Jessy Sookdin
Summary
Highly accomplished HR professional dedicated to providing impressive results and goals in HR areas both international and local. Proven success in building high-performing teams, improving company effectiveness, and expertly administering HR projects and HR strategies. Known for building employee trust, achieving results, and develop business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
People & Culture Manager
Anantara IKO Mauritius By Minor Hotels
Mauritius
11.2023 - Current
- Create and drive culture-promoting activities throughout business.
- Work with internal partners to design and execute strategic communications and programs to increase overall employee alignment and engagement.
- Drive Minor group HR projects from conception to completion.
- Built strong relationships with leaders across business to communicate strategic goals and initiatives.
- Develop learning strategies and promote a learning culture in the organization
- Manage all areas of employee life cycle
- Responsible for partnering with the business to design, develop and implement strategies that will attract, engage, and develop employees to promote a high-performance culture.
Associate Manager HR
InvenioLsi
Mauritius
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Plan and design for each region with Regional HR Director employee cost-related, yearly budgeting, benefits and pay
- HR Advisory on Migration and work permit/visas, mobility and travel
- Review and empower Global HR policies, employment laws, HR practices and regulations
- HR Advisory and drive HR projects and incentives in Mauritius and assigned countries
- Act as facilitator in PMS incentives through mentoring and coaching
- Drive monthly Payroll Management in assigned countries by working closely with Compensation & Benefit Manager
- Support the TA team in Talent acquisition in French speaking Market
- Manage the HCM system implementation and support in assigned countries
- Act as HR business Partner for all HR aspects including HR administration, Employee relations, Labor laws & Legislations and HR policies for Mauritius Location.
HR & Mobility Consultant
Kilele Sarl
South Africa & Democratic Republic Of Congo
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Support Executive Management in International global talent acquisition of highly skilled, managerial and senior executive positions for mainly mining and metals Business Corporation in South Africa and DRC
- Act as business partnering consultant in the services for Migration and work permit/visas process as employer on records and travel as and when required to ensure a smooth mobility process for new hires and respective employer to satisfy the customer assurance and expectations
- Partner with the executive leadership team to analyze and prioritize the critical business challenges faced by the organization and design long term or short term strategies to tackle same
- Work closely with the delegates of mining companies to boost CSR Programs and local community talent pipeline development programs
- Conduct Employee Compliance Audit in three major areas – Onsite Management, Living Conditions & Pay and benefits; interpret the HR observations, present metrics and analysis to business leaders in the mining industry
- Support Executive Management in budgeting review for international staffing and mapping
- Support the on-boarding and off-boarding activities for international new hires and contingent consultants
- Review and empower HR policies, organizational guidelines and HR programs to promote the organizational culture.
Human Resources Manager
Tex International Ltd
Mauritius
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Develop and plan strategies together with HR Director and Management leaders on HR activities and annual plan budget and manage HR areas to meet budget and non-financial targets
- Develop and execute strategies to identify, acquire, develop, and retain experienced and high potential talent globally across all entities of the business in Mauritius, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, UK and Madagascar
- Develop, implement & oversee HR operational projects globally
- Facilitate relocation & immigration and global mobility for skilled and professional expatriates
- Act as a trusted partner to oversee human resources and employee relations matters by understanding the underlying challenge and coach managers and employees on resolution ensuring appropriate and timely corrective action and worked with legal counsel for Industrial relations
- Support coordination and implementation of HR policies and provide counsel to managers/employees to assist them to effectively apply company policies and guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations on performance, behavior, conflict resolution and termination that impact individual and team relationships, company performance and productivity
- Act as the key point of contact for local and international HR compliance stakeholders and outsourced providers
- Manage all aspects of employee compensation and benefits
- Work with leaders to align promotion and compensation with key objectives and desired employee behaviors
- Partner with business and Executive Management Team on all key decisions providing HR advice, consulting and expertise
- Manage all industrial relations, Employment disputes, termination and compensation.
Human Resource Coordinator
Heritage Resorts
Mauritius
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Work closely with line managers, HR Director and Recruitment team to support in the selection and acquisition of the best talents on the market
- Oversee all HR Operational Activities, HR Administration, on boarding & off boarding and support Human Resources Service delivery processes
- Direct, coordinate and implement hotel and employee training programs to promote exceptional guest service experiences by working closely with Learning and Development team
- Support employee relations programs and activities such as employee recognition and service award ceremonies, social functions and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive employee relations climate
- Ensure a strong Safety and Health culture, directing and overseeing workplace safety programs along with Safety and Health Manager to ensure regulation compliance, employee awareness and an accident free workplace
- Support and implement corporate incentives, innovative and value creation projects to engage employees on service excellence
- Accountable for multiple HR projects from beginning to end and for using efficient project management methodologies and tools, as appropriate
- HR data analyst & Kpis and prepare regular reports to management
- Participate in the Manager-On-Duty function regularly.
Education
MBA - Human Resource & Knowledge Management
University of Technology Mauritius
Mauritius08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Tourism & Hospitality
University of Technology Mauritius
08.2010
Skills
- High degree of business acumen, analytical capability and an ability to adapt to continuous change
- Eye for cultural sensitivity
- Creative and innovative with an entrepreneurial mind-set
- Well verse in Mauritian labor Laws, Occupation health and safety, Employee Taxation, Company law
- Time Attendance & Payroll Software Sage, Sirorax, Vipertex
- Sap Success factors , Darwinbox and various HCM systems
Affiliations
HR Compliance Audits, reporting and recommendations
Jobs descriptions/specifications, shadowing
Organizational process, International location policies and employment laws
Organizational process flow and mapping
Engagement survey - The Aon Hewitt Employee Engagement Model
Knowledge Audit – Productivity, Efficiency and Value Creation Champion
HR Matrix – 3 year plan strategic management
Mentor & Mentee project
Organization restructuring and development of new entities and company acquisitions.
2 office openings and 1 office restructuring
Participated in the research and analysis prior implementation of Mauritian Workers’ Rights Act 2019.
Mobility and travel to Africa
Employee Audit project - Netherlands
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
People & Culture Manager
Anantara IKO Mauritius By Minor Hotels
11.2023 - Current
Associate Manager HR
InvenioLsi
10.2019 - 09.2022
HR & Mobility Consultant
Kilele Sarl
02.2019 - 09.2019
Human Resources Manager
Tex International Ltd
06.2015 - 02.2019
Human Resource Coordinator
Heritage Resorts
08.2010 - 04.2015
MBA - Human Resource & Knowledge Management
University of Technology Mauritius
Bachelor of Science - Tourism & Hospitality
University of Technology Mauritius