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EVANGELINE KALAW

EVANGELINE KALAW

Dubai

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with proven success at Alliance Abroad Group, adept at full-cycle recruiting, high-volume recruitment and candidate sourcing. Expert in recruitment analytics and stakeholder collaboration, fostering a robust talent pipeline.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Alliance Abroad Group
Dubai
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead Recruiter and working closely with Australia, Dubai & Canada division to source and recruit Culinary candidates.
  • Streamline the interview process by gathering valuable feedback from host employers and systematically assessing applicant eligibility.
  • Strategically develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates, fostering a strong talent pipeline.

RECRUITER (CONSULTANT)

Sunset Hospitality Group
Dubai
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to attract qualified candidates across all levels for Culinary, F&B, and Corporate roles in the UAE and Southeast Asia.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and organizational goals.
  • Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Manage the offer negotiation process and facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION

Atlantis Resorts (Kerzner International)
Dubai
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Execute full-cycle recruiting for open positions, focusing on sourcing talented candidates, conducting thorough interviews, coordinating an efficient hiring process, and skillfully negotiating offers.
  • Optimize the management of recruiting databases and HR resources in a structured and timely manner, ensuring seamless operations at Atlantis, Dubai.

HR & RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE

Boutique1 Group
Dubai
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Build and maintain a candidate database in line with HR procedures using tools like Microsoft Navision and ATS.
  • Used various channels to source CVs for positions at different levels (Junior, Admin, Senior) and conducted telephone screenings and interviews to shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
  • Draft, review, and amend contracts, letters, and communications for UAE and UK operations to ensure accuracy and risk management.
  • Work closely with department heads to identify HR and learning & development (L&D) needs.
  • Review and provide recommendations on key performance indicators and trends related to human capital to develop solutions to issues affecting the business.
  • Manage the onboarding process for employees in the UAE and UK, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

HR SPECIALIST

Neon Green LLC
Dubai
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Handle daily HR operations to provide an efficient and effective HR service including employee on-boarding, transfer, HR system & contract.
  • Oversee hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes and performs reference checks.
  • Process daily HR transactions into HRIS systems, perform audits or updates and ensure integrity and accuracy of the employee data and payroll records.
  • Proactively communicate HR policy, process and practices with employees, answer employee query.
  • Established and implemented clear, reliable HR systems, precisely detailing intervention and sanction proceedings.
  • Facilitate contract negotiations with a commitment to confidentiality and impartiality, fostering trust in the process.
  • Actively promote job openings and efficiently manage position listings, organizing interviews with qualified candidates for the Culinary and Food & Beverage divisions.
  • Advocate for talent diversity by guiding stakeholders in the adoption of innovative recruitment and development strategies.
  • Streamline the management of recruitment metrics and analytics, delivering insightful reports to enhance internal HR processes through the SAP system.

HR Associate

Paris Group LLC
11.2012 - 06.2015
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within existing HR processes and procedures.
  • Performed background checks on potential candidates prior to extending offers of employment.
  • Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding processes to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts, such as posting job openings, reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.

Merchandise Specialist

Forever 21 Group
08.2008 - 11.2012

Education

MBA -

Arab Institute
Dubai, UAE
01.2020

Bachelor in Business Admin -

Pamanstasan Ng Lungsod Ng Valenzuela
Philippines
06-2008

Skills

  • Candidate sourcing
  • Offer negotiation
  • Talent pipeline management
  • Recruitment analytics and planning
  • HRIS management
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Full-cycle recruiting
  • Relationship building
  • Global recruitment
  • Salary and benefits negotiations

Languages

1,A1

Languages

English
First Language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Alliance Abroad Group
05.2024 - Current

RECRUITER (CONSULTANT)

Sunset Hospitality Group
11.2023 - 02.2024

ASSISTANT MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION

Atlantis Resorts (Kerzner International)
04.2021 - 02.2022

HR & RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE

Boutique1 Group
11.2018 - 12.2020

HR SPECIALIST

Neon Green LLC
07.2015 - 06.2018

HR Associate

Paris Group LLC
11.2012 - 06.2015

Merchandise Specialist

Forever 21 Group
08.2008 - 11.2012

MBA -

Arab Institute

Bachelor in Business Admin -

Pamanstasan Ng Lungsod Ng Valenzuela

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