Valeria Gkoura, HR Manager

Valeria Gkoura

HR Manager

MAGNOOS Information Systems LLC

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
Éducation
Doctorat, PhD in Business Administration
Expérience
20 years, 8 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :20 years, 8 Mois

HR Manager à MAGNOOS Information Systems LLC
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2017

► Led the development of the company's first-ever comprehensive recruiting and hiring practices, elevating the organization's ability to attract and onboard top-tier talent.
► Crafted and executed HR strategies and initiatives that seamlessly integrated with the company's overarching business strategy, fostering synergy and driving growth.
► Mediated between management and employees, proactively addressing demands and grievances, resulting in a harmonious and productive work environment.
► Spearheaded efforts to identify, engage, motivate, and retain valuable human capital, effectively meeting current and future business needs laws.
► Formulated and supervised the deployment of holistic HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures company-wide, ensuring organizational excellence.
► Established and managed a high-performance appraisal system that continuously raised employee productivity and engagement levels.
► Orchestrated both HR and business events, enhancing company culture and bolstering employee morale.
► Conducted comprehensive training needs assessments and monitored the implementation of tailored training programs, nurturing employee growth and skill development.
► Delivered valuable insights to management by meticulously tracking HR metrics and KPIs, aiding in strategic decision-making.
► Ensured unwavering legal compliance across all aspects of human resource management, safeguarding the organization from potential risks.
► Effectively oversaw and directed the HR team in implementing various human resources programs and initiatives, fostering a cohesive and efficient workforce.

Administration/HR Officer à ADNOC Schools
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Abu Dhabi
  • septembre 2010 à septembre 2017

► Maintained and continually enhanced HR policies, organizational charts, and manpower plans, ensuring strict adherence to UAE labor laws.
► Provided expert advice on compensation, recruitment, promotion, salary structures, benefits, and compliance with pay laws, facilitating talent acquisition and retention.
► Successfully designed and implemented competitive salary packages that were fully compliant with legal requirements, ensuring employee satisfaction and retention.
► Contributed significantly to the annual performance review process, identifying personnel challenges and proactively recommending solutions for continuous improvement.
► Compiled comprehensive presentations and reports pertaining to time management and human resources productivity, invaluable for training and decision-making.
► Orchestrated school events and activities, enhancing the school's overall experience and promoting a positive environment.
► Collaborated with various government agencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to organize and support innovative learning and development events for both teachers and students, fostering educational excellence.

Mentor à University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
  • Royaume Uni
  • septembre 2008 à septembre 2010

Responsibilities included:
► Assisted students in their transition to university life, providing guidance, support, and advice to facilitate a smooth adaptation process.
► Effectively organized and managed budgets for various events and trips, ensuring memorable and enriching experiences for students.
► Prepared payments and timesheets for the mentor team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial data for the university's finance department.

Assistant Human Resources Manager à ITALVOX Company, Athens
  • Grèce
  • septembre 2003 à septembre 2008

► Proficiently managed payroll operations, encompassing precise calculation and issuance of payments, tax deductions, and national insurance compliance, ensuring financial accuracy and employee satisfaction.
► Maintained meticulous employee records, including timesheets, and skillfully managed the calculation of annual leave balances, contributing to organized and efficient HR processes.
► Actively supported the end-to-end selection and recruitment of employees, playing a pivotal role in identifying and attracting top talent to the organization.
► Designed and executed comprehensive job descriptions and recruitment plans, which included recruiting and interviewing strategies, optimizing the hiring process.
► Conducted regular follow-up meetings with managers to assess the success and efficiency of recruitment plans, making data-driven improvements to enhance hiring outcomes.
► Ensured effective communication channels were in place for all staff and suppliers, fostering transparency and collaboration within the organization.
► Organized and facilitated visits to the company's primary suppliers in China, coordinating meetings in key cities such as Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, strengthening international business relationships.
► Formulated and implemented the HR business plan, aligning human resources initiatives with organizational goals, and contributing to the company's strategic growth.

Éducation

Doctorat, PhD in Business Administration
  • à University of Nicosia
  • septembre 2023

Thesis Title: “How Human Resource Management Practices affect organizational performance in UAE”

Master, MSc in Human Resource Management
  • à University of Surrey
  • septembre 2010

Subjects included: Human Resource Management ,International Human Resource Management ,Employment Law, Human Resource Development , Research Methods, , Financial Management, Strategy, Industrial relations Projects during MSc : Managing expatriation and repatriation , Recruitment and Selection issues, Resignation and Breach of contract, Performance management and appraisal, strategic Human Resource Management Dissertation: How Human Resource Management policies affect performance (Merit)

Master, MSc in Management
  • à University of Surrey
  • septembre 2009

Subjects included: Operation Management, HRM, Research Methods, Marketing, Financial Management, Strategy, Project Management, E-Business Projects during MSc : Marketing research about retailers, Operation research about Toyota and EasyJet, Blogosphere and blogging, Suggestions about EasyJet strategic policy , Construction project, Project plan of a new business Dissertation: How an environmental friendly profile of a company can affect consumers buying behaviour (Merit)

Baccalauréat, Degree in Political Science and public Administration
  • à Kapodistriako University of Athens
  • septembre 2007

Subject included: Labour Law, Administration Law, Sociology, Organisation of International Societies, Theory of communication, Social Statistics, Political Economics, Methodology of Social Sciences, European Organisation, Work and New Technologies, Theory of Organisations, Political Sciences Information System, New Occupational Relations, Defence Policy and Strategy, Constitutional law, Public Policy Analysis ,Social and Human Dimension of Development. Diploma thesis: Human Resource of Local Government (10/10 award, Excellent)

Specialties & Skills

Recruitment Operations
Human Resources
Employment Law of Greece
Microsoft PowerPoint
Employment Law of United Arab Emirates
Employment Law of European Union
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Employment Law of United Kingdom
Microsoft Office Project
CIPD student membership from University of Surrey

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Français
Moyen
Grec
Expert
Arabe
Débutant

Adhésions

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  • CIPD Student Member
  • September 2009

Formation et Diplômes

Certified Recruitment Analyst (CRA), Carlton Advanced Management Institute (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
December 2011