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Ketaki Dixit

Ketaki Dixit

HR Business Partner
Dubai,DU

Summary

Associate CIPD qualified People Business Partner with 12+ years of experience in integrating people strategies into business strategies by working closely with the key stakeholders. Industries worked with include Manufacturing, IT, Oil & gas and FMCG. Companies include SMEs to MNCs with geographical exposure of India, ME & Europe.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant HR Manager (HRBP)

Jaleel Distribution
12.2023 - Current
  • Leading the HR function for the distribution business across GCC (UAE, KSA, Oman & Bahrain) & ensure they are aligned with group Strategic goals
  • Collaboratively working with department heads and managers to implement Corporate HR initiatives and strategic objectives in the location as well as regulatory and HR compliance
  • Providing continuous support and advice to promote optimum operations while managing the People cost and headcount & ways to maintain the PC over other expenses
  • Ensure the GP to PC ratio, Sales to PC ratio are aligned with the budget and flag wherever required
  • Responsible for setting yearly KRAs and ensure quarterly reviews through employee appraisal system and KRAs to understand performance and ways to improve
  • Manage the annual appraisal and remuneration review program aligned with set goals/KRAs
  • Promote company's brand through recruitment initiatives, employer branding initiatives on social media, employee initiatives, CSR activities etc
  • Prepare and utilize HR metrics to review attrition, hiring TAT, training needs, budgeting, grievance and disciplinary ratio
  • Share insights of the metrics to senior leadership teams and recommend people related solutions
  • Collaborate with the department heads for and lead projects like delegation matrix, strategy building, automation, headcount addition etc
  • Monitor and address people related issues like disciplinary action, satisfaction, engagement, employee grievances and make recommendations to stakeholders for improvement
  • Driving effective resolution of employee relation cases and provide advice to managers on best practices in managing disciplines, poor performance or absence cases, focusing on increasing management capability
  • Support decision-making by providing high-quality, business-focused mentoring and advice across all areas of HR
  • Collaborating with the Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Learning and Development teams to provide solutions for your stakeholders
  • Recommending, designing, and implementing process changes for operational transformations, efficiencies improvement, and adoption of best practices
  • Assisted with benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment information and timely processing of changes.
  • Organized employee engagement events to foster team-building and strengthen relationships among staff members.
  • Participated in developing organizational policies that adhered to legal requirements while promoting a positive work environment for all employees.
  • Implemented time-saving HR software systems that streamlined administrative tasks and improved overall department productivity.
  • Managed employee relations issues, facilitating open communication and fostering positive workplace environments.
  • Evaluated job descriptions regularly to maintain consistency across departments while ensuring accurate reflection of position duties and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop strategies for filling open positions.
  • Supported HR initiatives by creating informative materials such as newsletters, policy updates, and company announcements.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.

Senior HR (Generalist)

Unitra International
08.2015 - 07.2023
  • Partner with leadership teams to understand the business objectives, and develop and implement human resources initiatives that support those goals
  • Improved employee retention by developing and implementing effective onboarding and orientation programs.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, resolving conflicts fairly and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Streamlined HR processes for efficiency, simplifying paperwork procedures and enhancing the overall employee experience.
  • Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while optimizing employee satisfaction through competitive offerings.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives and UAE legislation
  • Acts as a strategic advisor to managers and employees on a wide range of human resources-related issues, including talent management, employee relations, and organizational development
  • Involve in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support the organization's culture and values
  • Work closely with key stakeholders & ability to influence to contribute to growth strategy through people management
  • Mezzan Holding

Analyst/Advisor (HR)

Baker Hughes
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Process cases related to HRSC in the Advisory center, related to Employee's inquiries, HR processes, benefits and involved in projects to improve service quality, cost control, and data analysis
  • Evaluate the Hiring & Onboarding process and advise on further improvements
  • Develop reports for the HRSC including volume trend, productivity, efficiency, Service level agreements, cases status
  • Manage smooth onboarding of candidates for Europe
  • Initiate in Pre-employment checks, offers, contracts and maintaining records of new employees
  • Provide updates on candidate status prior to joining
  • Ensure the new hires are registered for the new hire orientation (NHO) and meet the deadlines of their attendance
  • Maintain & update the NHO tracker and roster
  • Liaise with various departments and external companies for onboarding and background checks
  • Work on software like SAP, Taleo (Recruitment & Onboarding software) & other employment checks related vendors
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.

Executive (HR)

CEM Business Solutions
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives and UAE labour legislation.
  • Serve as a consultant to management on HR-related issues and drive communication with all stakeholders & influence the decision making from people perspective.
  • Audit Documentation, Policy designing and deployment, HR Review Presentation – Designed the systems, HR function process flows, policies and procedures for CMMi Level 3
  • Manage strategic responsibilities like Succession planning, organization structure and hierarchy, organizational values and culture.
  • Manage all aspects of talent acquisition including manpower budget, recruitment spends, establishing appropriate strategy for identifying and building a high-quality flexible talent pool to manage variability
  • Used KPIs as the measurable parameter for regular performance management, developed several systems and policies for the same and ensuring their alignment with the organizational goals
  • Develop and implement employee training & development programs which includes orientation programs, skills development training and workshops, leadership training, coaching
  • Design, implement and administer benefits, compensation, employee performance programs, classification and clarification of roles through grading system across all levels
  • Design, implement and administer operational aspects like leave, attendance, payroll, employee files and related documents.
  • Initiate & build programs for employee recognition, reward system, wellness, engagement programs, employee related new initiatives
  • Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements
  • Established metrics-driven performance evaluation criteria that led to greater consistency in assessing employee contributions.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between management and staff through frequent communication, feedback sessions, and conflict resolution efforts.
  • Managed compensation structures to ensure fair pay practices while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

Senior Executive (HR)

Atlas Castalloy Ltd
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Business Take-over - Went along with key members of the company to assist and seamlessly integrated manufacturing facilities in East Europe
  • Recruitment & Selection - Identified vacancy, coordinated with the respective departments and HR consultancies, Coordinated Recruitment process
  • Training & Development - Coordinated for Training Need Identification, Skill Matrix, Prepared Training Calendar and Implementation, coordinated for external Training, Training Feedback, Coordinated Induction Programs, Prepared Induction Manuals and HR Handbook
  • Employee Motivation - Performance and Efficiency analysis of employees, Recognition of employees, Implementing motivational programs for employees, employee satisfaction analysis
  • Employee involvement activities - formal and informal get-togethers
  • Labor Laws - Implications and Statutory Compliances, Involved in labor agreements
  • Employee related Forums - Safety Committee, Canteen Committee, Quality Circles, Kaizen meetings, Grievance redressal
  • Corporate Social Responsibility - Initiating CSR activities, workshops for employees' families
  • Audit Documentation, Policy deployment, HR Review Presentation

Education

Associate CIPD Level 5 -

PwC Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023

MBA (HR) - undefined

Pune University
01.2007 - 01.2009

BA - Economics

Pune University
01.2004 - 01.2007

Diploma in Labor Laws and Labor Welfare - undefined

University of Pune

Skills

MS Office

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/31/86
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: Valid UAE license
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Visa Status: Residence Visa

Timeline

Assistant HR Manager (HRBP)

Jaleel Distribution
12.2023 - Current

Associate CIPD Level 5 -

PwC Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior HR (Generalist)

Unitra International
08.2015 - 07.2023

Analyst/Advisor (HR)

Baker Hughes
06.2014 - 01.2015

Executive (HR)

CEM Business Solutions
01.2012 - 04.2014

Senior Executive (HR)

Atlas Castalloy Ltd
07.2009 - 06.2011

MBA (HR) - undefined

Pune University
01.2007 - 01.2009

BA - Economics

Pune University
01.2004 - 01.2007

Diploma in Labor Laws and Labor Welfare - undefined

University of Pune

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