Human Resources Management Strategy Advisor
Independent HR Consultant
Total years of experience :26 years, 6 Months
1- Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives
2- Conducting research and analysis of HR-related metrics, market trends, and employee feedback to identify areas for improvement and innovation
3- Collaborating with business leaders to identify talent gaps and develop workforce planning strategies to address them
4- Overseeing talent management and development initiatives, such as performance evaluations, career development plans, and succession planning
5- Developing and implementing effective recruitment and retention strategies that attract and retain top talent
6- Ensuring HR policies and procedures are compliant with legal and ethical standards and aligned with the organization's values and culture
7- Providing strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on HR-related matters, such as compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance
8- Developing and implementing employee wellness and engagement programs to promote a positive and healthy workplace culture
9- Managing and leading change initiatives that impact the organization's HR function and workforce
10- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change and transformation
Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in HR, and sharing this knowledge with the organization to drive continuous improvement.
SHARAKA holdings is a holding investment group have more than 3000 staff. Sharaka symbolizes a partnership between 8 diverse sectors across 33 companies in Qatar.
1. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & HR PLANNING
• Develop both a vision & mission statements
• Implement Strategic management formulation through SWOT analysis by:-
1. Identifying the company’s external opportunities and threats
2. Determining internal strengths and weaknesses
3. Establishing long-term objectives
4. Generating alternative strategies and recommend particular strategies to pursue
• Develops the organizational human resources strategy in compliance with corporate group strategy.
• Designs the group human resources department structure, positions and process system in compliance to its strategic mandate.
• Reviews, amends and drafts job description and qualifications required for the staff of the group human resources department.
• Formulates HR Plans, Policies & procedures according to organizational objectives.
2. HR ADMINISTRATION
• Prepares HR budget and ensures the activities within budget.
• Provides technical & professional advice to legal representative for legal proceedings related to HR.
3. MANPOWER PLANNING
• Organizes meetings with Management, plans for manpower as per requirements.
• Decides the working methodology for succession planning analysis, implementation and monitoring.
4. RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT
• Develops the recruitment and selection process to include: Appointment /Confirmation / Termination / Resignation /PROCEDURES/PROCESS.
• Decides recruitment channels.
5. COMPENSATIONS SCHEMES & BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
• Reviews and analyzes the group subsidiaries: Jobs / roles Salaries, ranking and benefit system.
6. PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AND MANAGEMENT
• Develops effective Performance Management Policy, Procedures and ensure its compliance.
• Reviews and analyzes the performance appraisal managing process.
7. EMPLOYEES RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Designs policies and procedures to resolve the employees’ horizontal and vertical inter-organizational conflicts.
• Enhances Organizational communications process.
• Accomplishes proper management of Staff amenities and occupational and health safety
8. TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Identifies the areas for development
• Explore the new skills to enhance productivity
• Administer the Training Policy.
9. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• Reviews and assesses the HR module of the current ERP system for further development.
• Suggests potential customization, if needed, on ERP HR module.
• Coordinates, guides, and monitors the implementation of ERP HR module at the group level.
Company Profile : Khatib & Alami (K&A) is an engineering consulting company that creates designs, supervises and manages large-scale projects. K&A offers regional urban planning and comprehensive architectural and engineering consulting services.
1. STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT.
• Managed the Implementation of Human Resources (HR) Information System
• Implemented the annual Human Resources (HR) Plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the company.
• Implemented strategic Human Resources (HR) projects in alignment with the strategic objective of the company.
2. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.
• Monitored and reviewed the system of performance appraisal.
• Implemented performance appraisals to all staff in accordance with company policy and monitor probationary periods.
3. Human Resources (HR) POLICIES
• Provided strategic direction and leadership on the development of appropriate Human Resources (HR) Policies.
• Developed, implemented and maintained Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of staff.
• Researched best practice to enable best design of Human Resources (HR) policies.
• Maintained that managers and staff are aware of the policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively.
• Monitored labor law and employment legislation developments, and assessed the impact on the company and developed policies to maintain legal compliance.
4. EMPLOYEES RELATIONS
• Worked closely with senior and line managers, and provided them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of Human Resources (HR) activities.
• Kept up to date with legal developments and advised management on compliance and risk factors.
• Managed investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Provided advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases.
5. PAYROLL, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Maintained payroll is completed accurately and to deadline.
• Developed and implemented a compensation and benefits policy that is aligned with Human Resources (HR) best practices and enforced a ‘pay for performance’ culture across the Company.
• Reviewed and proposed incentive plans.
• Oversaw the payroll process Handle complications using appropriate levels of discretion and decision making.
• Reviewed staff salaries and recommended for pay rises in consultation with departments’ heads.
6. RESOURCING AND TALENTS ACQUISITION
• Developed short term and long term recruitment plans that addressed the direction of the business strategy as communicated by Senior Management.
• Led recruitment initiatives to implement the recruitment plan and determine which recruitment sources will best meet the recruitment needs of the Company.
• Led the recruitment efforts to find and retain top talents including applicants tracking, job posting, resume screening, interviewing, and the preparation of offers.
• Strengthened relationships with external recruiters.
7. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
• Conducted training needs analysis, designed and implement a training plan with inputs from business heads.
• Oversaw the implementation of the annual training and development plan.
• Directed the induction training process, and Also managed that new employees have received the technical training and orientation required to handle their duties.
• Monitored the training costs against budget.
• Directed the evaluation of all learning and development activities.
• Recommended proposals and suggestion on a cost-effective management development program.
• Maintained well organized training records for all staff.
8. OTHER
• Maintained all Job Descriptions are kept up to date, created new JDs as and when necessary.
• Reviewed and managed new starter and leaver processes.
• Provided day to day advice to line managers on all HR issues.
• Maintained a succession plan for all departments.
Company Profile: HumanSoft is an information technology solutions provider. HumanSoft Operates in Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar.
1. Implemented Human Resources Information System (MSGP).
2. Served as a link between Senior Management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, policies and procedures, and helping resolve work-related problems.
3. Managed that the policies are being implemented consistently across the company.
4. Provided consultation, advice and coaching to Managers and employees on matters related to HR policies and procedures.
5. Reviewed regularly HR Policies and Procedures and highlighted any areas that need to be updated. Coordinated that all updates are communicated to employees.
6. Developed short term and long-term recruitment plans that addressed the direction of the business strategy as communicated by Senior Management.
7. Led recruitment initiatives to implement the recruitment plan and determined which recruitment sources (online advertising, recruitment agencies, university campuses, etc) would best meet the recruitment needs of the Company.
8. Coordinated with Department and Section Managers to implement the recruitment policy, identified vacancies, interviewed and selected applicants.
9. Oversaw all PR procedures (employment visas, visit visas, trade license renewals, etc) through regular reports from the Senior PR Officer. Handled complications using appropriate levels of discretion and decision making.
10. Developed and implemented the compensation and benefits policy in line with best HR practices and enforced a ‘pay for performance’ culture across the Company.
11. Reviewed and proposed incentive plans to encourage and motivate employees through non-monetary means to enhance the culture of team work and high performance across the Company.
12. Oversaw the payroll process. Handled complications using appropriate levels of discretion and decision making.
13. Oversaw implementation of the annual training and development plan of Managers and their teams.
14. Oversaw the induction training process, and ensured that new employees have received the technical training and orientation required to handle their duties.
15. Implemented the performance appraisal system and ensured its consistent implementation across the Company.
16. Provided coaching and guidance to Department Managers on the process of appraising employee performance and using performance evaluations as a development tool.
17. Accomplished strategies for talent management and succession planning.
18. Managed the HR and PR budgets.
19. Conducted exit interviews for employees and report issues to Management for future improvements.
20. Developed methods to measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement, developed and recommended plans to initiate improvements.
21. Implemented regular reports for Management on employee turnover, absenteeism, sickness, annual leave, trainings attended, etc.
22. Developed a set of HR metrics to provide an ongoing measure of the HR functions.
* Provide professional and high quality of training activities.
* Provide HRD improvements consulting services.
* To plan, implement, follow up and evaluate basic training programs for new graduates of UAE citizens. (Graduates development programs).
* Coordinate with training institutes inside and outside UAE.
* Work effectively for meeting training needs of DM staff.
* Plan and implement studies of measuring training impact.
During my tenure with Public Administration Services (PAS), a distinguished American company headquartered in Virginia, USA, I was entrusted with a pivotal role in a significant project focused on the reorganization and restructuring of Abu Dhabi's local government. This initiative aimed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness by revamping the structural and organizational aspects of government entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Organization & Management Systems Specialist within the PAS consulting team, I actively contributed to the success of this transformative project by undertaking the following responsibilities:
* Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and development of actionable recommendations.
* Played a central role in facilitating the implementation of changes aligned with the broader goals of the reorganization project.
* Conducted specialized studies directed towards achieving structural and organizational enhancements across over twenty government departments and agencies.
* Leveraged expertise in organizational development to provide management improvement consulting services.
* Worked closely with the Department of Organization and Management in Abu Dhabi, where I was specifically chosen and appointed for this critical role.
* Focused efforts on fostering positive change within government entities to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
* Gained invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of government operations and organizational dynamics.
* Successfully contributed to promoting a more streamlined and effective government structure within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
* Honed skills in driving transformative initiatives within intricate governmental settings, facilitating enhanced operational outcomes.
* Offered instrumental expertise in enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness within government entities.
My Thesis: Strategic Human Resources & Work Engagement Outcomes in GCC Countries.
Graduated in a Very good Average Score
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