Anagh Gopalakrishnan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with over 11 years of experience in HR Management, MOHRE/GDRFAD Process, talent acquisition, employee relations, and HRIS management. Skilled at building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and fostering a positive organizational culture. Multiple management and leadership roles throughout the tenure in the same field have contributed to attaining certain skill sets that have led to a strong career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HR Specialist/ PRO
PURE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES LLC
Dubai, UAE
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Fast-growing Condiment food manufacturer, incorporated in 2017, that is now one of market leaders in UAE.
- Managing HR operations as well as PRO operations.
- Additional responsibility of Office Administrator.
- Schedule training plans for staff.
- Employee promotion & welfare.
- Potential recruitments.
- Induction training and staff onboarding.
- Employee Retention.
- Handling company's MOHRE and GDRFAD Website for Employment contracts, Visa applications & residence stamping.
- Preparing Indemnity/ leave settlements.
- Administered payroll accurately and punctually each month without fail.
- Performance Appraisal & action if required.
- Schedules External Mandatory Training plans.
- Total staff count of around 130 managed by 1 HR professional.
- Coordinated internal communication to increase understanding and compliance with HR policies.
- Handled sensitive employee data with utmost confidentiality whilst abiding by GDPR regulations.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable feedback and insights from departing employees.
Asst. HR manager/ PRO
AL KHALEEJ PLAZA HOTEL
Dubai, UAE
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: One of pioneer properties in heart of Dubai. Having vast heritage of welcoming to authenticity.
- Handling company's website for Employment contracts, Visa applications & residence stamping.
- Managed legal processing and well being of 100 plus staff alone.
- Streamlined HR procedures, resulted in more organized operations.
- Maintained legal compliance to avoid penalties and sanctions.
- Negotiated employment contracts to secure fair terms for both parties involved.
- Established efficient payroll system to timely salary disbursement.
- Coordinated training programs for skills enhancement and career progression opportunities.
- Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organization.
- Centralized personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
H.R. Executive
BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL
Dubai, UAE
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: One of premier chains of hotels internationally, previously owned by Shangri-La Group.
- End-to-end recruitments.
- Schedule training plans for staff.
- Preparing settlements and monthly payroll.
- Update roster in HRMS.
- Employee File records in HRMS.
- Conduct Exit interviews.
- Employee motivation & welfare.
- Legal documents, tracking, and maintaining employee files.
- Conducting induction training and welcoming staff onboard.
- Assisted in Management transition during tenure.
- One of HACCP team members assisting audit team.
- Total staff count of around 150 managed alone.
- Employee promotion & welfare.
- Potential recruitments.
- Employee Retention and Welfare.
- Payroll Processing.
- Government office liaising.
- Training and Development programs.
H.R. Assistant
AL KHALEEJ PALACE HOTEL
Dubai, UAE
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: One of group of hotels located in heart of Dubai is owned by Sun & Sky Hospitality Group.
- Assist HRM in all Human Resource-related duties.
- Dealing with receivables of group.
- Preparing settlements and payroll of company.
- Assisted in HR operation of all three hotels in group, around 350 staff.
- Assist in internal audit of company.
- Preparing MIS reports and share with management.
- Collaborated closely with department managers for better cross-functional communication.
- Streamlined recruitment process for more efficient hiring.
- Supported new hires during onboarding process, helping them settle into roles faster.
- Achieved improved relations with staff through regular one-on-one meetings.
- Assisted in development of HR policies for more harmonious work environment.
Internship
KERALA LAKSHMI MILLS
Kerala, India
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Subject: Employee Satisfaction and Performance Appraisal.
- Visits to shop floor were guided by one of experienced supervisors.
- Group interaction with around 150 staff was helpful in much findings.
Education
Master's In Business Administration - H.R. Management
Innocent Hearts Group of Institutions
Punjab - India 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor's In Business Administration - H.R. Management
CMS College of Science & Technology
Coimbatore - India 05.2008 - 04.2011
Diploma in Retail Management - Diploma in Retail Management
CMS College of Science & Technology
Coimbatore - India 05.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
- UAE Legal Knowledge & Ethical Judgment
- Potential Recruitment
- Discretion & Confidentiality
- Payroll administration and processing
- Exit Procedures & Indemnity calculation
- MOHRE, GDRFAD & ICP
- Conflict Resolution
- Management Skills
- Human resources information software
- Employment law compliance
- Talent acquisition techniques
- Communication mastery
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
- Odoo HRMS
- Sapience HRMS
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Intellectual Data Systems –
IDS Hotel Software - Advanced skills in browsing.
Languages
English - Proficient user
Hindi - Proficient user
Tamil - Proficient user
Malayalam - Proficient user
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Specialist/ PRO
PURE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES LLC
04.2021 - 08.2025
Asst. HR manager/ PRO
AL KHALEEJ PLAZA HOTEL
11.2018 - 03.2021
H.R. Executive
BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL
09.2017 - 09.2018
H.R. Assistant
AL KHALEEJ PALACE HOTEL
08.2014 - 09.2017
Internship
KERALA LAKSHMI MILLS
01.2012 - 02.2012
Master's In Business Administration - H.R. Management
Innocent Hearts Group of Institutions
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor's In Business Administration - H.R. Management
CMS College of Science & Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011
Diploma in Retail Management - Diploma in Retail Management
CMS College of Science & Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011
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