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Syed Luqman

Syed Luqman

Assistant Manager Payroll
Dubai

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven professional having sixteen (16) years of UAE experience in Human Resources, Operation and payroll Administration, Adept at managing large-scale payroll operations for organizations with 35,000+ employees across multiple locations. Proven track record in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, and system improvements. Strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of payroll software. Multi-experience working across diverse industries and disciplines and able to keep focused and productive. Outstanding team player with a proven ability to organize and prioritize work in high-pressured environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

ASSISTANT MANAGER PAYROLL

Azizi Developments LLC
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in managing daily operations by coordinating schedules and supervising team activities to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Monitored compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, ensuring adherence to company policies and minimizing risks on site.
  • Analyzed operational performance data to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced productivity and resource allocation strategies.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to review project progress, address challenges, and align objectives with organizational goals.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Azizi Developments
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Processed payroll for over 25,000 employees monthly using ERP System HROPAL and People Strong , ensuring accurate and timely payment.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify errors and inconsistencies, improving overall accuracy by refining data entry processes.
  • Collaborated with HR to ensure seamless integration of employee benefits into payroll systems, streamlining benefit deductions for employees.
  • Generated detailed monthly reports on payroll expenses and trends for senior management, assisting in budget forecasting and decision-making processes.
  • Led initiatives to enhance payroll processing efficiency through automation tools, reducing processing time by implementing streamlined workflows.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to staff on payroll inquiries, fostering a culture of transparency and trust within the organization.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Coordinated with finance team to accurately record all payroll transactions, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
  • Collaborated with HR to maintain up-to-date employee records, facilitating accurate paycheck calculations.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Al Shafar Investment Group
09.2014 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: (Civil Engineering Division)
  • Direct reporting to General Manager - Handling HR & Administrative function
  • Payroll Processing: Processing monthly payroll of 35,000+ employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This includes calculating wages, deductions, and overtime, and ensuring that all payments comply with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Reporting: Prepare and generate payroll reports for management, including summaries of payroll expenditures and employee earnings. Assist in the preparation of financial reports for audits.
  • Problem Resolution: Address and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies, such as errors in paychecks or disputes from employees. Investigate and rectify any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • System Management: Assist in the management and maintenance of payroll software systems. This includes updating software, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the system runs smoothly.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Employee Support: Provide support and guidance to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, such as paycheck details, deductions, and benefits. Assist with resolving any payroll issues or questions they may have.
  • Confidentiality: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
  • Collaborate with finance department for budgeting and forecasting related to HR expenses.
  • (Civil Engineering Division)

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Golden Star Zone Technical Services L.L.C
02.2013 - 08.2014

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE

IFFCO Group
12.2009 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: (Tiffany Foods LTD)
  • Direct reporting to Senior Manager - Human Resources and handling total strength of approx. 900 employees across the U.A.E in multi locations.
  • Assist Manager HR for developing and implementing Corporate Policy and Practices in Compensation, Benefits, Rewards and Organizational Development Initiatives and their standardization globally.
  • Carry out monthly reviews of HC and proactively plan for recruitments/contractual manpower with quality resource in respect of employees including advance hiring for anticipated contract terminations and develop retention strategies.
  • Experienced in recruitment and recruiting functions; liaison with recruitment agencies (local & overseas), screening the applications & selection, arranging the interviews, conducting primary interview for the candidates, database maintenance, preparing contracts for the candidates, follow up, co-ordination with PRO for processing necessary clearance & Visa etc.
  • Standardize and execute monthly Payroll process from ERP - Oracle Orbit covering all monetary policy i.e., overtime, allowance, incentive, advance, etc. and ensure reconciliation and authenticity of payroll and physical headcount.
  • Assist in initiating performance appraisals, annual salary review, promotion, confirmation case and coordinate with concerned department heads for timely completing the process.
  • Work with all Head of Department to identify the skills required & provides advice & guidance to recruit.
  • Effectuating HR systems for improvement in employee communication, employee retention, grievance handling, counseling, performance improvement and discipline.
  • Maintain Personal Management System, Leave, Leave Fare Assistance and Leave encashment process using the ERP Oracle Software.
  • (Tiffany Foods LTD)

MARKETING RESEARCH & STATISTICS EXECUTIVE

Galadari Group
10.2007 - 12.2009
  • Company Overview: (Khaleej Times)
  • Direct reporting to Senior Manager - Advertising Marketing and handling Statistics MIS database section for past and present records of advertising details for in house ads and other sources of media ads.
  • Responsible to lead and handle MIS team.
  • Gather latest information from other source of media and update the information management systems.
  • Monitoring ROP Advertisement by ad wise and calculate column centimetre.
  • Analysing Statistical Data base with using of FoxPro database.
  • Maintaining the database of the advertisements according to the type of customers both dealers and agencies of Khaleej Times and as well as other publications in the UAE.
  • Controlling the data entry section and protecting the previous data.
  • Preparing daily, weekly & monthly comparison statistics reports for management.
  • Coordinating through email with other department especially sales team to update the information regarding Advertisements.
  • Providing agency wise, client wise, brand wise and category wise advertising analysis report to marketing area managers and all-over overseas branch managers as per they required.
  • Monitoring on missed ad advertising in Khaleej Times and giving all details to marketing team for business improvement.
  • (Khaleej Times)

SALES EXECUTIVE

Hotline Telecom Services LLC
05.2004 - 10.2007
  • Responded to billing inquiries, assisted in technical troubleshooting, and performed rate plan analysis. Provided friendly and professional customer service while answering over inbound calls per day.
  • Maintain all types of customers within a specific geographic territory through building lasting relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction through telephone contact or face-to-face.
  • Keeping up to date with local market trends and relating impact upon customers.
  • Sharing information within the sales team members to improve and identify the most appropriate service against the competition.
  • Generated more than AED 300K in sales revenue monthly.
  • Knowledge of mobile phones of different vendors like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, & Sony Ericsson etc.
  • Maintaining stocks and reorder levels, Showroom to showroom transfers.
  • Daily (Cash, Sales, and Footfall) reports to the Retail Manager.
  • Updating the POS when the need arises, and Price displays are changed when the new price lists of products are out.
  • Educated customers regarding the benefits of products and services.
  • Perform daily opening and closing procedures.

Education

Master of Business Administration - HR

Indian Institute of Business Management

Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management

Indian Institute of Business Management IIBMS

Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com

Osmania University

Pre-Degree Course - Arabic Language

Osmania University

Skills

  • Human Resource Operations
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Emirati Pensions
  • Employee Relations
  • Policies Implementation
  • Employee Grievance
  • Administration Control
  • On boarding & Off boarding
  • AdHoc Reports
  • HR Dashboard
  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Problem Solver
  • Quick Learner
  • Sincere & Loyal
  • Energetic
  • Hardworking
  • Operations management
  • Team leadership
  • Cost reduction
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Problem-solving
  • Policy enforcement

Interests

Swimming
Watching TV
Social Networking
Spend time with Family

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z4042980
  • Passport Expiry Date: 04/07/31
  • Father's Name: Syed Maqbool
  • Date of Birth: 08/01/80
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: Holding valid UAE licenses with personal car
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Muslim
  • Visa Status: Employment (Transferrable)

Accomplishments

Best employee of the year 2024 in Azizi Developments.

Certification

Microsoft

Swimming

Swimming – Regular swimmer with strong commitment to physical fitness and personal discipline.

Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER PAYROLL

Azizi Developments LLC
10.2023 - Current

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Azizi Developments
07.2022 - 09.2023

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Al Shafar Investment Group
09.2014 - 06.2022

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Golden Star Zone Technical Services L.L.C
02.2013 - 08.2014

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE

IFFCO Group
12.2009 - 01.2013

MARKETING RESEARCH & STATISTICS EXECUTIVE

Galadari Group
10.2007 - 12.2009

SALES EXECUTIVE

Hotline Telecom Services LLC
05.2004 - 10.2007

Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management

Indian Institute of Business Management IIBMS

Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com

Osmania University

Pre-Degree Course - Arabic Language

Osmania University

Master of Business Administration - HR

Indian Institute of Business Management

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