Senior HR Leader, Senior HR Manager
McDermott International Inc.
Total years of experience :23 years, 1 Months
Steer all HR operations for two global business lines across Asia, Atlantic, MENA, and Australia. Supervise cross-functional teams for International Marine Operations, whilst fulfilling the role of HR Director and
overseeing HRBP requirements and projects. Collaborate with global HR leaders to ensure consistency and alignment of HR processes and policies. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand HR process expectations and foster a culture of transparency within the HR function.
• Managed international cross-area and cross-country HR teams covering a headcount of 5000 employees, whilst developing and implementing HR Governance processes for alignment with organisational goals and global HR regulations.
• Established and led the Center of Excellence for Global HR operations and implemented best practices in collaboration with in-country HR leaders.
• Designed/executed industry-leading employee compensation, engagement, and recognition plans, resulting in reduced staf turnover.
• Implemented ethics, compliance, data privacy, and integrity measures in adherence to global data protection regulations.
• Conducted regular internal HR audits to ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Spearheaded initiatives for process improvements and optimised eficiency within the HR operations team.
Directed HR operations for Saipems Engineering and Commercial Company in Rijeka, Croatia, whilst handling expatriate and domestic staf. Conducted exit interviews, collaborated on workplace safety programmes, and provided strategic direction for the local HR team. Transferred to Abu Dhabi as HR Manager, overseeing local and expatriate personnel and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Joined through the GDP (Graduate Development Program) and gained HR generalist experience across various Saipem Group Companies in Croatia, Italy, Kazakhstan, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
• Contributed to improved HR policies and bonus programmes by partnering with corporate TM and OD on succession and development paths.
• Managed local HR and HR services for expatriates, including recruitment, performance appraisals, and updating HR policies.
Additional Experience
• Oversaw HR and logistics activities, such as ensuring vessels were adequately manned with qualified personnel worldwide.
• Maintained compliance with STCW/95 requirements, certificates of competency, and administered personnel data and records.
• Conducted rate negotiations, managed logistics, and improved seafarers well-being through family interactions.
• Initiated workplace safety curriculum, advised on corrective actions, and collaborated on business HR policies.
• Developed a passion for HR and people management, whilst setting the foundation for a successful career path.