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Doha, Qatar
Core Competencies
Talent Acquisition & Management
Recruitment and Onboarding
Workforce Planning & Forecasting
Learning and Development (L&D)
Payroll / Compensation & Benefits
Succession Planning
Employee Relations & Welfare
Employee Engagement & Grievance
HR Policies & Procedures
HR Analytics & Compliances
IR & Statutory Compliances
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
Education Details
2009 MBA (PGPM) in HR & Systems
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan University
(Bhavan’s Institute of Management)
Mysore, India
Certifications
IOSH Training in Health & Safety, 2020
Diploma in Computers from SIS
Institution in 2004
IT Skills
Odoo, Pionner, Humanplus HR, Keka
HR & SAP HCM (Beginner)
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Executive Summary
Competent HR Professional, with over 14 years of progressive experience in complete range of HR functions for 1000 –2000 employees in Qatar, KSA & India across varied industries (IT, FMCG, Retail, Construction, and O&M). Adept at managing large-scale HR operations, Payroll, C&B, and Performance Management initiatives, with a proven track record of optimizing process efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated success in Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, and ERP
(HRIS) implementations, bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions.
Highly skilled in strategic HR initiatives, including the implementation of innovative policies, programs & systems, and trainings to enhance employee engagement and decrease employees’ grievances.
Expertise in implementing data-driven HR solutions that enhance employee relations, reduce employee attrition & optimize workforce productivity. Strong communicator and collaborator, with a focus on building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Dedicated to creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace that supports both employee growth and business outcomes. Significant Achievements
Competitively analyzed & identified gaps in the interview process and implemented proactive changes, reducing average time-to-hire. Successfully reduced manpower costs by optimizing employee right-sizing and internal transfers in initial India experience.
Revamped the onboarding process for new hires, reducing onboarding time and increasing new hire satisfaction scores.
Selected as a Team Leader for Recruitment in RPO.
Nominated as Best Branch Manager for successfully implementing advanced quality assurance measures in payroll processing, achieving the highest accuracy rate ever and reducing payroll discrepancies. Elected to lead & organize the CSR activities like Cultural Programs, Medical Check-up & Blood Donation Camps.
Acted as a resource for employee benefits, wellness programs, and company policies, while also managing staff welfare activities such as gifts, tours, and picnics, resulting in higher employee engagement.
Career Timeline
Since Jan'17
•ASAK Group
Qatar Sr. HR
Specialist
Mar'15 - Jan'17
•Plutus Softech
Pvt. Ltd. India
Manager – HR
& Admin
Nov'13 - Jan'15
•Saudi Binladin
Group (Ltd.)
KSA Executive
Secretary - HR &
Admin
Oct'11 - Nov'13
•Haridwar
Infrastructure
Ltd. India Dy.
Manager –HR, IR
& Admin
Oct'09 - Sep'11
•USS Animation
India Manager
– HR & Admin
Apr'09 - Sep'09
•Kalyani
Fertilizers &
Pesticides
India Manager
– HR & Admin
NARESH NOONE
Credible Leader in strategizing, co-creating & executing business transformation through people processes; enriched experience in working with various reputed companies from varied industries with a global presence, across GCC regions HR Business Partnering Talent Management Employee Relations Payroll C&B Industry Preference: Open to All Location Preference: Middle East Professional Experience
Since Jan’17 ASAK Group Qatar Sr. HR Specialist Responsible for day-to-day HR & General Administration task management. Formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect organization's business objectives. Handling entire facets of HR functions for an employee strength of 1000 employees, entailing Talent Management, Organizational Development, training, employee engagement & relations, C&B, diversity & inclusion, HRIS, etc. Orchestrated Recruitment Life Cycle with ATS, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and salary negotiations Participating in recruitment forecasting for both full-time and contract positions by collaborating with department heads, accurately identifying talent needs and reducing the time-to-hire. Creating and posting detailed job requirements on internal platforms and external job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor, improving the quality of applicant pools. Overseeing HR Operations - Payroll, Vendor & Invoice Management; administering the compensation structure, including the WPS process in the GCC region, and structured performance reviews, aligning them with compensation levels. Implementing quality assurance measures in payroll processing, achieving 100% accuracy rate & reducing payroll discrepancies. Facilitating interview & onboarding activities; following up on bank account openings for new employees and addressing any issues or grievances related to salaries, improving the employee onboarding experience. Acting as HRBP; coordinated with the HR Department and Operations Teams to conceptualize and implement HR strategies, programs, and policies that closely aligned with organizational goals. Providing guidance on employee relations, resolving grievances & implementing corrective actions as per Qatar Labor law. Supporting appraisal process across all levels, establishing a robust framework for the Annual Performance Appraisal system linked to reward management.
Executing Learning & Development programs to address skills gaps, evaluating targeted learning opportunities for employees. Developing and publishing comprehensive HR operational dashboards that provide actionable insights, leading to improved strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
Effectively overseeing many aspects of General Administration function:
− Maintaining and updating GPA and medical card records, ensuring comprehensive coverage for employees & their families.
− Supervising HSE, Security, Housekeeping, and Pantry Staff, ensuring proper document maintenance and issue resolution.
− Managing air and road travel bookings, ensuring timely and cost-effective arrangements.
− Maintaining insurance records for company vehicles & equipment, supporting the organization’s risk management efforts. Collaborating with the PRO to manage visa applications, exit permits, QID renewals, HMC Card renewals, and Labor Contract preparations along with other MIS / documentation work for smooth operations. Mar’15 – Jan’17 Plutus Softech Pvt. Ltd. India Manager – HR & Admin Spearheaded recruitment forecasting & requirements, planned manpower & cost-effectively recruited high-caliber candidates Facilitated the setting up of departmental and individual KPIs and KRAs, aligning them with organizational goals and ensuring measurable performance outcomes.
Rolled out an enhanced compensation structure and KPI-based Performance Management System, boosting pay scale parity Introduced comprehensive orientation and individualized training workshops, achieving 75% employee satisfaction rate. Maintained & updated records for statutory compliances such as PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Gratuity, and Contract Labor Management, ensuring timely & 100% adherence to legal requirements. Reduced employee attrition as compared to previous year; conducted thorough exit interviews, provided actionable feedback to management & implemented strategies that helped minimize the attrition rate and improve employee retention. Aug’14 – Apr’15 Saudi Binladin Group (Ltd.) (SBG) KSA Executive Secretary - HR & Admin Participated in critical HR initiatives, including talent discussions, workforce planning, C&B, training programs development, and employee engagement plans, which drove significant organizational change. Supported performance management process, including setting objectives / SLAs / KPIs / TAT. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to formulate new policies and ensured optimum operations compliance, resulting in higher process efficiency across multiple HR functions. Soft Skills
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 14th Oct, 1983 Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu & Tamil Nationality: Indian Visa Status: Employment Excellent
Communication
Multicultural
Sensitivity
Analytical &
Problem-solver
Delegation of
Work
Time
Management
Team Builder &
Motivator