Shakil Ansari, Chartered MCIPD

Onboarding Management: - Manage end-to-end employee onboarding processes with a focus on UAE labour law and compliance. - Ensure all necessary documentation, approvals, and formalities are completed in accordance with statutory requirements. - Implement best practices to maintain legal and regulatory compliance during the onboarding process. Offboarding Management: - Oversee comprehensive offboarding procedures, prioritising UAE labour law and compliance. - Ensure proper handling of documentation, final settlements, and legal obligations during offboarding. - Maintain adherence to regulatory standards to ensure smooth and compliant employee exits. HR Services and Employee Relations - Serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns. - Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary. Payroll and Compensation Administration - Administering compensation programs and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. - Managing benefits programs such as health insurance, benefit plans, and other employee perks. Performance Management - Coordinating and managing performance appraisal processes. - Assisting managers in the development of performance improvement plans. Legal Compliance and Policy Development - Ensuring that HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. - Updating and maintaining the employee handbook and other HR policy documentation. HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management - Manage employee records and HR databases. - Managing HR technology tools and systems such as ERP, Oracle, and TimeSheet Plus and ensuring data accuracy, and confidentiality. Employee Engagement and Culture - Implementing initiatives that promote a positive work environment and enhance employee engagement. - Coordinating employee recognition programs and events.

As a dynamic HR Assistant, I seamlessly blended administrative prowess with a passion for enhancing employee services and HR operations. From efficiently managing roasters to spearheading impactful HR initiatives, I thrived in cultivating a workplace where talent not only thrives but also flourishes. • Roster and Leave Management: Managed rosters and leave schedules for the Uniform Store, Accommodation, and Transport teams, ensuring accurate and timely updates in line with operational requirements. • Allowance Administration: Processed applications for employee allowances, including housing, transport, full meal, first aid, and fire warden allowances, ensuring compliance with company policies and employee entitlements. • Administrative Tasks: Executed a range of administrative duties, including daily and monthly invoicing, maintaining checklists, and handling petty cash, to support smooth departmental operations. • Project Administration: Led and supported projects related to Transport, Parking, and Housing, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure successful execution and alignment with project objectives. • Impactful Collaboration: I actively collaborated with cross-functional teams, fostering a positive work environment. By championing administrative excellence and employee-centric strategies, I contributed to a culture of growth and collaboration.

Communicate with suppliers, retailers, and customers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction Continually review freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw trips to keep costs down where possible. Coordinating with in-house and transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper arrangement of transport. Coordinated all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to distribution, ensuring seamless operations. Effectively managing inventory levels to meet operational needs while minimizing excess stock. Collaborate with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts, and resolving supply-related issues. Optimize transportation logistics, selecting carriers, scheduling shipments, and route optimization. Analyze supply chain data to make data-driven decisions for enhanced efficiency and cost reduction. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless supply chain process. Arrange transportation, schedule staff, and orchestrate deliveries to meet company demand with little to no delay. Analyze areas of corporate logistics so as to find out the most cost-effective means or method of transporting supplies Assistance in planning and maintaining logistics policies and procedures Providing assistance in developing new innovations to the supply chain compliance chargeback investigation and appeals process Prepare accurate reports for upper management for decision-making Created several checklists and SOPs to maintain the highest level of operation. Working closely with finance and procurement to analyze the cost impact. Working closely with the OHS team to maintain ISO standards and the highest level of safety and Quality.

Responsibilities : • Generated and managed purchase orders and invoices for uniforms, PPE, and first aid items through JD Edward ERP and Coupa systems. • Cultivated contracts with suppliers to enhance product quality and service. • Led the opening of new department stores, enhancing convenience and accessibility for departments. • Managed end-to-end supply operations, including purchasing of uniforms and other PPE, financial reporting, inventory management, and logistics. • Drove cost savings through demand forecasting and inventory optimization. • Collaborated with procurement, logistics, and IT departments to elevate service delivery standards. • Produced reports on supply chain activities and live items dashboard. Ensuring compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations. Achievements: • Cost-saving Excellence: Achieved AED 150k in cost savings through demand forecasting and inventory optimization. • Store Expansion: Successfully opened new department stores in the CCU building, boosting operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. • Collaborative Innovation: Championed cross-functional collaboration with HSE, driving continuous improvement in items service delivery. • Insightful Reporting: Provided actionable insights for decision-making through comprehensive inventory reports.