Ahmed Abdelrahman

Set the pre-opening structure of the HR department, select and setup HRIS, recruit the needed number of associates for opening the company, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring standards and procedures are consistently applied, in addition to coordinating activities with other departments in order to facilitate the achievement the company's goals, and for interacting with all levels of managers concerning HR projects,

Handled all the support services of Industry, Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation has more than (18 projects) in Saudi Arabia of the largest projects (Industry, Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation) in Saudi Arabia for all required staff from different nationalities (European, Asian and Arabian, and local Saudi) starting from the senior staff "PM" until the junior staff “Inspector”, as well as follow up with the Client's in regard of reports, invoices to support the workforce for best practice and ensure the Client's satisfaction requirements are met.
Provided HR leadership during a period of rapid growth with a better than (17%) increase in annual revenues and (9%) gain in profitability.

Clients / Projects :
 Riyadh Municipality (Budget over 28 million SR):
o (Storm-water and Flood Mitigation project in the outlying suburbs of Riyadh city North & South contract Nu.213/214)
o Supervise on execution of many projects in Riyadh to improve ROADS in Riyadh of sporadic Contract No.10.
 Al- Madinah Al-Munawarah (Budget over 52 million SR):
o Al-Madinah Municipality "PMO".
o Taibah University Al-Madinah "PMO".
 Arriyadh Development Authorization (ADA) (Budget over 205 million SR):
o Old Airport Road - Oruba Road.
o Extension of Oruba And Abu Bakr Roads Inside Arriyadh Airbase) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
o Construction Management and Supervision of King Abdullah Road Eastern Part.
o Construction Management and Supervision of Salah El Din Road-Riyadh.
o Intersection King ABDULLAH ROAD / KING ABDUL AZIZ ROAD, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
o The implementation and completion of ALHAIR LAKES DISTRICT PHASE 1.
o Construction Management and Coordination Services.
 Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON) (Budget over 85 million SR):
o Supervision of the development of the industrial City Jeddah 4-Jeddah.
o Supervision of the development of the industrial City Jeddah 2-Jeddah.
o Construction Management and Supervision of MODON Oasis Al-Ahsaa.
o Design, Build and Operation of Waste Water Treatment Plant in Industrial City Al Kharja.
o Design, Build and Operation of Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Dammam 1, Dammam City Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Client : Organization for Development of Administrative Centers (ODAC)
Project : Construction Supervisor for Expansion of Al Fateh University in Libya (Budget over $ 92 million):
Joint venture with Hill International | nearly 650 Manpower (senior-Junior).

AL Fateh University is the largest and most respected institute of higher education in Libya. The expansion of Al Fateh includes new facilities, extensions to existing facilities and general infrastructure improvements to support the facilities upgrade.


Major Responsibilities & Achievements
Served as a strategic business partner to Hill International business & developed HR strategies, needs assessments, and result in HR solutions.
Analyzed historical and organizational data to improve the efficiency of HR onboarding processes by 19%.
Identified and analyzed key recruiting issues and generated appropriate solutions to find the right candidates based on the technical specifications required of the project.
Led new talent acquisition and recruitment processes for over 80 new full-time hire senior positions.
Oversaw compensation structure performance reviews oriented around these levels back-to-back with Hill International policy & procedures.
Provided guidance on employee relations and matters of corrective action.
Managing the new hiring information into HRIS, and recorded terminations, and processes employee changes and updates.

Employer : Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts TABA (Internal Transfer) from Mövenpick Resort El Sokhna
Position : Human Resources Manager
424 Rooms & Suites Beach Resort | nearly 600 Manpower.
Major Responsibilities & Achievements
 Re-organized and updated the Human Resources Dept. structure, job designation, and filling system that was still going since the opening 2005.
 Re-organized and updated the manning guide for the manpower and budget based on the revenue plan's expected annual occupancy.
 Re-organized and introduced a new associate café menu to Staff Café & Staff housing structures to reduce the cost of meals by 15% over last year whilst upgrading quality with Executive chief for 2009 according to the P&L statement.
 Implemented a new employee turnover statistics report with a graph presentation of 18% reducing the turnover concerning South Sinai destination.
 Secured hiring of 90+ employees during a difficult time according to the Hotel's destination.
 Prepared and updated employment records, including pension plans, compensation packages, benefits, disciplinary behaviors, and disputes.
 Conducted a destination salary and benefit survey to ensure an appropriate and fair payroll scale as TABA is an isolated Area.
 Monitored the Human Resources (HR office - Staff Housing - Staff Café) P&L statement every month according to the annual budget.
 Analyzed Associate Satisfaction Index Audit for 2008 and action planning weak areas to be ready for 2009/2010.
 Finalized all governmental requirements and issues that were still pending since the opening 2005.
 Obtained and overlook work permits and visas for foreign employees (The General Manager and Chinese Chef).
 Employee Relations: Introduced proactive employee relations and communications programs to resolve previous labor and management issues since 2005 and restore the credibility and employee-centric focus of the HR organization.
 Transitioned HR from traditional labor relations function into comprehensive HR organization focused on best-in-class HR policies, HRIS technology, staff and management training, and support of strategic business goals.

Employer : Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts El Ain El Sokhna - Suez, Egypt.
Position : Deputy Human Resources Manager - In Charge (Pre & Soft-opening).
176 Rooms & Suites Beach Resort | nearly 220 Manpower.
Major Responsibilities & Achievements
 Compiled the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual as per Operational Stander Manual (OSM).
 Prepared/set-up the hotel’s organizational structure vs manpower according to the approved opening budget from VP Operations & Human Resources - Africa.
 Conducted a new destination salary and benefit survey to ensure appropriate and fair budgeting.
 Maintained excellent relations with the owning company on staff housing and staff cafeteria requirements to ensure running Hotel's operations smoothly.
 Handled all pre-opening files for the government requirements and issues with the authorities and officials offices such as social insurance office, labour office, and police of tourism…..etc.
 Prepared/set-up/ furnished 3 buildings as staff housing in Sand Beach 30 KM from the hotel (outside the hotel).
 Supervised the installation of a new HR and Payroll System (Hits Nas Solution), data transfer, and training Certified based on the actual Hotel's manpower.
 Obtained and overlook work permits and visas for foreign employees (GM, HK, Executive Chief and Pastry Chief).
 Introduced and implemented a pre-hire English test for all guest contact staff.
 Prepared for the Pre & Soft opening party & transmission the pre-opening certificate for the employees.
 Administered payroll, company benefits packages, corporate events, and team-building meetings and outings.
 Prepared the provision of medical care to employees through appointed hospitals is handled in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner.
 Re-invented and implemented new recruitment, staffing, and workforce development programs to meet advancements in product operations, technology, and management.
 Implemented a new exit interview sheet and its monthly analysis to track major turnover reasons.
 Controlled the Human Resources (HR office - Staff Housing - Staff Café) P&L statement monthly in line with the budget.
 Compiled the monthly reports and presented/ reviewed with both the GM and the VP Operations & Human Resources - Africa.
 Controlled the transportation department staff and vehicles used for the housing staff outside the hotel and from/to Suze city.
 Handled all pre-opening health and safety committee, ensuring legal requirements are adhered to at all times.

Employer : The Three Corners Hotel’s & Resort’s Rihana Resort “Belgium Company”
Position : Human Resources Supervisor | Acting Assistant HR
350 Rooms & Suites Beach Resort | nearly 600 Manpower