SAP
JOHN MATHEW
SENIOR HR SPECIALIST
Summary
Results - driven HR partner with 12+ years of experience specializing in strategic talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, talent mobility, and process automation using SAP SuccessFactors and MS Excel. Adept at partnering with executives and leaders to develop data driven talent strategies that drives business growth. Proven expertise in recruitment analytics, succession planning, and HR process automation using SAP SuccessFactors and Excel. Passionate about fostering high-performance workplace cultures and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Public Services Department
02.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Public Services Department is a local government department implements projects and government buildings, supervises the maintenance of roads and the cleanliness of the emirate, organizes dealings with local government and federal departments
- The PSD is followed by four Agencies consisting of the Wastewater agency, Waste management agency, Works agency and the Landscape agency
- Manage mid-to-senior level & blue-collar recruitment roles across government agencies
- Lead and mentor a team of three recruiters, ensuring high-quality candidate experiences and meeting recruitment targets
- Design and implement internal career mobility & succession planning strategies to enhance employee retention
- Utilize advanced Excel techniques for data analysis and the creation of comprehensive HR & recruitment analytics dashboards for data driven decision- making
- Partner with leadership to develop and monitor recruitment budgets, optimizing costs while ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory compliance
- Oversee recruitment campaigns, including overseas initiatives, adhering to UAE laws and compliance standards
- Partner with external recruitment agencies and vendors for niche hiring needs
- Collaborate with the Violation and Grievances Committees to investigate violations and complaints, ensuring impartial resolutions and adherence to government policies and labor laws
- Spearheaded Emiratization hiring strategies- Collaborating with government entities, universities to increase national workforce participation
- Executed university engagement and employer branding campaigns, strengthening partnerships with UAE universities, industry networks, and social media platforms
- Public Services Department is a local government department implements projects and government buildings, supervises the maintenance of roads and the cleanliness of the emirate, organizes dealings with local government and federal departments
- The PSD is followed by four Agencies consisting of the Wastewater agency, Waste management agency, Works agency and the Landscape agency
Human Resources Officer
Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Khansaheb is a leading UAE contractor specialized in Construction, Infrastructure, Interiors, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Architectural & Structural Metal Works, Building Services, Property Services and Joinery
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles across construction, MEP, Interiors, HVAC, and FM divisions
- Led mass hiring campaigns, including recruitment trips across Asia and walk-in interviews
- Recruited UAE Nationals and fresh graduates through Tawteen Council Dubai initiatives
- Led employer branding initiatives, partnering with job portals, universities, and industry networks
- Conducted workforce planning to align staffing needs with project timelines and skill requirements
- Khansaheb is a leading UAE contractor specialized in Construction, Infrastructure, Interiors, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Architectural & Structural Metal Works, Building Services, Property Services and Joinery
Human Resources Officer – MENA Region
Al Futtaim Carillion
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Al Futtaim Carillion is a leading main contractor in Building construction & civil engineering works
- Managed senior-level recruitment for technical and project-based roles across the MENA region, while planning and coordinating overseas recruitment trips, including scheduling, travel, and interviews
- Al Futtaim Carillion is a leading main contractor in Building construction & civil engineering works
Recruitment Consultant
Empower Engineering Resources LLC
, Abu Dhabi
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: EMPOWER is an onshore & offshore oilfield Engineering resource supply and service company in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
- Managed all aspects of the business, including recruitment resourcing, business development, account management, and HR administration for the company and clients, while sourcing talent through diverse channels such as social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), specialized forums (Behance, GitHub, Quora), advanced Google searches (X-ray), and browser extensions
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
Associate Consultant
NACRE HR Outsourcing
, Delhi (DL)
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Shortlisting & screening of candidates as per client requirement through various sources like job portals, cold calling, head hunting etc
Education
MBA - Operations & Strategic Management
Narsee Monjee College, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Workforce Planning
Recruitment Analytics
HR Dashboards
Employer Branding
Stakeholder Management
SAP SuccessFactors EC
SAP SuccessFactors RM
ATS Management
Data Driven Decisions
Budget Analysis
Succession Planning
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
HR policies and procedures
Training development
Skills Certifications Languages
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Recruitment Analytics & HR Dashboards, Employer Branding & Stakeholder Management, SAP SuccessFactors EC & RM (certified 2020), SAP SuccessFactors & ATS Management, Data Driven Decisions, Budget Analysis & Succession Planning, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 2019, English, Arabic, Hindi, German (A1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Software
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Public Services Department
02.2021 - Current
Human Resources Officer
Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC
09.2016 - 07.2020
Human Resources Officer – MENA Region
Al Futtaim Carillion
03.2015 - 08.2016
Recruitment Consultant
Empower Engineering Resources LLC
03.2013 - 03.2015
Associate Consultant
NACRE HR Outsourcing
06.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University
MBA - Operations & Strategic Management
Narsee Monjee College, University of Mumbai