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GAYATHRII KRISSHNAH

Recruitment and onboarding Specialist
UAE

Summary

Dynamic HR Professional bringing 15 years of experience providing guidance on human resources topics and challenges. Committed to supporting recruitment efforts with focus on engaging and retaining talented staff. Sophisticated in communicating and collaborating effectively by relying on excellent interpersonal skills, high-level emotional intelligence and solid expertise in employee relations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

The Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Khalifa
02.2018 - Current
  • University of Science and Technology combines the Masdar Institute of Science (MI), Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into world –class, research- intensive institution seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering
  • Consult and collaborate with hiring managers in planning and executing recruitments
  • Successfully managed HR process re-engineering which resulted in efficiency, improvement & total process time reduction
  • Managing the recruiting, hiring, pre-boarding and onboarding of new faculty/Staff
  • This includes creating and updating job descriptions, posting positions, overseeing interview process with Faculty/staff and onboarding selected candidate
  • Use Taleo to drive the end-to-end resourcing process, recording all relevant details associated to job requisitions and candidates in a timely manner.
  • Online advertising (careers website, external job board postings, social media, database mining and automated electronic candidate searches
  • Develop multi-hire sourcing approaches and work in partnership with colleagues across the network to tap in to overseas sourcing channels and co-ordinate global campaigns
  • Deliver consistently high –quality recruiting experience for candidates at all stages of the recruiting process, including processing candidate applications, thoroughly and accurately preparing candidate correspondence, offer terms checklists, offer letters, interview schedules and planning of candidate office visits and dinner
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with recruiting leaders at all levels across the University
  • Analyzes the recruitment process performance, recommends and implements changes to the recruitment process
  • Coordinates recruitment advertisements and recruitment related events/activities with internal and external parties
  • Utilizes consultative approach for sourcing, assessment and selection in order to recruit top diverse candidates in a cost effective manner
  • Ensure new hires are welcomed on day one and are taken through the elements of induction
  • Professional Skills:
  • High operational excellence with proven ability to build relationships, motivate, educate and mentor
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Evaluate current recruiting process and implement changes to improve process and productivity
  • Excellent knowledge in Oracle i-recruitment, Taleo and Peoplesoft
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Sr. Recruitment and Employment Relations Officer

The Petroleum Institute
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • The entity is an engineering university located in Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, offers a variety of engineering degrees and is funded by a consortium of national and international oil companies
  • Achievements:
  • Supported the Emiratization initiatives in the organization and increased the contribution of UAE Nationals
  • Trained fresh nationals in recruitment and employee relations
  • Conducted and prepared a remuneration benchmarking and matching chart against existing staff
  • Negotiated 75 salary offers relocation packages annually
  • Reviewed the HR policy manual annually and offered suggestions for improvement
  • Handled the special assignment for the Research Centre recruitment, coordinated with members of LSU -NCURA for senior roles in various job boards
  • Successfully handled the Recruitment for the newly established Research Centre
  • Responsibilities:
  • Managing end to end recruitment process including employee onboarding formalities ensuring optimal manpower resource planning and forecasting that maximizes efficiency and reducing costs and time outlay on positions hired
  • Design recruitment forms and templates (interview template, recruitment check list, questionnaires, etc)
  • Work with the University leadership to prepare the HR planning and budgets for the academic year
  • Monitor probation completion, increment payments, renewal and termination of contracts
  • Run reports and update staff attendance and vacation balances, probations reports, increment reports and contract renewals
  • Verify credentials (e.g
  • University degrees) and conduct reference checking once approved and waived by the candidate
  • Coordinated and participated in networking events including job fairs
  • Worked on many special team projects including Job description, recruitment guidelines, faculty handbook, HR Policies and manual
  • Additionally handled the recruitment of the Research Centre
  • Ensuring that all envisaged recruitment plans are implemented effectively within established budgets and are compliant with all relevant regulations, laws and employment standards, including equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity
  • Conducting induction of new hires and initiating an orientation program in coordination with the concerned departments and L & D team to ensure all new joiners are inducted and following up on all processes to ensure the employee’s smooth transition to the entity
  • Ensuring all JDs are developed and jobs are evaluated for all active positions in the assigned business units to ensure clarity of job responsibilities and job fit in line with the approved organization structure
  • Coordinating with legal and contracts department for the finalization of manpower supply contracts with different agencies inside and outside the country
  • Handling complaints, disputes and grievances of all staff, reporting them to the Head, Recruitment & Employee relations and ensuring that all issues were swiftly and promptly resolved
  • Monitoring the timely update of personnel records, formulating offer letters and compensation packages in line with the company’s structured grading system.

Recruitment Officer

The Petroleum Institute
05.2010 - 06.2014
  • Ensured all vacancies are closed with the suitable candidates within the targeted time, interviewed candidates up to supervisor level and provided feedback to both HR Manager and Line Manager
  • Forwarded collected CVs to the concerned departmental heads for evaluation and scheduling of interviews, conducted new employee orientation and appraised the employee of benefit options available
  • Formulated employment contracts and issued engagement advice, screened all CVs received from recruitment agencies and websites, shortlisted suitable candidates, organized interviews and ensured all logistical facilities were available for interviewing
  • Built an effective relationship with team leaders/line managers and other recruitment team members, gathered all the required documents from the candidates necessary for on-boarding process
  • Provided horizontal support to other staff members of the HR unit if needed, performed all auxiliary duties required to augment the hiring process
  • Coordinated candidates travel, visa and other formalities in addition to participating and coordinating on behalf of the institution at recruitment events.

Admin Assistant

The Petroleum Institute
05.2007 - 04.2010
  • Assisted the Head, Recruitment with administrative tasks
  • Planned meetings and took detailed minutes
  • Handled travel and hotel arrangements
  • Scheduled interviews and meetings
  • Maintained electronic and hard copy filing system
  • Handled telephone interviews, drafting letters and emails
  • Coordinated with ADNOC for training schedules and correspondences

HR & Administration Supervisor

Oracle
03.2004 - 01.2007

HR Executive

Dishnet DSL Limited
12.2001 - 04.2004

Education

Master’s Degree - Business Administration (HR

Vinayaka Mission University

Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce

Guru Nanak College, Madras University

Interviewing Skills – Spearhead, Abu Dhabi, UAE - undefined

Recruitment Specialist Certificate, Meirc, Dubai - undefined

Skills

Job Evaluation, Compensation, Labor Relations, Job Descriptions, Individual Development Portfolios, Training & Organizational Developmentundefined

Certification

Notice Period: 1-2 months

Timeline

Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

The Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Khalifa
02.2018 - Current

Sr. Recruitment and Employment Relations Officer

The Petroleum Institute
06.2014 - 02.2018

Recruitment Officer

The Petroleum Institute
05.2010 - 06.2014

Admin Assistant

The Petroleum Institute
05.2007 - 04.2010

HR & Administration Supervisor

03.2004 - 01.2007

HR Executive

Dishnet DSL Limited
12.2001 - 04.2004

Master’s Degree - Business Administration (HR

Vinayaka Mission University

Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce

Guru Nanak College, Madras University

Interviewing Skills – Spearhead, Abu Dhabi, UAE - undefined

Recruitment Specialist Certificate, Meirc, Dubai - undefined

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