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Mital Katkoria

@mitalkatkoria

HR Business Partner at Shubham Plastics who improved hiring quality by 30% through structured screening and competency-based interviews.

United Arab Emirates

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At Shubham Plastics, I manage local and international recruitment across blue-collar and white-collar roles. I improved quality of hire by 30% through structured screening, trade tests, and competency-based interviews, and reduced time-to-hire by 25% through proactive sourcing.

At Halliburton-U.A.E, I managed the employee life cycle for 800+ employees and helped revise pay grading structures, contributing to a 40% cost reduction across various locations. I’ve also worked across recruitment, HR administration, payroll, performance management, and employee relations, and hold SHRM-CP certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HR Business Partner

Current

Shubham Plastics

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar and white-collar roles, achieving 95% on-time hiring and improving quality of hire by 30%. Reduced time-to-hire by 25% and increased employee retention by 20%.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Employee Retention Onboarding Sourcing Compliance HR Analytics Dashboarding Stakeholder Management Workforce Planning CSR Salary Benchmarking DEI Vendor Management

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

EGMA Optical Supplies FZCO

May 2024 - Feb 2025 (9 months)

Led recruitment strategy for mid-level to senior roles, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and filling 100+ critical positions. Spearheaded diversity initiatives and streamlined onboarding, reducing integration time from 30 to 21 days.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy ATS Data Analysis Diversity And Inclusion Onboarding Visa Sponsorship Exit Interviews HR Policy Payroll Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition Specialist

KTC International

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, increasing quality of hires by 20% and reducing time-to-fill by 15%. Managed end-to-end recruitment processes and improved candidate engagement by 20%.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Screening Interviewing Employer Branding Data Analysis Reporting Market Intelligence Collaboration

HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Newcom Computer System L.L.C

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Managed onboarding, reducing time from 30 to 21 days, and conducted exit interviews leading to a 15% improvement in retention. Processed payroll for 200+ employees with 99% accuracy and administered benefits.

Onboarding Exit Interviews Payroll Benefits Administration Employee Handbook Grievance Handling Talent Acquisition Sourcing Performance Management HR Metrics Compliance

HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Emirates L.L.C

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Ensured 100% compliance with UAE Labour Law and reduced time-to-hire by 20% through streamlined processes. Decreased employee turnover by 15% and onboarded new hires within 7 days.

UAE Labor Law Recruitment Onboarding Payroll Employee Relations Grievance Handling HR Policy End Of Service Benefits Compliance

HR Specialist / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fujairah National Group

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Managed recruitment processes including job postings, resume screening, and interviews. Developed talent pipelines and tracked hiring metrics to improve efficiency.

Recruitment Talent Acquisition Screening Interviewing Sourcing HR Policy Metrics Onboarding Compliance

Employee Life Cycle Specialist

Halliburton

Apr 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Managed employee life cycle for 800+ employees across 34 countries, increasing performance and engagement by 75%. Led a team of 15 in HR/Payroll and executed HR activities including performance management and talent acquisition.

Employee Lifecycle HR Transformation Payroll Performance Management Onboarding Talent Management SAP Team Leadership Global Mobility

HR Administrator

Manta Principals

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)

Supported senior management with employee reports and managed the full recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, and induction training. Developed and delivered employee induction programs, increasing retention by 88%.

HR Administration Recruitment Onboarding Training Employee Engagement Reporting Workforce Planning

Junior Recruitment Consultant

Foot Care Recruitment

Jun 2005 - May 2006 (11 months)

Helped clients find talented candidates, involved in business development for NHS hospitals, and conducted phone interviews. Performed background checks and negotiated staffing contracts.

Recruitment Sourcing Interviewing Business Development Marketing Background Checks Negotiation