Adel Al Hijjawi, HR Manager & Admin Head

Adel Al Hijjawi

HR Manager & Admin Head

Madar International School

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
High school or equivalent,
Experience
23 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :23 years, 3 Months

HR Manager & Admin Head at Madar International School
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • My current job since July 2021

dealing with all day to day operations
training the team on new policies and procedures
re-organizing the workflow and task assignments to the capabilities of the team to serve the staff better
introducing the new policies and procedures to staff through open communication
actively participating in all or any employee activities

GROUP ASSISTANT MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES at Bahri & Mazroei Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2016 to July 2021

• Work in a collaboration with management to identify solutions for issues affecting employees and come up with strategic solutions
• Ensure employee relations issues are handled promptly and equitably, also policies and procedures to meet organizational objective, code of ethics and comply with state and federal laws
• Co-ordinate activities in areas of staff development, employee performance optimization and retention to reduce the overall employee turnover cost
• Develop pool of qualified candidates for talent sourcing.
• Conduct Onboarding and induction programs for new joiners with workshops on organizational structure, hierarchy, work culture and other HR related processes
• Liaise with Government Authorities as an HRBP for the full group
• Coach, train and mentor direct reports and provide career and professional development opportunities through training and quality management activities.
• Ensure QHSE policy commitments, goals & objectives are achieved as per the SOPs
• Report to HSE champions/specialist any identified HSE incidents or any emergency situation within Group’s operational areas.
• Provide Business Partner support for and liaise between group and government authorities (eg. Customs, SIRA, DPS, GRA, FUJ Police, …etc.)

Head Of Human Resources at Fujairah University
  • United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
  • February 2013 to May 2016

• Lead and supported the development and implementation of HR policy across all areas of the College including improving performance, maximizing attendance and providing effective management of change.
• Advised managers on pay, conditions of service matters, employee relations issues and policies including disciplinary and grievance procedures for all employee groups.
• Provided an effective occupational health service including involvement in the determination of policies in
• Work Skills instructor to 75 student, class advisor to 25 students
• Course team leader in Fujairah team contains four instructors.
• Responsible for producing supportive materials to curriculum, designed assessments for the students.
• Communicated with business community for opportunities of training for the students

HR & ADMIN MANAGER - REGIONAL at Ericsson Egypt Limited
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2011 to January 2013

Responsible for the HR and Administrative function for Egypt, North & South Sudan, Iraq, Kurdistan,
• Managed Government affairs for expatriate employees & for facilitation of labor approvals.
• Create and implement policies, procedures and work flow matrices, in line with global company policies.
• Evaluated and appraise performance of employees as well as suppliers, consistently reporting feedback to stakeholders.
• involved in Recruitment for projects & outsourcing employees
• Coordinated with Zain for HR issues in Employee Relations, HR Admin, Payroll (also introduced HRIS), Induction, and Performance Management Systems for the 1st time.
• Communicate with the Regional Compensation and Benefits function for efficiency of the Payroll process.
• Advocated and delivered induction and training sessions for new and existing employees.
• Managed & Monitored the security status reports issued by the Security Force in regards of logistics and operations.

HR MANAGER / TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION HEAD at Internal Trade Development Authority
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2007 to April 2011

Supervise HR Administration, Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits and Training and Development for 5, 000+ employees located across 500 offices.
• Negotiated and finalized a contract between ITDA and government bodies to execute electronic payroll.
• Negotiating and finalize contracts between ITDA and various training & educational institutes to provide various trainings for ITDA staff across the country.
• Worked as a strategic partner to clients, understand the requirement and assist in the identification of attributes and skills required in potential candidates.

HR & RECRUITMENT SR, OFFICER at Diyar United
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • May 2005 to July 2007

Introduction of an HR/Recruitment Committee comprising of 9 members, facilitating pending HR and Recruitment business.
• Worked with department heads to understand the assignment and develop an effective search strategy.
• Job analysis and creation of job description and responsibilities marketable to potential candidates.
• Source Kuwaiti Nationals for a variety of technical and administrative roles within the organization.

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER at Travel Ways Egyp
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • March 2001 to April 2005

Manage 4 branches administration of 300 employees.
• Create and implement an effective procurement system to enhance the procurement process.
• Interface with government organizations namely, Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Police, and Ministry of Labor.
• Assist traffic, logistics & operations departs. during peak season

Education

High school or equivalent,
  • at Blue Ocean Institute
  • June 2019

CHRM / CHRP / CHRC

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
  • at Arab Academy for Science & Technology & Maritime Transpor
  • January 2001

major of hospitality management minor business administration

Specialties & Skills

Office Administration
Administration
Communication Skills
Dedicated team player
Microsoft Office XP
ADMINISTRATION
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
BUDGETING
COACHING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
COUNSELING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DELIVERY
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
FINANCIAL

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

CHRC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2020
Valid Until:
July 2024
CHRP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2020
Valid Until:
June 2024
CHRM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2020
Valid Until:
July 2024

Hobbies

  • Camping
  • off roading
    member and part of management team in an offroading club Jeep Nation