Geethu Mani
Compensation and Benefits Officer
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
A versatile HR professional with 15 years of experience spanning esteemed organizations, specializing in HR & Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Process & Product Automation, and Continuous Improvement. Recognized expertise in HRIS data migration, implementation, maintenance, and Project Management. Demonstrated success in deploying comprehensive HR support, optimizing operations, and implementing automation solutions within HRIS to boost efficiency and improve employee experiences. Skilled in end-to-end HR processes, payroll and employee data management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws in the Middle East region.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Compensation & Benefits Officer
Servier Pharma FZ-LLC
8 2019 - 5 2024
- Oversee various HR processes from onboarding to offboarding, compensation & benefits, payroll, visa processing, and employee relocation logistics to ensure employee satisfaction
- Spearhead employee data migration projects and digitalization of employee records into HRIS Platform Adrenalin and SAP SuccessFactors
- Ensure compliance with pertinent data protection regulations aligned with labor laws in each respective country
- Collaborate with HR and cross-functional departments, product team to devise strategies aimed at enhancing employee experience on HRIS
- Collaborate with legal team to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Participate in job descriptions evaluation, role classification, and analyze market research data to establish salary benchmarks
- Provide comprehensive support and guidance to staff regarding HR-related queries and issues
- Lead data cleanup projects in HRIS systems (Adrenalin and SAP SuccessFactors) to maintain data integrity and accuracy
- Organize quarterly health talks and checkup drives to enhance employee well-being
- Prepare employee-related correspondence, such as bonus and promotion letters, with attention to detail
- Recommended, devised, and implemented process and product automation strategies to enhance employee data accuracy, including crafting test cases and conducting UAT testing to ensure seamless production rollout
- Document SOPs and conduct training sessions for employees on automation solutions
- Work closely with the HRIS Support team to address employee inquiries, resolve technical issues, and manage incident tickets
- Handle monthly payroll processing in HRIS for the GCC region, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Performance review management on HRIS.
Senior Business Process Analyst - Client and Data Services
Deutsche Bank Operations India Pvt Ltd
2013.09 - 2018.04
- Accountable to drive operational excellence through data integrity initiatives and process, product automation and optimization
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, led cleanup projects, and streamlined processes to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy in client and data services operations
- Gathered requirements from stakeholders and led cleanup projects to ensure data integrity & streamline processes
- Obtained management approvals, analyzed business requirement documents, and reviewed Jira stories and test scripts to facilitate smooth project execution
- Conducted team walkthroughs on new enhancement Jira stories/artifacts; conducted weekly calls with development teams and stakeholders, providing updates and insights through MIS reports
- Planned and executed production testing and documented enhancements in SOPs for future reference and training
- Prepared official communication emails & training materials and conducted WebEx sessions for global stakeholders to facilitate seamless implementation of process improvements
- Automated tasks and raised incident tickets for IT resolution, ensuring increased efficiency and reduced error rates
- Handled team shift allowances and served as the primary coordinator for business continuity management, ensuring uninterrupted operations in case of disruptions.
Business Process Analyst - Global Reference Data Services
J.P. Morgan
2009.03 - 2013.09
- Orchestrated the migration of fixed-income instruments from diverse legacy systems to the integrated Global Instrument Master platform, enhancing operational efficiency
- Collaborated with stakeholders & drove transformative change in the company, leveraging cutting-edge technology
- Collaborated closely with Bloomberg, the company's primary vendor for feeds, for smooth straight-through processing into the strategic platform
- Automated the creation and amendment of Fixed Income Instruments in the Reference Data system
- Documented new process enhancements in SOPs for clarity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions & facilitated smooth onboarding of end users onto the new platform
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to ensure user proficiency and satisfaction
- Addressed exceptions identified by systems during the initial migration phase, ensuring timely resolution
- Managed P&L breaks and trade rejects resulting from discrepancies between trade booking and settling in legacy systems until full migration to the new platform.
Payroll Analyst - Shared Services
ANZ Bank
2007.08 - 2008.08
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Baldwin Methodist College
Bangalore 2002.01 - 2004.06
Skills
SAP SuccessFactors
Human Resources Management
HRIS Expertise
UAE & KSA Labour law
HR Compliance
Data Integrity
Business Process Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
HR Process Automation
Payroll Management
Onboarding/Offboarding
Standard Operating procedures
Project Management
Employee Relations
HR Data Migration
Power BI
SQL
MS Excel
L&D Platform Cornerstone
Adrenalin HRIS
SAP SuccessFactors
Certification
PHRi - HRCI (KHDA certified)
Professional Highlights
- Proficient in leading HRIS projects, including employee data migration into platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Adrenalin across 10 Middle East countries while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Skilled in HRIS implementation, data maintenance, enhancements, and automation to streamline HR operations and generate reports.
- Passionate about driving process and product automation initiatives to maximize efficiency and enhance data integrity.
- Expertise in leading and managing complex projects across various domains, including HR, operations, and client services, demonstrating strong project management skills and stakeholder management.
- Skilled in all aspects of HR management, including onboarding, offboarding, GCC payroll, compensation & benefits, training & development, performance evaluation, leave management, employee relations and Labor Law.
- Proven track record of assisting in implementing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/07/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Business Process Analyst - Client and Data Services
Deutsche Bank Operations India Pvt Ltd
2013.09 - 2018.04
Business Process Analyst - Global Reference Data Services
J.P. Morgan
2009.03 - 2013.09
Payroll Analyst - Shared Services
ANZ Bank
2007.08 - 2008.08
Bachelor of Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Baldwin Methodist College
2002.01 - 2004.06
Compensation & Benefits Officer
Servier Pharma FZ-LLC
8 2019 - 5 2024
PHRi - HRCI (KHDA certified)
ILM Certification on HR Management
UAE & KSA Labor Law
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