Group Chief HR Officer – G CHRO
AL FARAA Group
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :35 years, 0 أشهر
Al FARAA GROUP (Construction/Properties/Industries) - Holding Conglomerate, Group of 11 Sub-Holding Organizations / 18, 000 Employee
Al FARAA GENERAL CONTRACTING - UNIBETON Ready Mix- SEMCO (MEP) - AL FARAA STEEL STRUCTURE - BELGIUM ALUMINUM & GLASS - AL FARAA PRECAST - AL FARAA INTERIORS & JOINERY - PLANTS & MACHINERIES - AL FARAA PROPERTIES - AL SABBAH TRADING - TRUST (Security services)
DUBAI - ABU DHABI - AL AIN - UAE- QATAR - KSA www.alfaraagroup.com
Investment Management - Infra-structure & Real-Estate Development - Construction - Industries development
Reporting to Chairman and Vice Chairman - Supervising: Group Head of HR, Corporate HR Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, PMS / MIS / Compensation & Benefit, Learning & Development Specialists, HR & Admin Generalists, Regional & Sr. Admin Manager. Direct report 23 - Functional & Indirect report 100
Al FARAA Group, General Contracting licensed as a Special Grade Company by the UAE Government has achieved a track record of Excellence spanning multiple types of projects of different configurations and magnitudes. The construction and related services segment of the Al FARAA Group also includes an investment arm MEP supply and services delivered by Al Sabbah Electromechanical, exterior and interior finishing and precast by UNIBETON and Belgium Aluminium and steel structures.
As a member of the group’s Executive Management Team and managing the role of Group CHRO / Group HR & Admin Director & Senior HR Advisor is reporting to the Group Chairman & Vice Chairman, my objective is to drive the Human Capital function at Holding and Sub-Holding levels to support the business strategy, deliver the strategic organization’s goals, ensure the Group is able to attract and retain the necessary talent and executing with the transformation of HR function to deliver top HC quality services.
Achievements:
• Strategic HC & Organizational development - Translated the Group business strategy into annual action plans; Transformation of HR / Capability - ensured employees at Holding & Sub-Holding levels are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible.
• Succession, Recognition & Retention Plan - Implemented succession plans and recognition & retention strategies for key talents. Developed and executed a learning and development plan that equips individuals with necessary skills.
• PMS & Learning & Development - Support implementing the HR strategy through an advanced PMS & Performance Development Review and identifying relevant learning and development initiatives required per functional area and liaise with Group Learning & Development to ensure appropriate initiatives are delivered.
• Employee Engagement & Relations - Managed ER issues within the Group & business units. Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon Al FARAA values. Reinforced at all times a culture of performance, focus and diversity. Act as an adviser to line managers in order to educate them and minimize risk.
• Law & Compliance - Ensured compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee life cycle and supported all ADMIN & Public Relations functions including Legal & Compliance for Labor and Civil cases and Government affairs.
• Business Partnering - Act as a trusted business partner and mentor to BODs, CXOs, VPs, Directors, managers. Consulted and supported line managers across the group and ensured their buy-in to all initiatives. Focus on measuring the employee engagement and take necessary actions based on output results.
Act as change agent and facilitate transition.
• Manpower Planning - Played an active role in assessing Group MP requirements, prepared and reviewed MP budgets and forecast. Ensured annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently.
Group CHRO
RAKFTZ & RAKIA - Prestigious Group of Semi Government Entities / 600 Employees
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone & Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority - RAK - UAE
Direct Reporting to: Group CEO - Indirect to MD & Chairman - Supervising: HR Director, Manager, HRBP, Generalist, Specialist, 10
As a member of the group’s Executive Management Team and managing the role of Group Chief HR Officer / Senior HR Advisor is reporting directly to the Group CEO, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the MD & Chairman, my objective is to drive the Human Resources function to support the business, to deliver the strategic organization’s goals, to ensure the Group is able to attract and retain the necessary talent and executing with the transformation of the HR functions to deliver top HR quality services.
Achievements:
• Strategized, planned, directed and managed the operations of HR function on professional manner
• Established an HR delivery model which has supported operations by working with the different business leaders
• Developed and maintained a high performance work environment consistent with the company vision, mission, values, culture and provided leadership
• Developed organization strategies by identifying and researching HR issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction
• Established human resources objectives in line with organizational goals, vision, mission and core values
• Managed, supervised the common processes and day-to-day operations of Human Resources through HR Manager / Director, specialists officers including both corporate Human Resources functions and deployed Human Resources support for the branches and districts
• Change Management, strategized, directed and ensured timely and correct implementation of new policies and procedures which are in line with the business goals
• Provided leadership, strategic direction and established guidance for the administration of HR, compensation, benefits, payroll and total rewards
• Ensured that all functions within HR module is delivering service at excellent customer service levels
• Manpower Planning and Recruitment, managed manpower cost vis a vis profitability of the company, ensured most competitive resources are attracted in the budgeted cost
• Executed with manpower planning exercise in line with the business goals of the company
• Succession Planning Management, designed and developed succession planning for a seamless transition of the company’s leadership from generation to generation
• Employee Retention and Attrition Management, designed proactive retention strategies & pool of compensation and developed best practices approach for minimizing employee turnover at all locations
• Compensation & Benefits, designed and developed employee friendly, fair and equitable compensation policies, took a strategic and forward-looking approach toward compensation, benchmarking, planning, and implementation.
• Developed and implemented a professional performance Management online system and relevant training
• Succeeded in coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Succeeded to be comforted with ambiguity and change management.
• Achieved strong orientation on managing through metrics, project management and continuous improvement
• Developed and implemented an efficient HR Budget and cost control management
Reporting to: MD / SEVP - Functionality to CHRO - Supervising: HR 7 - Admin 2 - PRO 4
As a member of the group’s Executive Management Team and Director of Human Resources is reporting directly to the property Managing Director, with a dotted-line (functional) reporting relationship to the chief officer of Human Resources, my objective is to drive the Human Resources function to support the business to deliver the strategic organization’s goals, to ensure the Group is able to attract and retain the necessary talent and executing with the transformation of the HR functions to deliver top quality services.
As I’m being an integral member of the property executive committee, I’ve:
• Contributed a high level of human resource generalist/specialist knowledge and expertise for a designated property.
• Being accountable for talent acquisition, succession/workforce planning, performance management and development for property employees, using technology efficiently and coaching/developing others to help influence and execute business objectives in the most efficient manner.
• Generally work with considerable independence, developing process to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives / Improved profit by effectively controlling costs & operational expenses.
• Utilized an HR Plan aligned with property and brand strategies to deliver HR services that enable business success.
• Designed an improved remuneration program that brought consistency to the Group.
• Ensured smooth functioning of HR & Administration systems and related processes of the organization, at the highest level of employee’s productivity and satisfaction in accordance with the organization’s objectives.
• Developed and implemented full range of HR activities & organization’s HR platform such HR Strategy / Policies & Procedures / Manpower Plan / Job Analysis / Job Evaluation / Staffing / Recruitment & Talent acquisition / Grading Structure / Compensation & Benefits / HR Operations / Automation / Performance Management / Employee Engagement / Total Rewards / Job Description / Training & Development / HR Budget / Audit & Benchmarking / Organizational Development & Change Management / Employee engagement / Employee Relations & Welfare / Administration Facilities and Management / Public Relation & Facilities’ Management.
• Ensured discipline interacted with all work relevant sectors and created a persuasive environment in workplace in order to accomplish organizational objectives and goals.
• Led the Group strategic planning / HR functions and all other matters within the scope of the position.
• Provided support to management in decision making to resolve unexpected changes/modifications in HR & Administration platform / Overseeing visa and work permit issues, as well as other HR activities.
• Provided support to other departments for minimizes administrative expenses, effective utilization of their resources.
• Utilized the best practice processes on executing with the aforementioned on a strategic mindset and high-level leadership / effective planning, organization and control / communication skills & decision making.
Reporting to: Group CEO / MD of each BU - Supervising: HR specialists & generalists 13 - Admin 5 - PRO 5
• As a member of the group’s Executive Management Team and DSI HR Globalization Program, my Objective is to develop the group HR Strategy as well as core HR infrastructure, services & products, remuneration philosophy and lead the management of the Human Resources and Administration functions.
• HR leadership role involving the full range of global HR activities for all DSI operating units, including globalization, HR shared services, employee recruitment & retention and value proposition development, strategic employee planning, driving staff and organizational performance, and increasing the efficiency & effectiveness of HR systems and processes, work with business leaders to accelerate their career.
• Contributing information, analysis and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction, establishing Human Resources goals in line with organizational objectives.
• Led a complete restructure of the HR Department centralizing all employees’ operations in all subsidiaries in Dubai.
• Created retention plans to address the business needs for unskilled, semi-skilled and executives.
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, team-work and high performance, change management to ensure efficiency.
• Developed, implemented and aligned full HR Platform, policies and programs as required by the business.
• Maintained knowledge international & global HR Policies, programs, laws, mobilization and relevant issues.
• Understood the differences of domestic and international policies and programs and coordinate the integration of all such programs, Managed and controlled the preparation of the central payroll for several BUs on a timely basis.
• Ensured job analysis, descriptions for all positions are accurate & up-to-date, job evaluation, succession plan.
• Created organizational development / Manpower plan and employee training programs, long term incentive plans.
• Conducted performance reviews with department managers & monitored employees’ objectives, KPIs, productivity, attitudes and performance results, retention programs and employee value proposition.
• Provided assistance with suggesting, mentoring & implemented an HR related software systems, HR automation.
• Developed and executed profile-specific search strategies to build a continual talent pipeline.
• Recruited and retained top quality staff for each department, led, conducted interviews, executed with final decisions.
• Employee counseling services for personal issues, grievances & company complaints.
• Created compensation plans and provided administration for employee benefits.
• Maintained excellent facilities conductive to enhancing employee productivity / E-HR dashboard & relevant reports.
• Provided company-wide communications & managed social committees.
• Developed a code of conduct requiring professional behavior at all times.
• Ensured employee safety, wellness, welfare, health and happiness / coordinated all relocation & mobility activities.
• Supported Top Management by providing HRs’ advice, counsel and decisions, analyzing information and applications.
• Started up a new HR Department for a global business with 6 operating units and several joint ventures.
• Drove cost savings and improved efficiency by enhancing national training and development programs.
• Wrote new employee value propositions in an effort to attract and maintain high-performing talent.
• Effectively and confidentially dealt with a challenging security situation.
Reporting to: MD / CEO - Supervising: HR 5 - Admin 2 - PRO 2
• As a member of HR Leadership Team for this major Co, leveraged HR expertise to define HR Strategies & Policies.
• Managed the full range of HR activities and led a team that provided HR services to multicultural employees (67 Nationalities) and ensured efficient delegation and work distribution for more efficient and effective team work and productivity / Developed and aligned HR strategy in relation to company’s vision and mission.
• Creating a strong synergy across the organization and focusing on employee recruiting and retention efforts.
• Other activities included supporting research, development, and execution of core HR products, systems, services, managing salary and benefit surveys, creating & developing policies and procedures, managing performance reviews, creating a talent pipeline, directing succession planning, overseeing internal audits and more.
• Ensured HR activities are providing adequate support throughout the company and the departments.
• Managed the preparation of the manpower plans in relation to the company’s operation and business requirements.
• Developed the training programs in relation to the department’s needs, developments and requirements.
• Ensured the HR Policies and Procedures are well communicated and honored by the other departments.
• Developed and managed the local & international recruitment activities in the company and ensured adequate and efficient recruitment system and support.
• Managed the developments and the documentations of the policies and procedures of the company in full coordination with other departments.
• Developed and maintained the compensation strategy of the company and ensured its development regarding the reality of the business and the market situation.
• Implemented and developed the necessary strategies and activities to maintain high employee retention program.
• Ensured all the policies and procedures of HR department are implemented, honored and aligned with UAE Labor law and relevant regulations.
• Ensured that the Health Insurance and visas are being handled and followed up properly.
• Ensured the personnel status concerning the availability, orientation, training and other important subjects for sharing with other departments.
• Designed the performance management systems and participated in defining and determining the KPI’s of the Co.
• Managed and controlled the preparation of the payroll on a timely basis as set by the policies and procedures.
• Ensured that all employees are being supported with all the needed allowances as per their contacts & company’s policies such as car buying, car rental, hotel reservation, etc…
• Managed / trained and advised the subordinates to ensure continuous improvement in their productivities.
• Handled other tasks delegated by the higher Management as needed and deemed request / following co regulations.
• Managed and Administered the BIW information collaboration software.
• Provided the necessary BIW system support protocol document, channel development and training to the appropriate staff and parties (conducted 67 training sessions for 346 users and saved over AED 375, 000 from the training budget).
Internal transfer to sister company / Reporting to: President - Supervising: HR 4 - Admin 2 - PRO 2
Objective is to develop the HR strategy as well as core HR services/products and lead the management of the Human Resources and Administration functions.
• Managed the regional HR Operations for on-boarding and induction of the new joiners, employees’ benefits, employees’ relations and engagement, talent and performance management.
• Ensured effective development, implementation and alignment of Full range of HR activities and platform.
• Provided quality HR & Admin services and support to the business in order to meet and achieve objectives.
• Drove the recruitment processes as per talent acquisition strategy / budget and appropriate policies and procedures.
• Identified sourcing and screening strategy for vacancies and ensured right candidates are on boarded as per approved SLA’s.
• Managed and controlled Payroll preparation for the Business units assigned in the region.
• Managed the administration process of employee benefits including insurance, travel and other related processes.
• Handled employees’ grievances and executed with satisfaction solutions.
• Maintained electronic employee files on the HRIS ensuring they are up-to-dated / accurate and stored correctly.
• Provided HR related statistics & reports as per requirements.
• Oversaw the licenses, labor and immigration processes and compliance to local laws and authorities’ regulations.
Logistics Responsibilities:
• Prepared, negotiated and managed all logistics processes for over 5, 000 types of building materials including the management of the camps’ facilities to accommodate 7, 000 labors and transportation fleet over 400 vehicles.
• Managed & organized Logistics’ operations to cover 11 workshops and plants with yearly turnover above AED 1 Billion.
• Improved user confidence in materials control functions.
• Researched into products’ applications and market’s bench-marking for all building materials.
Reporting to: GM - Supervising: 3 Sr. HR & Admin staff
• Assisted the GM on his daily operations by defining the responsibilities and directed the controls of the departments’ activities such HR / Operations / Logistics / Accounts / Procurement and Sales.
• Advised Top Management on all legal and government affairs / executed as company general secretary / Checked, controlled and legalized the contracts’ terms and conditions.
• Handled and followed all raised legal cases at all levels with the appropriate legal firms.
• Ensured full implementation and compliance on company policies and procedures of all departments’ activities.
• Ensured the alignment of departments’ strategies to corporate’s goals and objectives.
• Ensured all departments’ productivity and relevant expenses to be complied with yearly approved budget.
• Maintained the authorities’ affairs and controlled the validity of all appropriate licenses.
on process - it will be acquired during 2017
