Ruth Mathew
About Me
7+ year Experienced HR Professional with expertise across the entire employee
lifecycle, HR operations, managing large workforces, UAE labor law
compliance, payroll, visa processing, HRMS systems, and employee
relations, with experience in diverse industries. Seeking new
opportunities after a maternity and parental break.
Education
UCAM ,SPAIN
Completed MBA in HR
Anna University ,Chennai
2013 -2017
Work & Experience
HR Specialist
Simba Cards (Subsidiary of Simba Group), Dubai
Served as the primary HR contact for department leaders, providing strategic HR support to meet business objectives. • Supported workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management discussions with management. • Partnered with leadership on recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and talent retention initiatives. • Managed full employee lifecycle activities including hiring, onboarding, performance management, leave, payroll inputs, insurance, and exit processes. • Coordinated end-to-end HR operations across departments and ensured alignment with company and legal requirements. • Handled payroll processing, including gratuity, bonuses, deductions, and portal transactions. • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures compliant with UAE labor laws and company standards. • Coordinated visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and all MOHRE/GDRFA/Emirates ID processes with the PRO team. • Acted as the main point of contact for employee concerns, offering coaching, conflict resolution, and guidance on HR policies. • Promoted employee engagement and supported initiatives that strengthened workplace culture. • Managed grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee relations cases professionally and fairly. • Supervised HR/Admin staff and supported management with workforce forecasting and HR planning. • Handled ILOE and group/individual medical insurance, including applications, deletions, claims, and refunds
HR Administrator
TADBEER (Housekeeping co.), Dubai
Directed high-volume HR operations for a workforce of over 10,000 employees. • Addressed employee grievances, MOHRE complaints, absconding cases, and legal matters. • Handled group and individual medical insurance, including applications, deletions, claims, and refunds. • Managed compliance and government relations, coordinating with PRO for visa applications, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and other MOHRE, GPSSA, and immigration-related matters. • Oversaw payroll, compensation, and benefits, and administered leave management. • Managed HR documentation, issuing employee-related papers such as NOCs, salary certificates, and consulate/travel documents. • Managed the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. • Conducted exit surveys and maintained related documentation. • Facilitated inter-departmental communication and collaboration. • Maintained and updated management profiles, monitoring HRMS records and coordinating renewals of EID, visas, and labour permits for 10,000+ employees. • Improved HRMS efficiency through system testing, data validation, and quality assurance activities. • Coordinated with the IT department for in-house system changes. • Supported cross-border visa, relocation, and mobility processes for employees.
HR Officer (Maternity Contract)
PWG Group Dubai
Manage end-to-end HR operations for three branches (RAK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi). • Facilitate visa processing for new hires and handle visa renewals. • Coordinated with the Poland office on recruitment, onboarding, and HR policies • Coordinate with insurance companies for both group medical and individual policies. • Support the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to offboarding. • Assist in payroll processes, including managing daily attendance across branches. • Address and resolve all employee-related issues. • Administer access control for email, biometric systems,
HR Officer
Oppo Middle east (Endeavor electronics Trading L.L.C), Dubai
Manage end-to-end HR operations for three branches (RAK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi). • Facilitate visa processing for new hires and handle visa renewals. • Coordinated with the Poland office on recruitment, onboarding, and HR policies • Coordinate with insurance companies for both group medical and individual policies. • Support the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to offboarding. • Assist in payroll processes, including managing daily attendance across branches. • Address and resolve all employee-related issues. • Administer access control for email, biometric systems,
HR Executive
Mzoon BCC LLC, Sharjah
Handled daily HR operations across all core functions. • Supported white-collar and blue-collar recruitment through direct sourcing and external agencies. • Processed daily payroll data and maintained paper and electronic HR records. • Prepared gratuity calculations for limited and unlimited contracts. • Generated employee documents including offer letters and request letters. • Coordinated with the PRO team for visa processing, renewals, and cancellations. • Managed employee insurance processes addition, deletion, claims and renewals (Medical, Group Life, Workmen’s Compensation). • Maintained accurate HR files and databases. • Handled employee grievances for 900+ employees.
HR Admin Cum Project Coordinator
SPRDH Technologies, Kochi, India|
Manage end-to-end HR operations for three branches (RAK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi). • Facilitate visa processing for new hires and handle visa renewals. • Coordinated with the Poland office on recruitment, onboarding, and HR policies • Coordinate with insurance companies for both group medical and individual policies. • Support the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to offboarding. • Assist in payroll processes, including managing daily attendance across branches. • Address and resolve all employee-related issues. • Administer access control for email, biometric systems,
