Tony Anto

Work History

Human Resource Manager

LEOS Development

Dubai, UAE

09.2023 - 01.2025

Provides consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources-related matters, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, goals, and objectives
Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook
Helping with performance management and KPI setting for organization
Acting as single point of contact for employees and managers in business units
Be up-to-date on employment laws and regulations, as well as other legal requirements regarding people management, to help leaders ensure compliance
Working together with management and personnel to solve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintain good working environment, build morale, and decrease unwanted turnover
Manage employee development plans, conduct performance review cycles, and provide feedback to support career growth
Collect and analyse HR data to provide data-driven insights, forecast trends, and offer improvement recommendations
Drive talent acquisition initiatives, collaborating with department heads to fulfill staffing needs, streamline recruitment processes, and ensure attraction and retention of top talent
Manage talent acquisition strategies, overseeing seamless onboarding processes to attract, recruit, and integrate top-tier talent in alignment with organizational goals and values
Drive continued transformation in HR Operating model, identifying opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes and tools
Ensure all personnel files are up to date, absence management, contract updates and offers
Established efficient payroll system to timely salary disbursement.
Prepare monthly payroll and transactions for Finance approval, serving as HR data integrity and audit expert
Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for senior leadership.
Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance.
Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.
Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
Streamlined benefit programme administration efficiencies.
Implemented effective onboarding programme, ensured smooth integration of new hires.
Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
Managed full recruitment lifecycle of job adverts, applicant vetting and new employee onboarding.
Collaborated with department managers in workforce planning strategies formulation.
Coordinated training programmes for skills enhancement and career progression opportunities.

Human Resource Manager

AEROTRANSCARGO

Sharjah, UAE

06.2019 - 06.2023

Oversee entire hiring and recruitment process, including sourcing, interviews, and working with recruitment agencies
Establish and lead recruitment vertical and implemented procedures to recruit and retain existing talent
Provide all end-to-end transactional services and solutions to all employee and partner with department heads for quick solutions
Partner with department heads for assessing and budgeting their manpower requirement by developing scope of work and aligning it to business goals
Develop Competencies and Job Descriptions Dictionary for Recruitment, Performance evaluation and develop to training plan
Manage all recruitment administration including offer letters, reference checks, security clearance coordination
Ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with company requirements and local employment laws
Lead team of 6 HR and admin officers to manage full spectrum of human resource management and office administrative functions
Processing monthly payroll for 200+ employees by verifying time data is accurate and properly approving in time management system
Prepare training need analysis as per department, organizational requirements and maintaining training calendar for all audit purposes
Development and implementation and enforcement of personnel policies and procedures, updating, refreshing and maintaining employee handbook
Take part of IOSA, EASA, GCAA and ISO Audit
Centralised personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
Maintained compliance with all local, county and national laws, as well as established organisational standards.
Managed leavers processes, end-of-probation reviews, changes to appointments and termination of fixed-term contracts.
Streamlined HR procedures, resulted in more organised operations.
Conducted thorough background checks for safe and compliant hiring practices.
Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
Thoroughly vetted employees' qualifications, licenses and certifications, including upcoming renewals.
Maintained legal compliance to avoid penalties and sanctions.
Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
Coordinated training programmes for skills enhancement and career progression opportunities.
Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.
Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
Arranged regular performance reviews for employee growth and development.

Assistant Manager HR/Administration

Meydan Group

Dubai, UAE

04.2015 - 03.2019

Assisting in recruitment of workforce - Overseas and Local
Coordinate with various project heads for staff allocation
Job allocation, performance evaluation, appraisals & effective management
Coordinate with PRO/HR operation in terms of arranging of visa, insurance, medical and other facilities for new employees
Preparing Job description, offer letter and employment contracts, keep track of attendance, sick leave, annual leave management, Training and development programs
Lead and implemented Payroll process and business units and Provide payroll information by collecting time and attendance records and assist in payroll
Monitor personnel records are maintained for all employees and to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness
Explore cost-effective benefits plan, monitor benefits and propose for any cost savings
Employee engagement activities, transfers and Separations
Generate weekly and monthly MIS report for top management
Created and implemented query management system during transition from manual entry system to Clarati Biometric System thereby reducing queries on site from 25 % to 1 % in span of 3 months period
Successfully mobilized workers post recruitment drives from India, Pakistan and Nepal in coordination with Labor recruitment agencies

HR Administration Officer

Surtech International Ltd

Abu Dhabi

11.2010 - 04.2015

Assist HR manager with recruitment by scheduling interviews, responding to candidate questions, and providing new offer letters and contracts of employment
Monitored, evaluated, and counselled staff of 250 employees
Ensure new employees' complete induction program, inclusive of completion of 3/6-month performance review with manager and employment confirmation
Coordinate with medical insurance providers for inclusion and deletion of members medical claims and other requests pertaining to Insurance
Coordinate with managers to determine training needs, identify training vendors, and schedule/coordinate training and maintain same
Provide assistance with employee and managers with hr related queries e.g
Policy & benefits questions, etc
Issuing internal memo, NOC, employee bank letters, employee experience letters and visa application letters
Payroll and benefits administration leave and final settlements
Ensure smooth running of human resources information system, monitors timely update of personnel records (personal details, position, salary, appraisal outcomes, leave records and training)
Work permit card formalities, visa and medical test arrangements
Provide support for staff travel including arranging flights, hotels, transport and petty cash management
Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for stationary, office furniture and general requirements
Making & issuing offer letters, appointment letters, confirmation letters, transfer & termination Letters etc
Coordinating security pass application from various government sectors (Onshore/Offshore projects)
Overhauled office filing system to gain easier access to records and increase efficiency
Trained office staff in use of this streamlined system

Administration Officer

Punj Lloyd

Doha

03.2009 - 10.2010

Company Overview: Qatar petroleum project
Managing time office function, disciplinary action, work permit card formalities, visa, medical test, training arrangements
Manpower review, recruitment, employee's welfare, MIS reports and loading sheet
Assisted staff with payroll, leave, redundancy and holiday queries
Reporting to HR manager on HR issues and its expeditious implementation
Supervised admin related activities including housekeeping, infrastructure management, transport management and utilization of resources
Managing reimbursement claims of workers and staff
Keep record of all documentation regarding HR/Admin
Qatar petroleum project
Implemented core administration process for various projects and business units of company
Trained 5 new employees regarding company's standard operating procedures

Office Administrator

ALDAR Laing O' Rourke

Abu Dhabi

10.2007 - 03.2009

General HR admin duties arranging Employment visas and business visas
Leave management and ticket booking, Personnel & Payroll Management
Plant mobilization and demobilization, Maintain Petty cash
Accommodation & transport arrangement (staff & operatives)
Personal records (staff & operatives), Operatives manpower allocation & transfer
Maintain inventory for stationery and printing materials
Implemented aurora bio-metric system to manage payroll of 1,000 employees
Created and implemented query management system during transition from manual entry system to Aurora Biometric System thereby reducing queries on site from 25 % to 2 % in span of 3 months
Trained site hr and admin teams to handle system, extract data, make necessary reports for management

Administrative Assistant

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

Dubai

09.2005 - 09.2007

Administrative Assistant

M/S Bajaj Auto Ltd

Tamil Nadu

07.2002 - 08.2005

Summary

Overview

Work History

Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Manager

Assistant Manager HR/Administration

HR Administration Officer

Administration Officer

Office Administrator

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Commerce

Diploma in computer application & Tally accounting software - Computer

Skills

Certification

Languages

Custom

Timeline

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