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Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

• Developed & executed comprehensive recruitment strategies: Job ads, candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers (UK & EU).• Facilitated smooth onboarding experiences: Induction, IT setup, contract management, cross-functional collaboration.• Managed entire employment lifecycle: Onboarding, probations, transfers, promotions, merit increases, exit interviews ensuring smooth offboarding.• Ensured payroll compliance & smooth transitions: Handled payroll intricacies across multiple European countries (France, Spain, Poland, Lithuania).• Streamlined performance management: Collaborated with managers on evaluations, reviews, and assessments. Target and KPI tracking and reporting using Tableau. Advising managers on performance issues and creating PIP plan.• Maintained compliance: Updated handbooks, policies, conducted health & safety checks (UK & EU Offices)• Calculated & administered monthly sales team bonuses: Coordinated with sales and analyst teams.• Managed & updated HRIS system: Aligned processes across UK, EU, and US using Egnyte.• Compliance Management across UK & EU: work collaboratively with EU stakeholders addressing all the legislative updates and implement the changes to ensure compliance with the country specific labour code.• Finance Collaboration for Compliance: Collaborated closely with the Finance team to provide comprehensive information on Social Security, Personal Income Tax, and Health and Life Insurance requirements across EU countries.• Benefits Administration: Managed health, life insurance, and pension schemes (enrolment, payments, renewals).• Resolved employment relations issues: Addressed employee concerns, grievances and disciplinary issues while adhering to country-specific laws (France, Spain, Poland, Lithuania).• Acted as first point of contact: Provided effective resolutions for employee queries.

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

• Recruitment Process Management: Implementing new processes to aid the recruitment function. Support hiring managers to assess their talent needs against their growth plans.• Candidate Database Oversight: Oversaw the maintenance of a comprehensive candidate database on People Planner, including active and passive candidates, hired, and terminated employees, ensuring up-to-date tracking of interview progress and candidate engagement.• Employment Records Management: Managed meticulous employment records, encompassing personal files, Right to Work checks, employment contracts, and DBS, utilizing Ucheck for DBS.• International Staff Visa Assistance: Provided essential support for overseas staff in the visa process, from issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) to guiding visa applications and advising on relocation.• Onboarding and Training Coordination: Facilitated the onboarding of new staff, including inductions, system access provisioning, and training on HR policies through QCS, alongside managing probationary processes for continuous support.• Employee Relations and Support: Served as the primary point of contact for staff grievances and work-related issues, collaborating with Peninsula HR to ensure a supportive work environment.• Leaver Process Management: Managed the leaver process with empathy and efficiency, conducting exit interviews and handling all necessary documentation to ensure a smooth transition.• HR Policy Advisory: Provided ongoing advice on HR matters, ensuring alignment with employment policies and organizational values.• HR Systems Management: Responsible for managing and updating internal HR systems, contributing to HR projects to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.• Payroll Assistance: Assisted with payroll operations using the Sage system, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with the finance team

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborated closely with the senior leadership team to anticipate future project needs and determine the essential roles required, enabling proactive talent acquisition and team formation.• Innovative Talent Acquisition: Pioneered a cost-effective hiring strategy by advocating for the recruitment of final-year interns through campus placements, significantly reducing hiring costs by 75% without compromising on talent quality.• Training and Development: Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills of new recruits, ensuring high-quality output and seamless integration into full-term employment roles post-internship.• Payroll Management: Designed and executed a bespoke payroll system using Excel, focused on cost savings while ensuring full compliance with Indian labour laws, demonstrating a keen aptitude for both HR management and financial stewardship.• Policy Formulation and Compliance: Took the lead in drafting and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to all facets of Indian Labor Law, thereby safeguarding the company against potential legal challenges.• Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI) Registration: Managed the registration process for EPF and ESI, crucial for employee welfare and compliance with statutory requirements.• Cultural Development: Actively worked towards creating a positive and open workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of trust, open communication, and making every employee feel valued and heard, which was key to fostering a strong sense of community and loyalty among the workforces.

Dehradun, India

• Leadership & Management: Led and managed a department responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate human resource courses.• Event Management: Organized, managed, and coordinated various departmental events.• Resource Allocation & Administration: Assigned subject workloads to faculty, maintained student attendance records, and managed student data across semesters.• Training & Development: Designed and organized personality development programs for students.• Mentorship & Guidance: Supervised research projects of MBA students, providing guidance and support for their academic success.• Additional transferable skills:o Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicated with faculty, students, and other stakeholders.o Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Resolved issues and made decisions related to program management, curriculum development, and student support.o Organization & Time Management: Organized departmental activities efficiently and managed time effectively to meet deadlines.o Analytical Skills: Analysed data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Managed the entire recruitment process for telecommunication professionals, sourcing, screening, and placing candidates in temporary, contract, and permanent positions. • Negotiated salaries and hourly rates on behalf of the company to secure top talent • Utilized diverse sourcing methods such as online searches, job boards, employee referrals, and internal databases to find qualified candidates. • Prepared comprehensive candidate summaries for hiring managers, effectively communicating candidate qualifications and suitability. • Facilitated smooth onboarding experiences for new hires, including inductions, orientation programs, and completing joining formalities (offer letters, paperwork, bank accounts, HRIS updates). • Provided support with employee relations, including addressing and resolving grievances

Cipd- Level 5, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelors In Science (Cbz), Chemistry, Botany, Zoology