LINDA JOBY VARGHESE

As the HR & Admin Manager at Athoor Rental Furnitures LLC, I lead the end-to-end Human Resources and Administration functions for a growing team of white- and blue-collar employees, including office staff, sales teams, labourers, drivers, and supervisors. I was brought in to professionalize and implement structured HR systems in alignment with UAE Labour Law, and have since introduced company-wide policies, operational procedures, compliance frameworks, employee handbooks, and orientation programs. I oversee everything from manpower planning and recruitment to attendance management, grievance handling, and final settlements. My role bridges leadership strategy with people operations, ensuring legal compliance, smooth communication, and an engaged, high-performing workforce. 🔹 Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement company-wide HR & administrative policies Manage full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviews, offer letters, onboarding Lead HR digitization through Odoo HR & biometric attendance (ZKTeco) Create employee handbooks, code of conduct manuals & orientation kits Manage payroll inputs, overtime tracking, and final settlement procedures Oversee compliance with UAE Labour Law, visa renewals & medicals Handle employee grievances, warnings, terminations & documentation Monitor working hours, leave tracking, absenteeism, and site discipline Coordinate with PRO, accounts & department heads for smooth HR ops Supervise all administrative tasks including facility management, supplies, and labour documentation Drive employer branding initiatives via internal communication and LinkedIn campaigns

Responsible for overall quality system in HR department Understanding and executing staffing requisition, requirements and issues from all departments Draft and update of documents such as job descriptions, employee handbook, performance appraisal, forms, SOP, policies and other HR related documents Sourcing candidates via recruitment agencies and job online advertisement Screening the candidates by resume shortlisting, phone interview and personal interviews with coordination with the concerned departments & background verification of the shortlisted candidates Issuing Letter of Offer/Intent/Employment to the selected candidate Maintain employees’ leaves, medical and attendance record. Keeping track of employees’ attendance / absenteeism and report to Operations Manager. Review, update and maintain proper filing such as employees’ medical insurance policies Conduct orientation program and briefing to new employee Setting up / Update / Forward email addresses for new employees and resigned employees. Attending / Understanding employee’s grievances in their work engagement level and implement corrective measures for them Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee’s termination Planning of company events or activities on occasions by management’s approval Organizing training sessions or trainings for employees ensuring they are fully equipped to be able to perform their duties. Performance management and improvement systems Resource and vender Management Policy development and documentation