Basel Iskandar, Director – Strategy, Organizational Excellence and OD & Reward

Basel Iskandar

Director – Strategy, Organizational Excellence and OD & Reward

MASAH

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
21 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 10 Months

Director – Strategy, Organizational Excellence and OD & Reward at MASAH
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2023

Establish & run the Organizational Excellence and Effectiveness responsible for organization’s structure, culture, strategy, corporate performance, policies & procedures, and OD
Lead Company HR Operations including Recruitment, Payroll, Employees Relations, and HR Centre of Excellence including Organizational Development, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, etc.
Lead manpower planning for Departments/Projects and lead recruitment activities while complying with the manpower plan, job offers, contracts, onboarding.
Lead the process of formulation and implementation of strategic initiatives, strategic goals focusing on commercial, growth, financial and operational, business excellence, people & culture, drive the operational goals, KPIs for Departments & Projects.
Lead the development & implementation of reward scale including salary, allowances and benefits scale and administer the implementation including job mapping & cost impact.
Monitor performance and progress through reporting mechanism and quarterly performance review meetings and presentations
Lead the development, and implementation of policies and procedures for HR, Finance, IT, Logistics, Procurement, etc.
Lead the digital transformation (ERP) for all business apps (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Projects, etc.)
Manage Company performance management cycle.
Deliver workshops and training to Heads and Employees & related increments, promotions

Manager People & Change Advisory at Kpmg
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2023 to December 2023

Led a consulting team to conduct workload analysis and setup a workforce plan (confidential firms in public sector)

Senior Consultant at HR Trust
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2023 to September 2023

Run and lead various projects in the private sector related to organization transformation, rewards, and performance management.

Director Advisory at Pure Excellence
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2022 to April 2023

-Run and lead various projects in the public sector related to organization transformation, rewards, and performance management.
-Conducted comprehensive culture and engagement assessments.
-Prepared technical and commercial proposals to clients.
-Policies and Procedures.

Manager – Organizational Development and Rewards at Health Assurance Hospitals (DHAMAN)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2018 to March 2022

-Established the OD and Reward section.
- Developed, implemented and maintained all programs including the Operating Model, Corporate, Hospitals and PHCs structure, Salary & Benefits, Performance Management & competencies, Career Development, Succession Planning, culture assessment and initiatives, etc.
-Administered job offers, employment of contracts, employees’ salary increment, adjustment, change of status and incentives/bonus.
-Administered Performance Management
-Administered Incentives and Recognition Program
-Managed the Company Culture Assessment and initiatives Programs
-Oversee payroll, Employees Relations, governmental relations, and Recruitment ensure compliance with the leading practices, policies, procedures and risk log associated with these activities and report progress to Top Management.
Developed more than 300 JDs for different industries.
Conducted benchmark studies with international & regional hospitals.
Conducted cost impact study for reward implementation.

Manager – HR & Management Advisory at Procapita Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2015 to November 2018

Established the HR department for Sultan Center’s Investment Group, including HR policies, procedures, organizational structure, and salary, allowances, and benefits scale.
Conducted Benchmark studies related to Organization Structure and Rewards.
Led the implementation of performance management at ACICO, assisting 60 business functions in developing and cascading annual departmental goals into individual goals.
Led DHAMAN’s HR full transformation advisory project for the Health Insurance & Hospitals Company.
Implemented shared services framework for IFA Residential Services in Dubai, authority matrix and SLA.
Conducted Org Health assessments IKEA-Kuwait, Taiba Hospital (Kuwait), and Arabian Cement Company (KSA) & engagement surveys.

Head of Human Capital Management at Kharafi National
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2003 to September 2015

One of the key players for transforming & digitizing Company HR & Payroll practices and others including Projects, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Manage the Human Resources Management System as a Unit Head
Lead the implementation of Human Capital practices across the Company and branches over Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon
Validate Payroll data and reports with the Payroll Team including monthly payroll, leave salary, indemnity.
Work closely with the Recruitment team to streamline the process.

Construction Project Coordinator at Kharafi National
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2002 to December 2003

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Birzeit UniversityBirzeit University
  • January 2000

courses: 2013 Oracle e-Business HCM Certified Specialist 2014 HR Business Professional | HRCI 2015 Certified Professional | SHRM 2015 PMP | PMI Professional Skills Presentation & Reporting

Specialties & Skills

Performance Management
Corporate Strategy
Compensation and Benefits
Corporate Policies
Talent Management
ANALYSIS
AUTOMATE
BUSINESS PLANS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
BUSINESS PROCESS
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BENEFICIOS

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Talent Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015
Valid Until:
November 2024