Gabriela Friedman, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist)

Gabriela Friedman

Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist)

Insights Psychology DMCC

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
التعليم
ماجستير, Organisational Psychology (Coursework included Human Resource Management principles)
الخبرات
9 years, 9 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :9 years, 9 أشهر

Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist) في Insights Psychology DMCC
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ سبتمبر 2018

 Devised teambuilding programs, which incorporate personality tests, decision-making, problem solving, and conflict management tools.
 Devised and executed seminars and workshops on stress and anxiety management.
 Executed one-on-one diagnostic and psycho-educational assessments for adults to identify learning difficulties and provided strategies to overcome difficulties.
 Conducted career counseling sessions for adults on potential career paths, degree selection and MBA routes.

Senior HR Generalist في Neurospinal Hospital (+- 300 employees)
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • يوليو 2017 إلى يونيو 2018

 Developed practical ‘people’ strategies, which addressed immediate and long-term key business objectives, such as effective recruitment of over 100 medical staff (nurses), pay & benefit reviews, communication, UAE labour law, engagement, retention, performance management, and attendance.
 Implemented a full recruitment framework; including defined policies, job specification analysis, recruitment flow process and offer management. Set up a preferred supplier agreement (PSL).
 Responsible for the recruitment budget for the nursing division and delivered monthly reports into the COO and HR Director.
 Implemented a performance management system and ensured CRM such as Sap and Facts were updated.
 Executed a benchmark program outlining a new pay & benefit program to contribute to the attraction and retention policies of the hospital.

HR Business Partner في M4JAM SA (Subsidiary Company of DNI +- 100 employees)
  • جنوب أفريقيا
  • أغسطس 2015 إلى مايو 2017

 Responsible for senior level decision-making, day-to-day management and strategic direction of the HR department across the Telecommunication business.
 Managed the overall direction of the HR team, supporting cross-functional demands on the team across all areas including transformation, policy & program development, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, regulatory compliance and labour law.
 Worked with the senior leadership team, which were across Southern Africa, to define and deliver effective HR solutions, which were aligned to the business strategy.
 Led and delivered organisational change activities, supported organisational design and delivery of all associated change management activities; which lead to cost savings and a higher productivity ratio.
 Designed and executed the implementation of various policies, practices and training including maternity, flexible working, mentoring, equal opportunities, headcount management, and dismissal.
 Oversaw the formal annual performance and development process, succession planning; trained managers and addressed performance issues.
 Collated workforce and functional insight and used the data proactively to identify issues and provide resolution to performance and highlighted training issues.
 Consulted and coached senior managers to ensure appropriate practices, cultures, inclusion and leadership standards were met.
 Ensured all policies and procedures were in compliance with labour law and applicable to the group as a whole.
 Used career assessments, to provide career development to staff. Provided counsel to employees on all work related concerns, such as job satisfaction, absenteeism, interpersonal conflict and poor on-the-job
performance.

HR and Payroll Administrator في DNI (+- 200 employees)
  • جنوب أفريقيا
  • يونيو 2014 إلى يوليو 2015

 Supported the HR Manager on daily HR administrative and operational activities.
 Provided guidance to all employees in understanding main HR policies, processes and tools. Made sure all employees were able to access HR information and if necessary ensured training was in place to support them executing HR processes effectively.
 Project managed and delivered a pay review and alignment program that standardised pay for employees.
 Collaborated with the outsourced Payroll consultant on all payroll related matters.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Organisational Psychology (Coursework included Human Resource Management principles)
  • في University of the Witwatersrand
  • ديسمبر 2014

Organisational psychology deals with the selection, growth and development of employees within organisations

بكالوريوس, Psychology and Law
  • في University of the Witwatersrand
  • يونيو 2013

Specialties & Skills

Employee Health
Psychometrics
Training and Development
Employee Relations
Personnel Recruiting
Employee Relations
Microsoft Office (excel and powerpoint)
Performance and Talent Management
Change Management
UAE Labour Law
Onboarding and Induction
Recruitment, Selection and Retention
Training and Development
Counselling
Psychometric assessments
Employee well-being
Excellent communication

اللغات

الانجليزية
اللغة الأم
الأفركانية
متوسط
الفرنسية
مبتدئ

العضويات

HPCSA
  • Registered Organisational Psychologist
  • June 2015

التدريب و الشهادات

16PF (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
October 2014
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
December 2014
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Livingworks
تاريخ الدورة:
February 2019
المدة:
16 ساعة

الهوايات

  • Travelling
  • Gym