IRecruitment, PeopleDoc, Taleo, Adrenaline, AX, SuccessFactors, HR Program/Project Management, HR Policies and Procedures Review and Implementation, Data Analysis, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Leave Management. PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCES Human Resource Coordinator

Oceaneering International Dubai LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 19, 2018 to 31 May 2020

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. Oceaneering develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. It operates the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. It is a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilical’s, subsea hardware, and tooling. It also uses applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

• Member of the HR functional team in the Middle East & Africa (MEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), and Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

• Provided assistance, direction and expertise for the full scope of the HR function including employee relations, talent acquisition and development, reward and employee engagement.

• Coordination focal point between HR Dubai, HR Regional, Talent Acquisition and Project Teams for recruitment and mobilization of employees for service lines like ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), Asset Integrity, Inspection and NDT, Subsea Projects and etc.

• Supported Talent Acquisition team as a main point of contact for all job posting requirements for the projects in MENA & APAC thru I-Recruit system.

• Assisted Regional Management Team and line managers on all HR related activities and on people leadership, ensuring legal and corporate compliance.

• Coaching and mentoring HR Regional counterparts regarding Overseas Mobile Workforce processes.

• Prepared employment contracts for both office-based and offshore employees, issuance of contracts to the selected candidate, conducted employee background checks and amendment letters for new and existing employees.

• Facilitated the onboarding process such as issuance and collection of new hire forms, activation of the employee data in HR System, email address and global accesses request, induction programme and coordinated with competency department for the new hire required mandatory trainings.

• Ensure online enrollment to company medical insurance and life insurance (AETNA, BUPA, and UTMOST).

• Monitored probation period end and obtained the line managers approval on employee confirmation. Prepared documentation and ensure that information to reflect in PeopleSoft.

• Maintained and updated the Sickness/Absence record and ensure detailing an accurate information, monthly follow up on employee’s sickness status and prepare a monthly report shared to be shared to the Project Manager.

• Seek advice from the company doctor on complex health cases to ensure that employees are capable to perform their task prior to mobilizing them back offshore or if an Occupational Health Assessment is recommended.

• Facilitated offboarding from receiving the request for termination, resignation, and transfer-in or transfer-out of the business unit.

• Prepared the termination letter, final settlement (if applicable), exit interview, termination of global accesses, and insurance benefits.

• Complete exit interview analysis to enable business to understand and respond to reasons for turnover feed.

• Processed employee promotion, demotion, demographic change and supervisor change.

• Prepared and issued service letters, bank letters, consulate letters, NOC and verification of employment.

• Supported the internal and external audit requests.

• Managed the Employee Relations Programme for the UAE.

• Oversee and manage the performance appraisal system in conjunction with the line managers as required with the Senior Regional HR Manager assistance.

• Ensure that payroll and any employee benefits are managed in a timely manner.

• Contributed to the review of HR Policies and Procedures and initiates update when required.

• Generate weekly and monthly reports for headcount as and when required.

• Assisted in any other HR Operational duties as and when required. Human Capital Coordinator

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion LLC (Retail)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 26, 2015 to January 31, 2018

Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa

(MENA). The business spans 14 international markets and employs over 33,000 people in the Middle East. The fashion retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, All Saints, Lululemon Athletica, Monsoon, Accessorize, Hollister, Hoss Intropia, Halston Heritage, Sacoor, Maison Du Monde, Crate & Barrel Peacocks, Jane Norman.

• Human Capital Operations point of contact for all the fashion brands.

• Facilitated the onboarding and offboarding process of employees and the day to day operations of the Human Capital functions and duties.

• Assisted on headhunting, screening of CV’s, conducting initial interviews, scheduling interviews, sending email interview invitation and apology letters.

• Prepared offer letters/contract and sent out congratulatory emails to selected candidates as well as conducted reference check.

• Liaised with the Government Relations Department by submitting a complete documentation for new visa applications, visa and labour card renewal, and other business travel purposes.

• Requested email, laptop, accesses, mobile phone, landline, workstation, access card, parking card, health insurance cards, business card, company credit card and discount cards.

• Oversee, updated, and maintained the HRMS. Ensure that employee data are accurately recorded, cross-checked, and are maintained.

• Assisted in the payroll preparation by providing all relevant documentation (bank details, absences, leaves, entitlements) to the payroll team.

• Responsible for insurance enrollment, termination of insurance coverage, addition of dependents, submission of claim forms, distribution of insurance cards and request of travel insurance.

• Monitored employee probation and take the necessary action for confirmation or termination.

• Resolved grievances or queries of employees and escalating to the right level depending on the nature of the grievance or issue and ensure that employee relations are resolved in accordance with the company’s discipline and grievance procedure.

• Prepared and provided relevant periodic reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) and any other ad hoc reports as required.

• Prepared termination/resignation acceptance notice and ensure that all backup is documented.

• Responsible in completion of clearance form, timesheet, incentive or stocktake and coordinate with Finance for any outstanding balance with corporate credit card and petty cash.

• Handled the full and final settlement of the employees, conducted exit interviews and arranged repatriation.

• Prepared and released all relevant HR letters, documents, certificates and verification of employment in consultation with the management.

Senior HR Generalist

DynCorp International FZ LLC (Defense)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 19, 2012 – February 7, 2015

DynCorp International FZ LLC a subsidiary of DynCorp International in US. It is a global service provider of support to military and civilian government projects in different countries such as US, Australia, Kosovo, Honduras, Haiti, Philippines, GCC’s, Afghanistan etc. Employed 49,000 employees around the globe.

• Guided in the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs.

• Partnered with the Business Unit Heads and Corporate Office on implementation and set up of HR processes on programs located in GCC, Australia, Afghanistan, and others.

• Deputized a team of HR Generalists in the absence of Line/Assistant Manager.

• Coached, checked teammates work and used judgement based on the company standard policies.

• Promoted positive cultural diversity by initiating events, birthdays and group activities.

• Monitored and maintained records of employee’s available leave, sick leave, and leave without pay.

• Monitored, checked and consolidated monthly HR reports such as manning rosters/employee headcounts, missing documents, quarterly sox audit, inventory of personnel history files and implementation of clean desk policy.

• Participated and led the team in the Lean Six Sigma projects on meetings about the company HR issues, processes and improvements.

• Spearheaded trainings, meetings and refresher course for the team.

• Created, developed and maintained HR desktop procedures and workflows.

• Maintained and updated the working templates such as contracts, offer letters and memorandums.

• Contributed in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Responsible in maintaining job descriptions and coordinate with corporate office on setting up job codes in PeopleSoft.

HR Generalist

DynCorp International FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 1, 2010 – January 18, 2012

• Provided high level of effective HR administrative support to diverse range of programs in MENA and APAC.

• Dubai HR Business partner of program management office, and US corporate office for timely administration of benefits, compensation, proper documentation of personnel files, employee movements, and other HR services.

• Verified and analyzed personnel requisition forms, ensure that compensation and benefits for the position being created/replaced is in line with the company salary scale and approved task orders.

• Prepared offer letters, employment contracts, and coordinated visa formalities of new hires with the group PRO.

• Responsible with onboarding arrangements such as coordinating flight, hotel accommodation and transportation with the travel department.

• Conducted employee induction, ensure completion of new hire forms as well as mandatory trainings prior to mobilization.

• Issued new joiner’s employee ID, network access, company email address and medical insurance enrollment.

• Responsible in monitoring and implementation of annual merit increases, promotional increases, benefits enrollment and management incentives.

• Prepared contract modifications for all employee movements such as promotions, demotions, and transfers.

• Responsible in sending out and monitoring the completeness of all performance appraisals on a quarterly, midyear and annually.

• Responsible for employee out-processing by reviewing the termination request, exit arrangements, completeness of out-processing forms and visa cancellation.

• Coordinated with Payroll/Time and Labor Department on end of service salary and gratuity computation.

• Reported the termination date of benefits coverage and company network access.

• Provided employment certificate such as salary letters, NOC’s, respond to unemployment claims and verification of employment.

HR Administrator

DynCorp International FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

• Responsible in managing the HRIS/Payroll system by updating the employer’s general information such as new hire, bank details, promotion, job title change, supervisor change, contract renewal, and termination in accordance with the Foreign Service Employment Agreement/modification.

• Conducted monthly SOX audit and implemented corrective measures for accurate HRIS data information.

• Generated monthly reports to capture expired contracts and salary discrepancies as well as worked with IT team in resolving any technical problems on HR Systems.

• Managed the dissemination of insurance cards, HR mails and couriers, inventory and preparation of purchase orders for office supplies of HR department.

• Responsible for HR Team building activities to promote diversity and inclusion. HR Administrative Assistant/Records Specialist

DynCorp International FZ LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 8, 2008 – January 31, 2009

• Sole HR responsible for the electronic and manual records of more than 5,000 employee’s personnel files, leave forms, payroll records, correspondences and certificates in strict security and confidentiality. Initiated and implemented an effective records management in compliance with the Record Retention Policy and Consent to Release Form. COMPUTER

SKILLS MSOffice, Visio, SuccessFactors, Adrenaline, Oracle PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Field Payroll System, CRM, PeopleDoc, Taleo, Irecruit, AX

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing University of the East – Manila Philippines, May 1999 University scholar, worked as Student Assistant, Graduated as an Exemplary Marketing Student Certificate in Human Resources Management Professional (CHRMP) Accredited by American Certification Institute (ACI) & UAE Ministry of Education (KHDA) Blue Ocean Academy, Dubai UAE, April 2012

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