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Karen Martine Mootoocurpen

Rose Hill

Summary

Human resources professional with proven background in fostering positive workplace environments and optimizing HR processes. Expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and policy implementation. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving organizational goals and adapting to evolving business needs with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

HR & Payroll Officer

MPH Mauritius
03.2023 - Current

Recruitment and Onboarding:

  • Draft job descriptions and post vacancies on various platforms.
  • Screen resumes and conduct interviews with potential candidates
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure recruitment goals are met.
  • Conduct reference checks and prepare employment contracts.
  • Conduct employee onboarding, including orientation and necessary documentation.

Employee Relations:

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and grievances.
  • Promote a positive work environment and assist in conflict resolution.
  • Assist the HOD in disciplinary issues and process.
  • Maintain communication channels between management and employees.
  • Assist in drafting and implementing policies

Performance Management:

  • Assist and provide support to HOD in reviewing performance management processes.

Compliance and Administration:

  • Conduct full end-to-end payroll process for 50 employees
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
  • Maintain and update employee records in the HR system (Sicorax)
  • Prepare HR reports, including attendance, turnover, and other metrics.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on payroll topics during internal meetings or external presentations, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between HR and finance departments, fostering a collaborative environment focused on efficiency and accuracy in payroll administration.

Other Duties:

  • Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Assist in welfare programs for employees.
  • Filing of employee records and updating files regularly.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and legislative changes.
  • Any Ad hoc administrative duties that may arise.

Payroll and Human Resources Administrator

Talent Lab Ltd
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Being the point of contact for HR stakeholders
  • Attending clients' HR Compliance duties such as calculation for tax and social contributions
  • Providing assistance in customer service to internal team members, clients and other stakeholders
  • Regularly visiting client for HR purposes
  • In charge for all client and internal queries (for example legal advice, MRA, Payroll and HR issues)
  • Being in charge of the full end-to-end payroll procedures for 25 different companies from collecting attendance details to processing salary transfers

Account Payable and Payroll Officer

Elie and Sons Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Collect timesheet data, Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to ensure accurate data for payroll processing.
  • Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
  • Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc
  • Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
  • Prepare payroll payments and ensure payroll funding is in place
  • Track Purchase orders and process payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers
  • Assist in the Accountant general accounting functions
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in financial records through thorough reconciliation practices, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Implemented a new time tracking system that simplified the payroll process and increased its accuracy, leading to improved employee satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries, fostering positive working relationships across departments.

Human Resources Administrator and Payroll Specialist

Intelcia
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collecting timesheet data and payroll information
  • Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
  • Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc
  • Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
  • Prepare payroll payments and ensure payroll funding is in place
  • Ask for confirmation of suggested payments from senior management
  • Preparation and submission of the payments for social contributions (PAYE/CSG/NSG/Pension/Insurance) to the accounting department
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Prepare the payroll metrics & Reporting for senior management
  • Update internal databases with new hire information
  • Preparation of all letters or contracts for any necessary changes in employee term and condition as well as the new hires or departure
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
  • Maintained accurate employee records through diligent documentation of personal information, job history, performance evaluations, and other relevant data.
  • Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.

Payroll Officer

Ceridian/SD Worx
03.2016 - 05.2021
  • Consistently, accurately process payroll for 20,000+ employees for an international UK-Based client
  • Manage workflow as prescribed to maximize efficiency
  • Audit timesheets accurately to ensure wages and benefits are properly distributed
  • Accurately record and document all transactions, as directed
  • Research, analyze, and resolve all discrepancies, reporting to management needed
  • Monitor all accounts continually for accuracy
  • Ensure accurate taxation is applied to each account
  • Participate in end-of-month closing and audits
  • Prepare and submit all the necessary reports
  • Remain in constant communication with teammates and management
  • Remain in compliance with all legal and institutional requirements at all Times

Payroll Officer For French Companies

Externalisation RH Ltd
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Experienced Payroll Officer specializing in managing payroll for international French-speaking clients.
  • Skilled in payroll processing, tax compliance, and social contributions
  • Proficient in payroll software with a strong understanding of French labor laws and international regulations
  • Collect and process timesheet data and payroll information and ensure the accuracy of salary calculations and timely payments for 50 clients with a total of 100 employees
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering seamless payroll services while maintaining compliance and data confidentiality.
  • Prepare payroll payments and reports and ensure payroll funding is in place while respecting deadlines.

Trainee in the Collateral Cleansing Team & IT Department

SBM Bank (Mauritius)
04.2014 - 10.2014
  • Processing Data Input and participating in the Data Collection and Data Cleasing team.
  • User ID management (Creation/Modification/Deletion of User-IDs for bank users for Multiple Applications)
  • Configuration of PCs for Bank Users
  • Installation of Applications for Bank Users to perform their day-to-day operations
  • Follow up on Requests/Incidents made by bank users till Closure
  • Provided Level one support to bank users on Phone and on Site.
  • Liaise with suppliers for orders and delivery of inventory for IT department.

Accounting Officer

Accenture
02.2013 - 09.2013
  • Proficient in data entry, verification, and supplier query resolution, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement
  • Skilled in reporting, issue tracking, and troubleshooting to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Adept at using SAP, Excel, and other accounting systems to optimize efficiency and accuracy in business operations.


Library Attendant

Toorawa library
12.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining an organized and welcoming bookstore environment

Education

BSC - Human Resource Management and Development

Open University of Mauritius
02-2026

Accounts Clerk Training Certificate -

Grant Thornton Business School
01.2015

ACCA Level Two - F5, F6, F7

LCA school of accountancy and management
01.2014

ACCA Level One - F1, F2

BSP school of accountancy and management
01.2013

HSC - Accounting, Mathematics, General Paper, French

St Andrews Secondary School
01.2011

SC - Principle of Accounts, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Geography, English Language, French, English Literature

St Andrews Secondary School
01.2009

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Programme -

National Computer Board
01.2008

Skills

  • Payroll expert and possessing software proficiency such as (CPSI, Source, HRA, Citrix, Square)
  • Compensation analysis
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Recruitment and Onboarding process
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
  • Is able to multi-task and work under high pressure
  • Solution-driven mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude
  • Conflict mediation
  • Report preparation

Languages

English
French
Creole

Personal Information

  • Age: 31
  • Date of Birth: 06/09/93
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Mauritian
  • Marital Status: Single

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Music
  • Nature
  • Member of Amnesty International
  • First Aider

Timeline

HR & Payroll Officer

MPH Mauritius
03.2023 - Current

Payroll and Human Resources Administrator

Talent Lab Ltd
10.2022 - 02.2023

Account Payable and Payroll Officer

Elie and Sons Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2022

Human Resources Administrator and Payroll Specialist

Intelcia
06.2021 - 06.2022

Payroll Officer

Ceridian/SD Worx
03.2016 - 05.2021

Payroll Officer For French Companies

Externalisation RH Ltd
10.2014 - 06.2015

Trainee in the Collateral Cleansing Team & IT Department

SBM Bank (Mauritius)
04.2014 - 10.2014

Accounting Officer

Accenture
02.2013 - 09.2013

Library Attendant

Toorawa library
12.2011 - 01.2012

Accounts Clerk Training Certificate -

Grant Thornton Business School

ACCA Level Two - F5, F6, F7

LCA school of accountancy and management

ACCA Level One - F1, F2

BSP school of accountancy and management

HSC - Accounting, Mathematics, General Paper, French

St Andrews Secondary School

SC - Principle of Accounts, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Geography, English Language, French, English Literature

St Andrews Secondary School

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Programme -

National Computer Board

BSC - Human Resource Management and Development

Open University of Mauritius
Karen Martine Mootoocurpen