Joel De Castro, Senior Human Resources Officer

Joel De Castro

Senior Human Resources Officer

GOFSCO

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Management
Experience
18 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 1 Months

Senior Human Resources Officer at GOFSCO
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since January 2022

- To manage the planning and implementation of the HR strategy with a specific accountability for recruitment and selection.
- To support HR Director in developing Organizational Structure.
- To support the HR Director in developing recruitment strategies of various departments using internet tools, online ads, manpower recruitment agencies (Local and Overseas), etc.
- To contribute towards work force planning by identifying the gaps between current roles and future needs of the Departments, and ensure that all hiring is based on the priority basis.
- To conduct the entire recruitment process to enable selection of quality talent for vacant positions within defined timelines that includes conduction employment checks, pre-screening and interviews.
- To arrange interviews for all vacancies, with a selected interview panel, and provide feedback to the HR Director and updates the candidate of the outcome.
- To prepare job offer for the selected candidates based on successful employment checks and verifies the offer with the compensation structure.
- To inform Administration team about the visa documentation, joining formalities and relocation and hiring policies and ensures smooth arrival of the candidates with the stipulated date.
- To administer the joining formalities of the candidate ensuring that all documentations provided by the candidate are accurate and up-to-date and coordinates with Administration team to finalize immigration requirements.
- To assist in the development and execution of employee performance management, appraisal and performance-related incentives.
- To lead and conducts New Employee Orientation.
- Medical Insurance processing for newly joined employees and renewal for existing employees.

Assistant Manager - HR at Ali Alghanim & Sons General Trading
  • Kuwait - Ash Shamiyah
  • March 2021 to December 2021

- To manage in the planning and implementation of the HR strategy with a specific accountability for recruitment and selection.
- To support HR Director in developing Organizational Structure.
- To manage and develop a detailed Job Description as per the Department’s Organizational Structure.
- To support the HR Director in developing recruitment strategies of various departments using internet tools, online ads, manpower recruitment agencies (Local and Overseas), etc.
- To contribute towards work force planning by identifying the gaps between current roles and future needs of the Departments, and ensure that all hiring is based on the priority basis.
- To conduct the entire recruitment process to enable selection of quality talent for vacant positions within defined timelines that includes conduction employment checks, pre-screening and interviews.
- To arrange interviews for all vacancies, with a selected interview panel, and provide feedback to the HR Director and updates the candidate of the outcome.
- To prepare job offer for the selected candidates based on successful employment checks and verifies the offer with the compensation structure.
- To inform Administration team about the visa documentation, joining formalities and relocation and hiring policies and ensures smooth arrival of the candidates with the stipulated date.
- To administer the joining formalities of the candidate ensuring that all documentations provided by the candidate are accurate and up-to-date and coordinates with Administration team to finalize immigration requirements.
- To maintain CV database of the candidates and manages the recruitment MIS to ensure up-to-date information of recruitment activities.
- To assist in the development and execution of employee performance management, appraisal and performance-related incentives.

Snr. Recruitment Specialist at Fawaz Trading & Engineering Services Co. W.L.L.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2020 to December 2020

- Sourcing and identifying the candidates with distinctive skills in accordance with the Job Description of KIPIC.
- Review CVs provided by the manpower recruitment agency in India; evaluate qualifications, analyze candidates’ experience and shortlist for interview by the Technical Team.
- To manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring Manager.
- To provide candidates feedback on interview results as appropriate.
- To participate in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates.
- To prepare offer letter/employment agreement.
- To ensure swift mobilization process (i.e. apply visa for overseas candidates and residency process for local candidates.

Senior Human Resources Officer at Alghanim International
  • Kuwait - Joint Operations Wafra
  • November 2016 to March 2020

- To establish a strong rapport with hiring managers at headquarters and in Project offices to understand their strategic staffing needs and fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Review online applications, evaluate qualifications of both internal and external candidates, conduct prescreen interviews to analyze candidate experience and fit, coordinate pre-employment tests as needed, and develop a short list of potential candidates.
- To present fully-screened qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner and coordinate interviews. Arrange travel and lodging (international and domestic) for applicants, as needed.
- To manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring manager.
- To provide candidates feedback on interview results as appropriate.
- To participate in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates.
- Prepare offer letter/employment agreement for signature.

Superintendent-HR at Kharafi National
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2005 to October 2016

- To manage all services and activities related to recruitment.
- To plan and finalize interview schedule with the overseas recruitment agencies.
- To deliver an effective generalist HR service through efficient planning and execution of work processes.
- To maintain professional confidentiality regarding employee personal and company-
sensitive information.
- To manage and maintain personnel records in accordance with company procedures.
- To identify, analyse and solve HR issues and contribute to HR process re-engineering as
required.
- To provide candidates feedback on interview results as appropriate.
- To participate in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates.
- To prepare offer letter/employment agreement.
- To ensure swift mobilization process (i.e. apply visa for overseas candidates and residency process for local candidates.

HR Site Coordinator at Kharafi National
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • January 2009 to June 2011

- Developing manpower planning strategies with Project Manager, considering immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels.
- Undertaking exit interview of the resigned employees, counseling and convincing for retention.
- Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary actions (if required) and preparing investigation report.
- Resolving issues, counseling, advising, etc with employees regarding their misunderstanding and/or miscommunication related to their jobs.
- Arranging Accommodation Facility request for the newly transferred employees of the project.
- Annual & Emergency Leave Management (Non-Manual & Manual employees)
- Planning and finalizing demobilization schedule of the Employees (Non-Manual & Manual) with the Department Heads of the Project.

Human Resources Officer at Kharafi National
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • October 2005 to December 2009

- To manage all services and activities related to recruitment.
- To source, screen, shortlist/recruit suitable candidates from local or overseas through HR database, Recruitment agencies, Employee referral, Newspaper advertisement, On-Line recruitment, etc., according to the procedures, agreed time levels and budget.
- To plan and finalize interview schedule with the overseas recruitment agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Management
  • at Far Eastern University
  • April 1996

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Management

Specialties & Skills

Human Resources
Administration
Planning
Engineering
Confidentiality
Recruitment
Human Relations
Performance Management
Planning & Organizing
Written & Verbal Communication
Administration

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Information Technology Training for Educators (Training)
Training Institute:
AMA Computer Learning Center
Date Attended:
February 2000

Hobbies

  • Photography