Varsha Vekaria, HR and Talent Acquisition Consultant (Group)/HR Generalist

Varsha Vekaria

HR and Talent Acquisition Consultant (Group)/HR Generalist

Re/think ME Ltd | M-HQ Ltd | RAA Auditing of Accounts

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Management Studies - Specialisation in Human Resource Management
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

HR and Talent Acquisition Consultant (Group)/HR Generalist at Re/think ME Ltd | M-HQ Ltd | RAA Auditing of Accounts
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2019

Re/think ME Ltd is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

M-HQ Ltd is a multi-services platform catering to a broad spectrum of clients. Our one-stop-shop offering is unique in the Middle East: a holistic and cross-disciplinary combination of a market-leading corporate services firm, a law firm’s specialist expertise and a regulatory & compliance services practice, all through one single platform.

RAA Auditing of Accounts - a one Stop Solution for Auditing in Dubai


Human Resources:
• Managed a PRO, Receptionist/HR Admin, Talent Acquisition Consultant
• Managed employee leaves
• Managed employee on-boarding/off-boarding, employee documents, reference checks, new visas, visa renewals
• Generated and coordinated with Finance team regarding Cash Advances and Liquidation for visa purposes
• Conducted orientation/induction to the new joining employees
• Led employee engagement activities
• Managed Insurance of employees
• Managed/led corporate social responsibility (CSR) events and programs example installation of recycling bins etc
• Managed payroll services for clients

Recruitment:
• Major Part of the team - ZOHO recruit implementation from scratch
• Recruited for internal and client recruitment
• Maintained long-term relationship with the clients and candidates
• Evaluated resumes/CV and applications based on the client’s requirements
• Posted right job advertisement on right channel/portal
• Head-hunted candidates for the niche requirements
• Sourced candidates using databases, social media - LinkedIn.com, and job portals such as GulfTalent.com, Indeed.com
• Sourcing, Screening, conducting telephonic/personal interviews and providing necessary inputs
• Facilitated and finalise agreements between candidate and employer
• Sent recruiting emails and follow up with candidates
• Scheduled/ rescheduled interviews and coordinate between clients and candidates
• Collaborated with hiring managers to identify each position requirement

Sourcing Specialist | Executive Recruiter | Executive Researcher| Talent Acquisition at TGC Consulting
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2018 to May 2019

TGC is an Executive Search and Human Capital firm, specialising in Emiratisation and Executive Search, with their office based in Dubai, UAE. TGC Consulting focuses on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet professional and technical talent requirements throughout the Middle East for various sectors such as Government, Semi-Government, MNC and Private.

Recruited for - Government, Automotive, Media, Tourism, Retail, Insurance, Construction/ Building Materials, Entertainment, Oil and Gas, Advertising, Non-Profit, F&B, Law Firms, Manufacturing and Production.

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment life-cycle and responsible for managing the recruitment process - from sourcing, to evaluating CVs, to interviews and offers
• Foster and maintain long-term relationship with the clients and candidates
• Understand client requirements
• Evaluate resumes/CV and applications and review the employee needs, position description and assessment tool for placing right candidate.
• Ensure right job advertisement on right channel
• Source candidates using databases, social media - LinkedIn.com, and job portals such as Bayt.com, GulfTalent.com, Indeed.com, Naukrigulf.com etc.
• Screening applicants' CVs, conducting telephone and skype interviews to verify the information submitted on their CV. Further leading to face-to-face interviews
• Create relationships with job seekers and provide advice
• Sourcing, Screening, conducting telephonic/personal interviews and providing necessary inputs
• Facilitate and finalise agreements between candidate and employer
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals
• Send recruiting emails and follow up with candidates
• Optimizing recruitment processes and developing innovative ways to attract and test potential employees
• Schedule/ reschedule interviews and coordinate between clients and candidates
• Using social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify each position requirement
• Negotiate the salary and joining date for the offer

Recruitment Consultant | Talent Acquisition at Smyth and Bradshaw
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2017 to July 2018

Smyth and Bradshaw is a boutique Search and HR Firm, specialising in Emiratisation and Executive Search in Dubai, UAE for various sectors such as Government, Semi-Government, MNC and Private.

Recruited for - Government, Automotive, Media, Tourism, Retail, Insurance, Construction/ Building Materials, Entertainment, Oil and Gas, Advertising, Non-Profit, F&B, Law Firms, Manufacturing and Production.

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and responsible for managing the recruitment process - from sourcing, to evaluating CVs, to interviews and offers
• Foster and maintain long-term relationship with the clients and candidates
• Understand client requirements
• Evaluate resumes/CV and applications and review the employee needs, position description and assessment tool for placing right candidate.
• Ensure right job advertisement on right channel
• Source candidates using databases, social media - LinkedIn.com, and job portals such as Bayt.com, GulfTalent.com, Indeed.com, Naukrigulf.com etc.
• Screening applicants' CVs, conducting telephone and skype interviews to verify the information submitted on their CV. Further leading to face-to-face interviews
• Create relationships with job seekers and provide advice
• Sourcing, Screening, conducting telephonic/personal interviews and providing necessary inputs
• Facilitate and finalise agreements between candidate and employer
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals
• Send recruiting emails and follow up with candidates
• Optimizing recruitment processes and developing innovative ways to attract and test potential employees
• Schedule/ reschedule interviews and coordinate between clients and candidates
• Using social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify each position requirement
• Negotiate the salary and joining date for the offer

Talent Acquisition Executive at Firstsource Solution
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • January 2016 to June 2016

Firstsource Solutions is a provider of business process outsourcing services. Firstsource provides customized business process management to customers in the banking and financial services, customer services, telecom and media, and healthcare sectors. Its clients include financial services, telecommunications and healthcare companies. Firstsource has operations in India, US, Ireland, UK, and Philippines.

• Responsible for handling eight placement/recruitment agencies.
• Assess the hiring needs as per Manpower plan and develop the recruitment plan accordingly.
• Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintaining excellent rapport and relationship with new and existing candidates
• Managed the recruitment process - from sourcing, to evaluating CVs, to interviews and offers.
• Identify the targeted clients.
• Detail Research on the potential client’s company.
• Source candidates using databases, social media - LinkedIn.com, and job portals such as Bayt.com, GulfTalent.com, Indeed.com, Naukrigulf.com etc.
• Screening applicants' CVs, conducting telephone and skype interviews to verify the information submitted on their CV. Further leading to face-to-face interviews
• Shortlist Candidates. Source right candidate for right position.
• Screening applicants' CVs, conducting telephone and skype interviews to verify the information submitted on their CV.
• Coordinate with the interview panel for arranging interview
• Arrange interviews for further round and keeping accurate updates and follow ups.
• Meet individual and team targets.
• Maintaining and updating the database of the candidate.
• Vendor and Campus visits.
• Maintain company’s secrecy.

Human Resources Officer (HR Officer) and Administraion at Koperkhairane Tennis Academy
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • March 2015 to August 2015

Maintaining records & membership sales
Managing Accounts and Customer relationship management (CRM)
Organizing tournaments and events and Employee engagement activities.

Recruiter -Resourcer at Advanta Business Consultancy
  • India - Mumbai
  • January 2015 to April 2015

Understanding manpower requisition form concerned company.
Sourcing candidates that match the requirement.
Screening the candidate by conducting telephonic interview if required.
Arranging the technical interview and coordinating with concerned person.
Communicating the employment status to the applied candidate.
Maintaining and updating the database of the candidate.
Doing background verification of shortlisted candidates.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Management Studies - Specialisation in Human Resource Management
  • at SIES College, Mumbai University
  • May 2014

Specialization in Human Resource Management

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at Progressive English School - ICSE/ISC
  • January 2011

High School

Specialties & Skills

Global Recruitment
Human Resources
Headhunting
Candidates Searching
Recruitment
Candidate Sourcing
Interview Skills
Recruitment
Recruitment Consultant
Candidate screening
Job Portals
CV/Resume Designing
Client Management
Talent Acquisition
Headhunting
Candidate Management
Executive Search
Emiratisation
Payroll Management
Leave Management
Employee Insurance
On-boarding/Off-boarding
Visa/Renewal Management
Induction/Orientation
Exit formalities of employees
Employee Grievance Management
Employee Engagement Activities

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Playing Tennis
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