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Fawaz Al-Freih, Group Human Resources Manager

Fawaz Al-Freih

Group Human Resources Manager·Combined Group Contracting Co. (K.S.C.) (Oil & Gas - Construction) - Kuwait

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration - Financing & Investment

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 0 months

Group Human Resources Manager

August 2025 - Present

Combined Group Contracting Co. (K.S.C.) (Oil & Gas - Construction) - Kuwait

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

August 2025 - Present

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Construction and Building

Group HR & Admin Manager

March 2020 - July 2025

AMAN HOLDING

Damascus, Syria

March 2020 - July 2025

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

HR Operations Manager

January 2015 - February 2020

AL BADIA CEMENT jsc (Italcementi Group)

Damascus, Syria

January 2015 - February 2020

Planning and Resourcing
Analyze, plan, manage recruitment programs and the hiring process to ensure that HR service provided meets the needs of company’s business.

Compensation and Benefits
Set pay structure and benefits offerings
Determine competitive wage rates in accordance with positions weight and develop or modify compensation plans
Evaluate employee benefits policies to assess whether they are current, competitive, and legal
Coordinate and supervise the work activities of specialists and support staff
Oversee the distribution of pay and benefits information to employees
Ensure that pay and benefits plans comply with laws and regulations
Ability to work at a senior strategic level as well as comfortable delivering reward processes such as bonus and salary reviews
A strong analytical focus with significant experience in compensation and bonuses

Organization Development
Coordinate with HR in plant to conduct annual employee performance appraisal
Design and develop HR policies, procedures, process map and related forms
Follow procedures related to Expatriates working of company: visa, passport, work permits, medical check
Prepare a program budget and keep operations within budget
Director to initiate and deliver value-adding, cost-effective and compliant HR processes & programs.
Align current and future HR functions to support achievement of corporate goals.

Employee Relation
Supervise HR team, solve employee conflicts and improve HR administration; develop strong relationships and effective communication between Company & employees
Advise management on employee relations
Execute responsibilities with utmost confidentiality, accuracy and integrity

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

HR Team Leader

June 2010 - December 2014

Al BADIA CEMENT

Syria

June 2010 - December 2014

 Analyze, plan, manage recruitment programs and the hiring process to ensure that HR service
provided meets the needs of company’s business.

 Ensure compensation and benefits are in line with Company policies and updated Government
Regulations.

 Control Payroll Calculation, compulsory Insurances and other HR reports as required by
authorities.

 Coordinate with HR in Head Office to conduct annual employee performance appraisal.

 Follow procedures related to Expatriates working of company: visa, passport, work permits,
medical expenses.

 Supervise HR team, solve employee conflicts and improve HR administration; develop strong relationships and effective communication between Company & employees.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Supervisor

September 2006 - May 2010

Ganama Trading & Contracting Company

Damascus, Syria

September 2006 - May 2010

 Identified staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.

 Interviewed job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them.

 Planed and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

 Gathered personnel records from other departments or employees.

 Provided current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

 Examined employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.

 Requested information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.

 Analyzed and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

 Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Sales Accountant

October 2005 - August 2006

GANAMA Trading & Contracting Company

Damascus, Syria

October 2005 - August 2006

 Determined customers' financial services needs, and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.

 Contacted prospective customers in order to present information and explain available services.

 Sell services and equipment, such as trusts, investments, and check processing services.

 Prepared forms or agreements to complete sales.

 Developed prospects from current commercial customers, referral leads, and sales and trade meetings.

 Reviewed business trends in order to advise customers regarding expected fluctuations.

 Made presentations on financial services to groups in order to attract new clients.

 Evaluated costs and revenue of agreements in order to determine continued profitability.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Branch Manager

April 2002 - July 2005

Al-Ghanam For Trading

Damascus, Syria

April 2002 - July 2005

 Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.

 Answered customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.

 Collaborated with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.

Company industry:
Merchandising
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Tishreen University

September 2010

September 2010

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration - Financing & Investment

Syria

GPA (percentage): 67%

GPA (percentage): 67%

Skills

HR Business Partnering
Expert
HR Business Partnering
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
HR Service Delivery
Expert
HR Service Delivery
Expert
HR Solutions
Expert
HR Solutions
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
Human Resources Management
Expert
Human Resources Management
Expert
HR Business Partnering
Expert
HR Business Partnering
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
HR Consulting
Expert
HR Service Delivery
Expert
HR Service Delivery
Expert
HR Solutions
Expert
HR Solutions
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Syria - (Human Resources Management (IHRM

Active Member

January 2008

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Active Member

January 2009

Training and Certifications

Certifications
SPHR
Professional Development Institute (PDI)
Mar 2009 - Feb 2013