sonia tahir, Talent Acquisition Specialist

sonia tahir

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marka Holding

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Buisness Administration
Experience
20 years, 9 months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 months

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Marka Holding
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2015 to February 2017

• Experience in performing the entire gamut of recruitment - Sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring the candidates for various technical and non-technical positions.
• Handled Fashion and Hospitality recruitment such as Essential, Dinh Van, Carven, Weil, Harper’s Bazaar, Reem Al Bawadi to name a few
• Write job adverts and post them on relevant channels like bayt.com, LinkedIn, monster.com etc.
• Conducting the preliminary telephonic interview to understand candidate’s competencies, like: interest towards the job, technical skills, qualifications, etc. for determining their suitability to match business requirement and making them understand their roles and responsibilities
• Sourcing profile from various mediums like job portal, internal references, own databank, Head Hunting etc. Use effective resourcing strategies such as internet sourcing, Employee Reference check, cold calls.
• Expertise in dealing with online and print media & placement consultants for hiring human capital
• Actively involved in HR interviews and senior level hiring.
• Proficient in planning the induction programme for new employees.
• Ensuring proper implementation of various HR policies across the company.
• Co-coordinating with various department heads for their talent requirements.
• Proficient in conducting the exit interviews and using the feedback for the overall improvement of work culture.
• Timely completion of recruitment target as per given plans

RECRUITMENT OFFICER/ON BOARDING at averda FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2014 to June 2015

• Development and execute relevant and current talent acquisition strategies to achieve the most appropriate sourcing and selection of the most qualified and diverse talent for the company for UAE, Qatar, Oman and London markets.
• Research, source and screen talent for immediate and future openings.
• Scheduling the interview of the Candidate and keep updating to the Client and follow up with applicants till they join the Company. Execute requisition-specific talent acquisition strategies for professional roles.
• Lead the talent acquisition process and deliver high quality, diverse, candidates while providing exceptional candidate experience.
• Interact and support Business Unit Manager nationwide.
• Developing and maintaining of database on the basis for immediate and future requirement.
• Innovate sourcing strategies including, direct networking, Internet mining, and advanced internet research to provide marketplace intelligence and identify and attract top talent.
• Advance the averda brand across the market and professional communities while guiding hiring Executives and candidate through the selection process
• Notable Contribution -Overseas trip to Sri Lanka and Nepal for Recruitment - Hired 250 people

HR & RECRUITMENT OFFICER at m.h.alshaya
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2011 to May 2014

• Act as a point of the contact for the entire Food Business Unit- Cheesecake Factory/P.F. Changs /Texas Roadhouse/Potbelly/ Starbucks/ Le Pain Quotidian to name few brands for UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar markets
• Working with agencies for overseas hire. Responsible for ensuring that all agencies are fully briefed on recruitment assignments & represent Alshaya in a professional manner.
• Proactively supported the delivery of talent acquisition strategies and processes at the organization
• Plan & implement Open Days, Overseas Trips in a timely fashion with the recruitment target date always in mind.
• Following correct visa and medical processes to ensure hiring done professionally
• Managed complex and difficult HR Talent Acquisition Projects cross-functionally.
• Built a strong business relationship with the internal clients and external vendors.
• Challenged the organizational structure of the internal client and proposed changes
• Worked on Talent Acquisition System (Sniper hire) maintaining recruitment related records producing reports on all recruitment activity including cost to hire, time to hire & source of hire so that success of activity can be measured.
• Document Management for all overseas recruitment in ERP Software-Oracle.
• Ensure all pre-employment process is completed on time to do on time boarding through completion of references and criminal record checks.
• Notable Contribution - Successfully handled overseas recruitment trip to Nepal recruiting 580 staff

Team Assistant at Siemens Home and Office Communications FZ-LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to December 2010

• Manage the complete Office Administration including the HR function of the company having staff strength of 15 employees. Assist the Management in providing human resource strategic leadership, direction, and support to the company, while assist in managing the implementation of human resources policies and programs to support the business objectives of the company.
• Devise and deliver induction training to new employees. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude towards company goals.
• Assess employee competencies through consultations with department heads.
• Interview, screen and recruit job applicants in order to fill existing job openings.
• Discuss personnel needs with department supervisors in order to prepare and implement recruitment program.
• Contact recruitment companies for recruitment of required personnel.
• Provide information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.
• Interview applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements.
• Perform reference and background checks on applicants. Correspond with job applicants to notify them of employment consideration.
• Fill and maintain employment records for future references.
• Review purchase requisitions. Confer with vendors to obtain product / service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Facilities Management -Liaise with Authorities and facilities management companies for office maintenance and repairs.
• Managed all matters relating to contractual agreements with employees.
• Process New Hire paperwork like completing Visa & Immigration Department formalities.
• Oversee the complete Public Relations activities of the company with the External Institutions, related to UAE Law, matters related to medical, vehicle and property.

Executive Assitant at Arabian Anti Piracy Alliance
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2003 to February 2008

Provide leadership and direction to a team of 2 subordinates responsible for managing the administration operations of the company engaged in the business of providing Anti-Piracy Services Monitoring to companies in the UAE and to ensure all administrative operational activities are carried out within the stipulated frame-work of policies and procedures.Report to the General Manager.Directly supervise 32 staff.

•Render accurate and timely executive level assistance to the General Manager in the execution of their day-to-day activities.
•Plan, develop and implement departmental operational strategies/ programs in accordance with company’s policy and to meet established objectives for providing efficient, effective services for all the business units of the company.
•Perform miscellaneous functions such as creating memorandums or letters, review documents or proposals, research, analyze and collate information on specific topics or issues in order to support the General Manager in achieving operational and strategic objectives.
•Provide assistance in building and strengthening cross-functional relationships between departments to ensure the smooth running of operations, clarify issues and bring in win-win solutions.
•Receive and review all incoming mails for the General Manager and reply to the queries on general technical aspects.
•Prepare and submit various reports on different operations to the General Manager as per his request from time to time.
•Attend and screen all incoming phone calls and visitors for the General Manager and take necessary actions as per directions.
•Provide wide range of administrative support to the company in managing the welfare of staff including total general office administration management, independent correspondence, telecommunication system, stationary supplies, messenger, and janitorial services.

Sales Executive at Eye Tech
  • Other
  • March 1998 to June 2003

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree, Buisness Administration
  • at University of Karachi
  • June 2000

Specialties & Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Diploma in Human Resource (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge College
Date Attended:
May 2012

Hobbies

  • Reading and Travelling