Dorvin Boniface Barnes

HR operations — led end‑to‑end HR operations, workforce planning,
onboarding, contracts, and exit formalities.
Compliance & HRMS — ensured MOHRE compliance, HRMS data
accuracy, and maintained compensation/benefits governance.
Payroll governance — oversaw payroll accuracy, monthly
processing, and cost‑aligned compensation controls.
Employee relations — managed ER cases, conflict resolution,
disputes, and disciplinary actions across departments.
Performance management — assumed full Performance HR
responsibilities; led reviews, goal setting, PIPs, and manager
coaching.
Staff development — drove development, retention, and
capability‑building initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
HR projects — executed HR and cost‑optimization projects
supporting business performance and operational efficiency.

Lead performance management, including goal setting, performance
reviews, succession planning, and PIPs to drive employee accountability
and business performance.
Oversee end-to-end HR operations, ensuring efficient employee lifecycle
management and compliance with company policies and UAE Labour
Law.
Strengthen payroll governance through robust controls, ensuring
accurate and timely payroll processing.
Partner with managers to resolve employee relations issues, disciplinary
matters, and performance concerns.
Drive employee engagement and capability-building initiatives that
foster a high-performance culture.
Support HR transformation projects that improve operational efficiency
and employee experience.

Managed end-to-end payroll for 1, 300+ employees, maintaining 100%
payroll accuracy and statutory compliance.
Administered payroll across 62 company licenses, ensuring governance
and audit readiness.
Streamlined payroll workflows, improving processing efficiency and
reducing operational errors.
Led HR operations, including workforce planning, onboarding, contracts,
and employee lifecycle management.
Supported HRMS implementation, optimizing payroll processes and
system adoption.
Prepared payroll budgets, variance reports, and workforce analytics for
management.
Resolved complex employee relations issues while ensuring legal and
policy compliance.
Led performance management initiatives, including appraisals, goal
setting, and PIPs.
Delivered HR process improvement and cost optimization initiatives to
enhance service delivery.

Directed payroll processing for 2, 000+ employees across eight companies operating in the UAE and Djibouti,
ensuring timely payroll delivery and regulatory compliance.
Led the implementation of SAP Business One HRMS & Payroll, modernizing payroll operations and improving data
accuracy and reporting capabilities.
Managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns that successfully hired 500+ employees through coordination with 12
recruitment agencies, supporting rapid workforce expansion.
Administered compensation, benefits, insurance, overtime validation, and payroll card operations while maintaining
strict compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
Partnered with operational leaders to manage employee relations, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions,
and workforce planning across multiple business units.
Coordinated visa processing, labour documentation, JAFZA compliance, and immigration activities, ensuring
uninterrupted workforce availability.
Supported executive leadership through operational reporting, workforce analytics, organizational documentation,
and HR policy implementation.

Managed payroll administration for 1, 500+ employees across multiple client accounts, consistently meeting
payroll deadlines and client service level agreements.
Served as the primary point of contact for payroll operations, client billing, and payroll-related issue resolution,
strengthening client relationships and service delivery.
Streamlined payroll documentation and operational workflows, improving process efficiency while reducing
payroll discrepancies.
Produced HR dashboards and workforce analytics covering attrition, headcount, payroll trends, and performance
metrics to support management decision-making.
Conducted background verification for sensitive banking and financial services positions, ensuring regulatory
compliance and hiring integrity.
Mentored junior HR professionals on payroll processing, SAP billing, compliance requirements, and HR operational
best practices.