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GWENDLYN DSOUZA

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Dubai

Summary

Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Offering over 6 years of experience in the field of Human Resource Management. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Giving Movement
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles across marketing, tech, finance, HR, IT, Emiritization, buying & merchandising, design, retail, customer service, logistics, and content, while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Successfully filled 35-40 roles annually while simultaneously managing 15-20 retail store hires at any given time, ensuring seamless staffing and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
  • Enhanced candidate experience by implementing a streamlined application process and timely communication.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other teams to develop targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion within the organization.
  • Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
  • Negotiated with external agencies to secure best talent while maintaining cost efficiency, thereby optimizing recruitment budget.
  • Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback for continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies.

HR Admin Executive

KASO
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversee new joiner documentation, including welcome notes.
  • Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, IP agreements, and NDAs.
  • Manage joining logistics, including stationery, IT assets, labor cards, medical cards, and parking passes.
  • Update and maintain the internal employee filing system, ensuring all documents are completed and filed.
  • Organize induction plans, Employee Handbooks, and introductory meetings for new joiners.
  • Manage offboarding, including exit interviews and preparing the end-of-employment checklist.
  • Arrange visit visas, flight, and hotel bookings for guests and new employees.
  • Prepare pay slips, salary certificates, bank transfer letters, and invitation letters upon request.
  • Collect payroll data for new joiners, including bank account details and overtime information.
  • Coordinate with the company PRO for new joiners' visa and labor processes.

HR Admin Executive

The Luxury Closet
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Manage employee profiles on the HRMS portal.
  • Prepare offer letters and contracts for new hires, and follow up from offer acceptance to onboarding completion.
  • Communicate employment and visa requirements to new joiners post-offer acceptance.
  • Coordinate with the PRO for work permit and visa applications.
  • Develop induction plans for all new hires.
  • Prepare various employee letters, including salary certificates, NOCs, promotion letters, and title changes.
  • Coordinate necessary documentation for both onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Oversee visa and labor renewals for current employees.
  • Source and pre-screen candidates for roles based on specific requirements.
  • Handle administrative duties, including arranging logistics for new joiners (laptops, mobiles, business cards, parking passes).

People Experience Coordinator

Noon.com
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducting inductions & orientation programs for new joiners.
  • Managing bulk on-boarding (around 400/500 candidates).
  • Managed & coordinated with the payroll team for any new additions or deletions.
  • Coordinating with the bank & the new employee for account openings.
  • Initiating the visa process & providing updates until the visa stamping/EID is completed.
  • Follow up with candidates from acceptance of the offer until the completion of on-boarding process.
  • Other administrative duties like (parking cards, arranging for IT related requests, new employee relocation process, business cards).

HR Intern

Al Tamimi & Co.
02.2019 - 03.2019

HR Intern

Deloitte
07.2018 - 01.2019

HR Intern

Al Tayer Digital
07.2017 - 09.2017

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Heriot Watt University
09.2015 - 08.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Talent Management

  • Time Management

  • Problem-solving

  • Teamwork & Collaboration

Personal Information

  • Visa: Father's Sponsorship
  • Date of Birth: 02/12/98
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Giving Movement
04.2022 - Current

HR Admin Executive

KASO
08.2021 - 03.2022

HR Admin Executive

The Luxury Closet
09.2020 - 07.2021

People Experience Coordinator

Noon.com
05.2019 - 01.2020

HR Intern

Al Tamimi & Co.
02.2019 - 03.2019

HR Intern

Deloitte
07.2018 - 01.2019

HR Intern

Al Tayer Digital
07.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Heriot Watt University
09.2015 - 08.2018

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