Pooja P Pushpan

Pooja P Pushpan

Senior HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Specialist

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Highly accomplished Senior HR Executive with 10+ years of progressive experience driving end-to-end Human Resources operations across Oil & Gas and corporate environments in the UAE and India. Demonstrated expertise in HR operations governance, workforce mobilization, payroll & benefits administration, employee relations, and UAE labor law compliance.

Recognized for managing complex HR functions independently, supporting senior leadership, and maintaining strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee matters. Adept at aligning HR processes with business requirements, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing employee engagement. MBA-qualified HR professional with a strong technical background, bringing a structured, analytical, and systems-driven approach to HR management.

Core Expertise

HR Operations & Governance

  • Strategic HR Operations & Policy Implementation
  • Employee Lifecycle Governance
  • UAE Labour Law Compliance & Audits
  • HR MIS & Executive Reporting
  • Contract & Offer Letter Management

Talent & Mobilization

  • End-to-End Recruitment Management
  • Workforce Mobilization & Deployment
  • Visa, Immigration & PRO Coordination
  • Manpower Planning & Resource Allocation
  • Employee Onboarding & Inductions

Benefits & Employee Relations

  • Payroll & Benefits Administration
  • EOSB & Final Settlement Processing
  • Employee Relations & Grievance Resolution
  • Employee Engagement Initiatives
  • Confidential Records Management

Professional Experience

Senior HR Executive

Ocean Oilfield Drilling – Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 2018 – Present

A senior, standalone HR role reporting directly to Head of HR, supporting large-scale Oil & Gas operations.

HR Operations & Governance

  • Lead day-to-day HR operations ensuring full compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and contractual obligations.
  • Draft, review, and issue employment contracts, amendments, transfer memos, termination notices, salary certificates, NOCs, etc.
  • Prepare HR MIS reports, audit documentation, internal compliance records, and support internal/external audits.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Mobilization

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including job postings, screening, interviews, background checks, and offers.
  • Conduct structured HR inductions covering organizational policies, code of conduct, UAE culture, and compliance.
  • Coordinate LOA issuance, CICPA approvals, ADNOC medicals, safety trainings, and site mobilization.

Payroll, Benefits & Employee Relations

  • Independently manage monthly payroll processing, leave salary, overtime validation, and reconciliations.
  • Administer medical insurance, claim resolution, benefits enrollment, and vendor coordination.
  • Calculate and process End of Service Benefits (EOSB) strictly aligned with UAE labor regulations.
  • Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, probation reviews, visas, PRO liaising, offboarding, and final settlements.

HR Coordinator & Administrator

JJ International Instruments – Kerala, India
Mar 2012 – Sep 2014
  • Screen resumes, assess communication and role suitability, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions.
  • Support development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and workforce guidelines.
  • Coordinate performance appraisal cycles and competency assessments.
  • Maintain accurate employee databases, personnel files, and statutory records.
  • Manage meetings, minutes, correspondence, documentation, and office logistics.

PHP Software Developer & Trainer

AXL Software Solutions – Cochin, India
Aug 2011 – Mar 2012
  • Developed web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSP.
  • Conducted programming and project development training for students, mentoring them through end-to-end execution.
  • Maintained training progress reports, evaluation records, and digital documentation materials.

Education & Credentials

Academic Background

MBA – Human Resource Management

Annamalai University, India

Bachelor of Technology – Computer Science

Calicut University, Kerala, India

Certifications & Languages

Professional Development

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor – Certified

Participant, Spark Leadership Summit 2008, Infosys

Languages

English Malayalam Hindi