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Sushanth Crasta

Sushanth Crasta

Human Resources
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Driven HR Director bringing 16 years of experience in human resources leadership and organizational development. Persuasive communicator and decisive team player. Demonstrated strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of Human Capital Management, HR Strategies, UAE Labor Law & HR ERP Implementation. Experienced with HRIS and data-driven approaches to personnel management, benefits administration and organizational development. Record of success in improving recruitment and retention.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Director of Human Resources

NMC ProVita International Medical Center
Abu Dhabi
02.2013 - Current
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Prepared the Manpower budget in line with the financial budget keeping in mind the key benchmarks and limits set.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by putting in an internal mechanism for tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Coordinated work activities for HR / PR managers, specialists and recruiting agencies.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Approver within the Oracle Fusion HRMS system to process employee profile, payroll, benefits enrollment information & PO.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Provided guidance in investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and PIP to promote equitable workplace.

HR Executive

PetroChem Middle East FZE
Dubai
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.

HR Executive

Dhamani Jewels LLC
Dubai
04.2008 - 09.2010
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.

Associate Consultant

BraintreeHR Counsulting Pvt LTD
Bangalore
10.2006 - 08.2007
  • Understanding the requirements of the Clients.
  • Source potential candidates through direct contact, referrals, networking
  • Sourcing, Screening, Short listing and interviewing candidates based on Client's Requirements.
  • Interacting with candidates to understand their capabilities, strengths, limitations etc.
  • Tracking the joining dates of the offered candidates and Meeting team targets.
  • Conducted Training for members under our department for recruitment.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

PA College of Business Administration
Mangalore, India
07.2004 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

MIT
Manipal, India
07.2000 - 06.2004

Skills

    Workforce improvements

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented the Core HR Oracle Fusion Module for NMC Provita and 3 other sister companies in 2015 within the projected timeline of 4 months.
  • Over the years have successfully implemented various modules within Oracle Fusion like Payroll, Performance Management & Oracle recruitment cloud.
  • Actively enhanced the HR operations by exploring new avenues within Oracle in order to cut down on non value added jobs.

Interests

Love watching Cricket

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

NMC ProVita International Medical Center
02.2013 - Current

HR Executive

PetroChem Middle East FZE
09.2010 - 01.2013

HR Executive

Dhamani Jewels LLC
04.2008 - 09.2010

Associate Consultant

BraintreeHR Counsulting Pvt LTD
10.2006 - 08.2007

MBA - Human Resources Management

PA College of Business Administration
07.2004 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

MIT
07.2000 - 06.2004
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