Arun Siva
Human Resources Manager
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic HR Operations Leader with extensive experience across Trading, Retail, Construction, and Oil & Gas sector. Expertise in shaping high-impact HR strategies, driving talent management, and fostering employee engagement. Known for leading organizational change, streamlining HR processes, and partnering with business leaders to align human capital with corporate objectives. A decisive, results-driven leader committed to building positive workplace cultures and delivering strategic workforce solutions that support long-term business growth.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
Dubai
4 2022 - Current
- Create and structure HR policies to offer a framework for Commercial Group that is compliant with internal and external requirements, allows for consistent decision-making, and ensures that employees are treated fairly and equally
- Educate leaders, senior executives, and staff on how to apply HR policies and procedures
- Promote a good conduct culture, monitor, and manage the process while maintaining an adequate register for auditing and compliance
- Establish Commercial Group Employee Relations & Disciplinary framework, which includes a Whistleblower policy, grievance, disciplinary policies, etc
- Lead & initiate employee engagement activities that foster an inclusive work culture
- Assist the department in designing and implementing of compensation and benefits programs. This includes formulating and monitoring Salary structures, Individual Compensation reviews, and Review of benefits administration and processes
- Balance staffing needs with cost controls, and ensure that policies, procedures, and programs are in alignment with the organization's overall strategic objectives and HR vision
- Review, negotiate and renew the health insurance for the group.
- Ensure HR adheres to legal standards and in-house policies and is compliant with laws and regulations
- Recommend controls and improvements to increase reliability and data integrity
- Promote and enforce the culture of compliance within HR and across the business
- Lead the implementation of new HRIS automation systems to ensure the fast-paced processes and appropriate record management
- Ensure service level agreement between ACG and service providers are set and regularly reviewed including all HR services standard
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing more than 60% paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Championed employee wellness initiatives to improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism.
- Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Reduced time-to-hire metrics by optimizing recruiting processes, utilizing technology, and streamlining candidate screening methods.
- Designed and executed, talent enrichment programs, leadership development programs, preparing high-potential employees for future management roles.
- Reduced employee turnover by analyzing exit interview data and implementing targeted retention strategies.
- Conducted employee engagement/happiness surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Assistant Manager Human Resources
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Provide strategic HR assistance and knowledge to both managers and employees
- Nurture and develop a culture to ensure that the company is a workable place
- Build and execute effective, collaborative organizational and communication structures to enable the delivery of high-performance business results
- Provide managers and team leaders with coaching and mentoring to help them deal with day-to-day employee relations concerns such as leadership, discipline grievances, poor performance, and unauthorized absences
- Support & guide in relation to local employment laws
- Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
- Support current and future business needs through manpower planning, learning & development, employee engagement & welfare activities, rewards & recognition, and retaining highly skilled human capital
- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
- Ensure legal & audit compliance throughout human resource management
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and development
- Develop suitable reward and recognition techniques, as well as salary and benefits packages
- Develop suitable HR processes and procedures, including resourcing, onboarding, employee induction, internal communications, performance management, succession planning, employee retention, and separation process
Senior Executive Human Resources
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
Dubai
10.2012 - 03.2020
- Establishes and maintains relationships with the key decision-makers within the assigned business
- Assist HR Business Partner in execution of a wide range of HR programs using extensive business or function knowledge
- Assist in contributing the HR strategies to support the business goals & objectives
- End to End Recruitment, selection & onboarding
- Manpower planning
- Employee relation & grievances
- Maintain HRIS/HRMS system
- Coordinate & Assist in Trainings
- Assist & Manage end to end Performance Management system
- Conduct exit interviews and prepare monthly report to senior management
- Employee engagement
- Monitor & follow up HR policies and procedures, Probation review system
- Prepare HR analysis reports as per the management requirement
- Manage Employee Medical and Life Insurance policies
- Involve & Assist in HR budget
- Team Member in HR strategic projects of HR information systems enhancement
HR Admin Executive
Siro Associated fz llc
Dubai
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Manage recruitment and onboarding process
- Issue contracts of employment in line with pay grades and employment entities
- Update and audit HRMS & HRIS system
- Apply and follow up letters, access card, Legal Documents with Tecom
- Maintain Crew list and update the absence from the workplace
- Schedule meeting and interviews
- Manage personal filing to keep the individual track record
- Act as a first person of contact for HR related queries
- Apply & Arrange overseas visas and itineraries
Human Resources Executive
Eonomic Zone Post
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Assist in recruitment & selection
- Issue offer letters, salary letters, NOC letters, memos, etc
- Collect all necessary documentation and complete the onboarding process
- Assist in Training & employee induction
- Employee relation
- Prepare medical application and coordinate with employees
- Maintenance of attendance and prepare monthly report
- Conduct exit interviews & complete the repatriation formalities
- Provide information's to Customers on JAFZA documentation procedures, visa issues, immigration, etc
- Handling submission, document verification of all Entry permits/ Visit visas/ Multiple entry visas
- Handling submission, verification, and delivery of all passport related service such as New visa, RP renewal, cancellation, etc
- Handling submission and verification of all gate passes
- Manage office stationaries
- Coordinate with office drivers for an effective transportation support
- Control all office fleets or rent a car for proper maintenance and scheduled switch over
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
03.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor's degree - undefined
University of Calicut
01.2001 - 01.2004
Skills
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
Recruitment & Selection
Training development
Compensation and benefits
HR analytics
Benefits and compensation management
Compliance
HR leadership
Grievance handling
HR policies and procedures
Employee retention strategies
HRIS management
Certification
Certified Human Resource Professional
Company
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
Awards
Dubai Human Development Appreciation Award
Currentposition
Human Resources Manager
Timeline
Assistant Manager Human Resources
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
03.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Executive Human Resources
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
10.2012 - 03.2020
HR Admin Executive
Siro Associated fz llc
07.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
03.2011 - 04.2014
Human Resources Executive
Eonomic Zone Post
09.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor's degree - undefined
University of Calicut
01.2001 - 01.2004
Certified Human Resource Professional
Certified Recruitment Analyst
Certified Human Resource Manager
Human Resources Manager
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
4 2022 - Current
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