Shalini Pokhriyal, HR and Office Manager

Shalini Pokhriyal

HR and Office Manager

Kuber International Trading LLC.

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Master in Business Administration - Human Resource
Experience
14 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 2 Months

HR and Office Manager at Kuber International Trading LLC.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2020

Identify business hiring needs and managing the recruitment process to ensure it runs smoothly.
Create, implement and evaluate all human resource department policies, procedures, and structures.
Ensure all employee records are up to dated. Add or create new file records upon change in employment status.
Respond to employee queries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
Administer employee benefits, HR budget, health & safety practices and suggest changes in compliance with governing law.
Develop job description. Provide guidance to subordinates including setting performance standards, monitoring & conduct performance appraisal and recommends for pay rises or performance improvement plan.
Arrange Training and development program.
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers. Maintain records and compile statistical reports for audit.
Identify and address issues related to employee engagement and recommend appropriate action plan.
Effectively manage employment litigation.
Liaise Public Relation Officer for visa and immigration matters. Arrange and prepare documents accordingly.
Act as emergency responder.
Other ad-hoc office duties.

HR & Office Manager at TejariSolution FZ LLC. (Technology - JV with Jaggaer and Dubai World)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2015 to March 2020

➢ Lead the HR function and worked as strategic business partner of the leadership team.
➢ Recommend, develop and implement HR programs based on the business needs aligned with
Global HR strategy.
➢ Develops and implements change strategy in collaboration with leadership team for Global initiatives and provides operational and tactical guidance on organizational effectiveness.
➢ GAP analysis of the existing HR process and policies. Design, draft and manage various HR policies to streamline the internal process and efficiency of the organization.
➢ Advise managers and employees on organizational policy, legal or regulatory compliance matters.
➢ Identify open vacancies, recruit for all level positions, interview and select applicants. Conduct
background checks, offer employment contract.
➢ Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs. Recruits for all levels of positions.
➢Ensures a proactive approach to talent acquisition in market through workforce planning, strategic hiring practices, internship programs, campus recruiting and internal database.
➢ Plan and conduct new employee orientation to promote positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
➢ Develop job descriptions and user guide for managers and employee on how to hold an effective appraisal interview, design appraisal form. Brief all Department Head and support them throughout the appraisal process, if needed.
➢ Administer compensation and benefits plan. Ensure consistent, fair and competitive compensation practice.
➢ Analyses and recommends salaries for offers, increases, promotions and adjustments. Advise
department leads on team compensation issues and escalates any intricate compensation issues to
the management.
➢ Overseeing team of payroll specialists managing comprehensive payroll process and activities such
as time attendance, payroll register & reconciliation report, bank transfer file, leave accrual register, advance loan recovery and deduction, pension report for UAE Nationals, staff gratuity / end of service entitlements and bonus. Ensure that each staff receive their pay checks on time every month.
➢ Analyze training needs to design employee development program. Finalize the course content and sources of the training provider. Maintain training records and submit training evaluation report to the Line Manager and the Management for further strategic decisions.
➢ Provide counselling and address staff queries. Manage intricate employee relations issues such as
disciplinary actions, layoffs, redundancy and litigations. Keeps leadership team apprised of trends on morale, culture and retention to improve the efficiency & productivity of the organization and restore the credibility and employee-centric focus of the HR Department.
➢ Maintain records, compile and analyze statistical data and reports concerning personnel data such
as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, absenteeism rates and attrition rate and submit to the leadership team.
➢ Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, processing
paperwork and manage records in writing and electronic form.
➢ Manage employee data in to the global human resource and expense management integrated
systems.
➢ Manage new supplier / vendor registration process for services or good such as request a supplier, request approval, invite supplier, supplier registration form, supplier review and supplier activation.
➢ Follow end-to-end purchase cycle such as purchase requisition, purchase request approval,
purchase order, vendor invoice, purchase order match and vendor payment.
➢ Develop, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment, supplies, facilities, rental
cars. Manage annual maintenance contracts (AMC).
➢ Acquire, store, distribute supplies and manage inventories.
➢ Obtain legal working status for employees, submit online visa applications in Dubai and Abu
Dhabi immigration portal.

HR & Admin Officer at Zarouni Group Real Estate LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2013 to June 2014

➢ Set up and maintain HR & Administrative operational processes.
➢ Gather employee records from other departments or employees to develop employee database
and maintain further.
➢ Perform search for qualified job candidates using sources such as networking, online portals
and employee referrals.
➢ Screen, shortlist, interview and select qualified applicants.
➢ Prepare offer and employment contract.
➢ Arrange documents and submit to public relations officer to obtained necessary security
approvals for employment residence visa and labour card.
➢ Explain company personnel policies and procedures to the employees.
➢ Develop job description. Provide guidance to subordinates including setting performance
standards and monitoring performance.
➢ Develop and implement new filing system, design forms and assign codes to identify tenancy file
location.
➢ Analyze statistical data and internal processes and make recommendation to improve
operational efficiency.
➢ Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings and record & transcribe minutes.
➢ Complete work schedules, manage calendars, arrange appointments and deliver messages.
➢ Provide information to supervisor, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, e-mail or in
person and ensure that all inquiries or request must be answered and processed.
➢ Manage contracts and price negotiation with vendors and suppliers for office supplies &
equipment and ensure proper stock level at all times.
➢ Maintain office condition and arrange necessary repairs.
➢ Overseeing administrative staff members and delegate basic office task.

HR & Admin Executive at SDV UAE LLC. (subsidiary of Bollore Group Logistics)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2011 to December 2012

➢ Set up and streamline the routine business operations and or processes including matters related with public relations.
➢ Serve as a link between management and employees by handling inquiries, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
➢ Confer with management to develop and implement personnel policies, procedures and recommend changes where needed.
➢ Perform search for qualified job candidates using sources such as databases, networking, web portals, recruitment agencies or employee referrals.
➢ Screen employment applications, select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
➢ Conduct background checks on the job applicants and inform them the status of their applications.
➢ Prepare offer and employment contract (local and overseas).
➢ Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, compensation and benefits.
➢ Plan and conduct new employee induction and orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
➢ Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices.
➢ Administer compensation, benefits plans, performance management systems, recreation and health & safety programs.
➢ Prepare monthly payroll.
➢ Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires,
terminations, transfers or promotions, absenteeism and payroll and submit monthly to the Head Quarter.
➢ Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers. Maintain records and compile
statistical reports occupational health, safety and environment incidents on each quarter and submit to the Head Quarter.
➢ Perform staffing duties including dealing with understanding, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
➢ Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employment termination. Address high risk factor to the management and make possible recommendations.
➢ Analyze training needs by GAP analyses technique and design employee development plan.
➢ Worked closely with management team on special project to obtain ISO 9001 and 14001 Certification of Quality and Environmental Management System.
➢ Extensively worked on to develop and design various process, procedures and forms related with HR policies, employees training, vendor registration and enlistment.
➢ Read incoming materials or mails to determine how and where they should be filed.
➢ Input data such as file numbers, new or updated information, or document information codes into computer system to support document and information retrieval.
➢ Keep employee personal files up to date. Add or create new file records as necessary such as increment or promotion letter, department transfer, disciplinary letter, etc.
➢ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in writing and or electronic form.
➢ Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
➢ Implement new filing system, design forms and assign codes to identify file location.
➢ Manage Annual Maintenance Contracts for office machines such as photocopier, scanner & fax machine and rental company cars.
➢ Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
➢ Obtain necessary Security approvals, gate pass, car stickers and parking slots.
➢ Maintain records for the renewal of company trade license, lease agreement, establishment and
immigration card, and company’s owned / leased vehicle.
➢ Arrange employment visa, work permit or labour card and Emirates ID.
➢ Manage surprise audits from Ministry of Labour.
➢ Represent organization at personnel related hearings and investigations.

HR & Admin Assistant at Alpha Flight Services UAE LLC. (In-Flight Catering) - Sharjah Airport
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • July 2007 to May 2011

➢ Manage day-to-day Admin and HR Operation.
➢ Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to hire employees based on the department requirements.
➢ Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
➢ Select applicants meeting specified job requirements and refer them to hiring personnel.
➢ Prepare job offer & employment contract for selected candidates. Gather personnel records from new hires to process employment visa.
➢ Induct and orient new hires and keep staff personnel records updated at all time.
➢ Arrange hygiene training for new hires.
➢ Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
➢ Assist HR Manager to prepare Job Descriptions, probation period evaluation and annual performance appraisal.
➢ Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as increment letters, promotion letters, probationary confirmation letter, resignation confirmation letter, disciplinary actions, and salary certificates.
➢ Monitor all staff attendance records and highlight any discrepancies to the HRM and Department Head.
➢ Manage staff leave records, calculate over time to prepare and submit payroll to the HRM in the absence of payroll officer.
➢ Extensively worked on Management Information System (MIS) and updating time to time.
➢ Prepare documents for employment visa, amendment in visa position, new residency visa, labour card, cancellation or renewal of residency visa and passport release.
➢ Manage logbook on staff passport related activities performed within department (receive, submit to civil aviation, release and issue to an employee) and secure acknowledgement to mitigate risk.
➢ Liaise with Health Authority to schedule staff medical check-up, vaccination & finger prints for new as well as renewal of their employment visa. Prepare documents and update list at all time.
➢ Perform periodic inspections of medical records and files to ensure correct placement, legibility, or proper condition for the surprise audit of Municipality Officer.
➢ Dealt with Insurance Company for the new enrollments and / or deletion of the member coverage from the medical and life insurance policies.
➢ Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
➢ Assist HR Manager to prepare documents for Employer Liability (property and risk) insurance.
➢ Dealt with various banks to open staff bank account.
➢ Liaise with travel agencies to make travel bookings for staff.
➢ Prepare purchase request to ensure the roll out and refill the office materials and supplies as per the department needs.
➢ Prepare HR circulars, memos to communicate management message and instruction to the staff.
➢ Take meeting notes. Compile, transcribe, obtain necessary approvals and communicate with the respective key personnel to take actions accordingly.
➢ Prepare and distribute Daily Newsletter to all departments.
➢ Answer all enquiries received by calls and or by email about records or files.
➢ Design various forms such as leave request, passport release, duty resumption, performance appraisal (English version).
➢ Complete general financial activities, such as petty cash, advance cash, reviewing invoices and submit receipts along with supporting documents to settle account with Finance Department.
➢ Input data, such as file numbers, new or updated information, or document information codes into
computer system to support document and information retrieval.
➢ Find, retrieve, and make copies of information from files in response to requests and deliver information to authorized users.
➢ Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes and files according to classification and identification information. Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials or transferring them to inactive storage.

Education

Master's degree, Master in Business Administration - Human Resource
  • at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
  • December 2024

Human Resource Management

Bachelor's degree, Arts
  • at University of Delhi
  • August 2024

Higher diploma, Post Graduation Diploma in Personnel Management
  • at Institute of Management Studies YMCA
  • May 2024

Total Health Care System with Sulabh International.

Specialties & Skills

Employee Relations
Policy Design
Recruitment
Payroll
Talent Acquisition
Onboarding
Payroll
HR Audit
Employee Relations
Employee Engagement
Labour Immigration
Office Management
Employee Management Lifecycle
Strategic Business Partnership
Training & Development
Performance Management
Compensation & Benefit
HR Operations
Attention to detail
HR Administration
Communication Skills
Writing Skills
Merger & Acquisition

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Memberships

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
  • American Certification Institute (ACI), USA.
  • April 2021
Certified Human Resource Manager (CHRM)
  • American Certification Institute (ACI), USA.
  • January 2021

Training and Certifications

Adapting to the New HR Practice and Strategy - New Normal (Training)
Training Institute:
Blue Ocean Training & Consultancy
Date Attended:
June 2021
Duration:
2 hours

Hobbies

  • Cooking
    Won first place in food competition organized by Uttrakhand Association of UAE in 2018.
  • Dance & Theater
    Participate various stage performances in New Delhi, India. Received various appreciation letters from chairperson of Air Force Wife Welfare association (AFFWA) - New Delhi, India to choreograph & perform dance in annual events.
  • Sports & Adventure
    Won Women Doubles Championship organized by Uttrakhand Association of UAE in 2017. Certificate of Guinness World Record in 2018 to conquered (2.83 km) World Longest Zip Line at 1,680 above sea level.