Edison Tamayo Alicaway, Group - HR Analyst

Edison Tamayo Alicaway

Group - HR Analyst

Gargash Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Information Science
Experience
20 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 10 Months

Group - HR Analyst at Gargash Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since October 2020

• Project lead for Group-wide SAP HR System implementation.
• Analyze various HR data to improve capacity planning and maximize productivity & efficiency.
• Conduct workforce planning analysis, manpower budgeting, productivity analysis for all business verticals.
• Develop KPI and metrics for various HR processes.
• Extended HR Operations support by perform ad hoc HR Projects/Tasks as & when required (recruitment, disciplinary investigations, HR system projects, HR policy drafting).

HR Consultant at International Office Solutions
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2019 to September 2020

• Advised on HR best practices; assist in the integration of effective HR processes,
programs and practices in daily operations.
•Collaborated with the managing partners in the company set up and led the formulation of HR solutions business plan and operations.
• Analyzed client’s HR requirements and recommends automated HR solutions in
collaboration with the software development team.

HR Business Partner / Talent Acquisition and Development Manager at Thuraya Telecommunications
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2007 to February 2019

Key Achievements:
• Developed a talent acquisition strategy achieving an accumulated recruitment saving of c. $1M.
• Recruited C-level executives (CFO, CHRO, General Counsel) in the organization.
• Developed Candidate Welcome Pack and Induction Booklet.
• Consistently controlled manpower expense that generated an average annual saving of 10%.
• Rebranded and relaunched the Knowledge Hub Program (formerly Knowledge Café)
• Designed and implemented the Employee Referral Program.
• Developed and implemented the Thuraya’s Orientation Program.
• Redesigned and implemented the Candidate Evaluation process.
• Implemented the Personality and Preference Inventory Assessment (PAPI) test in the selection process
• Developed c.$30M compensation & manpower plan for Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East regions in line with Thuraya’s “Futura” project.
• Designed and implemented the Thuraya’s Stars Award Program.
• Prepared and successfully managed Thuraya’s annual manpower budget of c. $25M for 4 consecutive years.
• Implemented the 360-degree feedback and integrated the Clifton Strengths in the performance review process that captured a more accurate insight into employees’ development plans.
• Developed an electronic/automated version of the organization chart that is integrated into the HRMIS.
• Initiated employee welfare programs (healthy living initiatives, subsidized gym memberships, hotel discounts, National day celebration activities, HO & PGW sports fest, etc).


HR Business Partnering
• Provided advice and counsel on policies and procedures, people management aspects to include organizational development, team effectiveness, executing change management strategy, and employee engagement solutions.

Employee Relations
• Served as the main point of contact for employees within the assigned business units for HR-related matters.
• Managed grievances & disciplinary process; conducted exit interviews & coordinated the completion of the EOS process

Talent Acquisition
• Developed regional (ME, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America) talent acquisition strategy aligned with Thuraya’s business plan.
• In compliance with local labor law, managed the entire spectrum of the recruitment process that includes recruitment budget management, advertisement, and employer branding, applications review, candidate sourcing/headhunting/screening, ATS management, interview scheduling, conducting interview and selection, visa process, security clearance, reference checks, onboarding and relocation, induction, orientation, offer letter and employment contract administration.

Manpower Planning & Budgeting
• Developed and managed Thuraya’s annual manpower plan & budget; monitored budget movements and conduct quarterly variance analysis; maintained budget cost centers in the HRMIS.


Performance Management
• Managed the performance management cycle process from start to end and monitor timely and accurate completion of the appraisals (e.g. forms and templates, communications).

Learning & Development
• Managed an annual training budget of $125K.
• Assessed employees’ development plans derived from the performance management system and develop training plans and/or identify learning opportunities for employee development.

HR and Admin Executive at Lotus Educational Institute
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2006 to May 2007

Responsible for general HR and Administration functions.

Administration Executive at Foursys Training
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2005 to August 2006

Responsible for managing the daily office administration function.

Instructor at Brokenshire College
  • Philippines
  • June 2002 to April 2005

Taught IT and Computer Science curriculum subjects.

Education

Master's degree, Information Science
  • at University of the Southeastern Philippines
  • March 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at University of the Immaculate Conception
  • March 2001

Specialties & Skills

Employee Relations
Interviewing
Training
Performance Management
Recruitment
Manpower Planning & Budgeting
Social Media
Learning & Development
Employee Relations
Interviewing
Talent Acquisition
Compensation & Reward
Performance Management
UAE Labour Law

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Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certified HR Manager (CHRM) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018
Certified HR Professional (CHRP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018

Hobbies

  • Reading, Writing, Watching Movies