FRANCHESCA RENEE GALICIA
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with 9+ years of experience spanning talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation and benefits, employee relations, engagement, performance management, training coordination, and HRIS. Skilled in designing and executing HR strategies that align with organizational goals while fostering a positive, high-performing culture. Recognized for enhancing employee engagement, streamlining HR operations, and driving business growth through data-driven and people-focused initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive–Talent & People Operations
OCTA Properties LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Spearhead end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments, attracting and onboarding high-performing talent aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through strategic sourcing, screening, and employer branding initiatives.
- Ensure 100% accuracy of employee data in the HR system, maintaining full compliance with audit and labor regulations.
- Lead engaging onboarding programs that drive new hire integration, engagement, and early retention.
- Oversee medical insurance administration and visa processing, ensuring compliance and seamless employee experience.
- Deliver timely and precise payroll processing, covering salaries, commissions, and benefits adjustments.
- Optimize HR documentation and ConnectHR platform workflows to improve operational efficiency and employee self-service.
- Streamline offboarding and final settlements while ensuring compliance and a positive exit experience.
- Collaborate with leadership on HR and talent initiatives to boost employee engagement, retention, and culture.
Senior HR Coordinator - HR Services Group
Ingram Micro
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the implementation of Workday Onboarding to streamline new hire integration.
- Automated the Employee Performance Review process, reducing manual effort.
- Conducted onboarding sessions covering government and company benefits.
- Oversaw HR ticket resolution within standard turnaround times.
- Supported Payroll, HRIS, Compensation, and Benefits operations.
Executive Business Partner
Megaworld Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Acted as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, delivering end-to-end HR solutions across employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Resolved complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair outcomes and alignment with labor standards.
- Processed compensation and benefits transactions for multiple business units, including Group Hotels and HR Shared Services.
- Facilitated performance management cycles, including appraisal rollouts, evaluations, and promotion discussions.
- Supported training programs by coordinating logistics and aligning content with training needs analysis.
- Oversaw recruitment forecasting, onboarding, and contract management for both frontline and corporate roles.
Human Resources Associate
Megaworld Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Handled full-cycle recruitment for entry-level to senior managerial roles, including sourcing, interviewing, assessments, and onboarding.
- Led campus recruitment drives, building strong pipelines through partnerships with universities and colleges.
- Administered employee lifecycle documentation, including contracts, onboarding requirements, and performance evaluation records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Development Management
Far Eastern University
01.2015
Skills
- Skilled in office productivity software
- Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday
- Talent acquisition
- Workforce transition management
- Compensation management
- Proficient in visa documentation
- Knowledge of UAE labor regulations
- Team engagement initiatives
- Team dynamics management
Timeline
Executive–Talent & People Operations
OCTA Properties LLC
01.2024 - Current
Senior HR Coordinator - HR Services Group
Ingram Micro
01.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Business Partner
Megaworld Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Human Resources Associate
Megaworld Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Development Management
Far Eastern University