Azeem Shah

Accomplishments:
• Played key role in launch and implementation of Recruitment & Selection Process for Julphar
• Instrumental in implementation of best recruitment practices across Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Staffing Onboarding Process.
• Acknowledged for successful launch of Julphar Emiratization Programs across UAE
• Set up strategic partnership with universities in UAE for talent internship and employment opportunities

Job Profile:
• Spearhead recruitment activities across 35+ countries in the MENA region encompassing staff strength of 3100+
• Render recruitment solutions across the organizational hierarchy to Julphar in MENA and other regions
• Coordinate with hiring managers in identification of recruitment strategies based on requirements
• Liaise with Talent Development/ Support Leaders in development of succession plans and identification of talent pipeline. Set up strategic partnerships with major education bodies including universities/ colleges
• Guide the management with regards to organizational structure, definition of job descriptions and alignment of salaries to market/ industry trends
• Conduct training sessions on recruitment process to line managers, provide feedback/ evaluation and facilitate Behavioural Interview
• Interact with the employer with regards to branding and group advertising marketing activities
• Promote the organization as a preferred employer of choice to the employment market
• Participate in career exhibitions and render support to social media strategy

Accomplishments:
• Actively participated during pre-opening of hotel in setting up of HR department structure and managed HR operations
• Played key role in recruitment of employees including Managers based on business/ productivity levels
• Instrumental in definition/ implementation of programs and policies in areas of HR P&P’s, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Salary Structure, Compensation &, Benefits

Job Profile:
• Coordinated HR functions encompassing Recruitment, Selection, Manpower Planning, Productivity, Pay & Benefits, Career Path Management, People Infrastructure for Growth, Transfers & Promotions, Orientation for new employees in an organization with employee strength of 600+ members
• Defined/ implemented preferred employer strategy to ensure accurate turnover analysis
• Conducted training sessions for Department Heads/ Managers in interviewing techniques, recruitment and selection processes
• Involved in administration HR policies procedures/ HR practices including preparation of budgets for staff and department allocations
• Ensured compliance to organizational policies/ procedures and other SLA parameters
• Implemented various process improvement initiatives based on legal norms
• Optimized resource utilization to maximize productivity
• Maintained regular interaction with government bodies with regards to statutory regulations

Accomplishments:
• Defined/ implemented qualitative training sessions for Department Heads/ Managers on interviewing techniques, recruitment and selection
• Ensured compliance to HR P&Ps in day to day operations of the Human Resources department

Job Profile:
• Catered to HR operations (encompassing Recruitment, Selection, Manpower Planning, Productivity, Pay and Benefits, Career Path Management, People Infrastructure for Growth, Transfers and Promotions, Orientation for new employees, Administration, Professional Involvement, Community Involvement) in an organization with 220+ Employees
• Coordinated activities related to management of HR functions in Recruitment, HR Operations, Training and Staff Accommodation
• Managed recruitment activities based on business/ productivity levels
• Defined/ implemented preferred employer strategy, turnover analysis
• Conducted orientation sessions for new employees and managed various administrative activities

Accomplishments:
• Instrumental in setting up of Employee Welfare Committee Employee Sports and Social Activities
• Launched/ managed Hotels Employee Recognition & Rewards Program including monthly dialogue session with General Manager and employees across the organizational hierarchy
• Generated/ updated various status reports for the senior leadership team and other stakeholders
• Assisted the HR Director in preparing presentation for the company’s periodic General Assembly & Operations Meeting

Job Profile:
• Rendered support to the Recruitment Manager in Recruitment & Selection process in an organization with 700+ employees
• Maintained regular interaction with recruitment agencies with regards to short listing of Resumes, preparation of offers, receipt of documents for visa processing, arrival coordination, ticket confirmation, invoice checking and follow up
• Managed activities related to visas applications, arrivals, training, inductions, and initiation of relocation plan for new hires
• Represented the HR team with regards to orientations; generated awareness on hotel rules/ regulations, policies & procedures, employee hand book contents and other related factors
• Conducted Exit Interviews, surveys for employee benefits program
• Prepared Annual Departmental Budget and Capital Expenditures in coordination with the HR Director

Accomplishments:
• Significantly enhanced employee communication through implementation of handbook, notice boards, newsletters, posters and dialogue meetings
• Instrumental in organizing surveys on employee benefits programs

Job Profile:
• Functioned as member of the pre-opening HR team to cater to staff strength of 1200 employees
• Involved in end to end HR activities in compliance to organizational policies and statutory regulations
• Represented the HR team in conducting orientations, implementation of hotel rules/ regulations, policies/ procedures, employee hand book
• Coordinated activities related to employee appraisals, monitored sports and social activities
• Organized counseling sessions for employees and conducted exit interviews


PAST ASSIGNMENT
• Inter-Continental Doha, Doha, State of Qatar │ Receptionist & Cashier │ Nov 2000 - Dec 2003