DERINA MONACHAN
United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results driven MBA graduate with 2+ years of experience in end to end recruitment and office administration. Skilled in sourcing, screening, onboarding, front desk management, and administrative support. Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR policies, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Seeking a dynamic role in HR, recruitment, front desk, or administration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR and Admin Officer
Funskool (India) Ltd.
Chennai
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the E2E recruitment process for 50+ roles annually, reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
- Posted job vacancies on Naukri, LinkedIn, and Indeed, ensuring seamless candidate tracking and wide visibility.
- Conducted 150+ pre-screening interviews annually, leading to a higher interview-to-hire conversion rate.
- Created and issued offer letters, appointment letters, and other employee-related documents.
- Successfully recruited employees across multiple departments by co-ordinating virtual, in-person, and walk-in interviews while maintaining ATS records for efficient hiring and follow-ups.
- Created and managed a pipeline of potential candidates to meet future staffing demands.
- Drafted and updated HR policies, ensuring 100% labor law compliance.
- Supported payroll processing via WPS attendance management, and general HR administration for smooth day to day operations.
- Managed confidential employee data, ensuring secure record keeping and compliance.
- Organized employee engagement initiatives that enhanced workplace morale and team collaboration.
- Oversaw vendor management, procurement, office administration, and travel logistics, ensuring smooth operations and business continuity.
- Conducted new hire onboarding and induction, briefing employees on company culture and policies.
- Managed exit formalities for 30+ employees, ensuring a smooth offboarding experience.
Front Desk Executive | Administrative Assistant
2Coms Consulting
Chennai
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for visitors, employees, and business clients.
- Handled high-volume call management via multi-line phone systems, directing inquiries efficiently.
- Scheduled and coordinated appointments, meetings, and interviews, ensuring seamless time management.
- Assisted in visitor documentation and security procedures, maintaining compliance records.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, and document dispatch for timely distribution.
- Assisted senior management with travel arrangements, hotel bookings, and itinerary planning.
- Provided general administrative support, including document preparation, filing, and office inventory management.
- Coordinated office supplies procurement and vendor management, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Maintained front office cleanliness and organization, reinforcing a strong corporate image.
- Supported HR and admin teams in office event planning, employee onboarding, and coordination of office resources.
- Maintained office records, client inquiry logs, and administrative files.
- Oversaw housekeeping and security staff attendance tracking, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Managed a ticketing system, ensuring timely case resolution and process efficiency.
- Managed a ticketing system, ensuring timely case resolution and process efficiency.
Education
MBA - HR & Finance
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
India, Chennai01-2020
BBA -
Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts And Science
India, Chennai01-2018
HSC -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Kendra Higher Secondary School
India, Chennai01-2015
SSLC -
Vellayan Chettiar Higher Secondary School
India, Chennai01-2013
Skills
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Boolean Search
- Problem solving
- Attendance management
- HRIS management
- Customer Service
- Reception Management
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: Dubai, UAE
- Availability: Immediate Joiner
Certification
- Technical Recruiting, SHRM, HRCI - LinkedIn
- Keka Hire (ATS) Certification - Keka Academy
- ChatGPT for Human Resource - Great Learning
- Business Communication Skills - NPTEL
Projects
- Techno Stress | Signware Technology, India (2020)
- Analyzed employee stress in adapting to HR tech and automation.
- Posted job openings, screened 150+ resumes weekly, and scheduled interviews, successfully filling positions 25% faster with qualified candidates.
- Pre-screened resumes for 100+ candidates monthly before submission to corporate hiring managers, increasing candidate quality by 15%.
Job Engagement | Hywin Engineering & Co., India (2019) - Conducted research on employee job satisfaction using Google Forms.
- Evaluated employee commitment and organizational development
Customer Satisfaction | TVS Motors, India (2017) - Measured customer satisfaction levels in after-sales service.
- Identified areas for improvement to enhance overall customer experience.
Languages
English, Tamil, and Malayalam
Timeline
HR and Admin Officer
Funskool (India) Ltd.
04.2022 - 07.2024
Front Desk Executive | Administrative Assistant
2Coms Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022
MBA - HR & Finance
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
BBA -
Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts And Science
HSC -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Kendra Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
Vellayan Chettiar Higher Secondary School
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