Mohammed Arif
Mobile: +971-56 406 1679 / +971-55 919 1130
E-Mail: arif_imran123@yahoo.co.in
Job Objective:
Seeking assignment in Human Resource – HR Generalist, Recruitment, Payroll and Shared Services.
Professional Synopsis (12 Years of Experience in Human Resource Management with specialization in HR Operations, Shared Services, Recruitment & Payroll Management)
Company: Meydan Group
Tenure: 17th August 2017 – 09th January 2020
Designation: Executive - HR
About Meydan Group
Meydan is the visionary concept of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The project is the culmination of his vision to create not just a venue for horseracing, but an integrated city that is sustainable, environmentally responsible and one that positions Dubai at the centre of the competitive global business stage.
Meydan Group brings together elegant lifestyle opportunities with leading entertainment and sporting events. The portfolio consists of The Meydan Hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, The Track Meydan Golf, QUBE Sports Lounge, Meydan Tennis Academy, Dubai Equestrian Club, Emirates Equestrian Centre, Dubai Racing Club and the iconic architectural marvel, Meydan Racecourse, home of the world’s richest horse race – the Dubai World Cup.
Roles & Responsibilities:
? Preparing monthly HR Metrics Report
? Handling Medical & Group Life Insurance of staff members
? Coordination & follow up for staff visa renewal & cancellation
? Supporting payroll team in payroll processing Analysis of the monthly attendance & reporting absenteeism
? Handling End to End Exit procedure
? Preparing staff Gratuity, Leave and Air Ticket provision
? Management & Maintenance of staff accommodation
? Renewal of lease agreements
? Maintaining employee details, personnel files, memos etc
? Organizing & Managing Hotel accommodation for Jockeys & other Seasonal staff
? Handling employees leave and travel management
? Handling employee’s requisitions like HRA advance, salary advance, salary pay out issues, salary certificate, salary transfer certificate etc.
? Taking care of medical & life insurance of Jockeys
? Handling visa processing of UK & Schengen for seasonal travelers
? Implementation of HR policies
? Providing proper guidance, assistance and suggestions related to Company policies and procedures
Recruitment and On-boarding:
? Handling Joining formalities of New Recruits
? Handled the entire recruitment negotiations on terms & conditions including renewal of agreements with consultants and adding new efficient consultants.
? Coordinated all the levels of interviews with the relevant managers including the salary negotiations.
? Coordinate with all departments to address recruitment needs.
? Shortlist candidates for interview, match them with the requirements, conduct preliminary interviews & recommend to the management for further interviews based on skills and knowledge
? Effectively negotiate & communicate offers to successful candidates.
? Employment Verification
Company: Landmark Group Hospitality, Corporate HR - Dubai
Tenure : July 2015 – July 2017
Designation: HR Specialist
Roles & Responsibilities:
Operations :
? End to End Payroll processing (Fitness First, Funcity, Candelite, Foodmark, Balance & Wellness and Corporate) through Oracle HRMS system
? Reconciliation of salary file in comparison with previous month
? Send payroll files to corporate Payroll Team for further processing & disbursement of salaries
? Leave Management
? Handled Exit procedure of resigned staffs through Oracle HRMS system
? Manage Smart Tams attendance management system to track the attendance of office staff members
? Prepare MIS data on monthly basis
? Staff Budget vs actual head count report preparation on monthly basis for entire hospitality division – HRMIS
Employee Relations:
? Maintaining employee relations, Grievance resolution, handling disciplinary, statutory compliance including legal audits, managing welfare activities, management of non-management employees.
Company: Landmark Group, Fitness First - Dubai
Tenure : Feb 2012 – June 2015
Designation: HR Executive
Role and Responsibility:
Operations :
? Fully responsible for salary processing of Fitness First through Oracle HRMS system
? Payroll administration including liaising with finance department in order to ensure smooth processing of payroll
? Preparing annual incentive pay out data
? Staff Budget vs actual head count report preparation on monthly basis - HRMIS
? Over viewing complete HR Ops. for the country under the direction of Head of Human Resources
? Successful in setting updated version of Oracle HRMS system in UAE and territories with necessary training
? Handled leave management & exit procedure in absence of stake holder
Recruitment and On-boarding:
? Handling Joining formalities of New Recruits
? Handled the entire recruitment negotiations on terms & conditions including renewal of agreements with consultants and adding new efficient consultants.
? Coordinated all the levels of interviews with the relevant managers including the salary negotiations.
? Coordinate with all departments to address recruitment needs.
? Shortlist candidates for interview, match them with the requirements, conduct preliminary interviews & recommend to the management for further interviews based on skills and knowledge
? Effectively negotiate & communicate offers to successful candidates.
? Employment Verification
? Induction to new joiners
Visa :
? Coordinate with PR Dept. in matters related to employment / visit visa & labor card.
? Follow up with PRO for MOL Approval status
Performance Management:
? Driving performance appraisals at the end of financial year for UAE & all territories in line with corporate HR Guidelines
? Promotion & Increment letters, and making new salary structures as per increment
? Driving Midyear review in line with the Corporate HR Guidelines
? Implementation of online PMS for employees through internal portal (hrkonnekt)
? Briefing Managers on how to set the KPIs in the portal
Employee Relations:
? Maintaining employee relations, Grievance resolution, handling disciplinary, statutory compliance including legal audits, managing welfare activities, management of non-management employees.
Other responsibility:
? Balancing the staff attrition Resigners vs New Joiners
? Supported PR department (in terms of Visa applications, Visa/Passport Renewals, Visa cancellations, Embassy communication, etc) in absence of the stake holder
? Hands on experience in Recruiting/working with multi-cultural, multi lingual groups/teams and flexibility
? Conducting exit interviews for the outgoing staff in absence of stake holders
? Sound work experience on Oracle HRMS system
Company: Landmark Group Retail, Qatar
Tenure : Jan 2008 – Oct 2011
Designation: HR Coordinator
Role and Responsibility:
Recruitment and On-boarding:
? Coordinating with cross-functional department heads for assessing their manpower planning & recruitment
? Handling Joining formalities
? Handled the entire recruitment negotiations on terms & conditions including renewal of agreements with consultants and adding new efficient consultants.
? Coordinated all the levels of interviews with the relevant managers including the salary negotiations.
? Coordinate with all departments to address recruitment needs.
? Recruit employees through approved overseas agencies.
? Recruit employees locally through newspaper advertisements
? Shortlist candidates for interviews, match them with the requirements, conduct preliminary interviews & recommend to the management for further interviews based on skills and knowledge
? Effectively negotiate & communicate offers to successful candidates.
? Employment Verification
? Induction for new joiners
Visa :
? Coordinate with PR Dept. in matters related to employment / visit visa & labor card.
? Follow up with PRO for MOL Approval status.
Compensation, Benefit & Employee Engagement:
? Handling Medical Reimbursement & Insurance
? Handling Air ticket
? Organizing and Celebrating Employees Birthday’s
Payroll:
? Support Payroll Team in Over Time calculation & Attendance management
? Initiate and process payroll runs as per payroll calendar in the absence of the stake holders
? Payroll administration including liaison with finance department in order to ensure smooth communication.
Employee Welfare:
? In charge for the staff accommodations (8 accommodations in which around 450 staff members were accommodated) and ensured the comfortable stay of the staff members by providing the needful resources.
? Organized Sports and Cultural activities
? Organized annual staff parties
Exit Formality:
? Prepare the exit package for employees; inform all concerned who are involved in clearance and conduct exit interviews of staff members, if required.
? Terminate the levers record from the system.
? Liaise with Finance function to coordinate completion of exit activates, e.g. End of service benefits.
? Issue clearance certificate, where applicable.
? Verifying the Full and Final Settlement Amount.
Reports:
? Preparing monthly HR manpower and Training & Development report and submit to Corporate HR in Dubai
Others:
? Handling the leave administration
? Organizing staff Birthday parties
? Conducting Employee Satisfaction Survey
? Balancing the staff attrition Resigners vs New Joiners
Company : Equra Recruitment Solutions, Bangalore
Period : October 2006 – December 2007
Designation : Recruitment Specialist
Role and Responsibility:
Key Assignments:
? Was responsible for managing communication network to attract Talent Pool, Preliminary Screening, Identification of suitable candidates, Preparation for Pre and Final Interviews, Database Management, Overall administration of office work.
? To visit the clients’ Line Managers on a regular basis to take face-to-face job descriptions of vacancies and to promote all the services
? To promote an efficient and effective service at all times and to further develop a closer working relationship to gain trust and confidence of both client and candidate Attend client meetings and take job specification / updates on candidates submitted
? Supporting the Group companies in efficient design and implementation support in the areas of Leadership Development and Talent Management & Development including creation of JD
? Led the Team of 11 Plus recruiters to handle the account of Giant Clients like IBN, Accenture, DELL, JP Morgan Chase, Wipro, HCL etc for IT / ITES in Bangalore the IT Hub of India
? Taking care of internal operations procedures
Academic Credentials
? MBA From Gulbarga University, Karnataka – 2006 Pass Out
? BBM from Sharanabasaveshwara College of Business Management, Gulbarga, Karnataka 2004 Pass Out
? PUC from Faraan PUC, Gulbarga, Karnataka
? SSLC from Faraan High School, Gulbarga, Karnataka
Computer Proficiency
? Computer fundamentals, Windows 9X/ 2000/ XP, Internet operations, & Complete MS Office
Personal Details
? Name : Mohammed Arif
? Marital Status : Married
? Date of Birth : 08th June 1983
? Languages Known : English & Hindi (Speak, Read & Write)
Arabic (Read & Write – Fluent. Speak – Basic)
? UAE Driving License : Yes (Having Car)
Achievements
? Successfully implemented updated version of Oracle HRMS in UAE & Territories. Provided required training to users of HRMS
? Promoted 3 Years consistantly (2012 -13, 2013 – 14 & 2014 - 15) in Landmark Group
? Independently handled the Performance Appraisal cycle from HR End for the Financial Year 2013-14 in the absence of the Head of HR
? Awarded as the best performer in Group HR Team & received recognition by Group HR Head in Sep-2014 in Landmark Group
? Led the HR Ops. Team, managed an effective performance management process including reviews, performance, Counseling and improvements
References: 1. Name: Ms. Shani Hynus – Mobile no. – 050 242 8855
Company: Meydan Group
Designation: Manager – HR
2. Name: Mr. Sandeep Khosla – Mobile No. – 056 414 5299
Company: Fitness First - Landmark Group, Dubai
Designation: Head of HR