Jean Kouz, Human Resources Manager

Jean Kouz

Human Resources Manager

Holdal- Abou Adal Group

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance
Experience
9 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 0 Months

Human Resources Manager at Holdal- Abou Adal Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2011 to March 2013

Human Resources Manager September 2011 - Present
Holdal- Abou Adal Group (Lebanon)
www.holdal.com.lb
Holdal is a leading retail & distribution company with more than 60 years of experience in Lebanon and the Near East, employing more than 600 employees


* As a member of the Senior Management Team, I am involved in all high level decisions in both day to day management, and strategic direction of the organization
* Driving the Change Management process
* Built a full fledged HR Department from what previously a Personnel Department.
* Drafted and implemented a complete suite of HR Processes and Procedures.
* Implemented Job Evaluation Process based on the "Haygroup" methodology.
* Developed a Grading Structure based on the Job Evaluation process and linked to a Salary Scale.
* Implemented a Performance Management System to enhance the culture of "Performance Excellence"
* Re-engineered the selection and interviewing process, and oversaw its implementation.
* Developed for a period of 3 years, an "Organizational Development" action plan that links the values and the required corporate culture to the Performance management process.
* Developed succession planning process linked to the "Competency Management" process and the "Performance Management" process.
* Conducted the yearly climate survey for the entire organization with a follow up action plan on areas of development
* Conducted the yearly 360° evaluation for all managers of the group, which includes an in-depth analysis on areas for development, and a corresponding development plan.
* Started up the implementation of an intranet project, and mapped all required workflows and authorizations.
* Oversaw and managed the overall personnel and payroll provisions of the group.
* Conducted training needs analysis and implemented a corresponding Development Plan
* Implemented a full fledge HRIS and integrated it to the business ERP.

Human Resources Manager at Inkript Holding (Lebanon)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2007 to August 2011

Human Resources Manager April 2007 - August 2011
Inkript Holding (Lebanon)
www.inkript.com
Inkript is one of the top 5 companies specialized in security printing and smart cards manufacturing in the Middle East, employing more than 600 employees, and serving some of the biggest sectors such as the banking sector, telecom sector, and government offices/ Institutions.


* Guided and managed the overall provision of Human Resources services, and programs in accordance with the company's strategic objectives.
* Drafted and implemented a set of Policies and Procedures for the group and all its subsidiaries.
* Managed the Personnel Department issues and the payroll process.
* Organized and coordinated the recruitment and selection of new staff.
* Designed and implemented the performance management process (Balanced Scorecard)
* Implemented a Job Evaluation process that was used to establish a Grading Structure
* Defined a salary scale and a pay management policy.
* Conducted HR Due Diligence for all new acquisitions.
* Prepared and maintained the annual HR budget.
* Project-managed the implementation of the HR Module on the new ERP system (SAP)

Financial Analyst at AlShall Economic Services
  • Qatar
  • January 2006 to March 2007

Financial Analyst January 2006 - March 2007
AlShall Economic Services (Qatar)
www.alshall.com
AlShall is a financial and economic consulting firm and a full-service investment management company. It Specializes in Financial & Economic Consulting, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Planning, Business Valuation, Privatization, Real Estate Advisory, and Research.


* Worked on strategic Project Development Activities (Execution and Follow up): Technical Assessment, Market Assessment, Business/Project Planning, Deployment and Integration
* Handled the financial analysis of various business initiatives and their performance
* Carried out feasibility studies for different industries and sectors, with emphasis on the real estate sector
* Carried out the financial analysis of all companies listed in the Doha Security Market, determining which of these presents good investment opportunities
* Prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly articles about the Doha Security Market, discussing the behavior of the stocks and the status of all listed companies (The articles are published in all major Newspapers in Qatar)

Co-owner/ Operations Manager at PHP-LTD (Nigeria)
  • Nigeria
  • April 2004 to December 2005

Co-owner/ Operations Manager April 2004 - December 2005
PHP Nig.LTD (Nigeria)
PHP is a trading company that specializes in the distribution of catering/disposable items, and canned food.


* Responsible for managing all operations within the country.
* Recruited and managed staff, including performance monitoring, coaching, and training.
* Established and maintained contacts with all clients, and built an effective business support relationship with them.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance
  • at University of notre dame louaize
  • January 2004

BA in Banking and Finance 2000- 2004 University of notre dame louaize, Lebanon

High school or equivalent, Sc. Ex
  • at College Saint Joseph Antoura
  • January 1998

Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II, Sc.Ex 1998 College Saint joseph, Antoura, Lebanon

Specialties & Skills

Organizational Development
Compensation Systems
Recruitment
Performance Management
Project Management
HUMAN RESOURCES
PAYROLL

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Memberships

of the "Human Resources Association of Lebanon"
  • Member