Group Human Resources Manager
Allied Transport LLC
Total years of experience :21 years, 7 Months
Allied Transport LLC, Dubai March 2017 till February 2019
Group Human Resources Manager, reported to the Chief Executive Officer
Allied Transport Company (ATC) is one of the leading transport companies in Dubai specializing in land freight transportation and haulage of all types of cargo. Visit Allied at Allied transport.com
Achievements:
• Achieved organizational readiness by spearheading the talent acquisition of the Allied Haulage Group, in UAE, KSA. Saved AED 750, 000 for the in-house recruitment of 256 specialists, executives and leaders.
• Provided a fair and accurate reflection of the company’s current and future requirement by formulating 116 job descriptions as per the Hay model. Saved AED 500, 000 by doing it in house
• Delivered functional and business performance improvements by measuring and analyzing key performance indicators, identifying high potential employees through employee performance appraisals and cost-effective training and development
• Ensured compliance with key government legislative requirements, ISO audits, customer audits by formulating extensive and comprehensive HR policies and procedures
• Raised the awareness of HR practices by conducting climate surveys, championing action plans and employee recognition schemes
Manager - Human Resources & Administration, Dubai, reported to the Managing Director
A unique aquaculture investment of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to support local marine aquaculture industry, reduce dependence on foreign imports of fish and to relieve pressure on fishing for an increasingly long list of endangered species.
Achievements:
• Strategically aligned the recruitment, performance management, training and development, employee recognition schemes, compensation and benefits, workplace safety and health management with the core aquaculture business due to a high level of understanding the business as result of having an unique combination of a Masters in Zoology and Human Resources
• With the earth moving beneath our feet, I was the glue that connected ideas and solutions by wearing many hats in setting up the various processes of the different operational units in Hatchery, Cage Farms and Land Farms.
• Raised the visibility of the project by helming the corporate communications with HH Office of the Crown Prince of Dubai, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Local Media. http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/environment/farm-in-jebel-ali-breeds-european-species-for-uae-fish-lovers-1.1981392#.WLPal_lEo8U.email
HR consultant: February 2013 till February 2015
Provided human capital management advisory services to businesses in switchgear and electrical, education provider, waste water management, real estate, emerging retail jeweler.
Achievements:
• Identified opportunities for restructuring and process improvements
• Initiated projects that led to the optimal utilization of HR operational expenditure (staff costs) wherever appropriate, e.g. downsizing, outsourcing, employing contractors etc.
• Designed company’s job descriptions, compensation model, performance tool, training plans, policies and procedures
Manager Human Capital & Administration, MENA. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer
Founded in 1993, Zafco is a leading importer & exporter of automotive tyres, batteries and lubricants to over 800 customers in 85 countries. Visit ZAFCO at zafco.com
Achievements:
• Collaborated with business leadership to raise the effectiveness of the employee performance by formulating job descriptions, setting milestones, developing training plans and evaluating performance
• Increased employee engagement by monitoring and responding to employee feedback, introduced Think club, Suggestion Box, Grievances cells, employee recognition schemes like Employee of the month, Personality of the Year, organized ZAFCO World conference in Oct 2012 as a core member of the steering committee
• Raised the brand presence of the company by enabling the company to be ISO certified and ensuring the annual ISO Audits were passed without any departmental non-conformities
Human Resources Manager - Middle East, India & Turkey. Reported to the Chief Talent Officer in San Francisco and MD in Dubai
Landor Associates the world’s leading strategic brand consulting and design firm, is part of WPP, one of the largest global communications service’s companies. 21 global offices, 755 talented people, One Landor. Visit Landor at landor.com.
Achievements:
• Gave the employees a voice in the company by setting up the HR department
• Championed Embark (Online podcast induction), Landor Academy (which organized the Training Orient Express, a 12-month lunch and learn training programme) and Landmark schemes (Long service awards), Global mobility tool (that enabled transfers across 21 offices) and formulated job descriptions along with the global HR team.
Manager - Human Resources. Reported to the Group Chief Operating Officer:
Damas a leading billion-dollar luxury retailer is a house to international brands of jewelry and watches, having more than 400 outlets worldwide and with employee strength of 3000. Visit Damas at damasjewellery.com
Achievements:
• Achieved the requisite organizational skill set by conducting overseas recruitment trips to Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Nepal, Delhi, Bombay, Cochin, Chennai, Hong Kong, Manila
• Improved departmental efficiencies by conducting a holistic performance appraisal for 2500 employees
• Maximized individual and organizational impact through succession planning
• Stayed connected with the employees through rigorous and structured employee engagement policies
• Enabled employee relations, conflict resolutions through mentoring and coaching
Regional Retail Trainer, Middle East. Reported to the Regional Human Resources Manager
Spinneys is a premier supermarket retailer in the Middle East. Visit Spinneys at spinneys-dubai.com
Achievements:
• Enhanced the skill level of a 1000 employee workforce in UAE & Oman through regular and structured training programs
• Brought clarity to roles and responsibilities by formulating job descriptions for all departments
• Raised the product knowledge of Retail staff by developing manuals for fresh food and nonfood sections
• Increased morale and motivation by implementing monthly Great Achiever awards.
Regional Trainer, South India .Reported to the Regional Manager
DHL is the global market leader in international express, overland transport and airfreight. Visit DHL at dhl.com
Achievements:
• Enhanced the efficiency of the Customer Service department by implementing the corporate training programs and processes at the regional level
• Formulated the job descriptions, procedure manual for ISO 9002 certification
• Increased synergy between departments by organizing employee welfare events