Middle East HR Manager
FedEx
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :23 years, 8 أشهر
• Orchestrate daily HR function to support managers in ME (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain & Turkey) including 1, 200 employees. HR team is 3 HR professionals & 2 PRO & I report into the HR MD.
• Lead cost saving initiatives across all functions to rationalize compensation and benefits and global mobility.
• Slash turnover rates from 7% to 2% within 1.5 years across the Middle East.
• HR lead FedEx acquisition of TNT; a Dutch logistics company.
• Upscale employees’ development gaps by adequate training plans and developing the right talents.
• Ensure compliance to labor law, policies as well as the global philosophy of People, Service & Profit.
• Support business development strategy by partnering with sales to grow external customers’ base.
• Lead the Reward and Recognition programs as Bravo Zulu, Honors List and Five starts programs.
• Implement localization strategies to meet Emiratization targets.
Demonstrate HR leadership for 30 countries (7 Geomarkets) and be an proactive HR Business Partner to leadership team managing +9, 000 employees
Extensive HR support to of Middle East Asia Pacific leadership team and president of region by investing in manpower capabilities & implementing Training & Development to meet current challenges as well as foresee future business ones
Lead HR projects as Profitability to capitalize on resources & lead cost saving initiatives to get 20% reduction in compensation cost. Be a resilient Retention Champion for MEAP to get 95% retention rate
Ensure full compliance of all HR practices with policies, procedures and labor law
Implement localization strategies to rationalize compensation cost, talent management and global mobility
Address compliance related matters uncompromisingly & keep leadership team on top of the situation to take action and follow up until all Code of Conduct matters are successfully closed
Implement Talent Acquisition best practices by developing strong strategies on employer branding to attract top talent, build strong employer branding and allocate Total Rewards competent structure to ensure Baker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Manage all HR practices with 3 HR members to deliver HR support for total headcount of 2000 employees
Implement policies and procedures as well as align Compensation & benefits with market dynamics, employee relations, HR systems and other functions within HR
Empower potential and collective talents within the business by influencing, motivating and developing teams to work constantly towards higher standards of excellence and performance
Conduct Organization Health Surveys & apply Continuous Improvement Culture to ensure being Employer of choice and inspire a culture of Operational Excellence
Extend HR technical expertise to start up offices in Jordan & partner with region in Dubai to lead HR projects
Lead HR compliance across different divisions within HR department
Partner with business and manage employee relationships effectively for +3, 000 employees with objective of successfully delivering, implementing agreed strategies and programs across different directorates
Lead talent acquisition to attract and recruit top niche caliber to GSK Egypt and Sudan via “Stars” HR database as well as implement different talent management programs to develop employees’ career paths, succession planning & identify key stars (Junior & Senior Achiever)
Plan HR strategies in Commercial & support Operations to maximize strategic company initiatives and corporate HR which includes HR key projects (GSK Club, Talent Hunter & Dr. Intern) in Gantt chart to benchmark progress & measure added value to the business
Address regulatory & compliance issues, ensure all corporate values & business ethics are fully implemented as per corporate policies & local labor law
Work with GSK HQ to support strategic HR projects as “Proud to Be”, “CUP”, “Building HR capabilities” and “Reward & Recognition. Pilot growth strategy by engaging newly acquired companies as UCB & BMS
HR support for Operations team of 7000+ employees in Operations Function and support them in benefits, performance management, training & development
Develop client relationships with internal business leaders to develop strategic HR solutions, work with line managers in building suitable and cost effective recruitment and retention strategies, including succession planning, ensuring compliance with PepsiCo values
Act as advisor in the appropriate revision of job descriptions and person specifications in readiness for job evaluation to ensure the impact of change on other roles and responsibilities is assessed as well as support the management with expertise on all personnel, legal & administration functions within HR
Determine appropriate Reward and Recognition levels, through accurate and timely management of both the appraisal and reward schemes
• Provide expert HR advice & support to 2500 employees and management team in Operations
• Lead all Human Resources processes & day to day activities in line with PepsiCo policies & procedures
• Manage Compensation & Benefits by modeling & planning it to align with market & continuously conduct surveys
• Ensure a good work/ life balance is sustained for all employees & win with Diversity & Inclusion
• Develop internal communication strategies to keep departments informed on critical issues
• Monitor & upgrade employees’ performance appraisal systems in coordination with function managers
• Manage department budget & ensure expenditures are within budget and aligned with financial standards
• Manage corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leads as Orphans day & literacy Campaigns
• Follow-up on legal matters related to human resources as non-compliance to company regulations
• Administer all HR activities for 500 employees in Employee performance & appraisal to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization and comply with Egyptian law & regulations
• Evaluate staff and review progress, direct changes as needed then distribute rewards accordingly
• Supervise time and attendance to record vacation, sick leave and leave of absence
• Monitor recruitment & maintain records of personnel files to achieve departmental goals and meet deadlines
• Perform employee plans as promotions and transfers and align with latest trends of the HR, communicate policies and procedures and conduct employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals
• Arrange training programs local and abroad to foster employee progress in areas of development
• Maintain applicant data records for Quality, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Provide a comprehensive yet compact overview of all ISO aspects & update filling system database
• Develop and maintain Quality Assurance system that meets top management information needs
• Contract with outside suppliers to provide inspection and training services
• Implement five S (Systematic arrangements, Serene atmosphere, Sorting out & Stick to Self-discipline)
• Act as an active member in the HACCP team, manage materials records preparation and inspection of HACCP documentation
Business Major
English major- Translation & Linguistics Minor
