Experienced HR Operations Specialist with a focus on optimizing efficiency through expertise in Workday, Microsoft Office, and strong organizational abilities. Effective communication skills, time management, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Global HR Specialist
IG MARKETS SA
01.2023 - 06.2024
Enhanced HR query resolution with ticketing system, successfully managing 1,200+ requests and increasing efficiency by 30% and within agreed timeframes
Provide accurate and timely advice on HR processes and policies
Assisted Senior Specialists with designing new employee lifecycle processes
Reviewed and improved existing employee lifecycle processes
Manage HR data entry and processing HR transactions from employee life cycle scope in our HR data system (Workday)
Manage preparation, signing and distribution of accurate HR letters and documents
Maintaining employee files via online archive
Acted as first point of contact to IG Employees, Line Managers and HR Business Partners on using HR ticketing system (Ask HR Portal)
Acted as SME in HR projects within assigned area of responsibility
Worked hand in hand with team members located in various countries.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Recruitment Admin Coordinator
IG MARKETS SA
04.2022 - 12.2022
Screening resumes and applications, and updating candidates on hiring processes
Schedule in-house and external interviews
Determined minimum qualifications, and experience criteria for each position via telephone
Provided screening reports to recruiters
Liaised with recruiters on specific position requirements.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Administrator
Faria Capital Advisors
08.2019 - 01.2022
Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
Onboarding new clients, maintaining existing accounts
Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data
Interacting with clients on new business offerings
Interacting with Directors and carrying out their requests
Maintains office services by answering/making calls, maintenance of electronic and hard copy filing system, handle requests for information and data, resolve administrative inquiries, correspondence maintenance
Assigning and monitoring clerical functions
Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes
Employed proven problem-solving techniques to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Improved information collection and recordkeeping accuracy by creating, updating and managing customer communications
Adapt to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
Leveraged bookkeeping software and automated processes to reduce errors.
Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments.
Drove marketing initiatives to increase brand recognition, facilitate promotion and boost revenue.
Human Capital Assistant
Primedia Broadcasting
04.2018 - 05.2019
Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintained agendas
Conduct ITC and reference checks
Coordinate administration and diary scheduling of new staff for Induction and values training
Prepare all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies
Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties
Scheduling of probationary meetings
Minute taking
Reconciliation of leave applications
Coordinate Human Capital Committee Meetings
Collate all training invoices and training attendance registers for capturing
Maintaining employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data
Maintaining employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human capital information
Provided secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information
Processing of documentation and preparing reports relating to personnel activities staffing
Providing payroll information and resolve any payroll errors
Overseeing completion of compensation and benefit documentation
Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees
Keep up to date with latest HR trends and best practice
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Call Centre Agent
Tracker Connect
07.2011 - 03.2018
Providing customers with organization's service and product information
Identifying, escalating priority issues and reporting to high level management
Routing inbound calls to appropriate resources
Obtaining and evaluating all relevant data to handle complaints and inquiries
Handling and resolving customer complaints regarding product sales to customer service problems
Completing call notes and call reports as necessary and updating them in CRM
Managing administration, communicating, and coordinating with internal departments
Interacting with Sales Reps and assisting with their requests
Complete call logs walk ins and reports.
Human Resources Intern
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
06.2010 - 06.2011
Report writing, comparison of Equity Act & company policy
Assisting with office activities and operations, minute taking, filing, budget monitoring etc
Prepared Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents
Compilation of employment equity stats
Review and distribute company policies in digital formats or hard copies
Participate in organizing company events and careers days
Address employee queries
Tracked progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved.
Education
Diploma Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Alison Online
Online
01.2021
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vine College
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2010
High School Diploma -
Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
Kempton Park, South Africa
01.2007
Skills
Quality Assurance
Root Cause Analysis
Supply Management
Customer Relations
Documentation Management
Proficient in Workday
Effective Communication
Task Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Time management abilities
Reliability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Professional Demeanor
Team building
Accomplishments
Achieved effective updates by introducing One note for HR updates, process changes tasks.
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Global HR Specialist
IG MARKETS SA
01.2023 - 06.2024
Recruitment Admin Coordinator
IG MARKETS SA
04.2022 - 12.2022
Administrator
Faria Capital Advisors
08.2019 - 01.2022
Human Capital Assistant
Primedia Broadcasting
04.2018 - 05.2019
Call Centre Agent
Tracker Connect
07.2011 - 03.2018
Human Resources Intern
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
06.2010 - 06.2011
Diploma Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Alison Online
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vine College
High School Diploma -
Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
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