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Layla lari

Layla lari

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Emirates Driving
2024.01 - Current
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for quicker, more efficient candidate selection.
  • Reduced employee turnover rates with targeted retention strategies and support systems.
  • Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
  • Optimized workforce planning and resource allocation for improved operational efficiency.
  • Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
  • Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
  • Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
  • Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
  • Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
  • Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement successful human resources systems and processes.
  • Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
  • Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.

Payroll Officer

Core 42 (Previously Injazat)
2021.01 - 2023.03
  • Perform daily payroll operations
  • Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
  • Prepare employee’s end of service benefits as per the HR policies and Labor Law.
  • Responsible for the monthly pension contribution of the UAE National.
  • Responsible for the monthly payroll closure.
  • Review, endorse the Education assistance requisition.
  • Review, endorse and post the overtime & on-call sheets.
  • Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in payroll reports including technicalissues in coordination with appropriate department / section.
  • Provides relevant production support, which includes researching and resolving problems, including performing system testing for implementation of updates.

Employee Relations Officer

Core 42 (Injazat Previously)
2015.09 - 2020.12
  • Responsible for addressing employee requests
  • Responsible for the issuance and maintenance of employees.
  • Responsible to provide health insurance/Life insurance for employees.
  • Recruitment part of the interview panel representing.
  • Resolve day to day employee relations’ problems, grievances and disciplinary cases and recommend appropriate action in line with Company policy.
  • Process security forms for new applicants to the company.
  • Used smart vision program for time attendance.
  • Maintaining accurate record of annual leaves and staff absences.
  • Working on pension processing of the UAE nationals.
  • Enhanced team and leadership skills in a culturally diverse team.
  • Using ERP system to enter new job codes and job titles to the system.
  • Assists with reporting needs for any department.
  • Bank verifications.
  • Induction for new joiners.
  • Responsible to finalize clearance for all leavers.

Human Resources Intern

ADNOC
2015.02 - 2015.04

Responsible for screening and facilitating the overall applications of students to the ADNOC Scholarship. The ADNOC Scholarship supports UAE citizens looking to work in the country’s thriving Oil and Gas industry.

  • Reinforced my knowledge in the fundamentals of Human Resource Management, such as processing medical letters and security forms for new applicants to the ADNOC Scholarship.
  • Gained experience working with the Automated Student Management System (ASMS) program.
  • Practiced communication skills by issuing memos, reviewing applications, and preparing presentations.
  • Learned and applied many of the advanced functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Enhanced team and leadership skills in a culturally diverse team.

Education

Bachelor of Business Sciences - Human Resource Management

Zayed University
Abu Dhabi
2015

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Efficient problem solving
  • Confident decision making
  • Time management
  • Computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Managing employee relations
  • Improving compensation plans
  • Integrating policies

Accomplishments

  • Housing Advance Request Automation
  • Probation Period Automation
  • Resignation & Clearance Process Automation
  • Probation Period process Automation
  • Exit Interview Automation
  • Salary Certificate English/Arabic Automation
  • End of Service/Final Settlement Automation
  • Education Assistance Automation

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Emirates Driving
2024.01 - Current

Payroll Officer

Core 42 (Previously Injazat)
2021.01 - 2023.03

Employee Relations Officer

Core 42 (Injazat Previously)
2015.09 - 2020.12

Human Resources Intern

ADNOC
2015.02 - 2015.04

Bachelor of Business Sciences - Human Resource Management

Zayed University
Layla lari