Human Resources Financial Reporting

MOHAMED ZAHIR SHEIKH

Calgary, AB 289-***-**** *******.**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and accomplished HR professional with extensive expertise in payroll, benefits administration, and human resources management. Proficient in orchestrating seamless international payroll operations across diverse regions, including UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Canada. Adept at driving strategic HR initiatives, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with global regulations. Known for exceptional leadership, precision, and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction HIGHLIGHTS

Expert Payroll Oversight: Directed payroll

operations for four organizations spanning

Ontario and Alberta, seamlessly administering

bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and year-end payroll

for ~700 employees with unparalleled accuracy

and punctuality.

Compliance Mastery: Championed strict

adherence to intricate regulations, including

salary continuance, Workers’ Compensation,

and maternity leave policies, while skillfully

managing deductions like union dues, taxes,

and garnishments to ensure full regulatory

compliance.

Precision Audit Leadership: Conducted

thorough payroll audits to detect and resolve

discrepancies, driving swift corrective actions

and fostering effective stakeholder

Financial Acumen: Executed meticulous

monthly reconciliations of payroll accounts,

fortified audit processes, and supported budget

oversight, delivering precise financial reporting

to empower strategic decision-making.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Dayforce, UKG, ADP, ERP Oracle, MS Dynamics 365, SAP, Banner, Ramco& Banner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Beyond Energy Services & Technology (Calgary AB - Contra Mar 2025 - till date Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Streamlined and executed accurate Canadian payroll processing, delivering timely and compliant results while providing seamless backup support.

Conducted meticulous payroll reconciliations, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Resolved payroll inquiries promptly using Dayforce, offering expert guidance and escalating complex issues efficiently.

Generated comprehensive payroll reports, supported year-end processes, and contributed to successful audit outcomes.

Orchestrated Canadian employee benefit programs, ensuring precise enrollment, effective management, and employee satisfaction.

Facilitated engaging onboarding sessions, training new hires on payroll and benefits processes to foster smooth integration.

Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including leaves, transfers, promotions, and terminations, with precision and compliance.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, upholding Canadian regulatory standards and organizational integrity.

WINS - HR & Payroll Administrator Calgary AB- Jan- 2025 – Mar -2025

Process bi-weekly payroll via Dayforce/ADP with precision and timeliness

Maintain compliant employee records and administer benefits

Prepare ROEs, T4s, and CRA filings

Manage onboarding/offboarding and HRIS updates

Liaise with finance for payroll reconciliation

Support audits, reporting, and process optimization

Ensure policy and labor law compliance

Provide HR guidance on leaves and employee relations Southland Transportations Ltd. (Pacific Western Group) Dec 2023 – Dec -2024 Payroll Specialist (Calgary AB - Contract based)

Managed payroll for 700 employees across four companies in Ontario and Alberta, ensuring timely and accurate bi-weekly and year-end payments.

Oversee internal payroll processing for multiple entities to guarantee accurate and timely record entries.

Establish and maintain employee payroll profiles within the accounting software.

Ensure adherence to current legislation and the organization's policies and practices.

Reconcile benefit costs and RRSP costs across all divisions.

Address staff payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly with a solution-focused approach.

Distribute payroll-related documents to relevant parties as required and ensure proper filing of documents.

Oversee full-cycle payroll for both union and non-union employees, managing weekly and bi- weekly payroll schedules.

Al Sahraa Group Company Abu Dhabi, UAE

Supervisor - HR & Payroll Jul 2022 – Jul 2023

Processed monthly payrolls with precision, reconciling with Finance for audit compliance.

Managed employee lifecycle changes, including hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.

Ensured strict confidentiality of salary and benefits data per privacy protocols.

Prepared concise monthly MIS reports to drive accurate financial reporting. Shamal Holdiing (Meraas Holding - CPD Crown Prince of Dubai Office) Dubai, UAE Senior HR & Payroll Officer Jan 2012 – Jun 2022

Reconciled monthly payroll accounts and supported budgeting for accurate payroll forecasting.

Guided junior staff and provided audit support, boosting team efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Developed annual payroll budgets and HR benefit programs, optimizing cost analysis for management.

Advised managers on recruitment, exit interviews, and employee relations, enhancing HR

HR & Payroll Coordinator @ BuHaleeba Group Dubai-UAE- Apr-2008 Dec-2011

HR - Administrator @ MK Trading Company-Oman- Oct-2006 Dec-2007

HR Coordinator(Project Based) @ CCC Kuwait- Mar-2006 Sep- 2006

HR & Admin Assistant @ GECO Mechanical & Electrical Ltd Sharjah -UAEJun-1996 Jun-2005 EDUCATION

IIBMS (Indian Institute of Business Management & Studies), India 2014 Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

University of Pune, India B. Com in Accounting & Costing Aptech – Sharjah UAE Software Engineering Diploma 2004 CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

HR & Payroll – LinkedIn Certification & WHMIS

LANGUAGES English (fluent) (Hindi- Gujarati)

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