Maricel A. Secopito
Bur Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated & motivated HR Professional with over 11 years work experience in Onboarding & Offboarding, Employee Relations, Training & Development, Payroll Management, Time attendance & HR Records. Full cycle recruiting knowledge in FMCG industry with SAP Success Factor expertise. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant UAE laws.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Almarai Emirates Company LLC.
Dubai Industrial City, United Arab Emirates
03.2012 - 07.2023
- Responsible for recruitment and selection of manpower by screening, scheduling interview negotiating and finalizing in line with company procedures.
- Preparing Offer letters to selected candidates, collect, verify credentials, and following up on joining date.
- Coordinating with PRO in processing Visa and Labour contract for the new employees.
- Ensure proper documentation of employee personnel files as per the checklist.
- Maintain all personnel data and documents in hardcopy & softcopy.
- Ensure monthly payroll data and supporting documentation to Accounts department.
- Facilitate performance appraisals for the employees at regular intervals.
- Ensure Employee Annual leave calendar and Leave Request Form
- Address Employee issues to management for corrective action measures.
- Regularly determine & update HR related policy, procedure, forms review.
- Maintain and update all the job descriptions. Create JD for new positions.
- Responsible for issuing memos, warning letters, HR related correspondence etc.
- Ensure employees coverage details to insurance company is updated.
- Assist in staff accommodation related requirements.
- Manage employee retention and motivate for improvements.
- Liaison with external bodies like labour dept, insurance, institutions etc. as per the requirement.
- Handle employee separation process, clearance, contract and visa cancellation, exit procedure etc.
- Maintain all HR related documents as per ISO requirements.
Secretary to Director
Conares Metal Supply
Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Updated files and records with precise system navigation.
- Drafted and distributed professional business letters and email correspondence.
- Screened and directed incoming phone calls and distributed correspondence effectively.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
- Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
- Managed flight reservations, ground travel and accommodations for department managers and associates.
- Facilitated access for visiting clients and colleagues by arranging and issuing appropriate security passes.
- Maintained and updated departmental mailing list and phone directory.
- Generated Local Purchase Orders to Suppliers as per department requirement.
Correspondence clerk
Interpublic Advertising
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.
- Streamlined operations by organising files and documents to implement improved workflow and organisation.
- Maintained tidy reception area to provide visitors with positive first impression of company.
- Enhanced productivity by coordinating itineraries and scheduling appointments.
- Reviewed expense reports and invoices to assist with monthly accounting processing.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Ran reception areas by greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
Procurement supervisor
Philippine Techno Takatsuki Inc.
Cavite, Philippines
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
- Ran due diligence checks on potential suppliers and flagged issues detected for action.
- Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
- Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
- Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
- Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
Cavite, Philippines 06.1998 - 03.2002
Skills
- Onboarding process development
- Full life-cycle recruiting
- New employee orientation
- Excel proficiency
- Hiring and training
- Online candidate sourcing
- HR calendar management
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll processing
- HR administration
- Employee engagement
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee wellbeing management
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Advanced Excel Formulas (Skill Nation 2023)
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- The Art of Public Speaking
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Advance Personal Leadership Program (L2)
- Associate Financial Planner
- HR Business Partner (LinkedIn Learning)
- Certification in Professional in HR (PHR)
- Certificate of HR & Admin (2nd Honor)
- Employee of the month (2014, 2017, 2020)
Timeline
HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Almarai Emirates Company LLC.
03.2012 - 07.2023
Secretary to Director
Conares Metal Supply
08.2010 - 02.2012
Correspondence clerk
Interpublic Advertising
08.2008 - 08.2010
Procurement supervisor
Philippine Techno Takatsuki Inc.
08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
06.1998 - 03.2002
- Advanced Excel Formulas (Skill Nation 2023)
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- The Art of Public Speaking
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Advance Personal Leadership Program (L2)
- Associate Financial Planner
- HR Business Partner (LinkedIn Learning)
- Certification in Professional in HR (PHR)
- Certificate of HR & Admin (2nd Honor)
- Employee of the month (2014, 2017, 2020)
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