Manager - Compensation and Benefits
Sidra Medical and Research Center
Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months
• Developed and directed use of the job evaluation system to perform job analysis, evaluate jobs, maintain internal consistency, provide a basis for salary management and a foundation for conducting international benchmarking
• Directed market pricing activities, including developing market competitive positioning proposals based on targeted benchmark organizations globally, in order to create a comprehensive rewards structure at the desired competitiveness
• Lead the development of executive compensation packages, including tax protection and performance bonus elements
• Managed all employee rewards related activities, including the merit increase and bonus programs, promotions, reclassifications and other staff movements to drive performance and engagement
• Managed a successful ERP implementation and transition from Gulf Solutions to Lawson as a central repository of HR information and as a platform for systemizing process flows
• Articulated and socialized the foundational Rewards Philosophy and Strategy for Sidra, then restructured the organization within the total rewards portfolio to increase service delivery, upgrade talent and align with the HR Business Partner Model
• Designed and implemented total rewards framework for Sidra moving into operations, including optimizing Grading and Salary Structures, as well as key compensation policies, which enabled a reduction of $250+ million in steady state budget by moving to a system with tailored value propositions based on source markets
• Automated contract and offer processes resulting in a savings of over USD $1 million in the first year of implementation through more efficient deployment of resources
• Developed and automated creation of ‘Total Rewards Statements’ to illustrate the full value of Sidra’s employment proposition to candidates.
• Reduced cycle time for job design and evaluation processes by 74% over a 6 month period through process redesign, automation and education despite a 46% increase in volume over the same period (540 JDs completed)
• Developed, rolled-out and managed the organizational taxonomy, including job family framework, job titling nomenclature and standards for each level of the organization
• Developed web-based staffing plans and reporting in TM-1 to align future business requirements with the organizational hierarchy, financial budgets and varied opening scenarios
• Managed manpower planning and organizational review processes across the operation to ensure alignment with strategic plans, organizational structures, job grading, salary scales and budgets
• Documented and modelled HR and cross-functional business processes to promote transparency, enable continuity, measure effectiveness and improve performance based on the Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Conducted whole job ranking exercise to test and validate grading structures
• Developed and administered Aon Hewitt JobLink system to perform job analysis, evaluate jobs, maintain internal consistency and provide structural alignment for conducting international benchmarking
• Administered the Applicant Tracking System and recruitment processes to ensure efficient recruitment operations, accountability and data integrity
• Developed and managed organizational charts for the operation ensuring layers of management, spans of control and other HR analyses were conducted
• Managed development of HR system blueprints, performed gap analyses and strategically planned improvements to HR systems architecture
• Conducted market pricing activities, including matching positions to external data for purposes of recommendations regarding position alignment, base salary levels and total compensation opportunity
• Worked with HR and Finance leadership to develop staffing & workforce plans, then maintained workforce plan reports and HR dashboards to ensure issues were identified and targets achieved
• Developed ‘Dashboard’ reporting for senior leadership to manage and measure HR performance, determine causes of HR issues and provide recommendations to leadership for improvement of University's HR policies and practices
• Managed the implementation and integration of SAP HCM system modules with external HR platforms for staff recruitment and onboarding to create systemized workflows for HR processes to achieve efficiency and transparency
• Documented and modelled HR and cross-functional business processes to promote transparency, enable continuity, measure effectiveness and improve performance based on the Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Integrated competency based interview techniques, feedback surveys, technical & psychological testing, and Background Information checks to improve employee selection capabilities within the Applicant Tracking System
• Designed and implemented a system integrated Recruiter KPI Scorecard to measure recruitment performance which resulted in a 22% improvement in metrics over an 8 month period
• Designed, evaluated and modified compensation and benefit frameworks, such as base salary ranges, over-base allowance structures, pension and savings plans and home country income protection programs based on benchmarking, custom surveys and best practice research to ensure that programs are current, competitive and aligned with University strategy
• Worked to develop, roll-out and administer KAUST’s performance management system by allocating budgets, reviewing materials and policies, and developing systems and processes to effectively manage the program
• Created successful business case to insource relocation contractor services to Human Resources department through strategic reorganization, resulting in a $3.5 million savings for the University
• Developed, tailored, implemented and constantly re-engineered a web-based enterprise Talent Management & Applicant Tracking system to streamline employment processes
• Created the “Employment at KAUST” website, including content development and management of the PR consultants in actualizing the envisioned Human Resources portal
• Analyzed and interpreted data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of HR-driven initiatives
• Achieved smooth change management in a ‘Start Up’ atmosphere through organizational process mapping, policy analysis, systems engineering and human capital development
• Developed strategic workforce analysis, reporting and project development specifically related to recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits and workforce planning
• Created and implemented methods to provide data consolidation, reporting and analysis of human capital available, identified gaps and implemented strategies to provide resources
• Collaborated on full-cycle specialized staffing plans, including job description development, advertising strategy coordination, candidate selection, interviewing and on boarding
• Managed project teams to address areas of concern through various program, management controls, internal communications and other cross-organizational support
• Consulted with legal, marketing, human resources, logistics, transition management and information technology executives to define and implement strategic development initiatives
• Prepared and delivered financial reports to management, including balance sheets, income statements, variance analysis, reconciliations and property statistics
• Created, analyzed and distributed comprehensive monthly financial statements for the CFO
• Analyzed and evaluated the impact of strategic finance and asset issues on company operations, policies and procedures
• Prepared monthly security deposit reports, bank account reconciliations & general ledgers
• Reviewed business processes and systems with the view to improve processing accuracy and efficiencies
• Managed tenant & corporate inquiries for financial reports and forecasts
• Dealt with requests from the Finance leadership, as well as legal, marketing, human resources and development executives for special projects or analyses
• Responsible for timely affirmation and settlement of Interbank Foreign Exchange trades
• Coordinated interactions between trade desk, front office, operations, and external counterparties.
• Actively monitored trades facing currency cutoffs, investigated counterparty issues, and managed of daily queues assignment
• Managed operational/settlement risk to reduce costs where possible
• Initiated payment and amendment through journaling and reconciling accounts
• Participated in procedural documentation, system testing, process improvements, and training and escalations
• Collected and analyzed economic research on energy markets and production capacities
• Organized and managed Microsoft Access and online databases
• Planned and executed public relations events for top tier executives
• Collected and analyzed economic research on energy markets and production capacities
• Organized and managed Microsoft Access and online databases
• Assisted in the development statistical reports on energy market trends
• Conducted business process analysis for Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Organized and ran investor relations conference with over 300 V.I.P. attendees
• Prepared conference literature, collected & recorded payments
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Economics and focus on international finance and business psychology
