TAJUNEESA ZAHOORULLAH BASHA
HR Professional
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Results-driven HR Professional, a seasonal recruiter with over ten years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, specialising in Talent Acquisition, Strategic HR Planning, Payroll & Benefits, Compensation, training, and development. Proven track record of successfully sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier candidates across IT and non-IT industries (especially in the oil and gas field). Passionate about contributing to organisational success through strategic management. Adept in data-driven decision-making, leveraging strong analytical skills to drive meaningful insights for organisational growth and seeking opportunities to apply comprehensive HR insight and leadership in a dynamic professional environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analysis Intern
Nexus Info
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Fundamentals and Skill Reinforcement: Power BI & Python
- Phase 2: Real-Time Industry Projects
- Engaged in real-time industry projects, applying data analysis to HR operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop HR metrics and reports
- Enhanced HR data-driven decision-making by applying statistical methods and Python.
Senior Human Resource Officer
MI SWACO A Schlumberger Company, Oil Services
01.2020 - 08.2023
- (Kuwait Oil Company) Kuwait
- Coordinated HR operations, including drafting promotion letters, managing payroll, and answering employee queries on HR policies and benefits
- Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle: pre-screening, sourcing, selecting, and hiring, focusing on Western employees (50+ annually)
- Conducted salary and offer negotiations; utilised job boards, social media, and networking for candidate sourcing
- Developed and executed HR strategies aligned with organisational goals; analysed HR metrics for strategic planning
- Collaborated with contractors on recruitment, compliance, and performance evaluations
- Managed employee compensation, salary reviews, and payroll processing; audited contractor accounts
- Conducted detailed payment audits on payroll using my analytical skills, uncovering discrepancies that saved the client $960,000 in contractor expenses
- Created and maintained duty rosters for rotational supervisors
- Provided HR policy, procedure, and benefits guidance; resolved employee issues and managed conflicts
- Monitored and updated employee status changes in the HR system
- Participated in HR budget planning and resource allocation.
HR Executive and Payroll
Ali Alghanim & Sons
10.2012 - 01.2020
- General Trading & Contracting Group Co
- W.l.l – Kuwait
- Worked closely with HR and other departments to ensure a seamless transition for new hires
- Conducted interviews and sourced, selected, and hired new staff across different categories
- Managed the recruitment process for a substantial number of employees (400+) annually for oil and gas projects
- Facilitated onboarding processes for expatriate and local hires
- Conducted training sessions and consulted with employees
- Managed demobilisation and conducted exit interviews
- Assisted the HR Manager with various HR-related and administrative tasks & performed the overall duties of the HR Manager while he was out
- Leading drives the company's mission, values, and positive work culture
- Overseeing the overall provision of HR services, policies, and programs for the entire company
- Contributing to company culture/engagement surveys and action plans
- Coordinating the performance management process, including objective setting, individual development plans, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals
- Provided investigation input, maintained confidentiality, and informed HR and management on all employee relations matters
- Handled grievance procedures and disciplinary actions as needed, in compliance with company policies and instructions from superiors
- Processed complete monthly payroll for a significant number of employees (3000+) according to established company policies and regulations
- I use ERP software and manual payroll entries when necessary.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources and Business Management
Algoma University
DEC-2024
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Sikkim Manipal University
NOV-2015
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
University of Madras
JUN-2010
Skills
- HR & Non-Coding Tech Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Recruitment Marketing
- Employer Branding
- Compensation & Benefit
- Training and Evaluation
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Payroll Processing
- Staffing & Roster Management
- SAP & IT Coordination
- Analyzing HR Metrics
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Result Oriented
- Strategic HR Planning
- CORE SKILLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Data Analysis Tool:
- Excel, SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), Power BI, Tableau
- Statistical Methods:
- Regression Analysis, Time series Analysis, Correlation Matrix, Hypothesis testing
- Project Management Tool:
- Scrum, Jira & Jira Portfolio
- Microsoft Office:
- Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
Excel functions
Data cleaning
Python programming
Data storytelling
Tableau software
Data interpretation
Data wrangling
Machine learning
API integration
Big data analytics
Natural language processing
Predictive modeling
Google analytics
Regression analysis
Time series analysis
Data screening
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Customer service
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Reliability
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Active listening
Effective communication
SQL and databases
Verbal and written communication
Data and analytics
Decision-making
Customer communication
Analytical thinking
Interpersonal skills
Goal setting
Risk assessment
Professionalism
SQL programming
Strategic planning
Continuous improvement
Budgeting and forecasting
KPI tracking
Financial data analysis
SWOT analysis
Workflow Analysis
Data mapping
Certification
- ScrumMaster Certification (CSM) - Scrum Alliance.
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Google.
- American Staffing Association Corporate Recruiting Professional Certificate
- Global Hiring Fundamental Certificates – Deel Certified
- Data Analytics Bootcamp 3.0: With Practical Job Assistance + AI Module
- LinkedIn Certifications: Generating AI, Prompt Engineering Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
- Microsoft & LinkedIn– Build your Generative AI Productivity skills
Timeline
Data Analysis Intern
Nexus Info
05.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Human Resource Officer
MI SWACO A Schlumberger Company, Oil Services
01.2020 - 08.2023
HR Executive and Payroll
Ali Alghanim & Sons
10.2012 - 01.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources and Business Management
Algoma University
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
University of Madras
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