Ma. Jasmin Abejuela-Castro, HR Manager

Ma. Jasmin Abejuela-Castro

HR Manager

Jetex Flight Support

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication
Experience
10 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 0 Months

HR Manager at Jetex Flight Support
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2013 to February 2015

• Managed a group of over 300 employees;
• Successfully re-structured the Group and BU HR Funtions;
• Designed, developed and implemented the Group HR Policies and Procedures;
• Designed, developed and implemented the Group’s Grading & Salary Structure;
• Conducted wage and salary reviews as well as analysed compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to keep the compensation scheme competitive and up to date;
• Designed and developed rewards scheme to boost motivation, recognized and retained top talents as well as improved organizational performance;
• Implemented an online self-service HR Management System, accessible globally via phone and/or pc;
• Maintained HR Metrics and reporting system on regular basis to help the management in measuring and evaluating the results or ROI of HR initiatives;
• Designed, developed and implemented the HR Training Plans & Programs as well as blended both E-Learning, Internal & External training to ensure cost offectiveness of the training programs;
• Designed, developed and implemented an effective performance management system where Organizational, Departmental and Individual goals are linked together;
• Successfully organized team building activities to improve team working and camaraderie within the group;
• Designed, developed and implemented a recruitment and talent development strategy to attract the best fit for the job as well as the top talents in the market.

Group OD Manager at Green Coast Enterprises
  • United Arab Emirates
  • February 2012 to February 2013

• Managed a group of over 1000 employees
• Managed the group payroll
• Successfully designed and implemented the group’s performance management system, bonus and rewards programs
• Successfully designed and implemented the group’s salary review process, job mapping exercise, pay and grading structure
• Successfully developed and integrated the group’s Oracle HRMS
• Designed and developed the group’s policies and procedures

HR Development Manager at IDS/Gentex Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2010 to February 2012

• Managed a group of 300 employees
• Effectively re-structured both Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing Companies operating within the group
• Successfully streamlined and integrated Oracle systems and processes across the group
• Effectively designed, developed and implemented the Group policies and procedures for HR, Finance, IT, Corporate Governance Framework, Corporate Meetings & Events, Retail & Departmental Workflows within Business Units.
• Successfully established and launched the following HR initiatives: New grading structure, performance management process, Reward and Recognition Scheme - Bonus/Incentives, Top Performer & Brand Loyalty Award, Intranet or Group Internal Communications, E-Guide (Employee Guide)
• Successfully implemented a cost-effective HR Training programs & recruitment strategies
• Effectively designed and evaluated all job descriptions of all roles available within the group
• Designed & Implemented a ‘3 Thumbs Up’ Recruitment Strategy wherein 3 experts (HR, Head of Division, Job/Technical expert) are involved in the selection process prior to hiring.
• Successfully recruited 17% of the workforce at a very minimal cost
• Successfully reduced employee turnover rate from 35% in 2010 to 20% in 2011
• Organized teambuilding activities; Group Blood Donation Drive & Staff Party improving workforce efficiency & effectiveness
• Managed effective and efficient delivery of HR services; employee relations, compensation and benefits.

HR & Operations Executive at Nakheel PJSC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2007 to November 2010

• Managed a group of 260 employees
• Successfully managed HR Administration, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits
• Managed successful implementation of group policies and procedures
• Oracle HRMS Super-User for Commercial Division, responsible for all systems’ entries, modifications & adjustments.
• Delivered the highest quality of HR Services on all employees’ requests for letters, certificates, medical, tickets, leave entitlement, transfers across business units, etc.
• Provided efficient and effective HR advice on all employees’ concerns related to employment, policies and procedures, joining and exit formalities as regards Immigration/visa requirements, labor laws, pay and benefits, gratuity or end service benefits, leave of absence.
• Maintained HR Quarterly Reports
• Effectively administered Performance Review Process
• Conducted Kenexa (Performance Management) system training workshops
• Ensured 100% accuracy in monthly payroll and EOSB payments
• Managed the overall clean-up of Oracle HRMS

HR Coordinator at Crowne Plaza Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2004 to April 2007

• Managed HR Administration and Employee Relations for a group of 800 employees (from administering employee joining formalities to exit formalities)
• Delivered the highest level of HR services to meet and exceed expectations from management and staff
• Successfully implemented group policies and procedures
• Assisted in conducting training programs, organized team building activities & implemented Employee Satisfaction Pulse Survey
• Maintained HR Quarterly Reports and managed the Hotel attendance system
• Provided effective and efficient guidance and HR advice on issues concerning employment, company policies and procedures, labor laws, compensation and benefits.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication
  • at University of the Philippines
  • April 2002

Specialties & Skills

Oracle HR
Talent Management
Team Management
Microsoft Excel
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Oracle HRMS Super-user
Microsoft Packages: Excel, PPT, Word, Visio, Outlook

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Filipino Human Resources Practitioners in the UAE
  • VP Membership Development
  • April 2010
University of the Philippines Alumni Association
  • Founding Member
  • November 2004

Training and Certifications

Completion Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2007
Valid Until:
November 2010