Magenta Group, Dubai, UAE
Industry – Food Manufacturing and FMCG industry
Senior HR Manager
Aug 2020 – Present
Heading up HR department for the Group to provide HR support for all departments including Production, Sales (Retail, HORECA, Export, Van Sales and Trading channels), Supply Chain, Finance and ICT.
Contributed successfully to developing all HR functions from scratch after the company is acquired by the new board of directors. Played a vital role in successful implementation of SAP (S/4 Hana) for HR department. Hired all new positions for the factory within short span of time.
East Coast Group (Dubai, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah), UAE
May 2016 – Feb 2020
(East Coast Group is a local group of companies established in 1977 which is a dynamic and progressive organization that has grown to become a leading Construction and Real Estate Company in the region)
Started as HR Manager for Engineering Consultancy and got promoted to Group HR Manager.
Group HR Manager
Corporate Head office
Industry – Engineering Consultancy, Civil and MEP Contracting, and Aluminium façade manufacturing and installation and Real Estate.
Reporting to the Managing Director, I am responsible to provide HR services from corporate office for the group having employee strength of more than 3,500.
Responsible to support 5 business divisions and 20+ Project Sites in various Emirates.
Successfully implemented group level HR policies and procedures, Talent Acquisition strategies, Strategic workforce planning, Succession planning, redesigned Compensation and Benefits programs, Performance Management and career development programs and implemented effective Employee Relation programs for the group.
HR Manager - UAE and KSA
Engineering Consultancy
Industry – Engineering Consultancy (Architectural and Interior Design, MEP, Structural and Planning)
Human Resource:
? Head of HR: Responsible to head up all HR functions for UAE and KSA offices.
? Stakeholder Management and Strategic Business Partner Role: Close liaison with and influenced the Leadership team to define, create and to deliver the HR strategy to ensure strategic business objectives are met and exceeded.
? Organizational Development and Change Management: Improved business performance by developing structures, systems and processes that are effective and support the achievement of strategic objectives. Initiated the organization SWOT analysis in discussion with the Leadership team and compiled a detailed report on organization SWOT aspects and the necessary action plans. Conducted Gap Analysis across the departments and recommended the Management regarding what Knowledge, Skills and Abilities currently exist and are needed in future.
? Regional Talent Acquisition: Heading up recruitment functions for UAE and KSA and successfully hired the key positions including Design Architects and Interior Designers from across Middle East and Europe regions.
? HR Shared Services: Designed, implemented and supervised the best HR practices including HR Shared services and Employee self-services.
? Centralized Payroll administration: Supervised the payroll functions for UAE and KSA and centrally administered the required functions from UAE.
? Employee Relations: Ensured that the individual and collective relationship between the organization and employees are managed appropriately; within a clear framework underpinned by organization culture, practices, policies and ultimately by relevant law. Assisted with escalated conflict management, negotiation and consultation.
? Performance Management: Designed and administered Performance Management appraisal for the organization.
Administration:
? To manage the administrative functions which are administration of the PRO functions such as Labor, Immigration and other Governmental organizations, renewal of trade licenses, group health insurance, workmen compensation, contracts, leases and agreements, oversee the front office reception, administer purchase of office and IT assets for the offices, oversee the building maintenance, responsible to support ISO internal audits and to ensure all required procedures are followed prior to external audits.
Area HR Manager / Regional Recruitment Manager
BATCO Group (BATCO and LAVAJET), Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain and Dubai, UAE
Mar 2013 – Feb 2016
Industry –Roads and Infrastructure Contracting and Waste Management
(LAVAJET founded in Italy in 1990, is an international provider of environmental waste management services and a recognized leader in its domain with a proven record for achieving the highest standards of excellence.)
(BATCO is a general engineering and contracting company with the activities which include design & construction of roads and highways, infrastructure, bridges, tunnels, water dams, marine works and solid waste sanitary landfills.)
Reporting to the Area Manager – Middle East and leading a team of total 8 HR staff.
For BATCO, I was leading a team of 5 HR employees and for LAVAJET (Waste Management Company); the team size was 3, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Ain and Fujairah.
As Regional Recruitment Manager for the Group (BATCO and LAVAJET):
? Head of Talent Acquisition function for BATCO group in UAE, Oman and KSA who is responsible for the transformation of the recruitment team to a strategic and trusted talent acquisition partner. Defined and enhanced recruitment processes and practices and system and methodologies and implemented KPI’s and SLA’s.
? Delivered enhanced customer service and quality candidate hire through innovative resourcing strategies assessment and selection practices.
? Responsible for development of the overall talent management strategy to build a candidate pipeline and ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
? Leading productive and innovative sourcing, effective screening, interview and pre-hire processes.
? Continue to innovate and develop candidate sourcing strategies by leveraging available tools; company website, job boards, employee referrals, recruiting tools and agencies where appropriate.
? Introduced and implementing strategic sourcing methodologies and recruitment initiatives, including implementing psychometrics, enhancing the competency based interview and implementing new tools (Group recruitment online portal)
? Partner with stakeholders in the business to understand needs and develop strategic Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning initiatives to attract top talent.
? Maintain recruitment databases to ensure accurate tracking of vacancies and budget.
? Supported the team in handling requisitions for high volume recruitment.
? Managed the recruitment team to ensure effective prioritization of project needs.
? Provide training and feedback to the global Hiring Managers on interview techniques and continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
? Ensure up-to-date documentation and simple process flows for recruitment, on-boarding and other relevant processes.
? Ensure effective inductions take place for all new staff.
? Provide accurate reporting on recruitment to the Senior Management team on a weekly basis.
? Play a key role in the mobilization of new projects and management of large scale recruitment campaigns under time constraints.
? Meets regularly with the head of departments to ensure that they have an adequate manning to support the operations and understands the job profiles and descriptions of new positions.
? Coordinate with personnel department to ensure the visa processing of new hires are being carried out in order to ensure the start date for new hires are as planned.
? Promoted employee branding by leveraging social and digital media tools, to ensure BATCO group is an employer of choice.
As Area HR Manager for BATCO:
? Head of HR department for BATCO in UAE and responsible for Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development and Performance Management.
HR and Administration Manager
Multiforms LLC, Dubai, UAE
Jan 2009 – Mar 2013
(Industry – Architectural Façade specialist (Manufacturing and Installation of Aluminium, Steel and Glass) - Subsidiary of EMAAR Investment and Industries, UAE and ACWA Holding, KSA.)
Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of total 14 staff (7 HR and 7 Administrative staff)
Responsible for HR and Administrative Management for a workforce of 1,500+ in UAE and Talent Acquisition functions for KSA (750+) and Oman (100+) offices, including:
Human Resource:
? Responsible to head up all HR and Administrative functions for UAE.
? Managed all the Generalist HR functions for 2 manufacturing plants (Aluminium & Steel and Glass) and supported many construction sites for installation of glass and Aluminium curtain walls in UAE.
? Responsible to support Talent Acquisition functions for various construction sites for the installation of glass and Aluminium curtain walls in KSA and Oman.
? Supported the organization for all HR generalist activities including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Payroll Processing and Organizational Development.
Administration:
? Administration of the PRO functions such as Labor, Immigration and other Governmental organizations.
? General Administration – In charge of general administration functions for the organization including supervising administrative staff, cleaning staff, security guards and supervision of facilities management and camp administration. Responsible to support the organization to achieve ISO certification.
HR Operations Manager
Leighton Contractors, Abu Dhabi, UAE
July 2005 – Dec 2008
Industry – Contractors and project developers, subsidiary of Leighton International, a Multinational Organization.
Reporting to Corporate HR Manager and leading a team of total 8 site based HR staff
? Recruitment – To hire blue collar workers as per project requirements and to liaise and supervise the activities of manpower suppliers for seconded workers.
? HR operations – To administer the functions related to attendance, leave, payment of incentives and overtime, staff mobilization, exit procedure, transfer, end of service benefits etc. for site based employees.
? Employee relations - Counsel Managers and supervisors on employment issues and participated in the investigations when employee complaints or concerns are reported with the help of the committee who is responsible for a positive employee – employer relationship and to promote a high level of employee engagement and motivation.
Assistant Manager (HR & Administration)
Bin Aweidha Group of Companies, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mar 2000 – July 2005
Industry – Group of Companies (Retail, IT, Real Estate, Trading, Printing and Publishing, Travel and Tourism)
Responsible to support all the HR and general administrative functions for the group.