Employee Relations Manager
TDIC
Total years of experience :15 years, 2 Months
Drive and oversee all employee relations initiatives across Saadiyat Island and all TDIC projects.
Implement TDIC’s Employee relation program called Employment practices policy (EPP).
Oversee Employee welfare activities for over 10, 000 workers.
Implementation of Employee welfare activitiesin the Iconic LOUVRE museum project.
Advice and support all parts of the business on employee relations matters to ensure their effective
management. Issues include: disciplinary, grievances and performance issues.
Advice and guide on pay related matters: pay reviews, reward projects, changes to pay related terms
etc. to all the contractors.
Keep up to date with current ER legislation and ensure this is updated in the implementation of
employee welfare policies.
Manage the employee relations team effectively to ensure objectives are met.
Maintaining good communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee
satisfaction and ensuring a positive working environment.
Providing advice, counseling and guidance to all levels of management and staff on company
policies and procedures.
To offer consultation, facilitation and resolution strategies for workplace issues.
Assists in communications between employees and supervisors, corrective action and planning,
disciplinary actions, and explanation and clarification of procedures.
Informs employees regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements for the purpose of
providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or referring Interprets employment regulations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Investigates a variety of Human Resources related issues (e.g. Wage and Hour, Harassment,
Discrimination, employee disputes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that effective, legally compliant
resolutions are arrived at in a timely manner and within EPP guidelines.
Overlooking function’s like Maintaining manual and electronic documents, files and recordsfor the
purpose of providing accurate information in compliance with established guidelines.
Participates in meetings that involve a range of issues as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of
developing recommendations and/or supporting other staff.
Presents information on a variety of topics (e.g. labor relations, affirmative action, employment,
hiring, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and/or making recommendations.
Responds to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the
purpose of resolving problems.
Providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant
issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan.
Supports the Human Resource department staff as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of assisting in the performance of their work activities
Space star trading is into six different fields of trading including watches, cargo, steel, spare parts trading
etc. which started in 1998 and spread across three emirates and other GCC countries. )
Responsibilities include:
Manage the development and implementation of staffing strategies to ensure effective recruitment,
screening, selection and retention of qualified employees, using practices that are consistent with
company policies.
Develop staffing plans with managers to develop employees, manage talent, and ensure succession
planning.
Conduct interviews, recommend candidates and consult with hiring mangers either directly or
through subordinates and Coordinate contract negotiation and employee mobility of staffs.
Ensure all staff inductions are completed including on boarding, residence visa applications, and
Emirates ID cards.
Ensure hiring practices are in accordance with internal controls and policies while flexible enough
to support market pressures and variation.
Coach and guide staffs to develop management and leadership capability, maximize employee
potential and promote career development.
Participate in production and delivery of HR related presentations to all the staffs and responsible
for employee’s data and HR records in-line with business requirements and ensures up-to-date
accuracy of all employee information within the HR department and HRIS.
Supervision, data management and control of compensation and benefits process, all related
processes and activities on day-to-day or annual bases.
Manage exit process of leaving and terminated employees; final settlement calculation and payment
administration, visa cancellation, medical and life insurance deletion, etc.
Assist in coordinating and improving the company performance management program and educate
staffs on correct practices, ensuring standards are adhered to and all documentation is complete.
Lulu Hypermarket, the retail division of the multidimensional and
multinational Lulu Group International has always been known as a trend setter of the retail industry in the
region. Today, Lulu symbolizes quality retailing with over 150 stores and is immensely popular with the
discerning shoppers across the world)
Responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain an Induction Plan for new staff which brings all areas of the business
together.
Responsible for training in English, Hindi and Malayalam languages all across Abu Dhabi region.
Deliver Orientation, Refresher Classroom Trainings and effective sales training incorporating the
latest equipment’s like visual aids, videos, PowerPoint’s etc.
Design and develop Training Calendar for Internal and External trainings, for the year ahead for all
designations within the company, according to the needs of the business.
Maintain close communication with managers and staff to discuss training needs and to ensure that
they are fully aware of the internal and external training and development opportunities available.
Amend and revise training programs as necessary, in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the
work environment.
Research and keep up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, extensive
website research and attending relevant courses.
Maintain and update the HR library with the latest books and CD’s available.
Identify training and development needs within the organization through Job Analysis, Appraisal
Schemes, Employee Satisfaction surveys and regular consultation with the Line Managers.
Design and develop Training Modules based on the company and individual needs. Coordinate with
concerned departments to assess their requirements and design accordingly.
Design and develop the Training Forms as required and schedule the Trainings for the staff in
coordination with Line Managers.
Coordinate all necessary Administrative Arrangements for the successful running of in-house
training courses.
Prepare Training MIS reports and update the records regularly according to ISO requirements.
Maintain staff attendance records for the training programs and evaluate each training program and
report to Department Managers.
Coordinate with all Department heads for the changes and developments within their departments
to be incorporated in the Induction Program.
Coordinate with Local and Regional Training providers on the Training subjects and entire
procedure of External training beginning from Course Registration till the Training Evaluation
reports.
Maintain an up-to-date and accurate database of training providers and their course programs.
Evaluate, assess and monitor staff performance, recommend training and development
opportunities, and conduct disciplinary activities as necessary.
Investigate and prepare reports for corrective action on employee’s misconduct, performance
problem and dispute resolution.
Undertake other HR duties and responsibilities as and when required.
Maintain the notice board with the information about “Thought of the Day” message, Employee of
the month announcement.
MBA in finance and HR
bachelor in computer applications