Shwetha Shivashankar

HR Manager (Group Level)

Site Technology Ltd.

02.2017 - Current

Managed end-to-end recruitment and relocation processes across multiple entities in the Middle East, with a strong focus on Emiratization and talent acquisition.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Developed and implemented standardized hiring practices to attract and retain high-caliber professionals.
Led workforce planning, budgeting, and strategic HR discussions with senior leadership to align talent needs with business goals.
Drafted and reviewed employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with UAE labor laws; handled onboarding, induction, and exit formalities.
Conducted job analysis and collaborated with department heads to prepare accurate job descriptions and define KPIs aligned with business objectives.
Oversaw performance management cycles, including goal setting, evaluations, feedback sessions, and development plans.
Administered compensation and benefits programs, led salary benchmarking and reviews, and ensured total rewards strategies were competitive and aligned with organizational goals.
Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Developed and updated HR policies on employee relations, performance, compensation, and compliance, ensuring alignment with UAE labor regulations.
Designed and executed training and development programs in coordination with the talent development team, including HSE and behavioral training, and assessed training effectiveness.
Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Contributed to succession planning, change management, and organizational development to support long-term business sustainability.
Provided employee relations support by handling grievances, conducting investigations, managing disciplinary actions, and ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Drove employee engagement initiatives, managed surveys to identify areas of improvement, and addressed morale and productivity concerns through continuous culture assessment.
Improved workplace culture through the development and implementation of diversity initiatives.
Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.