Taghrid Othman

HR Business Partner at Global Innovation Company

• Kuwait
• My current job since September 2018

♣ Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
♣ Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
♣ Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions,
programs and policies.
♣ Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough
and objective investigations.
♣ Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of
employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the
legal department as needed/required.
♣ Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g.,
coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
♣ Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build
morale, and increase productivity and retention.
♣ Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
♣ Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
♣ Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters. ♣ Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and
succession planning.
♣ Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
♣ Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows
up to ensure training objectives are met.

HR and Admin Manager at IKARUS United Marine Company

• Kuwait
• February 2018 to August 2018

Human Capital Consultant at Freelancer

• Kuwait
• February 2017 to February 2018

Senior Vice President - Support Services at Hayat Communications Co.

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• November 2015 to January 2017

In Charge for the following Departments:

 Human Resources Department
 Administration Department
 Legal & Compliances Department
 Information Systems Department
 Government Relations Department

HR & Administration Manager at Gulfnet Communications Company

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• December 2010 to October 2015

Managing all issues related to recruitment from Hiring to Firing, including development and training plans, payroll and many other responsibilities that would assist the company to achieve its strategic objectives.
Regarding Admin., monitoring staff residencies status and always keeping the company in its best relation with Governmental Authorities and organizations. Taking care of different contracts with outsourced services companies.

Head of HR Development at Gulfnet Communications Co.

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• December 2009 to May 2011

 Periodic review for company’s organization structure
 Periodic review for company and HR polices and to amend them if it’s required
 Developing effective induction programs
 Keep motivating staff by many ways such as recognitions, applause, one-on-one coaching, career path, job titles, training, good work environment, team spirit, leadership roles, social gathering..etc
 Training Needs Analysis. (TNA)
 Prepare Training Plans for staff
 Create different types of annual appraisals for all managerial levels.
 Identifying Performance Gaps
 Coordinate/arrange training upon receiving request from Direct Managers.
 Identifying Training Gaps.
 Update training records for each participant upon course/program completion.
 Coordinate and following up with different departments all issues related to ISO.
 Evaluations Study compared to Market wages to make a balance between our staff wages, annual benefits & the current local market.

Assistant HR Manager at Global Direct Television Co. (Orbit-Showtime)

• Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
• April 2008 to November 2009

 Supporting Employees and Managers in all topics regarding HR
 Overall planning of the HR functions
 Recruitment & selection of best qualified candidates for an available placement within the organization
 Job evaluation and performance management
 Employees’ compensation and benefits
 Staff Orientation & Training Development
 Management & Supervision of employees
 Creation of Job Descriptions, HR policies and employees manual
 General HR and Personnel administration
 Consultation of attorney for company legal cases
 Prepare Payrolls and manage Insurance procedures
 Prepare procedures and forms related to HR to ensure that employees are made aware of company practices and processes

HR Executive at Gulfnet Communications Co.

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• November 2004 to March 2008

 Recruiting staff - this includes interviewing and selecting candidates, checking applications forms, preparing job offers
 Handle employees relations matters such as counseling, disciplinary inquiry, salary certificate, sick leaves.
 Conduct exit interview
 Handling employee bank account process for the payroll
 Handling employee affairs process such as resignation, termination, indemnity, social security
 Handling medical & life insurance procedures such as subscription for new staff and their family and cancelation, and following the claims whether they are Medical or Casualty.