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Abdul Razzak Al Raes, Head of Human Resources

Abdul Razzak Al Raes

Head of Human Resources·Star Industrial Products LLC,

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering / HR Business

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 0 months

Head of Human Resources

November 2024 - Present

Star Industrial Products LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

November 2024 - Present

Led HR & Administration strategy aligned with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement,
and operational excellence across manufacturing and corporate functions.
Directed end-to-end HR operations, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance
management, payroll, compensation & benefits, and UAE Labour Law compliance.
Managed payroll, attendance, overtime, shift planning, and workforce scheduling for blue- and white-collar employees, ensuring
accuracy, cost control, and operational continuity.
Implemented performance management frameworks with SMART KPIs, succession planning, compensation benchmarking, HR
governance, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Ensured compliance with MOHRE, HSE, immigration, visa processing, labor camp management, and multi-site HR and
administration governance.
Oversaw administration, facilities, procurement, vendors, transport, accommodation, PRO services, government relations, and
trade license renewals to support efficient business operations.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

Human Resources Director

September 2016 - July 2026

Parkway International Construction

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

September 2016 - July 2026

Directed HR operations across project-based environments, payroll, onboarding, policies, and workforce administration.
Led HR and administration teams, driving performance, accountability, and service excellence.
Managed talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Ensured compliance with UAE Labour Law, immigration regulations, and HR governance frameworks.
Oversaw employee lifecycle management, performance management, training, engagement, and retention programs.
Managed compensation, benefits, HR budgets, and workforce optimization to support business growth and project scalability.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Human Resources Manager

December 2022 - November 2024

Jawar Al Khaleej Marine Shipping

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

December 2022 - November 2024

Led regional HR strategy aligned with business objectives, driving organizational growth, workforce planning, HR
transformation, and operational excellence across multi-site operations.
Directed end-to-end HR operations, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, employee
lifecycle management, learning & development, engagement, and retention.
Managed payroll, compensation & benefits, HR budgets, and workforce costs, ensuring payroll accuracy, cost optimization, and
compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
Developed HR governance, policies, compliance, and process improvement frameworks.
Partnered with leadership to drive HR initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and business growth.
Oversaw Administration, PRO, and Facilities Management, including office setup, government relations, immigration, visa
processing, trade license renewals, vendor management, and business support services.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Regional HR Operations Manager

January 2018 - December 2022

Atlas Global HR Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

January 2018 - December 2022

Managed regional HR teams and multi-client portfolios, delivering end-to-end HR solutions and advisory services.
Led talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, and employee engagement initiatives across ME.
Managed entity setup, trade licensing, immigration, and government regulatory compliance across regional operations.
Developed and standardized HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and legal compliance.
Oversaw HR operations including payroll, HRIS, administration, and full employee lifecycle management.
Advised senior leadership on workforce planning, risk management, and organizational performance improvement.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Regional HR & Global Mobility Manager

January 2008 - January 2016

Honeywell International ME

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

January 2008 - January 2016

Led regional HR operations across multiple countries, aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Managed the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HR policies, performance, and employee relations.
Directed executive recruitment, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Oversaw global mobility programs, including immigration, visas, relocation, and international assignments.
Developed HR frameworks, policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Partnered with senior leadership on organizational design, HR transformation, workforce strategy, and talent optimization.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

HR & Administration Manager

January 1996 - January 2008

Orbit Showtime Network (OSN)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

January 1996 - January 2008

Managed regional HR & Admin operations, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Developed HR policies and processes aligned with business needs and labour regulations.
Led end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
Managed performance management, HR reporting, and employee engagement initiatives.
Company industry:
Media Production

Education

Damascus University

September 1992

September 1992

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering / HR Business

Syria

GPA (point): 10 out of 20

GPA (point): 10 out of 20

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering / HR Business

Damascus University

December 1991

December 1991

Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management

Syria

Skills

Leadership

Expert

Government Relations

Expert

Government

Expert

Administration

Expert

Management

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Expert

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Expert

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Expert

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Expert

INTEGRATION

Expert

DATA MANAGEMENT

Expert

GOAL SETTING

Intermediate

COPYRIGHT LAWS

Intermediate

AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY

Intermediate

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

Intermediate

COMPRESSORS

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

PRESENTATIONS

Intermediate

COMPONENT DESIGN

Intermediate

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES

Intermediate

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Intermediate

GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMS

Intermediate

LABOR LAW

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY

Intermediate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

COORDINATING

Intermediate

EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Intermediate

COST REDUCTION

Intermediate

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)

Expert

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Expert

SOCIAL MEDIA

Expert

SOURCING

Expert

MANAGEMENT

Expert

HUMAN RESOURCES

Expert

LEGAL

Expert

ANALYTICS

Expert

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS

Intermediate

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Expert

POLICY ANALYSIS

Expert

PROCESS ENGINEERING

Expert

RECRUITING

Expert

HIRING

Expert

TEAMWORK

Expert

ORACLE GOLDENGATE

Intermediate

ECONOMICS

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Expert

PLANNING

Expert

FINANCE

Intermediate

Government Relations

Expert

Government

Expert

Administration

Expert

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

OIL AND GAS

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

SCALABILITY

Intermediate

WORKFORCE PLANNING

Intermediate

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Intermediate

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

PHARMACEUTICALS

Intermediate

GNU COMPILER COLLECTION

Intermediate

SUCCESSION PLANNING

Intermediate

WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Intermediate

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

TALENT ACQUISITION

Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
HR Analytics, Workforce Insights & Data-Driven Decision Making
Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnering Certification
HRAnalytics - Global Mobility & Employee Engagement
UAE Labour Law Training
CIPD - Strategic HR Leadership
Training
Talent Management & Succession Planning
DVK
Jun 2011
HR , Global Mobility , Admin
Dubai
Jul 1998

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GREETINGS

Hobbies and interests

Traveling to explore new cultures, swimming for wellness and discipline, and reading to enhance know

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