Joy Gabarda, Human Resources Manager

Joy Gabarda

Human Resources Manager

Virtuzone UAE FZ LLC

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

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Total years of experience :10 years, 0 Months

Human Resources Manager at Virtuzone UAE FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2016 to April 2020

Developed and Managed cost-effective sourcing and selection of high calibre candidates
for all vacancies according to the recruitment budget.
• Recruited, onboarded and trained 80 employees while handing all employment
contracts, visa applications and Induction training.
• Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and
guiding 95 employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
• Advised Line Managers on strategies for improving policy enforcement and eliminating
any concerning behaviours or legal concerns.
• Advised Senior Management on appropriate employee corrective actions in line with the
Company Policies and MOHRE UAE Labour Law legal compliance.
• Boosted staff morale by resolving personnel and management inquiries on new hire
activities or ongoing employee relation issues.
• Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for staff members and senior
management.
• Conducted employee performance reviews to access strengths and weaknesses
keeping feedback positive and constructive.
• Directed over 95 payroll and benefits employees while ensuring 100% Federal and
MOHRE guideline compliance and timely payments.
• Established and implemented a monthly headcount report for management purposes
and HR Statistics such as but not limited to turnover rate, retention rate, visa status,
gender, age and nationality.
• Developed Employee Handbook, creating a legally sound resource with the latest
regulations and compliance with UAE Federal Labour Law.
• Introduced First Aid Training, Fire Marshall, Wellness Program, Employee Discount and
Long Service Award for Employee welfare.
• Introduced the Employee Engagement Survey and Employee Satisfaction Survey
including the analysis and presentation of the results.

HR and Payroll Administrator and Executive Assistant to Chairman at Virtuzone UAE FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2014 to October 2016

• Management of Recruitment, Onboarding Orientation, Medical Insurance, Visa Applications Employee Self Service, Employee Files, Performance Evaluation, Training Development, Off-Boarding and Organizational Structures.
• Management of Payroll Report, WPS SIF file, Bank Transfer, Cheque payment and Payroll Audit.
• Developed Monthly Accrual Gratuity Report for Finance & Monthly Leave Encashment Report.
• Introduced Employee Staff Advance Policy.
• Developed End of Service Benefit Calculation.
• Managed all personal matters related to property portfolio: 3 properties; 2 rented, 1 resident and maintenance requirements. Mortgage payment management for all 3 properties and utility bills payment. All other property related queries and resolutions, community service fees payments.
• All personal banking process; monitoring monthly statements, compiling business expense claim through monthly credit card expenses. Responsible for 10k personal cash fund and related personal expense reconciliation.
• Handled all restaurant reservations for business and personal. Managing the Chairman’s driver.
• Manage flight and visa requirements for business and personal.

HR and Admin Assistant at Virtuzone UAE FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2013 to August 2014

• Handled Petty Cash for Operations.
• Manage Local Purchase Order for suppliers.
• Management of new employees and off-boarding employees from offer letter, medical test to the application of visa and cancellation of visa.
• Coordinate with insurance companies on medical insurance premiums, renewals, claims and billings to ensure full utilization of benefits and audit Statement of Account with Invoice and Credit Noted for accuracy of the amount being billed.
• Produce reports from the HR and Payroll software system e.g. headcount, leave records, monthly gross salaries, year to date and salary movement.
• Provide all employees with excellent services relating to Salary Certificate, Letter requests, Labor Contracts, promotions, an addendum to the employment contract to facilitate requirements.

General Accountant at Alpha Crystal LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2012 to March 2013

• Audited price list by matching the Sales Invoice and Sales Discount to check the accuracy of unit price given by the Sales Department.
• Responsible for daily recording of Sales Amount - Cash Sales, Credit Sales and Cheque Payment. (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Branch)
• Manage Accounts Payable which includes STL/TR and TT facility for supplier’s payment.
• Manage Monitoring of Cash Flow.
• Manage Inventory worksheet for the year-end audit.
• Handled Payroll and HR administration.

Accounts Executive at Retails Is Detail LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2010 to June 2012

• Handled Profit and Loss Report for Hershey’s USA.
• Responsible for recording Stores Daily Sales. (Iwannagohome, Stella Luna, The Works Garrett and The Works Gelato Di Bruno, Candylicious)
• Handled accounts payable, cheque and payment vouchers.
• Manage General Journal and Invoices using Navision software.
• Handled Audit Schedules and Monthly Reporting Schedule.
• Handled Petty Cash for Finance Department.
• Reconciliation of Intercompany Receivables.
• Responsible for Cash flow schedule and Cash receipts journal.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College
  • March 2001

Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy

High school or equivalent, Secondary Education
  • at La Salette of Jones
  • March 1997

High school certificate - Reach out Full Scholarship

Specialties & Skills

Employee Recognition
HR Strategy
Compensation and Benefits
Recruitment
Financial Reporting
HUMAN RESOURCES
PAYROLL PROCESSING
MICROSOFT ACCESS
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
FINANCE
FIRST AID

Social Profiles

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Business English Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2016
• HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Training)
Training Institute:
Health & Safety Solutions
Date Attended:
September 2016
Duration:
8 hours
Human Resources Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2016
Strategic Thinking and Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2019

Hobbies

  • Travelling, Reading, Swimming, Watching Movies
    The year 2017 - I have received an award from Virtuzone for '' Best Positive Influence Award (Employee who is always spreading positivity throughout the office. The year 2017 - Additional award for ''The Community Builder Award (Employee who participated in Virtuzone's peer to peer recognition program who never shied away from recognizing their peers when they went the extra mile.