Sandra S Kumar
DIFC,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Strategic HR professional skilled in human resources management, operations, and talent acquisition. Specialises in performance management, payroll administration, and HR analytics. Drives process improvement and project management initiatives, enhancing team performance and stakeholder engagement. Leverages advanced Microsoft Excel for effective dashboard development and reporting, supporting operational efficiency and KPI oversight.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
HR Manager
DNB Signature Properties
2026.03 - 2026.07
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition for multiple departments, enhancing candidate selection process.
- Led and mentored HR and recruitment team to align with organisational goals.
- Building employee engagement and retention strategies to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Enhanced team performance through delegation, coaching, and continuous development initiatives.
- 5 months
Chief Operating Officer
Snapgloix
Manama, Bahrain
2025.09 - 2026.07
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals.
- Drive organizational growth through strategic planning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Led daily business operations, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
- Monitor KPIs, analyze performance metrics, and implement process improvements.
- Optimize workflows, policies, and SOPs to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning.
- Oversaw HR, recruitment, administration, finance coordination, and compliance to support organisational goals.
- Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and other departments to align strategies and achieve business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BnW Developments
2023.03 - 2025.08
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across departments including engineering, project management, sales, marketing, and finance.
- Partnered with department heads and project leads to identify hiring needs and build strategic workforce plans aligned with development timelines.
- Executed tailored sourcing strategies through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, headhunting, and internal databases.
- Recruited for technical and operational roles such as site engineers, quantity surveyors, CRM specialists, and sales executives.
- Conducted competency-based interviews, ensuring alignment with both technical job requirements and cultural values.
- Streamlined recruitment workflows by optimising ATS usage, enhancing candidate tracking.
- Improved candidate experience through enhanced communication and a structured feedback process.
- Played a key role in building a talent pipeline for upcoming residential and commercial projects.
- Contributed to employer branding through job marketing, internal referral campaigns, and engagement with talent community.
- 2 years 6 months
HR Executive & Executive Assistant
Isra middle east Gn trading
2021.11 - 2023.01
- Coordinated comprehensive recruitment activities, from job posting to candidate screening and interview scheduling, streamlining the hiring process.
- Facilitated attendance management and hiring processes for blue-collar and designer roles, ensuring alignment with operational staffing needs.
- Maintained accurate employee records and ensured smooth HR operations in line with company policies.
- Provided executive support to the CEO, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating internal and client communications.
- Assisted in client meetings and product reviews for leather goods supplied to luxury hotel brands such as Anantara and Taj.
- Acted as a liaison between production, design, and sales teams to support workflow and client deliverables.
- Oversaw social media platforms to increase brand visibility and foster engagement within a niche B2B market.
- 1 year 3 months
Education
Diploma - UAE LABOUR LAW, UAE Labour law
Dost Global Academy
UAE 2026.02 - 2026.02
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala 2018.05 - 2021.05
Higher National Diploma - PHYSICAL SCIENCES
The Indian School
Bahrain 2015.03 - 2018.03
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Human resources management
- HR compliance
- Performance management
- Payroll administration
- HR analytics
- Process optimisation
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Business operations
- Excel proficiency
- Dashboard development
- Change management
- Team leadership
Certification
- Learning LinkedIn Recruiter
- SHRM-CP Cert Prep
- HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Cert Prep
- LinkedIn Recruiter: AI-Powered Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting Techniques to Reveal Transferable Skills
Languages
Malayalam (Native or Bilingual)
Fluent
English (Full Professional)
Advanced
Tamil (Professional Working)
Advanced
Hindi (Full Professional)
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Manager
DNB Signature Properties
2026.03 - 2026.07
Diploma - UAE LABOUR LAW, UAE Labour law
Dost Global Academy
2026.02 - 2026.02
Chief Operating Officer
Snapgloix
2025.09 - 2026.07
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BnW Developments
2023.03 - 2025.08
HR Executive & Executive Assistant
Isra middle east Gn trading
2021.11 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mahatma Gandhi University
2018.05 - 2021.05
Higher National Diploma - PHYSICAL SCIENCES
The Indian School
2015.03 - 2018.03