Sana Paracha
Dubai
Summary
An HR professional with more than a decade of experience in hospitality is striving to be at her best by coaching associates and thinking outside the box. Her expertise includes Manning & Budgeting, Yearly Salary & Bonus/Incentives Reviews, Payroll Administration, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Retention Strategies. Additionally, deeply committed to promoting the wellness and well-being of employees, ensuring a healthy and supportive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Apres Restaurant Group
Dubai
12.2024 - Current
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Collaborate with the Dept. Department heads should identify staffing needs and job requirements
- Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives.
- Develop and implement performance improvement plans as necessary
- Facilitate training programs for staff development and career progression
- Develop and implement performance improvement plans as necessary
- Oversee the performance appraisal process and provide guidance to managers
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Develop and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with best practices
- Conduct market research to ensure competitive salary structures
- Manage employee compensation and benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
- Prepare reports on HR metrics, including turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and diversity statistics.
Cluster HR Manager
Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Equestrian Club
Dubai
08.2023 - 11.2024
- As a Cluster HR Manager at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Equestrian Club, I am responsible for overseeing a wide range of key functions to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the HR department
- This includes managing payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees, as well as developing and monitoring the manning budget to optimize resource allocation
- In addition, I am dedicated to promoting employee wellness and well-being by implementing initiatives and programs that support a healthy and positive work environment
- Furthermore, I am deeply involved in fostering learning and development opportunities for our associates, working to identify training needs and implementing strategies to enhance employee skills and knowledge
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Dubai
11.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant HR Manager/Recruitment Manager
Andaz Dubai The Palm
Dubai
07.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant HR Manager/Recruitment Manager
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Dubai
03.2015 - 06.2020
Human Resources Officer
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Dubai
07.2012 - 02.2015
Guest Service Officer Human Resources
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Dubai
06.2011 - 06.2012
Human Resources Trainee
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Dubai
03.2010 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Columbus University
01.2011
CHRM - Human Resources
Learners Point Academy
01.2010
Skills
- Recruitment management
- Performance management
- Employee training
- Payroll administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Employee engagement
- Workforce planning
- Conflict resolution
- Retirement programs
- Employee retention
- Salary administration
- HR legal compliance
- Onboarding and orientation
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Employment law
Certification
- CHRM
- SHRM
Accomplishments
Successfully served as a system administrator for PeopleSoft during a three-month assignment at Park Hyatt Hadahaa, Maldives in 2014, whereby, I enhanced system performance and user experience I was later entrusted with the same responsibilities at Grand Hyatt Istanbul in April 2015, demonstrating my expertise in managing complex systems in diverse environments. My contributions significantly improved operational efficiency and user satisfaction in both luxury hotel settings.
Reference
Name: Siddhartha Sattanathan
Designation: General Manager
Organization: Radisson
Contact: siddhartha.sattanathan@radisson.com
Timeline
HR Manager
Apres Restaurant Group
12.2024 - Current
Cluster HR Manager
Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Equestrian Club
08.2023 - 11.2024
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
FIVE Palm Jumeirah
11.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant HR Manager/Recruitment Manager
Andaz Dubai The Palm
07.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant HR Manager/Recruitment Manager
Grand Hyatt Dubai
03.2015 - 06.2020
Human Resources Officer
Grand Hyatt Dubai
07.2012 - 02.2015
Guest Service Officer Human Resources
Grand Hyatt Dubai
06.2011 - 06.2012
Human Resources Trainee
Grand Hyatt Dubai
03.2010 - 05.2010
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Columbus University
CHRM - Human Resources
Learners Point Academy
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