Akshita Singh

Industry Domains:
• IT- System Integrator, Internet Service Providers, IT Managed Services, IT Training
• Agriculture- Engineers, Agronomist, Greenhouse, Agriculture services construction.
• Defence- Air Force, Navy, Army
• Engineering- Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electromechanical, Planning and many more.
• Hospital- Nurses, Doctors
• Other- Contract Staffing, Retail Sales, Telecom Call Center, Education, Health Care

Clients (Internal & External):

UAE Defence (Air force, Navy & Signals), Ministry of Education, ADNEC, ITQAN, Second Step, Digital Okta, EON Reality, ATC, EARTH, KP, Elite Agro, 3D, KI, GENPACT, ORACLE, DELL, HP, Accenture, and several others.

Key Responsibilities (HRBP):

1) Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
2) Write contracts for promotions, transfers, and new hires in collaboration with department management
3) Identify training needs and create or procure professional development curriculum
4) Monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met
5) Collaborate with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions
6) Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary
7) Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department when necessary
8) Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
9) Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
10) Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management
11) Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
12) Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
13) Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.



Key Responsibilities (Recruitment & Account Management):

1) Responsible for end to end recruitment for the subsidiaries of the group (Interaction; Requirement Gathering; Strategizing; Sourcing; Screening; Offer Negotiation and Closure; On-Boarding)
2) Attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with companies. Work with companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements.
3) Managing Recruitment of permanent and contract staff for internal and external client requirements spread across various projects some of which are classified and some others purely Emiratisation campaigns.
4) Managing IT & Military domain recruitments of: Air Force, Navy, Signals, CPC, EIDA, TAS, ITQAN, GHQ, Joint Logistics and other clients.
5) Support the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals to significantly contribute to company's strategic goals.
6) Deliverables & KRA’s include Sourcing candidates, Interviewing, Requisitioning Department Selection and approval process, Offer negotiation, release and offer acceptance management, candidate guidance and support through Recruitment & On-boarding process, Visa processing, candidate embarkation & final on-boarding prior to induction.
7) Responsible to oversee recruitment drives from overseas destinations on specific project assignments.
8) Prepare, present & deliver as per annual projections and business plans.
9) Ensure department compliance on ISO standards.
10) Participate in tenders. Prepare, review and manage contract agreements and statutory documents for government authorities.
11) Manage employee HR related activities i.e. induction, payroll processing, leave management, training, Ministry of Labour procedures, Immigration procedures and exit / replacement issues.

Key Responsibilities (Recruitment & Account Management):

1) Involved in Business Developmental activities like cold-calling, bagging clients, receiving requirements and monitoring fulfilment of requirements within TAT; regular client interactions to maintain effective communication channels with client.
2) Responsible for end to end recruitment and outsourcing process (Client Interaction; Requirement Gathering; Strategizing; Sourcing; Screening; Offer Negotiation and Closure; On-Boarding)
3) Source, Screen, Interview potential candidates using conventional and unconventional methods and endorse to client for technical review.
4) Working closely with the HODs in finalizing the recruitment plan.
5) Responsible for sourcing, short listing, managing the interview process, rolling out offers, negotiation and handholding the candidates until they are on board.
6) Systematic mapping of the EPC industry. Building a strong database of excellent engineers across the globe
7) Comprehensive and targeted headhunting and extensive networking to reach out prospective candidate
8) Conducting recruitment campaigns across locations
9) Responses management of job advertisements both online and print media
10) Prepare job descriptions, advertise on major job boards, and assess the responses against the vacancy.
11) Follow up and coordinate the entire interview process including Personal interviews.
12) Negotiate salary and contract with selected candidates and give heads up to clients.
13) Conduct feasibility study for recruitment campaigns. Suggest client and internal stake holders on
Potential markets.
14) Develop, maintain and evaluate recruitment reports. Suggest appropriate process development techniques with focus on revenue generation and cost reduction.
15) Coordinate the entire mobilization process and act as friend to new recruits on the day of joining.
16) Work closely with account manager on proposals, bidding and ascertaining cost for recruitment campaigns, contract hires (long and short term).
17) Establish budgets with the client and company.
18) Meet time deadlines for accounts.
Clients handled
1) ADNOC and its 14 subsidiaries (OIL & GAS)
2) ADAC
3) DEWA (Utilities Provider)
4) ADWEA (Utilities Provider)
5) MOH (Ministry of Health)
6) MUBADALA
7) Abu Dhabi Municipality
8) Etisalat
9) NPCC, ETA, Serco,
10) Dibba Hospital Fujairah

Business Development Responsibilities:

1) Work with management to develop and implement business development strategy for a defined territory.
2) Coordinate with management and clients to identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
3) Update and maintain customer information database on regular basis.
4) Participate in meetings to report business prospect and status updates to management and clients.
5) Coordinate with Business Development Manager in problem solving, resourcing and budgeting activity.

Recruitment Responsibilities:

1) Responsible for global sourcing of candidates and manage the assigned process from receiving job orders from the client and executing a structured recruitment process for the identification and sourcing of highly skilled professionals for projects.
2) Posting of various jobs in portal
3) Screening, interviewing and qualifying potential candidates; ensure that both company and candidates’ recruitment needs are fulfilled.
4) Sourcing of relevant candidates through Job portal, Executive search, Networking, Referencing & Head Hunting for requirements.
5) Shelling out resumes against different requirements, checking them against different specification as skill set, salary range, relocation, work authorization etc.
6) Initial screening and subsequent short-listing of candidates from first level interviews.
7) Conducting telephonic interviews.
8) End-to-End coordination of interviews.
9) Responsible for complete Recruitment Cycle from Candidate selection to Candidate Joining, managing the administration & HR Process for recruitment of new candidate.
Maintaining & Enhancing Database.
10) Managing and assisting with PR section for Visa Processing Activities in relation to New, Renewal and Cancellation of Employees Residence visa’s, ensuring its timely done to avoid penalties, Fines and avoid any other legal issues.
11) Follow up the candidates as to their joining dates & joining formalities.
12) Preparing MIS reports on recruitment status, offer status & joining status of the candidates
13) Provide regular recruitment status reports to HODs & HR manager as and when required

Clients handled

Oil and Gas: Completed projects (Tender)

1) Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO)
2) Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co (ADMA-OPCO)
3) Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO)
4) Takreer
5) Al Hosn Gas
6) Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co
7) ADNOC

Responsibilities:

1) Establishing recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs.
2) Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
3) Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
4) Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites.
5) Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
6) Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours.
7) Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
8) Manages new employee relocation by determining new employee requirements; negotiating with movers; arranging temporary housing; providing community introductions.
9) Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.
10) Manages intern program by conducting orientations; scheduling rotations and assignments; monitoring intern job contributions; coaching interns; advising managers on training and coaching.
11) Avoids legal challenges by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training.
12) Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
13) Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Achievements:

1) M-ACE Super Star of the month February August November 2012, January April October November December 2013, March June August 2014
2) Top performer for the month of February August November 2012, January April October November December 2013, March June August 2014
3) Awarded for the best results in Feb Apr June Aug Sept 2012, Jan Mar July Oct Dec 2013, Mar June Aug 2014.