Lhydel Joyce G. Pineda
Dahan, Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Assistant HR Manager & HR Recruiter with over 7 years of comprehensive human resources and operational management experience in the FMCG and confectionery manufacturing sectors across the GCC region (UAE, Bahrain, Oman).
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant HR Manager | Producttion Operations In Charge
CHOCOLALA
Ras Al Khaimah
08.2024 - 09.2026
- Act as a liaison between employees and management to resolve workplace disputes and address grievances promptly.
- Plan internal employee engagement activities, team-building events, and wellness initiatives.
- Support investigations into policy violations and ensure fair, consistent implementation of disciplinary procedures.
- Stay updated on federal, local, and industry-specific labor laws to minimize legal risks and audit exposure.
- Help maintain and update the employee handbook, advising managers and staff on company policies.
- Ensure personnel files, contracts, and confidential records meet statutory retention standards.
- Administer annual or periodic performance reviews, ensuring managers complete evaluations on schedule.
- Oversee attendance tracking, leave management, and verify records before submitting data to payroll.
- Maintain accuracy within the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and generate regular reporting metrics (turnover, headcount, absenteeism).
- HR generalists, recruiters, or administrative staff in their daily tasks.
- Oversee factory operations compliance by enforcing strict Food Safety and Hygiene Standards, ensuring strict alignment with regional safety guidelines and quality control protocols.
- Assisting Operation personnel for the documentation needed for the HACCP and ISO certification.
- Streamlined communication between production leads, branch managers, and executive leadership to align operational targets with manpower allocation.
- Directed full-scope HR operations and administrative functions for a production facility housing 300+ staff, including a specialized team of 7 Chefs in the chocolate and cake manufacturing division.
HR Recruiter
CHOCOLALA (HEAD OFFICE)
Ras Al Khaimah
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded regional recruitment drives across UAE, Bahrain, and Oman for 30+ retail outlets, warehouses, and manufacturing plants (covering both white-collar and high-volume blue-collar roles).
- Partnered with Public Relations Officers (PROs) to process work permits, labor approvals, and visa documentation.
- Developed job descriptions, salary benchmarks, and manpower budgets alongside department heads to optimize labor costs.
- Managed full cycle talent sourcing utilizing job boards (Indeed, Naukrigulf, LinkedIn) and social media channels; conducted screenings, walk-in drives, and structured candidate assessments.
- Executed pre-joining orientation and onboarding SOPs, facilitated background checks, and arranged staff accommodations.
- Oversee HRMS record updates, policy compliance, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and payroll input verification.
Executive Assistant
STAMINA GENERAL TRADING LLC
Ras Al Khaimah
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed calendars schedule meetings and coordinate with different teams.
- Draft and manage emails, reports and day today correspondence.
- Prepare agendas, briefing notes and follow up actions.
- Arranged travel plans, itineraries and logistics.
- Served as a point of contact for internal and external partners.
- Managed administrative operations, vendor inquiries, supplier quotations, and Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
- Maintained centralized electronic and physical filing systems and managed office supply procurement across departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development and Management
Isabela State University
Echague, Isabela, Philippines01-2014
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Attendance & Leave Management
- Policy Enforcement
- On-boarding & Off-boarding
- High-Volume Mass Hiring
- GCC Labor Laws & Visa Processing
- Agency Management
- HRMS Administration
- Certified Food Safety & Hygiene Standards (Management Level)
- Quality Control Enforcement
- Shift Management
Certification
Food Safety & Hygiene Training for Managerial Level, Certified in Managerial-Level Food Safety & Hygiene Standards Compliance
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Assistant HR Manager | Producttion Operations In Charge
CHOCOLALA
08.2024 - 09.2026
HR Recruiter
CHOCOLALA (HEAD OFFICE)
09.2019 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant
STAMINA GENERAL TRADING LLC
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development and Management
Isabela State University