Anjali Poothalil

HR Advisor- Talent Acquisition Operations

About Candidate

Led high-volume recruitment activities across MENA and multiple countries, ensuring timely hiring and onboarding for Oil & Gas EPC projects

Managed end-to-end operational recruitment tasks including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination

Supported end-to-end onboarding for new hires by preparing offers, compliance forms, pre-employment verifications, background checks, medicals, visas, and system access

Implemented employee induction program for new joiners, rehires, agency staff, and global transfers, increasing new hire satisfaction scores by 15%

Acted as primary point of contact for new hires during onboarding, responding to queries related to documentation, company policies, benefits, and joining formalities

Coordinated with IT, HR Shared Services, HSE, Global Service, and site admin teams to facilitate workstation setup, system access, gate passes, and onboarding logistics

Maintained and updated applicant tracking systems, coordinated with Global Service Desk, and ensured accurate employee data integration in Oracle Cloud HCM

Coordinated with site admin and HR service teams across UAE, Thailand, Algeria, Bahrain, Malaysia, the UK, and other countries for hiring and onboarding

Prepared and conducted post-onboarding employee surveys, analyzed results, and shared actionable insights

Led quarterly employee engagement and inter-department knowledge sharing activities, gathered feedback, and proposed improvements to enhance employee experience

Acted as primary point of contact for HR-related queries during probation period, providing extended onboarding support and guidance on policies, processes, and employee benefits

Ensured Oracle learning portal for new joiners aligned with updated policies and training materials by coordinating with stakeholders and supporting e-learning queries

Supported payroll operations by providing accurate and timely timesheets, attendance, and leave approval data for employees across multiple regional offices

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Education

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Master Of Business Administration 2016-2018
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B. Tech. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 2011-2015

Work & Experience

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HR Advisor – Talent Acquisition Operations 2023 - 2025
PETROFAC International

Led high-volume recruitment activities across MENA and multiple countries, ensuring timely hiring and onboarding for Oil & Gas EPC projects
Managed end-to-end operational recruitment tasks including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination
Supported end-to-end onboarding for new hires by preparing offers, compliance forms, pre-employment verifications, background checks, medicals, visas, and system access
Implemented employee induction program for new joiners, rehires, agency staff, and global transfers, increasing new hire satisfaction scores by 15%
Acted as primary point of contact for new hires during onboarding, responding to queries related to documentation, company policies, benefits, and joining formalities
Coordinated with IT, HR Shared Services, HSE, Global Service, and site admin teams to facilitate workstation setup, system access, gate passes, and onboarding logistics
Maintained and updated applicant tracking systems, coordinated with Global Service Desk, and ensured accurate employee data integration in Oracle Cloud HCM
Coordinated with site admin and HR service teams across UAE, Thailand, Algeria, Bahrain, Malaysia, the UK, and other countries for hiring and onboarding
Prepared and conducted post-onboarding employee surveys, analyzed results, and shared actionable insights
Led quarterly employee engagement and inter-department knowledge sharing activities, gathered feedback, and proposed improvements to enhance employee experience
Acted as primary point of contact for HR-related queries during probation period, providing extended onboarding support and guidance on policies, processes, and employee benefits

Ensured Oracle learning portal for new joiners aligned with updated policies and training materials by coordinating with stakeholders and supporting e-learning queries
Supported payroll operations by providing accurate and timely timesheets, attendance, and leave approval data for employees across multiple regional offices

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HR Generalist I - Unit People Partner 2020 - 2023
BYJU’S (Think & Learn Private Limited)

Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle for the region, from onboarding to exit, including pre-employment verification, background checks, and induction facilitation
Facilitated recruitment operations and onboarding of high-volume employees, maintaining 100% accuracy in employee records
Served as primary HR point of contact for employee queries related to policies, benefits, payroll, and compliance through SAP/Oracle ticketing tools and HR helpdesk
Supported employees on day-to-day basis, guiding them about employee benefits, company policies, queries, and exit processes
Conducted regular employee connect sessions, exit interviews, and retention meetings
Managed attendance correction, leaves, and approval management, and resolved payroll-related queries
Handled Full and Final settlement process, including asset collection, no-due follow-ups, approval collection from senior stakeholders, and offboarding query resolution
Ensured statutory compliance for ESI, EPF, Health Insurance, and Payroll
Collaborated with HRBPs, managers, and senior stakeholders to enhance HR policies, processes, and employee experience initiatives
Worked on payroll ticketing system queries, ensuring closure within estimated timeframes
Implemented employee feedback survey, analyzed results, and developed initiatives to streamline pre-employment and onboarding processes

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HR Operations Executive 2018 - 2019
Genuine IT Systems LLC

Maintained employee records and attendance tracker for employees
Coordinated with PRO on visa renewals, contract extensions, insurance, and employee benefits Prepared and maintained employee letters
Prepared and maintained employee performance data and tracker, providing reports to department managers
Coordinated with technical teams on required paperwork, approvals, and access passes for site operations Prepared technical and commercial tender documents for online and in-hand submission
Delivered presentations and demos of products based on customer requirements
Maintained accurate and up-to-date project documentation in compliance with internal and client guidelines
Handled daily operational needs including planning, issuing orders, sending quotations, and following up on POs.
Handled customer enquiries about products and introduced products to customers

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Recruitment Trainee 2 Months
Abu Dhabi Motors (United Alsager Group LLC

Assisted in sourcing candidate profiles from various recruitment portals
Screened potential candidates' resumes and application forms to identify suitable candidates

Updated recruitment tracker, candidate details, and database on daily basis Organized interviews with shortlisted candidates
Conducted a survey with employees on work-life balance as part of a project Maintained work and project reports on ongoing projects

Skills

HR Operations & Administration, Recruitment Coordination, HR Shared Services operations, Offer letter & Contract Creation, Onboarding, Pre-employment Verification