Kerri  Stewart, HR Manager

Kerri Stewart

HR Manager

The Entertainer

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Catering Management
Experience
22 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 10 Months

HR Manager at The Entertainer
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since June 2014

To support all recruitment requirements internationally across 4 markets (Asia, Africa, Middle East & Europe) jointly with the COO and General Managers.
Responsible to induct all new employees to the organization.
To implement & execute proper administration and control all employee related documentations.

Executive
  • November 2013 to May 2013

Assist Finance with the execution of monthly payroll and EOS calculations.
Involved with annual salary review meetings together with the COO
Responsible for calculating all annual increases and bonuses after every fiscal year
Steer and manage poor performance together with Line Management
Responsible for designing Job Descriptions with Line Management for all positions
within the organization.
Responsible for manpower budgets/training budgets/company conferences/team building activities on an annual basis.
Involved with management meetings once a month to represent HR

Manager – Special Projects at Epicure Catering LLC
  • April 2011 to December 2011

GAP analysis to identify efficiencies in the work streams - creation of Standard operating procedures
Mentoring and work closely with HR Supervisor to create and implement salary benchmarking exercise and grading structure.
Aligning HR practices with global acceptable norms and UAE Labor law
Performance appraisal of entire front office (finance, customer support team, HR, sales team) to assess capabilities and identify gaps for training

Reason for leaving: Returned to South Africa in January 2012 - October 2013 for personal reasons

HR Manager at Philips Electronics ME
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2006 to April 2011

Responsible for the implementation and execution of the Global / Business Sector HR plans, people strategies and focus for the year
Align the HR delivery and solutions to meet business and employee needs
Manages, engage and roll-out performance and talent management programs across all business sectors
Head up and manage change management programs across the GCC operations
Coach managers and employees to improve skills and career development
Understands the business environment, strategy and people impact
Support the management team of the business sectors to exceed their people goals
Consult with business management teams on people related issues / subjects;
Develop and roll-out employee engagement programs aligned with business goals and strategies
Liaise with Global HR on HR initiatives and programs for engagement and implementation in the GCC operations
Design the training plan and work closely with 3rd party vendors to implement training throughout the business.

General
Manage the implementation and roll-out HR projects across ME offices
Ensure accurate and up to date employee files are maintained. Align with C&B manager and HR Director
Coordinator for area leadership team i.e. CEO, CFO and Division Managers to drive agenda, key actions and follow up.

Achievements
Health & Wellbeing Employee Engagement project voted as Best Practice in Philips global

Reason for leaving: Headhunted to work with

Outlet Manager at Gourmet Catering and Hospitality Services LLC
  • March 2005 to April 2006
Human Resources at Afrileisure Group
  • January 1999 to January 2005

training & induction of new team both front of house and back of house in outlet, recruitment, evaluations, career paths, staff development
Financial Control - budgetary, day to day financials, forecasts
Customer Relations

Operations Manager at Group
  • March 2004 to August 2004
Operations Manager at Celsius Foods
  • March 2003 to February 2004
Assistant Operations Manager at Jabu Restaurants Managemen
  • September 2001 to March 2003
Senior Bookkeeper at Amakhaya Construction
  • January 1999 to August 2001
HR
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Plan and co ordinate staffing levels; create a talent pool and manage the manpower plan for the business.
Work with the Managers to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ team members as required
Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization
Ensure all HR processes and systems support the productivity of the Team
Maintain and continuously update job descriptions, career pathways, commission programs, remuneration policies etc.
Plan and manage the employee lifecycle from on-boarding to exiting.
Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
Support Team Management
Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the Support Team, i.e. IT, Office management, overheads etc.
Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output, for the business.

Reason for leaving: My contract with Executive Solutions was terminated due to redundancy and cost saving initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Catering Management
  • at Technikon Witwatersrand Hotel School
  • December 1995

courses: CTI Coaching Institute Program (completed) MBTI certified practitioner

Specialties & Skills

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
FINANCE
FINANCIAL
HUMAN RESOURCES
RECRUITING
STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Languages

English
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