MUNTAZ ADOW MOHAMED
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Certified HR Professional with a strong background in streamlining HR operations for optimal efficiency. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and practical expertise to deliver exceptional all-round service. Personable and proactive individual, adept at effective communication and creative problem-solving. Well-versed in HR best practices, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Committed to cultivating a positive workplace environment and driving organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Associate
International Rescue Committee
12.2024 - Current
- Manage the full employee experience from on-boarding to exit, ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant processes
- Support the recruitment cycle, assisting P&C partners and hiring managers
- Provide strategic advice and practical support to managers on addressing workplace challenges, performance management, and compliance issues.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries about policies, processes, resources, and programs
- Collaborate with HR Associates, HR Operations, and other P&C colleagues on HR communications, reporting, policies, and procedures
- Participate in special HR and administrative projects, including job description analysis, data tracking and reporting, research, and development of employee engagement and learning programs
HR Associate
International Rescue Committee
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Serve as a key liaison for client organizations, maintaining strong communication and relationships with both leadership and staff.
- Oversee various HR functions, including employee lifecycle processes, benefits coordination, compliance management, and policy implementation.
- Manage and support U.S. and global benefits administration, including COBRA, leave management, employment status updates, and related compliance processes.
- Provide expertise in global mobility programs, facilitating seamless transitions for international assignments and relocations.
- Conduct and oversee employment eligibility verification processes, including I-9 documentation review and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accuracy and organization in maintaining employee records, as well as support reporting and analysis efforts.
- Collaborate on business development initiatives and contribute to proposal creation.
- Workday HR Transactions and Records: Managed and processed HR transactions, including hires, transfers, reorganizations, terminations, and data changes, ensuring accurate and confidential personnel files
- Supported Recruitment background checks using HireRight and Sterling
- Employee Inquiries and Support: Acted as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, demonstrating effective problem-solving and active listening
- Provided assistance in various HR functions such as Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, and Payroll
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Marketing: Proven experience in creating job requisitions, posting and attracting top talent using Cornerstone Recruitment software
- Analytical Skills: Skilled in using platform analytics tools to track and analyze
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Experience working closely with Line Managers, Recruiters, Hiring Managers
- Communication: Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Training and Tools Utilization: Utilized Workday, Cornerstone, and ADP for HR operations
Human Resource Assistant
Gulf African Bank
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Database Management: Maintained and updated records of budgeted and current positions, managed vacant positions, and ensured suitable manpower for new roles
- Recruitment Process: Collaborated with HRBP on new positions, planned and implemented recruitment cycles, generated and issued offer and contract letters, shortlisted CVs, and conducted interviews
- Document Verification and Onboarding: Verified new employees' documents, maintained personal files, conducted background checks, and managed onboarding and induction processes
- Employee Records and Benefits: Updated and managed records for dependents, medical claims, beneficiaries, retirement benefits, and conducted periodic audits of HR files
- Health and Wellness: Supervised employee vaccinations and health clinics, and prepared related reports
- Vendor Liaison: Acted as a liaison with external benefits providers, including health, disability, and retirement plan providers
- System Management: Updated and maintained employee records in NEA HR System and SAGE 300 HR system
- Surveys and Engagement: Developed and analyzed employee engagement surveys, summarized leadership engagement levels, and customer satisfaction scores, and presented findings
- Process Improvement: Proposed and implemented process improvements to streamline HR operations
- Played a key role in revamping HRIS reports and developing a report directory, enhancing data handling and decision-making
Education
Certificate of Human Resource Professional -
College of Human Resource Management
Nairobi, Kenya09-2024
Bachelor of Business - Management and Leadership: Human Resources Management
Management University of Africa
Nairobi, Kenya12.2021
Skills
- Employee relations management
- Leadership and team building
- Continuous learning mindset
- HRIS and HRMS
- Labor law compliance
- HR policies implementation
- Time management and prioritization
- Organizational Culture
- Career Management
- Interpersonal Skills
Affiliations
Institute of Human Resource Management, Associate
Timeline
Senior HR Associate
International Rescue Committee
12.2024 - Current
HR Associate
International Rescue Committee
12.2022 - 11.2024
Human Resource Assistant
Gulf African Bank
05.2021 - 11.2022
Certificate of Human Resource Professional -
College of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business - Management and Leadership: Human Resources Management
Management University of Africa
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