ashraf kawas, Regional HR - Legal and Contracts Manager Lebanon- Jordan- GCC- Pakistan

ashraf kawas

Regional HR - Legal and Contracts Manager Lebanon- Jordan- GCC- Pakistan

Exceed IT Services

Location
Lebanon
Education
High school or equivalent, HR
Experience
22 years, 7 months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 7 months

Regional HR - Legal and Contracts Manager Lebanon- Jordan- GCC- Pakistan at Exceed IT Services
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since December 2020

• Make sure all contractual company and employees documents are prepared on time.
• Review all company contracts and agreements and highlight any risks.
• Create / Revise and update all HR Operation Processes and policies.
• Make sure all employees’ contracts are registered at MOL/ Manpower.
• Make sure all governmental documents (Visa, Passports) are valid.
• Monitor all changes and updates in Labor Laws.
• Provide consultations on HR and Legal cases.
• Accountable for Onboarding/Offboarding process

HR Manager at Glassline Industries
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2019 to April 2020

•Establish & Manage the HR & Administration functions by planning, directing and coordinating relevant activities to maximize the strategic role of HR & Administration in the eight countries.

LEBANON, JORDAN, KUWAIT, UAE, QATAR,
ALGERIA, NIGERIA, CYPRUS


•Establish and supervise all HR functions for Glassline staff.

HR Country Manager Lebanon & Jordan at AL FUTTAIM GROUP
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • December 2013 to June 2019

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The general concept of the HR Shared Services is that it acts as the focal point of contact for all Al Futtaim’s operations in Lebanon & Jordan and supports and guides the individual businesses as required.

Major accomplishments:

• Manage the HR & Administration functions by planning, directing and coordinating relevant activities to maximize the strategic role of HR & Administration in Lebanon & Jordan.
• Authorized signatory & company representative in Lebanon & Jordan.
• Team leader in launching SAP in Lebanon & Jordan.
• Full supervision on HR functions for Al Futtaim staff.
• In charge of all Government Relations in Lebanon & Jordan.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Coordinate with all related departments in Dubai.

HR MANAGER at BEESLINE S.A.L
  • Lebanon
  • April 2012 to November 2013

A leading Lebanese company specialized in the cosmetics industry.
Major accomplishments:
•Established the HR Depertment.
•Set all the HR Operations functions.
•Succesfully passed the ISO Audit.
•Reduced the turover ration in the company.

HR MANAGER at BEESLINE S.A.L
  • Lebanon
  • April 2012 to November 2013

A leading Lebanese company specialized in the cosmetics industry.
Major accomplishments:
•Established the HR Depertment.
•Set all the HR Operations functions.
•Succesfully passed the ISO Audit.
•Reduced the turover ration in the company.

HR MANAGER at A.R.Hourie
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2010 to March 2012

A leading Lebanese company specialized in the construction industry.

Major accomplishments:
• Established the HR Department.
• Set all the HR Operations functions.
• Built solid relations with universities for the purposes of recruitment and job fairs.
• Reduced the turnover ration in the company.

HR Coordinator at A.R.Hourie
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2007 to December 2009
Assistant to ICT PROJECT MANAGER at OMSAR
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2005 to May 2007

A Lebanese Ministry specialized in the development of Municipalities, Ministries.

Major accomplishments:



Accountable on all phases of the recruitment program for the Senior Government Positions (Grade 1 employee) opened for several ministries.

ASSISTANT TO EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EU at OMSAR
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2003 to September 2005

OFFICE OF THE MINISTRY OF STATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM - (OMSAR) Beirut, Lebanon

A Lebanese Ministry specialized in the development of Municipalities, Ministries.
Major accomplishments:
•Participated in the preparation of the “ Development Report” for several ministries and municipalities such as simplification of procedures, orgazing the process of each procedure etc.

TEAM MEMBER - SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURES at OMSAR
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2001 to August 2003

A Lebanese Ministry specialized in the development of Municipalities, Ministries.
Major accomplishments:

•Participated in the preparation of the “ Development Report” for several ministries and municipalities such as simplification of procedures, orgazing the process of each procedure etc.





Certificates
Certificates


•Finance for non financial managers - 2017 - Al Futtaim Group.
•Negotiation Fundamentals - 2017 - Al Futtaim Group.
•Using Strategic Thinking Skills - 2017 - Al Futtaim Group.
•Leaders for Growth - 2017 - Al Futtaim Group.
•Train the Trainer - 2014 - MCA People Solutions - Lebanon
•Leadership Program Certificate - 2014 - First Ascent UK.

Education

High school or equivalent, HR
  • at INSTITUTE FOR HRM EDUCATION
  • August 2010

HR Generalist Certificate. Final Grade 96

Diploma, HR
  • at HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY
  • December 2009

Passed the 10 exams that cover all functions of HR.

Bachelor's degree, LAW
  • at BEIRUT ARAB UNIVERSITY
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

HR Strategy
Team Performance
Job Descriptions
Project Execution
Leadership
GOVERNMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
POLICY ANALYSIS
RECRUITING
STRATEGIC

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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