Hala Marar, Assoc CIPD, Human Resources and Training Manager

Hala Marar, Assoc CIPD

Human Resources and Training Manager

Landmark Group

Location
Jordan
Education
Higher diploma, Human Resources - Level 5
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

Human Resources and Training Manager at Landmark Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2015 to June 2016
Manager, Human Resources Development at Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Middle East, Turkey and Africa
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2013 to August 2015

Development and implementation of effective HR processes and supporting systems, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, performance management and talent management within Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META).

- Manage META's Learning and Development activities.
- Responsible for the recruitment process across the assigned region.
- Responsible for the performance management process across the assigned region
- Responsible for the onboarding process across assigned countries
- Design, manage and implement META’s Talent Management process and related projects and programs.
- Responsible for drafting Position Profiles, following Hay methodology.

Training & Communication Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals-Middle East Regional Office
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2011 to May 2013

Support, coordinate and execute Human Resources and Operations Planning activities with focus on training and internal & external communication

A. Training
Meet the training needs of Ferring Middle East employees:
- Prepare and execute Ferring Middle East training plan.
- Develop channels to boost the transfer of the training experience into the workplace.
- Manage the training budget.
- Map and evaluate KPI's of the training process.
- Develop training material/ presentations to support internal trainings.


B. Corporate Communication
Enhance data exchange and experience sharing internally and externally:
- Ensure the adherence to global communication guidelines, perform a risk assessment if gaps are seen and plan projects accordingly.
- Maintain and update Ferring Middle East website.
- Editor of Ferring Middle East newsletter/ correspondent to Ferring global newsletter.

C. Human Resources
- Coordinating and following up on the On boarding, Recruitment and Performance Management.
- Prepare projects to improve attractiveness of Ferring as an employer.

D. Other
- Supervise data entry on the company's online data warehousing system, in addition to suggesting and implementing technical enhancements.
- Support and supervise the development of the company's iPad Territory Sale Management module, which is a tool to support the planning and execution of sales force activities, besides offering analysis on such. Train the sales force around the Middle East on using the tool, in addition to the principles of Territory Sales Management.
- Supervise the design and implementation of multiple digital solutions in the fields of Human Resources and Corporate Communication.

Training & Communication Coordinator at Ferring Pharmaceuticals-Middle East Regional Office
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2009 to March 2011

Support the regional management department in regards to Human Resources & Operations Planning through:

A. Training
Provide support in meeting the training needs of Ferring Middle East employees:
- Coordinate the conduction of Ferring Middle East trainings following set training plan.
- Evaluate the training experience; develop tools to enhance training needs analysis.
- Develop channels to share the training experience and follow-up on implementation of acquired knowledge through attended trainings.

B. Human Resources Planning
Provide support in implementing developed HR policies and procedures:
- Improve attractiveness of Ferring as an employer.
- Prepare induction packages and employee handbook.
- Announce vacancies of Ferring Middle East, receive and initial-screen CVs.

C. Corporate Communication
Enhance data exchange and experience sharing internally and externally:
- Build corporate communication projects.
- Provide insights into “Global Corporate Communication”, regulate and monitor adherence to set guidelines.
- Maintain and update Ferring Middle East website.
- Editor of Ferring Middle East newsletter.

Information Management Coordinator at Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Middle East Regional Office
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2008 to December 2008

Support the regional management department in regards to Human Resources & Operations Planning in the following fields:

A. Training
- Coordinate the conduction of trainings throughout the region.
- Active search of trainings and training companies
- Create and update Ferring Mini Library.

B. Human Resources Support
- Announce vacancies of Ferring Middle East, receive and initial-screen CVs.
- Provide project-based support to developed HR procedures and processes.
- Search for recruitment agencies (to announce vacancies, develop assessments … etc).

C. Other
- Support & Monitor data entry on Ferring Middle East online operations system.
- Legal Follow-up on legal agreements issuance and manage legal records.
- Handling media and external communication

Marketing Assistant at Ferring Pharmaceuticals-Middle East Regional Office
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2006 to April 2008

Support the regional marketing team with respect to the preparation of strategic marketing plans for the assigned product group of Ferring ME in 17 countries through:

- Supporting the management of products’ lifecycle by assisting product launch projects.
- Supporting the preparation of strategic marketing plans by assisting the development and execution of specific marketing toolkits & projects.
- The effective coordination of the marketing department planning and communication.
- Liaising with marketing services’ providers (graphic designers, gift suppliers, print houses, advertising agencies ...etc) to support the realization of followed business plans.
- Support the organization of Ferring ME local, regional and international symposiums, workshops and meetings.
- Mapping out of competitors activities.

Free-Lance Translator at Arab Multi-Media
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2005 to January 2006

Translation, editing & proofreading of materials in the fields of science, healthcare, legal, economics, entertainment & media besides others from English into Arabic & vice-versa.

Medical and Sales Representative at Dima Medical Supplies
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2004 to January 2005

Promote dental products to healthcare professionals following the marketing strategies

- Planning work schedules, and keeping detailed records of all contacts.
- Working with team managers to plan how to approach potential customers to enhance sales in a particular area.
- Follow-up on products’ orders in pharmacies.
- Monitor & report competitors’ activities.

Education

Higher diploma, Human Resources - Level 5
  • at CHRM - CIPD
  • January 2016
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition and Food Technology
  • at The University of Jordan
  • June 2004
High school or equivalent, General secondary Education
  • at Sisters of Nazareth School
  • July 2000

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Information Management
Data Exchange
Data Entry
Nutrition

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner