Yousuf Yaqoob

Led the preopening initiatives for the HR department, overseeing the establishment of payroll systems, development of policies, and promotion of employee engagement. Implemented an efficient HR system and processed monthly payroll with precision, ensuring accurate salary calculations and meticulous record-keeping of leave, overtime, and absences. Maintained up-to-date employee records to ensure data integrity and compliance. Facilitated smooth onboarding with comprehensive welcome packs and streamlined administrative procedures for bank account openings. Conducted thorough off-boarding processes, including exit interviews and final settlements. Addressed disciplinary situations, maintained detailed records, and generated HR dashboards for key metrics. Provided comprehensive training on Kuwait labor laws and company policies, while managing colleague communications such as memos, recognitions, and updates.

Led and managed a thorough off-boarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for departing employees through comprehensive exit interviews and prompt settlement payments. Maintained highly organized and confidential HR records in compliance with company standards and regulations. Produced insightful ad hoc HR reports, including monthly dashboards, attrition reports, and manning reports, offering valuable insights for management decision-making. Conducted feedback analysis for separated employees to enhance the overall employee experience and identify areas for improvement. Served as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, handling internal service desk functions and addressing queries related to salary certificates, experience letters, and ad-hoc requests. Additionally, assumed the role of COVID marshal for the Kuwait territory, effectively managing and providing guidance on COVID-related matters, including PCR testing and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Managed the monthly payroll processing for a workforce exceeding 600 employees, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursements while adhering to payroll regulations.Produced detailed weekly reports on time attendance, tracking instances of absenteeism or late arrivals for various departments. Implemented and maintained ISO andOHSAS standards in the HR department, ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations. Developed annual training plans, orchestrating impactful sessions toenhance employee skills. Updated job requirements and descriptions for all positions to maintain an accurate and up-to-date work structure aligned with organizational goals. Recorded and maintained meticulous records of annual, medical, and other leaves in the HRMS, facilitating efficient leave management. Provided counseling to employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and HR-related matters. Contributed to the recruitment process, conducting sourcing, screening, and interviews for potential candidates. Conducted thorough research and interviews to construct comprehensive and accurate job descriptions across all organizational levels.

Played a crucial role in the onboarding and training of new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into the organization. Conducted thorough reviews and assessments of job applicant resumes, effectively screening and shortlisting qualified candidates. Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, managing both physical and digital filing systems for easy retrieval and compliance. Tracked and managed various leave types, including medical leave, sick leave, overtime, and attendance records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. Maintained a comprehensive internal resume database for efficient talent management and succession planning. Provided valuable support in the employee performance appraisal process, assisting in data collection, feedback compilation, and report generation. Collaborated in the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculations and adherence to payroll schedules and regulations.