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Zahrah Saeed

Maidenhead,Berkshire

Summary

An energetic Group Administrator at Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd., I assist both managers and employees with inquiries related to Business and Human Resources. I possess strong motivation and organizational skills, coupled with a results-oriented approach. My sociable nature allows me to foster relationships effectively. I have a demonstrated track record of establishing trust, enhancing satisfaction, addressing issues, and ensuring long-term loyalty. I am a versatile professional in search of a new opportunity where I can positively influence individuals' lives while pursuing personal and professional growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Group Administrator

Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd
Wokingham/Tewksbury
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Providing support to the Group HR & Compliance Director and the Business and Management Team
  • Serving as the primary contact for all HR inquiries and onboarding responsibilities, including conducting exit interviews and DBS checks
  • Coordinating and scheduling training sessions while keeping the training matrix up to date
  • Offering administrative support for any business audits related to ISO certifications
  • Responsible for software, IT consumables, and assets
  • Managing the fleet and internal travel arrangements, ensuring that vehicle requests, invoicing, and insurance claims are properly managed
  • Assisting employees facing mental health challenges in my role as the company's mental health first aider
  • Handling general administrative tasks, including organising the annual calibration of engineering tools and managing office supplies, staff uniforms, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

HR Lead Volunteer

Teenage Helpline Charity
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Ensured project completion within deadlines to maintain organisational reputation.
  • Coordinated community outreach programmes for improved public relations.
  • Developed comprehensive task schedules, resulting in better time management.
  • Fostered unity and cooperation through clear communication strategies.
  • Streamlined volunteer onboarding process to boost efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate volunteer records ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulations.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer programme goals and objectives.

Regional People Development Administrator

E-ACT
Berkshire/London
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Professionally represent E-ACT by acting as first point of contact for 5 Academies in the Region
  • High volume of recruitment and onboarding of staff including graduates, apprentices, and agency staff
  • Assist in maintaining accurate, up to date staff records to meet E-ACTs requirements, ensuring compliance with Data Protection, Safeguarding, Single Central Register and Associated Legislations
  • To advertise vacancies on Teaching Agency Platforms, Indeed and on local council Websites
  • To send out job offers, confidential letters, contracts, and contract variations
  • Exposure to employee relation matters and company restructure
  • Spreadsheet management collating and tracking data
  • To conduct enhanced Pre-Employment checks
  • Assist in production of monthly payroll including starter, leaver and amendments, submission of timesheets and sickness/absence

HR Administrator

Teenage Helpline Charity
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • As the initial point of contact for all volunteers, professionally represent Teenage Helpline
  • To supervise the hiring process, process DBS checks, and onboard and offboard volunteers
  • To provide Contracts for volunteers and train new volunteers
  • Maintaining personnel records in accordance with Teenage Helpline Regulations and Data Protection Laws
  • To engage in the execution of certain projects by consulting with operations and line management
  • Encourage developments and enhance employee culture, engagement, policies, and procedures

Customer Service Advisor

Gordons Property Lawyers
Maidenhead
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Acting Team Leader as and when required scheduling shifts, supporting employees, assigning tasks, organising team initiatives, and delivering training to new starters
  • Administration, Data Input, answering all inbound calls to the business and meeting KPIs
  • Processing of new property Sales, Purchasing and Remortgage applications ensuring cases are meeting expectations familiarising clients with the process and procedures
  • Provide excellent, professional, and courteous customer service
  • Use Mitel software to monitor call levels throughout the day
  • To keep up to date with product and lending criteria to ensure we give correct information to brokers and financial advisors
  • To ensure that the issues were resolved promptly and accurately and to provide accurate updates to clients, solicitors, brokers, and lenders
  • Comply with FCA regulations, company standard policies, Data Protection and Financial Crime

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer
Maidenhead
09.2013 - 03.2022
  • Providing excellent customer service going beyond to exceed customers’ expectations
  • Replenishing shelves, stock control and job rotation assisting other departments as and when requested and delivering training to new starters
  • Managing financial transactions, cashing up tills at end of day, making online orders, and taking M&S Bank account payments
  • Database administration and arranging appointments
  • Mentioned in customer surveys for my excellent customer service

Education

MSc - Human Resource Management

University of Southampton
09.2017 - 09.2018

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Southampton Solent University
09.2014 - 06.2017

Extended Business Studies Diploma Level 3 - undefined

East Berkshire College
09.2012 - 06.2014

GCSEs - undefined

Newlands Girls School
09.2007 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Administrative
  • Onboarding
  • Health & Safety
  • First Aider
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • Fire Marshall
  • Microsoft Office – Intermediate
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Human resources processes
  • Recruitment oversight

Personal Information

Hobbies: Health and fitness, Going to the gym, Yoga, Cooking for friends and family, Travelling to different countries exploring different foods and cultures

Affiliations

  • Gym Yoga and Travel

Timeline

Group Administrator

Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd
10.2023 - 04.2025

HR Lead Volunteer

Teenage Helpline Charity
08.2022 - 07.2023

Regional People Development Administrator

E-ACT
03.2022 - 09.2022

HR Administrator

Teenage Helpline Charity
11.2021 - 08.2022

Customer Service Advisor

Gordons Property Lawyers
07.2019 - 03.2022

MSc - Human Resource Management

University of Southampton
09.2017 - 09.2018

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Southampton Solent University
09.2014 - 06.2017

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer
09.2013 - 03.2022

Extended Business Studies Diploma Level 3 - undefined

East Berkshire College
09.2012 - 06.2014

GCSEs - undefined

Newlands Girls School
09.2007 - 06.2011
Zahrah Saeed