Zakaria Njoum, Head of HR & Admin

Zakaria Njoum

Head of HR & Admin

Planete Montessori School

Location
Morocco - Marrakech
Education
Bachelor's degree, English Litterature
Experience
13 years, 7 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 7 months

Head of HR & Admin at Planete Montessori School
  • Morocco - Marrakech
  • My current job since September 2018
Credit Manager at Radisson Blu Waterfront
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2018 to September 2018
Human Resource Specialist at Aspire Katara Hospitality(Previously Known as Katara Project)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2011 to January 2016

Responsibilities:
As the Human Resources Coordinator for Aspire Katara Hospitality, I provide operational support to managers and team leaders. AKH has a workforce of 600 colleagues in Qatar aside from the overseas outlets that have been opened recently.

Key Achievements:
• Streamline recruitment and selection process along with onboarding
• Identify and project managed a review of the business unit managing restaurants, which include an evaluation of unit structure, job roles, functions and systems
• Review and implement new induction processes, gaining buy-in from the leadership team and resulting in increased retention rates
• Continually assess effectiveness of training programs and produce reports on key data and staff performance
• Streamline the job responsibilities for staff accommodation
• Streamline the process for government relation and assist in provision of Commercial Registration of the outlets along with their Trade License
• Assist Human Resources Manager in preparation of HR Strategic Planning
• Assist Human Resources Manager to draft SOPs & LSOPs to ensure proper and adequate execution of tasks
• Ensure that all company policies and regulations are disseminated to all business unit managers and ensure compliance
• Develop a strong employee retention program and strategy to keep the employees’ moral high and thrive

Community and Property Residence Coordinator at Emaar Hospitality Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2009 to April 2011

Responsibilities:
I had responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day coordination, administration and operation of staff accommodation of Emaar Hospitality Group and its processes at International City Location.

Key Achievements:
• Part of pre-opening and grand opening of the Address Dubai Mall
• Employee of the month for the consistent efforts to deliver outstanding services to our associates at staff accommodation
• Contribute into the cost-cutting program of the company by fixing the broken bed with the assistance of the maintenance crew
• In charge of employee relation and social activities
• Successfully managed to move-out 1200 associates within time frame from one location to another
• Constantly coming up with suggestion and innovative ideas to solve day-to-day problem and cost-cutting on unwanted expenses

Education

Bachelor's degree, English Litterature
  • at University of Hassan II
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Driving
Photography
Leadership Skills
Data Literacy and Analytical Skills
Coaching and Interpersonal Skills

Languages

Arabic
Expert
French
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Counselling & Coaching (Training)
Training Institute:
Aspire Katara Hospitality
Date Attended:
December 2012
Duration:
4 hours
The Secret of Outlook (Training)
Training Institute:
Emaar Hospitality Group
Date Attended:
February 2011
Duration:
3 hours
Effective Communication for Leaders (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Travelling and exploring new countries
  • Swimming