Aslim Iqubal Singh
Providence
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional with 10+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving organisation. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General secretary
GAWU
03.2021 - Current
- At this level, I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation
- As the union's team leader, I engage with employers, national agencies, and international partners
- I am also tasked with negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing the organisation in matters about labour law, and developing HR/IR policies.
- As the lead person in project development and implementation, I am responsible for various tasks, including monitoring and evaluation
- I must stay informed about current trends and developments and ensure that we incorporate them into our activities
- This involves regularly conducting research, attending relevant workshops and meetings, and collaborating with other professionals in the field
- Additionally, I oversee all aspects of the project from start to finish, ensuring that each step is completed efficiently and effectively
- This includes delegating tasks to team members, managing timelines, and ensuring all project goals are met within the given budget
- Ultimately, I aim to ensure that our projects are successful and impactful and that we constantly strive to improve and innovate.
Assistant general secretary
GAWU
08.2016 - 03.2021
- During this period, I was highly involved in the HR/IR functions of the organisation
- I managed and successfully concluded various agreements while negotiating with employers from diverse backgrounds and industries
- Additionally, I played a part in creating HR manuals and procedures for multiple organisations
- Throughout this period, I gained further knowledge about OSH and the formulation of relevant policies.
- During my time, I gained a better understanding of labour laws and regulations
- I was appointed as the lead person responsible for working with our legal team to address issues at the judicial level
- This involved preparing case briefs and documentation for the team to pursue legal representation
- Additionally, I was heavily involved in shaping the organisation's strategic direction and was able to develop my skills in this area further.
Research officer
GAWU
06.2006 - 08.2016
- I created and managed the research department through project financing while adhering to specific guidelines
- With the help of a small team, we successfully achieved the department's goals, producing several research papers and dossiers for the Union
- Our most notable accomplishment was developing an online presence, which has grown and expanded.
- Between then and now, I was privileged to serve on the industrial relations committee, where we conducted research and prepared case briefs
- On some occasions, I led discussions
- During this period, I represented the organisation at local and international conferences, where I presented various research papers and spoke on multiple topics
- My background in economics came in handy as I actively participated in several job evaluation and salary benchmarking exercises and became familiar with the Hay Methodology.
Labour relations clerk
GAWU
01.2001 - 06.2006
- As a clerk, my primary responsibility was to receive complaints and accurately document them into standardised forms
- Additionally, I collated information and prepared files for officers to present matters at a bilateral or conciliatory level
- I was also responsible for collecting relevant data for further analysis and interrogation
- Throughout this period, I attended meetings with various companies and gained exposure to discussions and arguments from both sides of a dispute.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Employment Relations
University of Turin
Turin, Italy03.2024
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, UK08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Guyana
Turkeyen, Guyana05.2007
Skills
- Recruitment and selection
- Collective bargaining
- Grievance handling
- Contract design and implementation
- Employment relations
- Job benchmarking
Volunteer Experience
- Director of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) and the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC)
- Sugar Commission of Inquiry
- East Demerara Estate Commission of Inquiry
- Steering Committee of the ACP Ministerial Meeting on Sugar
- Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS)
- Guyana Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)
Timeline
General secretary
GAWU
03.2021 - Current
Assistant general secretary
GAWU
08.2016 - 03.2021
Research officer
GAWU
06.2006 - 08.2016
Labour relations clerk
GAWU
01.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Industrial And Employment Relations
University of Turin
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Bedfordshire
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Guyana
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