Sonia Sequeira
Dubai
Summary
SPHRi certified Human Resource (HR) professional, experienced in diverse HR assignments over 12 years across UAE, Kuwait and India, contributing towards initiation and development of HR functionality as a business partner of the organization. Skilled in strategizing, executing HR policies and procedures, Talent Management, Talent acquisition/Recruitment, Onboarding employees, Performance management, Compensation, Payroll, HRIS/HRMS , Employee engagement and Training.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Dubai Holding Real Estate
Dubai
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Real Estate
- Played a key role in the organization’s successful integration, driving smooth transitions and fostering change.
- Key contributor from the business in the implementation of the new HRMS system – inclusive of testing of Core HR and off boarding functions. Provided valuable feedback on areas of enhancement to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Played a significant role in the merger process ensuring smooth integration and alignment with the organization goals.
- Partnering with various departments and shared services to offer guidance and support ensuring effective HR Operations and collaboration across the organization.
- Managing employee relation, medical insurance, HRMS system operations for an organization with over 800+ employees. Overseeing off boarding processes, system updates and handling employee benefits, payout and queries.
- Real Estate
HRBP
Seer Solutions DMCC
Dubai
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: IT Software
- Strategized, established and streamlined HR functions for Dubai and Bahrain operations. Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures covering Talent Acquisitions, Talent Management, Performance management, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Grievances management, End of service processes.
- Initiated and led the successful execution of the HRMS application focusing specifically on the payroll module.
- Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive performance management system based on KPI’s. Implemented a structured approach for probationary completion, mid-year and year-end reviews, incorporating feedback from managers to enhance performance evaluation accuracy and effectiveness.
- Developed and streamlined the onboarding and off boarding process, improving the efficiency and consistency of new hire integration and employee exit procedures.
- Introduced and managed a timely and accurate system for employee benefits including overtime payment, leave pay, merit pay, annual ticket payment and payroll processing.
- Other responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee engagement, grievances and disciplinary actions, training, talent management, ongoing consultation with managers to enhance employee experience and engagement.
- IT Software
Specialist Recruitment & Talent Management
Agility
Kuwait
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Logistics
- Delivered comprehensive training on “Performance management” for Managerial and Professional employees. Emphasized on the importance of KPI’s, feedback and adherence to timelines.
- Analyzed and conducted “Performance Management” audit leading to an updated database and timely completion of the PM process.
- Successfully developed and delivered a 12 session’s English language training course for Blue collar employees, achieving full participation and improved communication skill across all sessions.
- Successfully facilitated the placement of 22 interns including for the disruptive logistics venture “SHIPA” across multiple departments in Kuwait and Dubai.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of competency mapping for the organization.
- Provided valuable inputs to be used across recruitments, trainings, PM and employee skill developments across all levels.
- Reduced hiring time lines by 30% through effective understanding of job descriptions, optimizing recruitments channels and streamlining candidate discussion and onboarding.
- Developed and conducted training programs at supervisory level, liased with universities and training providers.
- Logistics
HR Generalist
MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions LLC
Dubai
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Insurance
- Analyzed and restructured the “Payroll” process by implementing defined policies and process, leading to reduction in grievances and queries.
- Planned and designed a comprehensive “Total Rewards” program focusing on tangible and intangible benefits. Conducted data collection, audit and restructuring of data to ensure effective communication of rewards and benefits.
- Successfully recruited 75% of open positions within 2 weeks of manpower request through job portals and employee referrals.
- Other responsibilities include onboarding, orientations, PM training, bonus and merit payout, employee engagement, end of service and off boarding.
- Insurance
HR Generalist
Innoventures Education
Dubai
12.2011 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: Education
- Analyzed, restructured the OHC (Occupational health card) process resulting in 90% reduction in fines. Coordinated with VP’s and managers across 3 schools and 6 nurseries to streamline compliance and enhance process efficiency.
- Managed payroll for 600 employees via WPS ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Other responsibilities include KHDA and MOSA approval for teaching staff, recruitment of class room assistants, employee off boarding.
- Education
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.
India
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: IT
- Analyzed the prevailing wages of USA and developed a system to be utilized by the compensation and visa department for visa applications ensuring alignment with market standards and improving application accuracy.
- Created and implemented salary structures for various regions including USA, GCC, Europe etc. Designed compensation packages for onsite and Business Development employees, ensuring competitive and regionally appropriate pay.
- Collaborated with the IT team to develop internal payroll and communication applications. This led to reduction of processing time by 50% and significantly decreased employee queries from 123 to 7, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Other responsibilities include stakeholder training, deployment of policies and salary structures, employee grievances etc.
- IT
Education
MBA - HR
University of Mumbai
IndiaMasters in Commerce -
University of Mumbai
IndiaBachelors of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
IndiaCertification
- CPD Certified 'Train the trainer'
- Senior Professional in Human Resources – International (SPHRi), HRCI
Accomplishments
- Awarded as 'Champion of Change' title by the CEO for being a key contributor towards implementation of the new HRMS system.
- Conceptualized, initiated, streamlined and 'set up the HR department' for a startup with all HR functionalities, processes and procedures amidst an agile and dynamic environment.
- Initiated and restructured an internal 'HR payroll system' that reduced the operation time between 3 departments by 50%, reduced employee queries by 70% and enhanced timely communications.
- Conducted internal employee data 'audits' for 2000 employees for 'Performance management' and annual payouts leading to streamlining of data and reduction in employee queries by 80%.
- Reviewed the Occupational health card process (OHC) and streamlined the structure leading to 'reduction of fines' by 90% across multiple nurseries and schools within the group.
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Academics
- MBA in HR, University of Mumbai, India
- Masters in Commerce, University of Mumbai, India
- Bachelors of Commerce, University of Mumbai, India
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Dubai Holding Real Estate
05.2022 - Current
HRBP
Seer Solutions DMCC
11.2019 - 03.2021
Specialist Recruitment & Talent Management
Agility
05.2017 - 12.2018
HR Generalist
MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions LLC
10.2013 - 11.2015
HR Generalist
Innoventures Education
12.2011 - 10.2013
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.
06.2008 - 12.2010
MBA - HR
University of Mumbai
Masters in Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Bachelors of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
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