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Sunil Kumar, Head of HR & Administration

Sunil Kumar

Head of HR & Administration·Art of Hospitality LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA- HR & Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 31 years, 4 months

Head of HR & Administration

December 2015 - Present

Art of Hospitality LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2015 - Present

Job Responsibilities

• Developing corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as Recruitment, compensation, benefits, health and safety, employee relations etc.
• Acting to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance evaluation, staffing, training and development etc.
• Overseeing all HR initiatives, systems and tactics.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage the succession planning in coordination with the Operations Manager and other departmental heads.
• Recruit and manage the staffs for various clients (Five Star Hotel Chains such as Hyatt, Starwood, Accor, Rixos, Damac, Sheraton, Pullman, City seasons, Viceroy Etc.)
• Implement strategy that, whilst not always the most popular decision within the operation, will ultimately deliver increased customer satisfaction in excess of the expectations of the world’s leading luxury brands within the Hotel Industry.
• Manage the outsourcing of Housekeeping Staffs, Housekeeping Supervisors, and Housekeeping Managers etc.
• Control the employee turnover and HR costs.
• Provide and deliver first-class employee relation services to the hotels.
• Ensure pay reviews/absence monitoring/wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines.
• Coordinate with Ministry of Labor, Immigration, Municipality etc
• Responsible for the obtaining the work permit, visa quota, staff accommodation, catering etc.
• Responsible for the staff accommodation, transportation and catering services.
• Manage the Human Resource aspect of all projects and support the operation team.
• Recruited over 300 hospitality staff within 1 year.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Head of HR & Administration

September 2013 - December 2015

Energy Exploration & Development Company Ltd ( ENEXD)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2013 - December 2015

A member of Executive Team, with functional and strategic HR role to Plan, Implement and Manage the Organizational Development, Administration, Talent management & Comp and Ben.
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for creating, implementing and updating the Corporate Policy and Procedures Manual in consultation with the Board.
• Ensure proper communication and implementation of the company's policies and procedures across the group offices.
• Recruitment, training and development of employees.
• Responsible for new project's manpower planning, recruitment and on boarding of all employees within the time frame.
• Administer the compensation and benefits policy within the group.
• Head hunt ideal technical candidates for Onshore & Offshore Drilling operations and Senior Management roles.
• Liaise with the Corporate HR of our Operators & Contractors and facilitate the employment of our technical team for the projects, Negotiation and Administration of Contract Staffing.
• HR Budgeting, Control & Change Management
• Monthly payroll verification and approval for office and project staff.
• Work with the legal team to structure the new entities within the group and administer the set up.
• Responsible for new company or office registration and legalization locally and internationally.
• Provide functional support to subsidiaries and projects.
• Arrange Insurance Policies for Projects, Property & Equipment, Third Party Liability and Workmen's Compensation.
• Manage and coordinate the administration affairs of the Group offices internationally.
• Implement ERP & CRM across the group.
• Responsible for implementing ISO 9001:2008 within the group
• Look after the new office set up, IT infrastructure, and requirements for the group companies.
• Responsible for coordinating the Travel, accommodation & Visa requirements of the senior team members.
• Manage the fleet of Drivers and PROs locally.
• Coordinate with international Lawyers and Company representatives.
• Arrange the international conference participation & provide assistance for the setup of stalls.
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers & select cost effective and quality products and service providers.
• Mange the properties and investments of the group. Liaise with various government departments such as RERA, DED, DEWA, DNRD, MOL, RTA, Free Zones, and Dubai Courts etc.
• Reporting to the President & CEO

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Group HR Manager

January 2011 - August 2013

PMDC Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - August 2013

Job Responsibilities
• Set up the HR Policies & Procedures
• Align the Office Administration.
• Look after the Compensation & Benefits.
• Recruitment & Mobilization of Employees for the Group.
• Establish relationship with recruitment partners.
• HR Budgeting & Planning.
• Look after the Organizational Development, Subsidiary companies structuring & restructuring.
• Incorporation of subsidiary companies in UAE, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN & UK
• Look after complete Visa Process. Obtaining the required Visa Quota, Allocation, Residence & Work Permit approvals.
• Negotiate with Insurance Companies & select the right policies for the employees.
• Approve final settlement for employees on completion of the contract, termination & resignations.
• Prepare the Job Descriptions for Project Team in coordination with the Technical Directors.
• Employee Relations & wellness program.
• Managing the other Country Visas for Managers and Directors.
• Lead the Administration Team & Provide Head Office Assistance to other group companies within & outside UAE.
• Represent the company in Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Interior, Municipalities & Economic Departments and establish relationships with Officials.
• Coordinate with Finance Department & provide assistance as and when required.
• Initiated the introduction and implementation of ISO 9001 & 14001, in charge as Management Representative.
• Reporting to the Managing Director.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Country Manager- HR Operations ( Contract Position)

January 2011 - December 2011

Orion Project Services LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - December 2011

Current Responsibilities includes, but not limited to;

Responsible for Business Development & Client Relationship Management.
Manage the Recruitment and HR functions for the Companies clients like ( Shell, BP, Petrofac, ISG, AMEC, Technip, PSN Wood Group etc)
Manage the Seconded Staffs for Airport Ground Handling at Dubai Airport on behalf of the Client.
Manage the Payroll for all staff seconded to the clients, over 500 plus in the region.
Manage the Recruitment of all Technical Positions for the O&G clients
Directly responsible for Client Relationships & New Contracts
Sourcing, Screening, and Shortlisting the CVs as per JD, arrange the reference check and schedule interviews.
Manage the placement and mobilization of all selected candidates.
Manage the Visa & Residence procedures and payroll as per WPS ( Wages Protection System)
Prepare and maintain the personal records, reminder for expiry & process renewals of the documents.
Prepare the Employment Contracts, Service Contracts, Offer letters, and Compensation & Benefits .
Negotiate the Salary with the candidates on behalf of the clients.
Drafting the HR Policies & Procedures
HR Budgeting and Cost control analysis
Liaise with Ministries for approvals & Work permits

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Management

Assistant Director - HR & Corporate Affairs

August 2007 - December 2010

Paralegal Services International ( DBA Business Advisors)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2007 - December 2010

(Joined as a Consultant in Aug 2007, got promoted as Manager in April 2008 & promoted as Assistant Director in Nov 2009)

Job Responsibilities

 A Generalist HR & Consulting role to advise the clients on the UAE Labor Law, HR & Employment issues, & visa procedures and commercial registrations.
 Manage & guide a team of 40 consultants.
 Looking after the corporate legal affairs & providing solutions to the clients.
 Provide HR, Recruitment & Management Services to Various Corporate Companies
 Set the HR Policies, Monitor the Employee performance & appraisals.
 Management Structuring for organizations
 Generate revenue for the company through consultation & Outsourced HR Services
 Incorporation of companies in Dubai & Free Zones
 Manage the PRO service Department to ensure the completion of the process of Incorporation, Licensing, and the Visa Application for the Clients.
 Liaise with the Departments of Labor, Immigration, Economic, & Municipality in UAE, and also with Free Zone authorities for the formation of companies.
 Manage the HR& Administration Department of the Company.
 Reporting to the Chairman.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Manager-HR & Administration

November 2006 - July 2007

Tristar-LLC ( Agility Logistics)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2006 - July 2007

Job Responsibilities

 Heading the HR & Administration department
 Development of HRMS, Policies & Implementation
 Manpower planning, Recruitment - (Domestic and Overseas)& Induction, Visa Processing, Pay roll management, Leave & Travel schedule, Compensation & Benefits, Performance analysis & Management, Employee Relations and Routine Office Administration
 Well versed with UAE Labor Law. Total No. of Employees - 460
 Reporting to Group CEO

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Divisional Manager

May 2004 - September 2006

Tablets India Ltd

Chennai, India

May 2004 - September 2006

HR

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Country Head

November 2000 - April 2004

Morepen Laboratories Ltd

Delhi, India

November 2000 - April 2004

Multiple Promoted Positions (Started as Business Manager and risen to the level of Country Head within a span of 4 years)

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Area Business Manager

November 1996 - October 2000

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Ahmedabad, India

November 1996 - October 2000

Pharmaceutical prodcuts sales, marketing and distribution.
Recruitment & Training of Field Representatives
Achieve Targets

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Sales

Medical Representative

January 1995 - October 1996

Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Mumbai, India

January 1995 - October 1996

Sales & Marketing of Pharmaceutical products.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Sales

Education

IGNOU

April 2004

April 2004

Master's degree, MBA- HR & Marketing

India

MBA

Skills

Labor Law
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Labor Law
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Recruitment
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Recruitment
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Compensation
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Compensation
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Budgeting
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Budgeting
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HR Operations
Expert
HR Operations
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Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benfit, Visa Procedures, HR Strategy
Expert
Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benfit, Visa Procedures, HR Strategy
Expert
MS Office & Internet
Expert
MS Office & Internet
Expert
HRIS
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HRIS
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HR Budgeting, Manpower planning, Recruitment, Policies & Procedures, UAE Labor Law,
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HR Budgeting, Manpower planning, Recruitment, Policies & Procedures, UAE Labor Law,
Expert

Languages

English
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Hindi
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Malayalam
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