Ahmed Farahat, Global Human Resources Director

Ahmed Farahat

Global Human Resources Director

Future Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Human Resorces
Experience
16 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months

Global Human Resources Director at Future Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2022

Future Group has 15 companies operating in; Africa, Middle East, South East Asia, Europe, Latin America & The US.

HR & Transformational Consultant at Holding Company for Food Industries
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2020 to December 2021

Under the supervision & guidance of the Presidential Leadership and Ministry of Supply & Internal Trade and implementation of international advisors of CEGMAN Coalition, this Restructuring program had been launched to make the public sector coop with the latest technology & human empowerment.

Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries Company SAE
Founded in 1881 with a turnover of 2.5 Billion $, and manpower of more than 18, 000 Employees. It contains the following industries "Sugar, Chemicals, Equipment, Food & Beverage, Ethanol, Distillation, Perfume, Refining, Transportation, Medical, Packing & Distribution, Paper, Wood, Cosmetics"

Head of HR & Admin "MEA" at LAVA International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2017 to February 2020
Group HR Manager at SANA Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2014 to March 2017

• Updated vision, mission and strategic objectives for 10 years.
• Updated the organisation hierarchy to achieve the updated vision, mission and the strategic objectives.
• Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 20% by linking all department objectives with updated mission, vision and objectives of the company.
• Created the Manpower plan for 5 years considering all expansions.
• Boosted the employee performance 25% by new Com & Ben System which linked to new and accurate performance system.
• Saved 15% of training budget by raising 15 indoor trainers in deferent departments.
• Boosted the group leadership by 12 new second line leaders by creating a new training plan based on generating second line leaders with clear career paths for groups' calibres.
• Created new Knowledge Management System which saved all documentations and knowledge across the whole group.
• Slashed departmental expenditures for overtime costs 10% by updating operational policies and procedures manuals.
• Cut down expenditure and time of supply chain process 10% by creating a new system to Link between the producing company and the distribution one.
• Boosted company's brand by 15% in the labour market by new Talent Management Cycle.
• Saved 30% recruitment cycle expenditure 30% by creating new techniques of hiring talented calibres based on CBI and other methods.
• Ensures the on-going communication of the Competency Model through various initiatives, in order to be fully installed and comprehended by current company employees and efficiently introduced to newly hired candidates, in order to ensure a unified corporate culture and company identify.
• Ensured the efficient execution of the HR competency-based systems and policies covering recruitment, salary scales, compensation, incentives and benefits, promotions, disciplining, performance management, training, personnel services based on the Company’s objectives, government regulations and labour legislation.

HR Manager at ADATI
  • Oman - Zufar
  • August 2011 to June 2014

• Contributes to corporate structure, vision and employee accountability by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Completes bi-monthly payroll processing by compiling payroll data and submitting through online resource. Works closely with Controller to ensure accurate salary, taxes, and benefit financial data.
• Formalizes procedures by developing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing process, advising managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing entry and exit interviews; recommending changes.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation & training programs.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintains & develops employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains historical employee records and documentation by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Optimizes hiring practices by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Actively provides monitors employee behavior through counseling and disciplining employees; planning, aligning, and evaluating appropriate talent to meet job requirements
• Contributes to team effort by meeting or exceeding pre-determined monthly and quarterly agreed upon goals

Regional Training & Development Manager at UNESCO International Organization
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • September 2010 to August 2011

* Accomplishes quality assurance human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
* Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.
* Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
* determining training needs
* monitoring performance
* supervising technical or laboratory staff.
* Managing daily staff functions
* Developing and maintaining controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies
* Developing and administering QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations

Training Manager at Skills Academy
  • Egypt - Ismailia
  • July 2007 to July 2010

* Overseeing the development and facilitation of all training programs to support employee development and strategic initiatives. Analyzing, developing, and implementing training programs using methods such as classroom training, on-the-job training, meetings, eLearning, and workshops.
* Participating on organizational project teams, assessing training needs and/or providing training support for each initiative.
* Monitoring various relevant reports to analyze and identify areas which require additional training. Regularly providing management with clear, informative needs assessments to ensure alignment with the Company's mission and training objectives.
* Supporting the Company's Training and Development objectives by communicating employee strengths and weaknesses identified in training and needs assessments and working with managers to address these areas.
* Assisting the management team in developing comprehensive Training and Development programs for all departments.
* Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.
* Create brochures and training materials.
* Create testing and evaluation processes.
* Prepare and implement training budget.
* Evaluate needs of company and plan training programs accordingly.
* Conduct performance evaluations.
* Provide companies with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
* Manage staff of classroom facilitators.
* Provide performance feedback.
* Conduct continuing education training.
* Provide leadership development education.
* Build solid cross-functional relationships.
* Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.
* Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
* Assist with the development of strategic plans.

Education

Master's degree, Human Resorces
  • at Georgia State University
  • June 2016

EMBA

Bachelor's degree, commerce
  • at Suez Canal University
  • May 2009

1- Graduated from Faculty of Commerce 2- Obtained a lot of Certificates of Merits . 3- Certificat

Specialties & Skills

compensation & benefits
Performance Management
HR Management
Talent Management
Microsoft Office ( Word- Excel- Power Point- Access )
Employee Relation
Rectuitment
HR Strategy
Talent Management
Performance Management
Communication skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Team working,Commanding,Marketing

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner

Memberships

Investment club Association at Alexandria University
  • Member
  • July 2007
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
  • Associate membership of the CMI
  • August 2012

Training and Certifications

Certified Management Consultant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
August 2012
Certified Management Consultant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
August 2012

Hobbies

  • Photographing, Sports, Reading, Fishing