Vincent Van Ko

People Servant | Compliance Specialist | Talent Management | HR Operations Maven | Numerophile

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

An innovative, strategic and hands on Human Resource Professional who converts business goals into HR initiatives that helps improve profitability, performance, people engagement and growth. A person who supports the management while maintaining an approach that people are the greatest asset for any organization. An influencer who thrives on challenges and translates visions into goals. A leader who takes pride in producing results while achieving and maintaining high standards with a positive outlook. Specialization: Talent Planning and Resourcing, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations and Labour Relations, Organizational Design and Development, Budgeting and Forecasting, Culture Building, Administration and Communication, Business Partnering and HR Operations. My Strengths - In Order (According to Gallup Clifton Strength Finder): Deliverative - Restorative - Competetion - Analytical - Dicipline

Experience

  • Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection (Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site)
    • Complex Assistant Director of Human Resources
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Complex Senior Human Resources Manager
      Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Al Habtoor Palace, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, & V-Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Cluster Human Resources Manager at Emaar Hospitality Group
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 · 6 mos

    The Address Beach Resort Fujairah & The Palace Beach Resort Fujairah (Pre-Opening)

  • GHM (General Hotel Management Ltd) (Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Human Resources Manager
      Apr 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Human Resources Executive
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Pre-Opening, Post-Opening and Re-Branding Team Member Part of Leading Hotels of the World Managed by General Hotel Management Ltd. Owned by Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq)

  • Human Resources Business Partner at Lufthansa
    Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 · 9 mos

    • Specializes in HR functions with implementation of Labor Law & creation of Policies & Procedures • Employee and Labour Relations • Implements NTE’s, RTWO’s, Show Cause, Corrective Actions, Non-Regularization, Promotions and Eligibility for Rehire • Employee Engagement Activities as retention and culture building • Report generation, analysis and presentation to Head of Departments and Clients • Experience in Shared Service, BPO Recruitment and Selection • Prepares Daily Attrition, Pending Terminations and Analysis Reports • End-to-end process of recruitment (Job Posting, Screening, Interviews, Job Offer, On-Boarding) • End-to-end process of resignation (Acceptance, Clearance, Exit Interview ,Final Pay) • Knowledge about Sprout, WFM Tool, Lync & Linda tools • Facilitates new employee orientation (Company History, Employee Handbook, Benefits & P&P’s) • Maintains and follow-up on Probation Review (3rd& 5th Month) and Regularization File • Staff Training and Development • Maintains updated file of Attendance Point System, 201 file and Admin Cases • Supports, Implement and assists HR Head in all other HR projects.

  • Crowne Plaza Dubai® Sheikh Zayed Road (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Human Resources and Training Coordinator
      Apr 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Handling Residence Visa Renewal and Occupational Health Cards all 700+ colleagues • Employee & Labor Relations - Knowledge and implementation of UAE Labor Law • Handles all medical insurance (reimbursements, pre-approvals & inquiries) for colleagues (700+) • Assigned to refill and check expiry of all First Aid Boxes and contents in a weekly basis • In charge of requesting and deleting Medical Insurance and Life Insurance for all staff • Booking airline tickets for colleagues going for vacation, end of service and new joiners. • Handling colleague accommodation complaints, transportations, transfers, spot checks and issues. • Assigned to post sick leave & vacations for payroll purposes • Knowledge about Civil Soft, FBM System, Taleo and Amadeus • Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and other trainings as required by L&D Manager. • Sending and preparing out offer letters, starter packs, reference calls and contracts for new hire • Updating all resignation list, warning letters, eligibility of transfer, promotions and rehire • In Charge and main point of contact for Employee Engagement Activities • Updating & maintains all employee records, files, promotions and trainings • Preparing Salary Certificates, Employment and Embassy Letters as per colleagues request • Doing recruitment procedures – posting an opening, closing a position, linking profiles in Taleo • Keeping internal HR system updated with joiners, leavers, personal & employment Information. • Manage the day to day HR issues that arise and be the main point of contact • Prepares and collates slides for monthly team forum. • Supporting and assisting DOHR all other HR projects for colleagues. • Maintain and follow-up on Probation Review File • Process end of service, clearance formalities, change of status and all related to leavers. • Assist employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures.

    • Front Office Receptionist/Cashier
      Mar 2013 - Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Assigned to do an accurate check in and check out for guest • Doing daily reports such as Credit Limit, Departures, City Ledgers and DTCM Reports • Proficient knowledge about Flash Report, Heartbeat, TSA, VICAS, VISION, QEMS and OPERA • Answering to email queries • Managing own cash float • Thorough knowledge of all the hotel’s facilities and services and passing the information to the guest whenever the possibility arises. • Messaging and Guest relations. • Multi task with any and all additional guest and management requirements • Conducts shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known. • Responsible for the operational efficiency of all Front office areas during shift and the service delivery of those areas.