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Jaya Jha

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Experienced HR Professional with a proven track record in strategic HR management, compliance, and process optimization. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organisational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.Seeking a challenging HR leadership role to drive local People strategy, enhance onboarding processes, and contribute to HR policy implementation and improvement. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HR Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank , Atribs Metscon Payroll
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2022 - 03.2023


  • Facilitated training sessions and seminars for on-boarding employee procedures.
  • Proactively planned current and future workforce needs to meet demands of departments.
  • Managed compliance of compensation and benefit documentation of employees.
  • Collected attendance data from business leads ,reviewed and coordinated with payroll vendor to process it for staff on time.
  • Advertised job postings online to acquire ideal applicants.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends to apply best practices.
  • Communicated with line managers to address queries and concerns and support internal and external requests.
  • Organised orientations, events and activities for employee well-being.
  • Supported development and execution of programmes, policies and procedures to align with vision of company.
  • Documented and maintained digital files of employees to standardise process.
  • Completed termination paperwork and exit interviews.
  • Generated employee development plans and monitored performance of newly-hired staff.
  • Provided urgent response to managers on matters relating to delinquent employees.

Lead HR Business Partner

Unacademy
Bangalore, India
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Headcount Planning as per business demand and supply.
  • Plan and Implement Manpower efficiency programs and Team restructuring.
  • Analyze employee data to drive process improvements, enhance the performance of high-potential individuals, retain top performers, and foster a positive employee experience.
  • Developing and Implementing HR Strategies by identifying gap areas and providing consultation to leadership team from various domains on people management.
  • Conduct periodical 1 -on-1 connect with employees.
  • Employee Grievance Redressal.
  • Boosted leader capability through effective coaching and advising.
  • Nurtured working relationships to influence decisions and maximise performance.
  • Provided expert HR advice and guidance to boost poor performance within target timeframes.
  • Streamlined HR processes, helping to increase departmental efficiencies.
  • Provided employees value through annual performances reviews, offering training, coaching and follow-up support.
  • Developed and implemented recognition programmes leading to improved employee engagement and retention.
  • Discussed and agreed salary changes with managerial staff, keeping sensitive information 100% confidential.
  • Managed cross-functional projects to engage and upskill existing employees.
  • Led managers to deliver interventions and solutions consistently meeting workforce needs.
  • Provided outstanding candidate experience by orchestrating interview process, delivering bespoke feedback to candidates at each stage.
  • Advised managers on compensation decisions based on benchmark data, job analysis and external competitiveness.
  • Guided managers through recruitment process to filter talent and select high quality candidates.
  • Conducted HR round of interviews ,Offer discussion and salary negotiation with Final select candidates.
  • Transformed business plans into people capability strategies and actionable metrics.
  • Mitigated litigation risk, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations across various activities.
  • Designed new employee orientation programme, receiving overwhelmingly positive participant feedback.

HR Manager

NoBroker Technologies
Bangalore, India
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
  • Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded 300+ new staff.
  • Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
  • Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for senior leadership.
  • Partnered with management to establish workplace safety curriculum for training and education purposes.
  • Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
  • Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers and upper management.
  • Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes for optimal HR service delivery.
  • Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
  • Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
  • Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
  • Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
  • Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating compliant and satisfied workforce.
  • Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
  • Answered questions from employees regarding health benefits, insurance plan, voluntary retirement, maternity leave, payroll queries etc.
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
  • Held company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
  • Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
  • Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
  • Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance.
  • Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers being complaint to local and country wide labor laws.

Recruitment Specialist

Nityo Infotech Talent Acquisition
Pune, India
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
  • Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
  • Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
  • Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
  • Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
  • Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Advertised job vacancies through online platforms.
  • Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and job benefits.
  • Worked towards exceeding targets agreed on with clients regarding number of candidates placed.
  • Coached candidates through interview process to clear job interviews.
  • Registered new candidates, developing wide-ranging database to meet client recruitment needs.
  • Requested and contacted candidate references to help hire right people for jobs.
  • Conducted headhunting by identifying and approaching employed individuals to fill vacant positions.
  • Interviewed, assessed and matched prospective applicants with vacancies at client companies.
  • Prepared CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable candidates.
  • Reviewed impact of selection techniques and made necessary improvements.
  • Informed candidates about interview results and made job offers to successful interviewees.

Senior Associate -HR - Centre Of Excellence

State Street Syntel Service Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Member of Centre of Excellence Team
  • Developed and Implemented Innovative HR Projects.
  • Worked on idea generation/feasibility check of all potential ideas & their implementation/mapping talent in the team to execute it smoothly organisation wide.
  • End To End Coordination with HRBPs and Data Scientist/Business analyst team to develop HR dashboard.
  • HRIS Reports related to HR performance dashboard, Diversity metrics, Periodic reports on Attrition/Hiring/Promotion/IJP/R&R/Exit Experience, etc
  • Conducting Employee Engagement Surveys at the organisational level and presenting reports
  • Conducted Internal HR Audits.
  • Presenting HR reports and insights with leadership in forums like HR Conclave/CEO townhall highlighting areas of appreciation and concern.

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Human Resource management and development

Balaji Institute of Management & HR Development
Pune
07.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management and Development

GH Raisoni-Pune University
Pune
05.2011 - 05.2014

Skills

  • MS Office Power Point
  • Advance MS Excel
  • HRMS Proficiency- Successfactor/PeopleSoft/Darwin Box
  • Problem Solving
  • Rewards and Recognition management
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Labour Law Compliance
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Acquisition and Management
  • HR Strategy
  • Onboarding Optimisation
  • Labour Law Compliance & Regulations
  • HR Administration
  • HR Information Systems
  • Payroll Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Complex case management
  • Background screening
  • Onboarding strategy development
  • Exit Management
  • Team Restructuring
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Dispute resolution
  • Grievance Handling

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Timeline

HR Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank , Atribs Metscon Payroll
12.2022 - 03.2023

Lead HR Business Partner

Unacademy
08.2021 - 09.2022

HR Manager

NoBroker Technologies
07.2019 - 03.2021

Recruitment Specialist

Nityo Infotech Talent Acquisition
05.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Associate -HR - Centre Of Excellence

State Street Syntel Service Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2018

Postgraduate Degree - Human Resource management and development

Balaji Institute of Management & HR Development
07.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management and Development

GH Raisoni-Pune University
05.2011 - 05.2014
Jaya Jha