preethijchoudhury88
About Candidate
Results-driven HR professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across the UAE in hospitality, financial services, and higher
education sectors. Currently serving as Assistant HR Manager at International American University (RAK), overseeing end-to-end HR
operations and ensuring full compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOE, RAKDOK, and CAA regulatory frameworks. Proven expertise in
strategic talent acquisition, faculty recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and EOSB administration. Dual
certified CHRM and CHRP with a track record of building high-performing teams, streamlining HR processes, and supporting
organizational growth across multicultural environments.
Location
Education
Work & Experience
Oversee end-to-end HR operations for academic and administrative staff, managing a full employee lifecycle from recruitment
through end-of-service settlements
• Ensure institutional compliance with UAE Labour Law and higher education regulatory bodies including MOE, RAKDOK, and
CAA, conducting regular HR audits to maintain adherence
• Lead faculty recruitment and onboarding processes, coordinating with department heads, academic advisors, and accreditation
teams to ensure timely, compliant hiring
• Design and administer performance appraisal systems and faculty evaluation frameworks aligned with institutional and
regulatory standards
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution in line with UAE Labour Law Federal Decree No. 33
of 2021
• Administer payroll inputs, compensation reviews, end-of-service benefits (EOSB), and Visa/PRO coordination for a diverse
multinational workforce
• Support senior leadership with strategic manpower planning, organizational development, and HR policy formulation to align
people strategy with institutional goals
Managed full employee lifecycle across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding for a fast-paced
financial services environment
• Led high-volume talent acquisition campaigns across sales, marketing, and support functions, reducing average time-to-hire
through structured interview frameworks
• Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives that contributed to improved retention rates and enhanced
workplace culture across departments
• Administered payroll processing, compensation benchmarking, and benefits management for a diverse workforce, ensuring
accuracy and compliance
• Ensured ongoing compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and internal HR policy frameworks, conducting
periodic policy reviews and updates
• Coordinated training needs analysis and development programmes aligned with business objectives and individual
performance plans
• Produced HR MIS reports and people analytics dashboards to support data-driven management decision-making
Conducted end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and documentation processes for front-of-house and back-of-house
hospitality staff
• Managed payroll coordination, leave tracking, and HR operational administration for a high-turnover retail environment
• Handled employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in accordance with UAE Labour Law
• Supported employee engagement initiatives and succession planning to build internal talent pipelines
• Coordinated Visa processing and PRO coordination for new and renewing employees
Coordinated high-volume recruitment campaigns and structured interview processes for hotel operations teams across
multiple departments
• Managed employee records, documentation, and HR administration for a multinational workforce of 300+ staff
• Delivered structured induction and onboarding programmes for new joiners, improving early engagement and reducing early
attrition
• Implemented employee recognition and rewards schemes, contributing to improved morale and engagement scores
• Supported payroll coordination, leave management, and EOSB calculations for departing employees
• Recognized with the Best Employee Award for exceptional contribution to HR operations and service delivery
