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Effat Toson,  HR Consultant & advisory

Effat Toson

HR Consultant & advisory ·Move On Trading and Services

Qatar

Master's degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 3 months

HR Consultant & advisory

November 2024 - Present

Move On Trading and Services

Doha, Qatar Hybrid

November 2024 - Present

• Lead strategic talent acquisition efforts, including designing competency-based interview frameworks and
onboarding roadmaps.
• Provide executive-level guidance on workforce planning, performance optimization, and retention strategies.
• Spearhead change management projects, conduct change readiness assessments, stakeholder mapping, and
progress tracking.
• Design ROI-driven feedback systems, collect, analyze, and leverage employee sentiments to drive organizational
improvements.
• Oversee benefits programs end-to-end from vendor negotiations, program roll-out, to policy awareness training.
• Partner with leadership to align HR operations with broader business objectives, including managing risks and
compliance.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Consultancy & Advisory

November 2024 - Present

Move On Trading and Services

Doha, Qatar

November 2024 - Present

• Lead strategic talent acquisition efforts, including designing competency-based interview
frameworks and onboarding roadmaps.
• Provide executive-level guidance on workforce planning, performance optimization, and retention
strategies.
• Spearhead change management projects, conduct change readiness assessments, stakeholder
mapping, and progress tracking.
• Design ROI-driven feedback systems, collect, analyze, and leverage employee sentiments to drive
organizational improvements.
• Oversee benefits programs end-to-end from vendor negotiations, program roll-out, to policy
awareness training.
• Partner with leadership to align HR operations with broader business objectives, including managing
risks and compliance.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Manager

June 2022 - October 2024

Ecco Gulf

Doha, Qatar

June 2022 - October 2024

• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment, crafted employer branding campaigns, streamlined selection
processes, and managed onboarding for senior hires.
• Developed and facilitated leadership training, succession planning, and coaching programs to
elevate internal leadership capacity.
• Drove company-wide change initiatives: devised stakeholder communication, conducted readiness
training, and delivered project outcomes on time.
• Managed employee relations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary procedures in conjunction with
legal and compliance teams.
• Designed and implemented benefits packages aligned with industry trends; managed provider
contracts and claims analysis.
• Conducted regular workforce analytics, advising senior leadership on attrition, engagement, and
performance metrics.

Company industry:
Call Centers & Customer Care Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Operations Manager

August 2021 - May 2022

Mirwad

Doha, Qatar

August 2021 - May 2022

• Functioned as trusted HR advisor across subsidiaries, recommending policy improvements,
performance frameworks, and team structures.
• Directed talent acquisition strategy-defined roles, managed sourcing, conducted panel interviews,
and optimized selection decisions.
• Executed job grading and pay band structures by conducting market benchmark analysis and
modeling compensation scenarios.
• Led HR policy and procedural updates, ensuring alignment with Qatari labor laws and multinational
operational standards.
• Architected stakeholder communication plans for HR-led operational changes and improvements.

Company industry:
Perfume & Cosmetics
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Operations Manager

November 2018 - July 2021

EEE Group – Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2018 - July 2021

• Managed HR operations across a large multinational workforce, overseeing recruitment, job
design, onboarding, and retention planning.
• Designed and implemented performance management frameworks, linking KPIs with
development goals and succession planning.
• Built job architecture and career progression paths; developed internal mobility and talent
retention programs.
• Led benefits, employee engagement, and legal compliance efforts, maintaining audit readiness and
alignment with regulatory standards.
• Coordinated cross-functional project teams during process improvements and organizational
restructuring.

Company industry:
Corporate Management Office
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Consultant

January 2019 - December 2020

GSSP

Doha, Qatar

January 2019 - December 2020

.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Consultant

November 2018 - December 2020

Confidential

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2018 - December 2020

Multinational and Local secotors.

Confidential, Group Holding Company

Company industry:
Corporate Management Office
Job role:
Marketing and PR

HR Manager

March 2018 - October 2018

Qatar International School

Doha, Qatar

March 2018 - October 2018

• Directed curriculum-aligned performance evaluation; led teacher training and retention initiatives.
• Managed dual portfolio, aligned HR processes and compliance directives for a fast-paced FMCG distributor. Crafted HR and administration strategy for growing hospitality operations including staff training, onboarding, and
facilities coordination.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Manager

March 2018 - October 2018

Qatar International School,

Doha, Qatar

March 2018 - October 2018

• Directed curriculum-aligned performance evaluation; led teacher training and retention initiatives.
• Managed dual portfolio, aligned HR processes and compliance directives for a fast-paced FMCG
distributor.
• Crafted HR and administration strategy for growing hospitality operations including staff training,
onboarding, and facilities coordination.
• Oversaw daily office functions, employee contracts, payroll oversight, and managed legal
administrative responsibilities.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Group HR Manager

November 2014 - October 2018

Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holding

Doha, Qatar

November 2014 - October 2018

40 subsidiaries, 3 subsidiaries located in Dubai (Salam media cast group, Morjan Marines, GSSG Dubai)
Duties and responsibilities

•Provides leadership, technical guidance, consultation, information and assistance to subsidiary CEOs, GMs, Managers, HR Supervisors and employees regarding various HR policies, practices, procedures or related issues.
•Establishes and implements long and short terms human resources strategy, plans, goals, and objectives.
•Formulates human resources policies, procedures/process, process mapping for subsidiary companies (If required).
•Planning, Applies, Audit and Delivery of Advanced Concepts of Employee Rewards / Consideration and Benefits.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Business Partner

November 2014 - October 2018

Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG)

Doha, Qatar

November 2014 - October 2018

• Embedded strategic HR solutions across 45+ group companies spanning hospitality, FMCG,
education, engineering, and legal services.
• Advised executive leadership on workforce planning, capability development, and succession
across diverse industries.
• Deployed HR policies, customized compensation bands, and performance frameworks aligned with
each subsidiarys culture and business goals.
• Managed talent acquisition, on-boarding, and staff development for multiple interim and project
based HQ and subsidiary roles.
• Acted as central point for compliance, internal investigations, and labor law alignment across the
GSSG enterprise.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Manager

February 2016 - January 2017

GCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016 - January 2017

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Manager & Paralegal

February 2016 - January 2017

Merch Company (FMCG)

Doha, Qatar

February 2016 - January 2017

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Legal

HR Manager & Paralegal

February 2016 - January 2017

Merch Company (FMCG),

Doha, Qatar

February 2016 - January 2017

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR & Admin Manager

September 2015 - January 2016

Tuana Hospitality

Doha, Qatar

September 2015 - January 2016

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR & Admin Manager

September 2015 - January 2016

Tuana Hospitality,

Doha, Qatar

September 2015 - January 2016

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Office Manager

November 2014 - September 2015

Al Sulaiti Law Firm

Doha, Qatar

November 2014 - September 2015

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Administration

Office Manager & Legal Advisor

November 2014 - September 2015

Al Sulaiti Law Firm

Doha, Qatar

November 2014 - September 2015

• Oversaw daily office functions, employee contracts, payroll oversight, and managed legal administrative
responsibilities.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Office Manager & Legal Advisor

November 2014 - September 2015

Al Sulaiti Law Firm,

Doha, Qatar

November 2014 - September 2015

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Admin Manager

March 2012 - October 2014

Al Futtaim Group

Cairo, Egypt

March 2012 - October 2014

the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
•Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes; be particularly familiar in handling issues pertaining to visa issuance and coordination with governmental bodies.
•Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management.
•Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or administrative staff.
•Maintain records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, or machine maintenance.
•Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management or governmental agencies.
•Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments.
•Consult with managers or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, or work schedules.
•Develop work schedules according to budgets and workloads, handle leave and ticketing matters in accordance with company policy.
•Completes special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.
•Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; benchmarking professional standards; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Administration

Assistant HR Officer

March 2012 - July 2014

Al Futtaim Group

Cairo, Egypt

March 2012 - July 2014

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Officer

March 2010 - February 2012

Toyota - Al Futtaim Group

Alexandria, Egypt

March 2010 - February 2012

Duties and responsibilities
•Recruiting and interviewing potential applicants on experience, skills, and education.
•Drawing up plans for future personnel hiring procedures and goals.
•Performing administrative tasks.
•Overseeing employee health and safety procedures.
•Organizing and managing new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs.
•Updating job requirements when needed.
•Contacting applicants references.
•Explaining and providing information on employee benefits, programs, and education.
•Advising on company benefit needs or evaluating benefit contract bids.
•Maintaining employee records and paperwork.
•Answering employee questions and addressing employee concerns with company.
•Reviewing procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.
•Representing employer in community and recruiting events.

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Generalist

January 2010 - February 2012

Toyota - Al Futtaim Group

Alexandria, Egypt

January 2010 - February 2012

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Office Manager

March 2008 - December 2010

Sadanco for Maritime & Freigh

Cairo, Egypt

March 2008 - December 2010

records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
•Assign and monitor clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among office staff
•Allocate available resources to enable successful task performance.
•Co-ordinate office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
•Evaluate and manage staff performance.
•Recruit and select office staff.
•Organize orientation and training of new staff members.
•Coach, mentor and discipline office staff.
•Establish and monitor procedures for record keeping.
•Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data.
•Design and implement office policies and procedures.
•Oversee adherence to office policies and procedures.
•Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency.
•Prepare operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency.
•Co-ordinate schedules, appointments and bookings.
•Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.
•Review and approve office supply acquisitions.
•Handle customer inquiries and complaints.
•Manage internal staff relations.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Administration

Customer Service Representative

December 2008 - December 2009

Vodafone UK

Cairo, Egypt

December 2008 - December 2009

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Liverpool John Moores University

April 2026

April 2026

Master's degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

United Kingdom

Liverpool John Moores University

January 2026

January 2026

Master's degree, Psychology

United Kingdom

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

.

(International - IAHS Qualification

December 2024

December 2024

Bachelor's degree, Counselling Psychology

United Kingdom

OFQUAL

August 2024

August 2024

Bachelor's degree, Education And Psychology

United Kingdom

IAHS Qualification

February 2024

February 2024

Bachelor's degree, Education And Psychology

United Kingdom

OFQUAL

December 2023

December 2023

Bachelor's degree, Education And Psychology

United Kingdom

SHRM / HRCI Certified

January 2020

January 2020

Diploma, Human Resources

Qatar

SHRM

December 2019

December 2019

Diploma, human Resources Management

Egypt

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

.

London College

August 2015

August 2015

Diploma, human Resources management

Qatar

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

.

London City College

January 2015

January 2015

Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management

United Kingdom

Alexandria University

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Law

Egypt

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

.

Alexandria University

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Law

Egypt

Skills

Team Building
Expert
Team Building
Expert
Compensation and Benefits
Expert
Compensation and Benefits
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Training and Development
Expert
Training and Development
Expert
ACQUISITIONS
Expert
ACQUISITIONS
Expert
ADMINISTRATION
Expert
ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BENCHMARKING
Expert
BENCHMARKING
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CLERICAL
Expert
CLERICAL
Expert
COACHING
Expert
COACHING
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
HIRING
Expert
HIRING
Expert
BEST EXECUTION
Intermediate
BEST EXECUTION
Intermediate
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM HRIS
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM HRIS
Intermediate
ONBOARDING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
ONBOARDING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Intermediate
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate
TALENT ACQUISITION
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Metropolitan Training & Consulting - MOFA
HRM
SHRM

Hobbies

  • Reading books
    Assisting in launching 3 Companies from the scratch in terms of the full HR strategies
  • Reading books
    Assisting in launching 3 Companies from the scratch in terms of the full HR strategies