MONICA JOSE
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
Dubai
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented HR professional with over 7 years of experience spanning onboarding, recruitment, and HR coordination across startups and tech-driven environments. Specializing in end-to-end onboarding—from offer roll-out and visa coordination to induction and integration—ensuring a smooth and compliant new hire experience. Previously managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, equipping hiring teams with top talent. Known for being a reliable point of contact, excellent communicator, and process-oriented contributor to HR success
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Officer
Metaworld Technology FZ LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage the entire onboarding lifecycle, from internal approvals, drafting & dispatching official contracts and NDAs to seamless integration into the company.
- Coordinate visa processing and documentation with the Public Relations Officer (PRO), ensuring timely and accurate submission & compliance with UAE regulations.
- Track medicals, biometrics, and EID processing for new hires.
- Conduct HR induction sessions and provide introductions to key departments and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all onboarding-related queries, resolving issues and ensuring a positive new hire experience
- Collaborate with IT, Admin, and Facilities teams to ensure new hires have required access, tools, and workspace from day one.
- Provide recruitment coordination support as needed, including scheduling interviews, managing candidate communication, and tracking recruitment metrics.
Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managing & driving a full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling & coordination, tracking feedback & drafting offer letters for all levels of candidates from mid-senior level.
- Recruited top technical talent for various positions including Software Developers, Architects, Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Technical Writers, Designers, etc.
- Stakeholder Management by partnering with managers, to forecast hiring needs, plan recruitment strategy & set expectations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Ensure Diversity Inclusion in recruiting by building a representative talent pool.
- Analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions to optimize the recruitment process.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gameberry Labs
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Handled end-to-end recruitment process.
- Recruiting for roles across different skills such as Software Developers, Game Programmers, Art Directors, etc.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for planning & executing hiring strategies.
Partner, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Source & attract candidates via job portals, social media, employee referrals, etc.
- Conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidate skills and cultural fit.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and team members.
- Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop effective job descriptions and interview questions.
Intern, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
12.2017 - 03.2018
Education
Msc - Psychology - HRDM
Christ University
06.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Employee Onboarding & Orientation
- Visa & PRO Coordination
- Documentation & Compliance
- Employee Experience
- End-to-end Recruitment
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
Timeline
HR Officer
Metaworld Technology FZ LLC
05.2024 - Current
Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
05.2021 - 06.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gameberry Labs
07.2020 - 05.2021
Partner, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
03.2018 - 05.2020
Intern, Talent Acquisition
Capillary Technologies
12.2017 - 03.2018
Msc - Psychology - HRDM
Christ University
06.2016 - 05.2018
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