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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Set-up & Manage the Regional (UAE) HR department by developing and implementing, company-wide HR Policies,Strategies and procedures• Responsible for Organization restructuring, Employee Life-cycle Management such as strategic recruiting, workforceplanning, new hire training, learning growth, PMS , policies and procedures, compensation planning• Manage end to end recruitment, including developing and updating job descriptions/requirements, shortlisting, interviewingand selecting candidates (skills include waiters, commis, chefs, technicians etc..)• Controller of Operations activities which includes Leave, Payroll , Medical and Performance Management• Single point contact for all employees in terms of handling queries related to HR Policies & Procedures• Implementing Employee Engagement Programs including creative Happiness @ work - based on consolidated feedbackfrom one-one session with all the employees• Staying up-to-date, interpreting and advising on UAE Labor law and work in close co-ordination with company PRO andmanaging external Interference including DED, DEWA, Dubai Municipality etc..• Responsible for 2 different subsidiaries and 7 outlets (Includes UAE, OMAN and Malaysia)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- HR Startup / Set up and manage HR- Responsible for Employee Lifecycle Management such as strategic recruiting, workforce planning, new hire training, learning & growth, performance management system, policies and procedures, compensation planning and review - Strategic Organization restructuring and grading - Manpower Planning and budgeting with Management team- Assess Business requirements and devise cost effective sourcing and recruitment strategy- Managing end-end recruitment for various skill- set at different levels and filling vacancies in a timely manner- Effective deployment of resources at all levels- Controller of Operations activities which includes Leave, Payroll and Performance Management- Design and implement robust employee skill development programs through Skill matrix- Single point contact for all employees in terms of handling queries related to HR Policies & Procedures- Implementing creative and effective Employee Engagement Programs- Responsible for coordinating with medical insurance authorities for smooth functioning & benefit of Medical Insurance as and when required- Fulfilling statutory requirements as per UAE Labor Laws and overseeing PRO activities and managing external Interference including DEWA, Dubai Municipality etc..- Also responsible for office administration

Chennai Area, India

- Responsible for End to end business HR Operations support- Strategizing and executing HR Strategy in line with Business demands and partnering to achieve Business Goals- Implement Global HR Programs designed by Corporate after optimum customization to suit the cultural requirements- Drive Initiatives leading to Performance Culture – Bringing new dimensions and focus to performance through techniques of Lean Management and Kaizen Initiatives- Deploy Key HR Metrics / Scorecard and drive continuous improvement- Assess Business requirements and devise cost effective sourcing and recruitment strategy- Facilitating the process of Talent Review (TRP) and deploy Initiatives towards Top Talent & Emerging Talent - Retention through Talent Management Framework- Support Managers and drive goal setting process for effective implementation of PMS - Support Managers to create Individual Development Plan and Performance Improvement Plans- Plan and implement Training programs based on IDPs & PIPs by coordinating with respective departments - Execution of Training activities based on the Training Calendar - Grievance handling of various staff issues/queries related to various HR Policies- Design and implement programs to promote and reinforce Organizational Values and Culture. - Encourage Employee participation programs - Representing HR for ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 (OHSAS) and customer audits in Liaising with MR- Designing and implementing unit level Rewards Strategy in alignment with the Corporate program - Conduct Benchmark Studies on C&B to determine the market ranges and update industry practices - Design and implement Reward & Recognition programs- Exposure in various HRIS’ tools including Workday

Chennai Area, India

- Responsible for implementing and executing Corporate HR Strategy in line with Business demands and partnering to achieve Business Goals at Plant level- Drive Initiatives leading to Performance Culture – Bringing new dimensions and focus to performance through techniques of Lean Management and Kaizen Initiatives- Deploy Key HR Metrics / Scorecard and drive continuous improvement- Assess Business requirements and devise cost effective sourcing and recruitment strategy- Manpower Planning and budgeting with Management team- Assess Business requirements and devise cost effective sourcing and recruitment strategy- Managing end-end recruitment for various skill-set at different levels (including blue collar an white collar) - Establishing a strong rapport with local people and colleges for adequate supply of manpower as- Salary fixation & Offer finalization with Management team based on the benchmarked salaries and involving in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates- Effective deployment of resources at all levels- New hire orientation / on-boarding- Support Managers and drive goal setting process for effective implementation of PMS - Plan and implement Training programs based on IDPs & PIPs by coordinating with respective departments - Execution of Training activities based on the Training Calendar - Grievance handling of various staff issues/queries related to various HR Policies- Encourage Employee participation programs - Representing HR for ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 (OHSAS) and customer audits in Liaising with MR- Conduct Benchmark Studies on C&B to determine the market ranges and update industry practices - Designed and executed “Safety Movie” for employees and visitors- Management of Flexi Manpower / Outsourced employees.- Managing External Interference and employee representative bodies.- Interact and interface with stakeholders like Statutory Authorities, Community to promote goodwill and the Brand Image.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Chemistry