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Abdul Razzak Al Raes, Human Resources Manager - ME

Abdul Razzak Al Raes

Human Resources Manager - ME·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: 29 years, 10 months

Human Resources Manager - ME

November 2024 - Present

Star Industrial Products LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

November 2024 - Present

Lead HR strategy aligned with company vision and business goals, acting as a strategic partner to drive employee
engagement, leadership development, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
Oversee HR and Administration functions, including talent acquisition, organizational development, payroll, performance
management, employee relations, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, HR policies, training & HR compliance.
Oversee HR and Administration, Government services, visa processing, global mobility, government relations, labor
camps, office setup, facilities management, and coordination with UAE government authorities.
Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, audits, and internal policies across multi-site operations.
Develop and implement HR strategies, workforce planning, succession planning, compensation benchmarking, HR audits,
and organizational effectiveness initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence.
Develop HR policies and training programs to strengthen compliance and capability development.
Advise leadership on workforce planning, performance, engagement, and organizational development.
Drive HSE and operational excellence to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across all business units.
Company industry:
Industrial Production

HR &Administration Manager

September 1996 - June 2026

Orbit Showtime Network (OSN)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

September 1996 - June 2026

Managed HR and administration operations across the region, ensuring consistent service delivery.
Developed & implemented HR policies & procedures in compliance with the Law & business requirements.
Led end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes across the region.
Managed performance systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality HR service delivery.
Company industry:
Media Production

Human Resources Manager – ME

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 growth and operational objectives.
Ensured full compliance with UAE Labor Law, HR policies, and governance frameworks.
Developed and standardized HR policies, SOPs, and end-to-end HR processes.
Managed performance management systems, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
Oversaw payroll, compensation & benefits, and HR budgets with cost control and efficiency focus.
Partnered with senior leadership on organizational design and change management initiatives.
Managed full employee lifecycle including onboarding, mobility, engagement, and retention.
Led learning & development programs and employee engagement initiatives to enhance workforce capability.
Oversaw facilities management, office administration, and PRO functions ensuring smooth operational support.
Managed office setup activities, business establishment processes and trade license.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Regional HR Service Delivery Manager

September 2018 - December 2022

Atlas Global HR Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

September 2018 - December 2022

Led regional HRSD across the region, ensuring consistent operational excellence, service quality, and compliance.
Managed regional HR teams and multi-client portfolios, delivering end-to-end HR solutions and advisory services.
Oversaw talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development & training programs across ME.
Directed entity establishment, trade licensing, immigration, and regulatory compliance across the region. Standardized
HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to ensure regional alignment and legal compliance.
Managed HR operations including payroll, HRIS, HR administration & complete employee lifecycle management.
Advised senior leadership on workforce planning, risk management, and organizational performance.
Ensured HR compliance with local labor laws and government regulations across all operating entities.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Human Resources Director

September 2016 - September 2018

Parkway International Construction

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

September 2016 - September 2018

Directed end-to-end HR operations, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee relations,
and HR policy implementation.
Led HR and Administration teams, driving operational excellence, accountability, and high-performance culture.
Managed talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
Ensured compliance with UAE Labour Law, immigration requirements, and corporate governance standards.
Oversaw compensation & benefits, payroll administration, HR budgeting, and cost optimization programs.
Implemented performance management frameworks, training programs, and organizational development initiatives.
Supported project mobilization, business expansion, and workforce scalability across multiple operations.
Partnered with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives and organizational growth.
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Regional HR Operations Manager

July 2008 - September 2016

Honeywell International ME

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Remote

July 2008 - September 2016

Led HR operations across the region, aligning HR strategy with business objectives & operational priorities.
Managed end-to-end HR operations, onboarding, performance management, HR policies & employee lifecycle.
Directed executive recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning to strengthen leadership pipelines.
Oversaw global mobility programs including immigration, visas, relocation, and international assignments.
Ensured full compliance with local labor laws, immigration regulations, and corporate governance standards.
Managed employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, reducing risk & strengthening workplace culture.
Implemented performance & learning & development initiatives to improve employee engagement & retention.
Optimized HR systems, processes, and budgets to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery excellence.
Partnered with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce strategy, and HR transformation initiatives.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Education

Damascus University

September 1992

September 1992

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

Syria

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

Damascus University

July 1992

July 1992

Bachelor's degree, Human Resources

Syria

Damascus University

January 1992

January 1992

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Syria

Damascus University

January 1992

January 1992

Bachelor's degree, HR

Syria

Skills

Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Government Relations
Expert
Government Relations
Expert
Government
Expert
Government
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Expert
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Expert
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Expert
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Expert
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Expert
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Expert
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Expert
INTEGRATION
Expert
INTEGRATION
Expert
DATA MANAGEMENT
Expert
DATA MANAGEMENT
Expert
GOAL SETTING
Intermediate
GOAL SETTING
Intermediate
COPYRIGHT LAWS
Intermediate
COPYRIGHT LAWS
Intermediate
AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY
Intermediate
AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY
Intermediate
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Intermediate
COMPRESSORS
Intermediate
COMPRESSORS
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
PRESENTATIONS
Intermediate
PRESENTATIONS
Intermediate
COMPONENT DESIGN
Intermediate
COMPONENT DESIGN
Intermediate
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMS
Intermediate
GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMS
Intermediate
LABOR LAW
Intermediate
LABOR LAW
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
SOCIAL MEDIA
Expert
SOCIAL MEDIA
Expert
SOURCING
Expert
SOURCING
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
LEGAL
Expert
LEGAL
Expert
ANALYTICS
Expert
ANALYTICS
Expert
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Expert
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Expert
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Expert
RECRUITING
Expert
RECRUITING
Expert
HIRING
Expert
HIRING
Expert
TEAMWORK
Expert
TEAMWORK
Expert
ORACLE GOLDENGATE
Intermediate
ORACLE GOLDENGATE
Intermediate
ECONOMICS
Intermediate
ECONOMICS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Expert
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
Government Relations
Expert
Government Relations
Expert
Government
Expert
Government
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
SCALABILITY
Intermediate
SCALABILITY
Intermediate
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Intermediate
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
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DVK
Jun 2011
HR , Global Mobility , Admin
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