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The company is a branch of US-based Hydro Inc, the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder which also provides aftermarket services for oil field drilling and Pressure and well control equipment with API 6A, API 16A, API 16C, API 5CT and API 7-1 certifications.
- Matrix Reporting to the Managing Director, Middle East, and the Global HR Manager (based in Chicago), collaborate with the corporate management team, local business heads, managers, clients, and partners to provide expert advice and guidance on a diverse range of people related and business-related matters.
- Lead the HR, Administrative, commercial, and Legal processes for the company’s Middle East office having a payroll budget of circa 09 Mn US$, standardize processes by introducing innovative systems & structured controls.
- Review and modify partnership agreements with the local representatives in GCC and Principal Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) & law firms to ensure business risk exposure is kept to a minimum.

A $US140M a year international offshore support vessel company providing logistics support and marine solutions to the global energy industry with an Engineering Division (Ship Repair, Ship Building, Oil & Gas Maintenance & Fabrication) comprising up to 2, 400 employees of 15 nationalities.
- Led the HR entire gamut of HR processes with an annual payroll budget accountability of $US28M with a team of 7 HR and 21 administrative team members, across UAE, Oman, Qatar, KSA and Caspian region.
- Devised the division’s HR policies and procedures and ensured that the HR vision was aligned with corporate objectives and goals.
- Provided expertise and coaching to managers on manpower planning, learning and development, performance management, managing disciplinary matters and grievances, and on strategies to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Established a more structured approach to training to ensure that the business had the balance of skills needed to meet its long-term needs.
- Led a team of four to manage the recruitment process for business units in the Middle East and Caspian region for the whole group following the company’s expansion plans.
- Formulated a robust sourcing strategy, devised job descriptions, negotiated candidate offers and developed an inspirational orientation process for new recruits to ensure a favorable and smooth transition.

Coordinated the end-to-end recruitment process for management and specialist roles for construction projects in
the GCC and Egypt. Forged relationships with 15 global recruitment partners to attract applicants.