Lorraine Yjares
HR And Administration
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across education company environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
The British International School Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Evaluated applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
Recruitment and Human Resources Coordinator
The British International School Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Captured talent assessment data to identify potential candidates.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Sourced and screened candidates for teachers, teaching assistants and school bus supervisors roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving delivery.
- Edited job position announcements before authorizing post.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry and general HR tasks.
- Captured key feedback from employees during exit interviews.
- Implemented tracking database for employee professional development, licensure renewal credits and renewal deadlines.
- Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquires.
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
Finance Officer
Nord Anglia Education
Abu Dhabi
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
Administration Officer
Nord Anglia Education
Abu Dhabi
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Produced detailed reports to track trends and keep senior management informed.
- Created, prepared and delivered reports to various departments.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Managed daily payment processing and drafted related financial documents.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Administered yearly budget to manage office requirements such as service contracts, postage costs and supply replenishment.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
Assistant Accountant
Nord Anglia Education
Abu Dhabi
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
HR Assistant
Nord Anglia Education
Abu Dhabi
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
Administration Assistant
The British International School Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Contacted prospective students via email and phone calls.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines 06.1999 - 04.2003
Skills
Recruitment
undefinedTimeline
Finance Officer
The British International School Abu Dhabi
12.2017 - 08.2022
Recruitment and Human Resources Coordinator
The British International School Abu Dhabi
10.2016 - 12.2017
Finance Officer
Nord Anglia Education
12.2013 - 08.2015
Administration Officer
Nord Anglia Education
09.2012 - 11.2013
Assistant Accountant
Nord Anglia Education
10.2011 - 08.2012
HR Assistant
Nord Anglia Education
05.2010 - 09.2011
Administration Assistant
The British International School Abu Dhabi
06.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Far Eastern University
06.1999 - 04.2003
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