Ruchita Raju, Human Resources Lead

Ruchita Raju

Human Resources Lead

Galana Petroleum

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
7 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 5 Months

Human Resources Lead at Galana Petroleum
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2021 to April 2023

Specific role: Recruitment
• Head talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Source and develop passive and active candidates through networking, internet searches and research.
• Placing adverts in relevant market journals and publications, job boards and local press (Linkedin, Naukrigulf, Bayt, Indeed etc.)
• Background checks and verifying the references, work experience and academic qualifications of applicants.
HR- Operations:
• Monitoring employee performance appraisal.
• Handling employee leave management: Leave approval and managing Leave data in system.
• Providing induction to new joiners.
• Preparing specific letters for employees (Salary Certificate / Employment Letter / US & other country Visa letter / Bank loan etc.)
• Off Boarding: Exit interview
• Handling end to end process of Visa for- UAE
Employee Engagement:
• Developing and implementing employee engagement programs and initiatives such as training and development programs, rewards and recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Conducting surveys and focus groups to gather feedback from employees and identify areas of improvement.
• Collaborating with HR teams to design and implement policies and procedures that promote employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Providing coaching and guidance to managers on employee engagement and retention best practices.
• Creating and delivering presentations to management and other stakeholders on employee engagement initiatives and progress.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external vendors and partners to support employee engagement initiatives.

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE at RIVOLI GROUP
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2018 to August 2021

Rivoli Group is the UAE’s leading retailer and distributor of Luxury products, having more than 300 stores and more than 2000 employees in GCC region.
Specific role: Recruitment
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Source and develop passive and active candidates through networking, internet searches and researches.
• Placing adverts in relevant market journals and publications, job boards and local press (Linkedin, Naukrigulf, Bayt, Naukrindia)
• Background checks and verifying the references, work experience and academic qualifications of applicants.
• Organized recruitment drive on a weekly basis.
• Participated in global projects that focus on the employee referrals, employee engagement.
Visa Management/Administration:
• Handling end to end process of Visa for- UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman
• Accommodation (rooming list, inventory of Equipment, preparation of room etc...), Visa for Associates, Arrival and departure of Associate, Air
ticket, etc...
HR- Operations:
• Provides assistance in monitoring employee performance appraisal.
• Leave management: Leave approval and managing Leave data in system.
• Providing induction to new joiners.
• Preparing specific letters for employees (Salary Certificate / Employment Letter / US & other country Visa letter / Bank loan etc.. )
Projects:
• New system migration.
• Launch of appraisal module.
• System walkthrough with IT system.
• Keeping abreast of changes in Labour regulations and Policies.

HR at LA MODA SUNGLASSES (PURE GOLD JEWELLERS)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2014 to January 2017

La Moda Sunglasses is one of the largest sunglass retailers in the Gulf Region. It has more than 25 showrooms in the Middle East.
Specific role: Recruitment
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Setting up recruitment process and different channels through networking, internet searches and researches.
• Receive feedback on employee from store managers before confirmation.
Visa Management/Administration:
• Handling end to end process of Visa for UAE
• Monitor and execute all employee grievances
• Keep a track on admin expense.
HR- Operations:
• Provides assistance in monitoring employee performance appraisal.
• Leave management: Leave approval and entries for employee OT.
• Providing induction to new joiners.
Projects:
• Set up of new stores.
• Keep all stores approval and Licenses up to date.
• Manage store

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Institute of Business Management & Studies (IIBMS)
  • June 2021

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Bachelor's degree, Business Management
  • at Hinduja College which is affiliate of University of Mumbai
  • January 2013

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Specialties & Skills

Recruitment
reception
Customer Service Skills
RECRUITING
ACADEMIC
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
LETTERS
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
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