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Sapna Motwani

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist with 12+ years of experience managing end-to-end HR operations, HRIS administration, payroll processing, employee lifecycle management, and HR compliance. Strong track record of streamlining processes, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting organizational efficiency through effective HR operations, reporting, and policy implementation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

HR Operations Specialist

Union Insurance Company
11.2012 - Current

Employee Lifecycle Management

  • Manage full onboarding and offboarding processes including HRMS profile creation, documentation, asset allocation, orientation, exit interviews, and final settlements.
  • Oversee visa issuance, renewals, cancellations, and employee mobility across company branches, ensuring adherence to UAE Labour and Immigration laws.

Payroll Management

  • Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll, incorporating new hires, exits, leaves, transfers, increments, deductions, and other payroll variables.
  • Coordinate with Finance for payroll finalization and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

HRMS & Data Management

  • Maintain and update HRMS records with accuracy and integrity in line with compliance and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with HRMS vendors for module enhancements and implementation (Survey module, PMS, etc.).

HR Reporting & Analytics

  • Produce monthly and quarterly HR dashboards covering headcount, attrition, payroll cost, workforce analytics, and Emiratization data.
  • Provide regulatory and management reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

Employee Relations & Support

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries on leave, attendance, payroll, and HR policies.
  • Promote a positive employee experience through timely support and policy adherence.

HRIS Analyst

Alstom
Paris, France
05.2008 - 10.2010
  • Developed Stock Option processes in PeopleSoft.
  • Supported Taleo eRecruitment implementation.
  • Created newsletters and executive dashboards.

HR officer

Asian Granito Pvt Ltd
New Delhi, India
05.2006 - 08.2006
  • Issued employment contracts; maintained employee data.
  • Assisted recruitment and performance review processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources

NIILM University
New Delhi
01.2006 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara
01.2003 -

Skills

  • HR Operations & Administration
  • Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Payroll Processing & HRMS Management
  • HR Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • UAE Labour Law & Visa Processing
  • HR Data Analytics & Reporting
  • HRIS / HRMS Implementation & Support
  • Employee Relations & Support Services
  • Policy Implementation & Process Optimization
  • HRMS / HRIS (PeopleSoft, Taleo)
  • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards)
  • Payroll & Workforce Data Management
  • HR Reporting & Analytics

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native

Technical Skills

  • HRMS / HRIS (PeopleSoft, Taleo, proprietary HRMS)
  • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HR Dashboards)
  • Payroll & Workforce Data Management
  • HR Reporting & Analytics

Timeline

HR Operations Specialist

Union Insurance Company
11.2012 - Current

HRIS Analyst

Alstom
05.2008 - 10.2010

HR officer

Asian Granito Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 08.2006

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources

NIILM University
01.2006 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Maharaja Sayajirao University
01.2003 -
Sapna Motwani