Human Resources Manager
Premier Composite Technologies
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :35 years, 6 أشهر
An accomplished and versatile HR Professional with 28 years’ experience (14 years in the UAE) with a proven track record of building new HR Departments and restructuring existing HR Departments, including development and implementation of corporate systems and policies. Fully conversant with the UAE labour law, coupled with an understanding of UAE employment culture and associated sensitivities.
Personal strengths include good self motivation, strong managerial and organization skills with a clear mind to tackle challenging tasks. Works objectively with Business Unit Managers to strategically contribute towards the Company’s business goals and objectives, whilst promoting best HR Practice. Seeks optimum results as efficiently and effectively as possible, whilst taking into account overall cost to business. Strives towards promoting a positive working atmosphere with transparency in policies and clear communication at all levels.
Currently heads up the Human Resources Function for an aggressively growing manufacturing company consisting of 2, 000 employees (40 nationalities, white and blue collar workers).
• Responsible for growing, restructuring and managing the Human Resources Function:
o Developed a professional HR department, creating basic building blocks, procedures and clearly defined work instructions
o Mentored and trained existing HR team, whilst hiring talent to grow the function
• Development and implementation of Company policies and procedures
• Regular liaison and co-ordination with Business Unit Managers
• Management and roll out of company’s annual Performance Review Process (2 different systems - one for blue collar workers and one for white collar professional employees)
• Mentor Business Unit Managers in devising personal development plans for their respective team members, including identification of relevant training opportunities/requirements
• Coaching employees to assist them in working towards their personal targets and goals
• Recruitment of talent (from mass worker level recruitment campaigns to key senior level positions)
• Development of job descriptions
• Contract negotiation
• On-boarding successful candidates right through from relocation where applicable to induction upon entry into the company
• Close liaison with PRO relating to all visa and other employment law issues.
• Authorised Power of Attorney, taking full responsibility in acting as official representative in employee disputes made against the Company
• Conflict Management
• Employee relations, including general welfare, disciplinaries/terminations in joint liaison with the Business Partners
• Close out of employees departing the Company, including exit interviews and cancellation of visas/demobilizations/repatriation to home country
• Responsible for the data maintenance of the Company’s HRMS system
• Implementation of training programs for Engineering student work experience placement
• Compensation and Benefits management
• Headcount turnover analysis
• Reporting to the Human Resources Director
• Responsible for the Human Resources Management of circa 450 employees
• Negotiation, implementation and management of employment contracts
• Managing candidates from issue of contract offer through to induction upon employment (including relocations and ensuring Government visas are in place)
• Rolling out of annual performance management system/ongoing assistance in development of employees
• Advisory, coach and assistant to managers with regards employee relations
• Disciplinaries/terminations in joint liaison with the Business Partners
• Close out of employees departing the Firm, including exit interviews and cancellation/transfer of visas/demobilizations/repatriation to home country
• Overseeing and management of the Human Resources team including the facilities manager, administrators, recruiters, PROs and accounts department
• Strategic development and implementation of local policies and procedures
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Human Resources database for the UAE
• Authorised Company Signatory with Power of Attorney for UAE labour and immigration affairs
• Implementation and roll out of annual work experience programme for Architectural and Engineering University students
• Compensation and Benefits management
Joined the UK branch initially, transferring to Dubai subsequently, for purpose of managing and running start up of Roberts & Partners Human Resources/Administration policies and procedures for a new office. Responsible for:
• Payroll, invoicing, credit control, accounts payable and budgetary control
• Creation and implementation of Human Resources procedures in line with the Firm’s Business objectives and Quality Assurance policies
• General Human Resources administration including employee relations, disciplinaries and exits
• Hiring + day to day supervision of administration staff, including quarterly performance reviews
• Prioritizing and co-ordinating workload within a busy administration department
• Locating and setting up of new office premises, including the co-ordination of IT network/communications installation
• Liaising between Management and sub-contracted PRO in all aspects of setting up the company, including it’s registration and application of employee visas
• Day to day operational and administrative support to the Managing Director including general marketing and accounts
• Organization of conferences and exhibitions
• Booking and managing travel itinerary for VIP clients and employees alike
• Organization of briefing packs and minute taker for the monthly International Board meetings
• Desktop published a major business initiative publication
• Organised and co-ordinated the printing of the above publication
• Responsible for office equipment, including the negotiation of rental contracts
• Supervision/training of school leavers
• Control of office expenditure to a set budget
• General secretarial duties (including typewriting of correspondence, reports (freehand, audio and shorthand transcription); diary management; travel itineraries telephone enquiries, filing
• Promoted from receptionist/secretary to Personal Assistant to the Manager, Training and Catering within 6 months of service
• Tutor to Middle Management for a custom made Electronic Email system
• Secretary to a number of quarterly management meetings, involving Unions
• Monitoring of training and catering budget
• Liaison/co-ordination of Manager’s team
Diploma (pass): CMS (Certificate in Management Services, encompassing: Human Resource Management, Finance Management, Business Management and Operations. Unable to complete next level (Post Grad Diploma) due to posting to the Middle East
LCCI (Private Secretaries Certificate)