Practice Director
GMS
Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months
Technical Expertise
RPO, Contingency, Project Hiring, Executive Search:
Our multi-disciplinary Practice consists of Single-Search and Multiple-Managed-Search Models, in which we leverage our global network and specialist portals and channels to deliver sustainable Leadership and Middle Management and Executive Talent Solutions.
Competency Based Recruitment:
We design tailor made skills matrices per vacancy, and utilise competency based questions relevant to each role.
Proven Track Record:
In placing teams on major projects for energy, healthcare, banks, tech, engineering and government entities. Our consultants identify the right candidates who will make valuable contributions to your project and add sustainable technical and commercial value to your business.
My time with CBD was short due to early maternity leave. I did however, love the Brand and enjoyed working with the Professionals there. As an institution, I highly recommend them as an Employer of Choice.
• In conjunction with the Head of Talent Resourcing, developed a new UAE National Graduate Management program, Tumooh, partnering with academic institutions, career fairs, open days and a social media strategy targeting bright and motivated UAE Nationals.
• Implemented a new resourcing & on-boarding policy, streamlined processes and operationalised competency-based interviews, created an interview question bank and psychometric assessments which gained the confidence of hiring managers.
• Worked with the CHRO and Head of Resourcing & Talent members to deliver the bank’s transformation strategy.
• Led my teams delivery on resourcing, talent and Emiratisation work projects aligned to the Bank’s transformation strategy.
• Advised senior managers on business restructuring, redeploying resources, and other resourcing solutions.
• Responsible for Senior resourcing.
• Worked with the Chief Transformation Office on the structure and resourcing of the digital transformation team which delivered the UAE’s first Digital Bank - CBD NOW.
• Talent initiatives included involved supporting and assisting the design of a 12-month pilot program - ‘Women Leadership’.
• Implemented the Senior Talent Interview Review Process and supported in the Succession Planning and Mentoring and coaching programs.
• With the use of Social Media, internal Marketing and 3rd party vendors, refreshed the Employee Brand and Candidate Sourcing Strategy, and increased usage of social media channels, which resulted in doubling the Bank’s Talent Brand Index (LinkedIn).
• Encouraged the sourcing of internal talent, providing career and development opportunities for existing employees.
• Defined strategic initiatives to build external talent pipelines, in particular for key/ critical roles.
IBM Kenexa RPO at FGB, now First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
At FGB, we made a conscious decision to go beyond banking. A belief that had won us various prestigious awards in the financial services industry. These awards were a reflection of our strong fundamentals, solid performance metrics and our commitment to deliver exceptional value.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Defined and documented hiring forecasts with FGB Group Heads and Hiring Managers
• Actioned and approved new hiring requisitions, working with hiring managers to achieve TAT Service Level Agreements (SLA) expectations and requirements
• Engaged with 3rd party vendors (recruitment suppliers) and developed relationships with same
• Monitored predefined recruitment processes, identifying and recommending areas for improvement to ensure best practices at all times
• Identified new methods and approaches for sourcing of candidates and generating new talent pool leads
• Met weekly/monthly/quarterly production goals as set by management team
• Reviewed, analyzed, mentored and coached recruitment support teams to ensure MPP recruiting goals were being met
• Used detailed screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of the candidates in the pool
• Worked with HRRM’s, Group Heads and Hiring Managers to define and document hiring forecasts
• Utilized Applicant Tracking System (and other program tools) and keep Applicant Tracking System (ATS) updated at all times
12 month contract.
Pro Tem is a recruitment agency that specialises in recruitment of scarce and critical skills. With the ability to source globally, and a successful track record of running global recruitment campaigns. I was tasked with setting up and establishing the Foreign Branch Office (FBO) in the UAE.
CONSULTANCY INSIGHT SOLUTIONS (CIS) was a Management Consultancy registered in RAK, that accepted HR Initiatives and Projects, Recruitment and General Management assignments.
PwC PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN PEOPLE & CHANGE
Engagements:
1. Workforce Profiling
2. Workforce Planning
3. Job Descriptions
4. Job Evaluations (MONKS 7 Factors)
5. Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
HR Baselining:
1. Performance linked to promotion
2. Excellence through People
3. Talent Management Framework
4. HR SLA’s & OLA’s
Proposals developed:
1. HR Strategy
2. Workforce Intelligence Centre of Excellence
3. HR Transformation
Parallel PwC Workstreams:
1. Organisational Design
2. Competency Frameworks
3. Talent Management Frameworks
4. HR Alignment and DOA's
5. Strategy and Target Operating Models
6. HR Policies & Procedures
General Assignments:
1. Emiratisation Graduate Recruitment
2. Specialised Aviation Recruitment
3. IT Infrastructure Services (start up)
4. Corporate Event Management
5. Public Relations & Corporate Communications (Digital Strategy)
6. Acting Business Development Director
Workforce Manpower Staffing & HR Consulting Solutions for Blue Chip Corporate Clients.
Kelly is South Africa’s first recruitment agency of choice for Permanent and Contingency Staffing Solutions.
With over 46 years experience and a reputation for rapid, personalised placement solutions, Kelly continues to deliver the most comprehensive and innovative personnel management recruitment solution to the South African market.
Our unique approach to partnering with our clients means we do more than just recruit, we offer intrinsic value to your human resource development plan.
International Chartered Management /ICM UK Business Management
Certified international recruiter.
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