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