Manisha Kukreti
Human Resource Professional
Dubai
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager- Human Resources
Caaya Investments LLC
Dubai
10.2021 - Current
- Advising business partner of COO and Head of Departments on Organization Structure Review & Implementation to ensure HR Policies & Procedures are aligned with corporate objectives and complied with respective local regulations.
- Recruiting international & local candidates for UAE, Oman & upcoming branches in other gulf countries - Average agency Hiring count reduced from 5 to 2).
- Review & refine & create Job Descriptions as per needs of different business function - Created 38 JD Matrix.
- Creating and implementing onboarding journey for all new employees (local and international)- Onboarding duration reduced by 2 days.
- Optimizing recruitment budget through employer branding activities to find cost-effective ways to source and attract new talent. – Reduced spend on external hiring.
- Creating Matrix for Job offers / Contracts according to local requirements – Reduction in document error %.
- Support PRO for Employment Visa Formalities in U.A.E., agencies, and lawyers – Improved TAT by 3 days.
- Ensuring smooth transfer of employees from one entity to another, for internal and international mobility programs.
- Monthly processing of HR payrolls in compliance with local regulations – Reduced Payroll cycle from 5 to 2 days.
- Collaborate with finance for building HR Operations budget for U.A.E. region and support budgeting activities in Oman.
- Refine Salary structures & packages to remain competitive in talent scarce environment – improved talent attraction.
- Currently in process of reviewing medical insurance and negotiations.
- Continuous fine-tuning of HR policies to meet dynamic business needs, document and communicate using e-Employee Handbook, awareness sessions, and training – Improved and paperless experience for organization.
- Actively participating in HR Information Systems (HRIS) projects related to HR (such as building interfaces between HR systems and accounting systems, Leave management tools, and DMS – Reduced process overheads.
- Driving Employees Engagement Initiatives including internal communication, team meetings, team buildings, Seminars, feedback sessions & recognition programs to further improve teamwork, employee relations, morale & collaboration – so far organized 3 Leadership training sessions with external partners & 2 off-site team events.
Manager- Human Resources
Founding Years Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintain optimal function of Oracle Fusion & Taleo, which include guiding customized development, maintenance, and upgrade of modules with data security and privacy requirements.
- Optimizing recruitment budget through employer branding activities to find cost-effective ways to source and attract new talent. – Reduced spending on external hiring, resulting in average agency hiring count of teachers and support staff reduced from 22 to 8 quarterly with Average hiring count of 60 per business quarter
- Established collaboration with professional institutes for incubation of talent for future needs for Organization consequently filling 40 positions over 2 years from incubation pool.
- Data management and analytics to develop insights and focus on what is important:
Sr. Manager-Human Resources
Delhivery Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Drove operational improvements with manpower supply chain which resulted in savings and improved profit margins by 15% for organization
- Mapping competencies of each position for steering employee development plans/programs that improved turn around between 3% to 5% annually.
- Optimizing recruitment budget through employer branding activities to find cost-effective ways to source and attract new talent. – Reduced spending on external hiring.
- Recruiting candidates for upcoming branches in north region of India- Average non-agency Hiring count improved from 2 to 5).
- Planning and executing annual HR plans, and manpower budgets and conducting HR performance reviews; collaborating with senior management for successful manpower planning, resourcing, deploying, and expansion.
- Cohesive reporting of potential issues and employee trends based on predictive analysis of HRMS & performance data.
- Generating & enriching MIS reports and HR dashboards for workforce planning, attrition management , scenario analysis, & performance reviews.
- Organizing employee engagements & OD programmers ; ensuring prompt-resolution of employee grievances & maintaining cordial employee relations.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assistant Manager – HR
Wipro Ltd.
Gurugram
09.2009 - 10.2015
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Assisted Business Leaders, Global Teams, and HR Partners in smooth strategic management of HR operations for 5 Clients
- Established HR services towards Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Compensation & Benefits Management for 5 Clients
- Conceptualized Employee Leadership Reward Program (ELRP) to improve attrition & headcount/resource crunch for 5 Clients
Sr. Executive – Human Resource
Gati Ltd.
Gurugram
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Addressed and resolved compensation & payroll-related queries for 17 out of 34 district offices of Delhi.
- Developed and implemented Reward & Recognition Program on floor.
Education
MBA - CIPD Level-7
Oakwood International
Dubai 09.2022 - Current
Certification - Labour & Employment Laws of UAE
KHDA Certified in UAE Labour & Employment Laws
Dubai 08.2022 - 08.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Guru Jambeshwar Univ
Hisar, India 07.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Delhi University
Delhi 06.2001 - 07.2004
Skills
Human resources specialist
Recruitment / Human Resources
HR Digitalization
Career & Succession Planning
HR analytics & data insights
Multi-cultural environment
UAE Labour and employment Laws
Compensation & Benefits
Human resources policies
Community resources specialist
Timeline
MBA - CIPD Level-7
Oakwood International
09.2022 - Current
Certification - Labour & Employment Laws of UAE
KHDA Certified in UAE Labour & Employment Laws
08.2022 - 08.2022
Manager- Human Resources
Caaya Investments LLC
10.2021 - Current
Manager- Human Resources
Founding Years Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 04.2021
Sr. Manager-Human Resources
Delhivery Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 09.2018
MBA - Human Resources Management
Guru Jambeshwar Univ
07.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager – HR
Wipro Ltd.
09.2009 - 10.2015
Sr. Executive – Human Resource
Gati Ltd.
01.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Delhi University
06.2001 - 07.2004