mazen saleh, HR Consultant

mazen saleh

HR Consultant

MS Consultancy

Location
Canada
Education
Master's degree, Human Resources
Experience
29 years, 0 months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 0 months

HR Consultant at MS Consultancy
  • Canada
  • My current job since July 2013

 Provides professional and prompt human resources support for small and medium companies.
 Provides a confidential assessment of organizational issues and makes recommendations for next steps, including policy, procedural and structural change.
 Designs HR solutions in the area of talents acquisition, organizational development, work relations and health & safety.
 Designs and conducts HR training programs on a variety of HR related topics.
 Acts as Talent acquisition professional upon client’s request and manage the full-cycle recruitment process - posting jobs, pre-screening resumes, conducting interviews, completing necessary background checks.

HR / Employment Advisor at Explore action Quebec
  • Canada
  • May 2012 to April 2013

 Participated in recruiting and selecting members.
 Assessed and assisted members with their employment needs and direct them to the appropriate services or programs.
 Referred appropriate members to workshops and/or assisted services (employment counseling).
 Designed and offered training workshops related to different HR and employment topics.
 Coached and advised members about employability and on job search methodologies.
 Provided relevant legislation knowledge related to employment and local labour market information and opportunities.
 Provided résumés analysis and critiques and guided members on how to enhance their résumés effectiveness.
 Conducted outreach to local employers for employment opportunities.

HRBP at Zellers
  • Canada
  • March 2009 to February 2012

 Acted as an internal consultant by establishing trust and credibility with managers.
 Maintained a thorough understanding of the company’s goals, direction and business plans and overall culture.
 Developed, implemented and promoted HR initiatives in support of business goals and objectives
 Implemented best practices around staffing to ensure the business hiring requirements are being met in a timely manner, by helping to source, assess and selecting high potential talent.
 Implemented and directed the talent recruitment processes including talent review process, succession planning, management training coordinating growth and other learning opportunities, as well as manage effective on boarding of new hires.
 Determined root causes of employees issues and recommends appropriate plans for resolution.
 Coached managers on the process of addressing performance related employment issues and preparation of development plans.
 Interpreted and implemented HR policies and procedures for managers and employees.
 Proactively evaluated and presented suggestions for new HR programs, policies or procedures.
 Developed internal HR communication material specific to Human Resources policies and procedures or other internal business needs.
 Assisted in defining actions plans to drive employee engagement.
 Trained managers and staff on any HR related policy / process including performance management, behavioral interviewing, equal employment opportunities, compensation, front-line coaching, and legal compliance.
 Proactively managed performance and employee relations issues, and provided feedback to improve individual and team performance.
 Facilitated internal communication processes and other employee feedback mechanisms
 Provided assistance on HR project work as assigned.
 Performed HR administrative tasks as required.

Assistant Director of Human Resources at Qatar National Hotels Co.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2003 to June 2008

 Manage the day-to-day operation in the HR department
 In-charge of the pre-opening recruitment for the new managed hotels
 In-charge of recruitment for all managed units and head office.
 Assisted the business units’ managers and departments’ heads in achieving their goals by identifying human resources and organizational development issues.
 Provided expert advice, coaching and counsel to departments’ heads and employees on HR programs, policy & procedures and labor laws.
 Managed and processed human resources daily transactions.
 Assisted in designing, planning and implementing of human resources programs and policies such as (including but not limited) performance review, compensation & benefits, employees’ satisfaction surveys, in order to attract new talents and retain current employees.
 Developed and managed the yearly budget for the HR department.
 Hired, trained, supervised and assigned duties to HR officers.
 Supported the business units’ managers to assess recruitment needs and workforce planning.
 Developed and initiated new recruitment policy and procedures.
 Managed the recruitment cycle (revising jobs descriptions, conducting job interviews, recommending potential candidates, negotiating employment offers).
 Developed a wide network of recruitment channels to speed-up recruiting process.
 Conducted recruiting trips across Asia Pacific to fill different staff and managerial positions.
 Identified training and development needs in coordination with the departments’ heads.
 Coordinated the internal and external training activities for current staff along with the orientation plans for new employees, and selected outside trainers.
 Developed and managed the training and development budget.
 Liaised with external training consultants and universities to manage the delivery of current and future training solutions to ensure training program objectives are met.

HR & Administration Manager at Al Manzel house of furniture
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2002 to May 2003

 Managed the daily HR & administration operation.
 Managed the monthly payroll preparation and related payments to the Social Security.
 Advised managers and employees about policies, job duties, working conditions and employees benefits.
 Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
 Developed personnel policy in accordance with the Labor Law.
 Managed the recruitment process.
 Controlled & supervised the company purchases and approved suppliers’ invoices for payment.
 Liaised with the insurance companies and negotiate best insurance coverage plans against assets and inventories damages.
 Assessed maintenance problems and implemented maintenance program for equipment.
 Monitored compliance with fire codes, life safety, environmental hazards and other facility issues.

HR & Administration Manager at Spacetel – Burundi ( GSM )
  • Burundi
  • June 2000 to December 2001

 Directed and coordinated HR activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, employees relations.
 Developed & implemented the company personnel policy, salary scale and grading system.
 Advised managers and employees about policies, job duties, working conditions and benefits.
 Managed the staff performance review process.
 Managed the monthly payroll & maintained the payroll/HRIS updated.
 Analyzed training needs to design employees’ development.
 Developed and monitored the operational budget for the general services area.
 Negotiated products and services purchasing with suppliers.
 Provided oversight of lease agreements and contracts with providers.
 Prepared and implemented a preventative maintenance program for buildings and technical equipment and installation.
 Managed building security and safety and ensured compliance with applicable codes and proper functioning of security and safety systems.
 Ensured security incident reports is completed properly and submitted on time.

Special Tasks (June 2000 till Jan.01) in order to assign Financial Manager:
 Supervised the daily duties of the accounting department.
 Managed & Controlled treasury accounts & company payments.

Senior Accountant at Linvest Holding Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • May 1997 to October 1999

- Participated in book-keeping the journal entries of five different companies: Allied Communication Development (Motorola and Libancell agent), Lintel, Linprint and Lindustry (3M agent)
- Participated in preparing the statement of accounts, income statement and balance sheet for the above-mentioned companies
- Liased with banks to:
1.Open letters of credit
2.Prepare the bank reconciliation document
- Followed up with suppliers and clients to ensure:
1.On-time delivery of products
2.On-time payment of accounts
3.Proper quality of products as specified in the buying contracts

Education

Master's degree, Human Resources
  • at Université du Quebec à Montreal (UQAM)
  • June 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Beirut Arab University
  • August 1996
High school or equivalent, Philosophy
  • at Saint francis College
  • July 1992

Specialties & Skills

Orientation
Administration
Procurement
Personnel Policies
Windows
MS Excel, Word, Power Point
Microsoft Project

Languages

French
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Ordre des Conseillers en Ressources Humaines Agréés
  • Certified Human Resources Professional
  • November 2013