Fenella Andrade, Senior Employee Relations Officer

Fenella Andrade

Senior Employee Relations Officer

Al Nahiya Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Masters in European Studies and Management
Experience
11 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months

Senior Employee Relations Officer at Al Nahiya Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since November 2012

 Clients: ADNOC Group, ADOC, Air Energi, Al Dhafra, Ansaldo, Department of Culture & Tourism (DCT), Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD), Dresser Rand, Department of Urban Panning & Municipalities, Eagleburgmann, Elettronica SpA, FERTIL, FFP Engineering, Halliburton, HAYS, HIMA Middle East, Honeywell, Krohne Middle East, NewTech Global, NPCC, Procorre, Procer Energy Consultancy FZE, Thomas Thor - ENEC.

 Preparing contracts for the employees (Letter of Appointments, Employment Contracts & Contract Amendments)
 Preparing selection email to candidates, coordinating with employee for documents to apply for employment visa and following up with the visa application process with the Public Relations (PR) department.
 Coordinating employee's mobilization
 Coordinating Logistics (flights / hotel)
 Scheduling and coordinating with the candidate regarding visa medical test, Emirates ID formalities and coordinating with the PR department regarding application and collection of new Emirates ID cards.
 Liaising with the PR department regarding the application of Labour contract and Labour card.
 Informing candidates / employees upon receiving New Work Permit visa and Residence Visa
 Updating employees' database, ERP and filing of contracts under every client (ADNOC, Non- ADNOC Group / private companies)
 Following up of timesheets and leave applications and confirming to Employee Verifications from Banks.
 Preparing weekly and monthly status report submitted to the Director and Operations Manager.
 Counsel Managers and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, discipline, formal grievance procedure/ mechanism and other employment matters.
 Work with employees, supervisors, and various administrative units internal and external to HR to ensure the all the processes are completed effectively and efficiently.
 Assisting employees with demobilization formalities, visa cancellation and demobilization ticket
 Conducting exit interviews and analysing the data to develop ways to improve employee retention and engagement.
 Assisting in implementing and updating of Employee information in the ERP system.
 Assisting in general Employee Relations department tasks.

Hr Administrator at KN Klumpp & Partner International Architects & Engineers L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2012 to October 2012

 Formulated Pre Screening Interview forms and Visa Approval forms
 Evaluated timesheets and updated employee leave records
 Identified sources for qualified candidates and pre-screening CV’s
 Assisted the tendering team in encoding and various other administrative work
 Assisted the tendering team by developing internal job descriptions and employee CV’s

Education

Master's degree, Masters in European Studies and Management
  • at Manipal University
  • May 2012

Internship Tenure: January 2012– May 2012 at Agility Abu Dhabi PJSC, (Abu Dhabi - UAE) Designation: HR Trainee Key Responsibilities:  Assisting HR Team in recording employee Performance Appraisal  Formulating presentations on how to use E-Forms (electronic form - a computer program version of a paper form)  Assisting the Tendering team by developing internal job descriptions and employee CV’s  Provided training to employees on Labor Policies and usage of E-Forms  Preparing Offer Letters and sending out Regret Note to rejected candidates  Preparing Weekly Attendance Reports, sending out mobile bills and updating the mobile bill confirmation list  Preparing forms for visa application and issuing ID cards for all employees  Identifying sources for qualified candidates, Conducting Pre screen interviews/ telephonic interview and arranging interviews for candidates  Sending and answering official mails, drafting memos and emails in response to queries, complaints and requests for assistance  Providing general administrative support to the HR department UAE Exchange, Abu Dhabi, UAE HR Trainee June 4, 2011 to June 30, 2011  Monitored and updated client contracts and database  Assisted in developing client database  Tracked and managed internal employee queries • Coordinated logistics for Europe Study tour plan individually • Member of MESM Placement Committee • Lead student editor for MESM Newsletter (EUROBUZZ) • Attended four week Entrepreneurial Motivation Workshop • Attended international conference on ‘Unveiling New Chapters of Contemporary India-EU studies’ organized by India-EU study programmes and Manipal University

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors of Business Management
  • at St Agnes College
  • June 2010

Tenure: May 2008 – June 2008 and May 2010 – June 2010 at KN Klumpp & Partner International Architects & Engineers L.L.C, (Abu Dhabi - UAE) Designation: HR Trainee Key Responsibilities:  Business development support, document control and admin  Team-based development of multi-task strategies  Assistance in technical and financial proposals for consultancy services  Direct liaison with potential private and public clients  Support in development of office administration and accountancy program  Administrative support to the management and other staff • Took part in a Regional Level Workshop on “Womanhood – A Right To Live” • Took part in “PERSONA” an Inter- collegiate One-Day Workshop on Personality Development. • Volunteered for INSYNC 2009, an Intracollegiate Fest (St Agnes College). • Volunteered for National Level Intercollegiate “AGNO FEST 2009, as a convener. • Secretary for Sports Association (St Agnes College). • Volunteered for “HORIZON” Intercollegiate Fest, 2008. • Possess basic skills in creative writing, photography, floral art and pottery • Awarded Certificate of Merit – Talent for Writing by Young Writers U.K. • Organized various events and seminars. • Participated in various Sports Meets and Basketball Competitions

Specialties & Skills

Management
Employee Relations
Creative Writing
Offer Letters
Office Administration
Ms Office applications
Employee relations

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Expert
Kannada
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2014
Valid Until:
February 2019
- Certificate in Advanced Human Resource Management and Administration (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012

Hobbies

  • Sports
    State level athlete and selected for Nationals. Owner of a Throwball club in UAE