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Arya Suresh

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated HR professional with experience in various aspects of human resources management to ensure that companies both hire and retain the best talent within the organization.

12 years of experience in the Human Resources function and extensive HR Business Partnering experience in the Middle East with multinational companies.

Authenticity, integrity, consistency, and collaboration are my core values; and connecting people and businesses is my passion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Manager

Alstom
Dubai
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with local business leaders to understand their goals and objectives and align HR strategies and initiatives accordingly.
  • Act as consultant and advisor, influencing decision making and promoting HR best practices throughout the organization.
  • Serve as a point of contact for employees, managers, and other stakeholders regarding HR policies, procedures, and concerns.
  • Provide guidance and support in resolving employee relations issues, ensuring fair treatment, code of ethics and adherence to company policies and local labor laws.
  • Drive C&B activities within scope of responsibilities to attract and retain professionals for current and future business needs.
  • Explain C&B policies and practices to HR and Line managers.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, and support the selection and onboarding of qualified candidates.
  • Collaborate with local leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive D&I strategy aligned with the company's values and business goals.
  • Lead Emiratization initiatives and University Relations.
  • Lead the implementation of the Performance Cycle within perimeter.
  • Coach managers on key people management skills (objectives setting, giving feedback, development, 360 Assessment).
  • Challenge managers as appropriate on their assessment of performance and potential.
  • Partner with local project leadership to identify critical roles and create succession plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Encourage open communication, recognize, and reward performance, and provide opportunities for employees to contribute their ideas and feedback.
  • Promote work-life balance by implementing policies and programs that support employees' well-being.
  • Involved and lead several Global and local projects includes Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) policy implementation, AMECA Leadership Series, HR Learning Series, Demobilization & Internal Mobility, Emiratization -University Relations, Employee Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, Top Employer Certification.
  • Leading a team comprising HR Operations Assistant and Immigration Officer.
  • Responsible for Overseeing and optimizing HR processes, ensuring compliance with local labour laws.

HR Business Partner

Honeywell
Kuwait
12.2018 - 04.2022
  • Partnering with the business leadership team to define and implement HR priorities in the organization in line with the Honeywell Global Business strategy covering culture and people.
  • Leading strategic HR initiatives in supported countries on a regional level.
  • Representing externally in all HR matters, including contacts with authorities and employer branding (University Relations, HR legal matters).
  • Partnering with managers and employees to understand current issues that can be supported or resolved through HR practices, processes, or policies.
  • Counsel Managers and employees on the most effective solutions to resolve issues.
  • Act as consultant, sparring partner, coach, and facilitator to business leaders.
  • Overseeing implementation of HR processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
  • Provide feedback and inputs on relevant local statutory or regulatory requirements into the development and implementation of new or improved processes / products / services.
  • When required, perform Business Code of Conduct investigations (e.g., conflicts of interest, workplace harassment, workplace respect).
  • Supporting managers to implement and follow up performance management activities, including poor performance improvement (PIP), Coaching plans, stay in interviews with employees, terminations, redundancy management etc.
  • Working closely with the HR network to ensure a healthy, diverse, and sustainable talent pipeline in the organization considering internal Talent pool and external market.
  • Driving and executing all talent processes with business leaders, e.g. identification and succession planning on business-critical positions, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Monitor employee turnover, introduce measures to reduce attrition.
  • Assess employee engagement and morale, Support, and coach managers to drive employee engagement activities on site.
  • Representing HR in the workplace, build partnerships between employees and managers.
  • Deliver day to day HR management contact / relationship for employees, including employee welfare, counseling, grievance redressal, disciplinary processes; facilitate changes.
  • Carry out training and communication on HR strategy, policy, and processes.
  • Involved and lead several Global, regional, and local projects include Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Mentorship Program, Repositioning Projects, EMEA Car Policy Implementation, Diversity & Inclusion (DEI).

Sr.HR Operations Specialist

Honeywell
Dubai
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Process ownership on designated areas at country and region level (Middle East & Turkey).
  • Back up for team leader for priorities and escalation path.
  • Propose solutions to improve metrics and initiate improvement ideas.
  • Point of contact for HRS specialists and back-up for a larger range of activities.
  • Training new joiners or refreshing know-how on process related specifics.
  • Supervision of local HRS team.
  • Efficient workload distribution.
  • Close cooperation with TL, Analyst, SMEs roles.
  • Maintaining and updating SOPs and PMs on regular basis.
  • Driving process improvements within HRS team as well with stakeholders.

HR Specialist

Honeywell
Dubai
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Executed end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
  • Prepared and issued employment contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation.
  • Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS while ensuring data integrity.
  • Coordinated visa processing, medical insurance, and employee welfare services.
  • Administered employee data in HR Information Systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, or Workday.
  • Ensured compliance with global HR policies and consistent application of HR processes.
  • Led process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Responded to queries regarding HR policies and served as point of contact for escalations.
  • Developed and implemented new employee onboarding process.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.

HR Intern

Siemens LLC
Dubai
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed comprehensive HR documentation and administered benefit process.

HR Administrator

VIG Group
Dubai
04.2013 - 11.2013

Education

Master of International Business -

University of Wollongong (UOW)
Dubai, UAE
06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

IGNOU
India
03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Kerala
Kerala, India
05.2011

Skills

  • Talent Management and Coaching
  • Change Management Strategies
  • Performance Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Succession Planning
  • Retention Strategies
  • HR Analytics
  • Employee Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Project Management
  • HR Policy Development

Certification

  • Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Ongoing
  • Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) Level 5 - Associate Diploma in People Management, 2021
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, 2019

Accomplishments

  • Kudos for supporting Top Employer Certification in Alstom, 07/2022
  • Right & Fast Award - Retaining Critical Talent in the Organization, 05/2021
  • Various Bravo Awards for outstanding support and leadership roles

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Malayalam, Native
  • Hindi, Intermediate
  • Arabic, Beginner

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Timeline

HR Manager

Alstom
04.2022 - Current

HR Business Partner

Honeywell
12.2018 - 04.2022

Sr.HR Operations Specialist

Honeywell
08.2017 - 11.2018

HR Specialist

Honeywell
09.2014 - 08.2017

HR Intern

Siemens LLC
12.2013 - 05.2014

HR Administrator

VIG Group
04.2013 - 11.2013

Master of International Business -

University of Wollongong (UOW)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

IGNOU

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Kerala

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