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Maha Kalakh, HR Officer

Maha Kalakh

HR Officer·Al Zayani Automotive Company

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, English

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 2 months

HR Officer

July 2022 - Present

Al Zayani Automotive Company

Kuwait

July 2022 - Present

•Provided guidance on HR policies and procedures, supporting employees and ensuring alignment with company objectives.

•Managed monthly payroll for 300+ employees, including leave, attendance, deductions, overtime, and final settlements, ensuring 100% accuracy.

•Maintained and updated employee records in the HR system, ensuring completeness and compliance.

•Oversaw residency and visa processing, renewals, and transfers, completing all government procedures on schedule.

•Conducted interviews for entry-to senior level positions, evaluating candidates’ qualifications, competencies, and cultural fit.

•Handled disciplinary actions in compliance with labor law and company policies.

•Participated in performance management cycles, setting KPIs, aligning departmental goals, and tracking employee progress.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Admin Coordinator

May 2018 - July 2022

Mohamed N. AlHajery & Sons Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2018 - July 2022

•Conducted overseas interviews for pharmacist candidates, assessing general competencies prior to technical evaluation.

•Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, delegating tasks and ensuring adherence to company standards.

•Defined KPIs and performance goals for pharmacy department staff; tracked progress and evaluated performance.

•Facilitated cross-departmental communication to support operational efficiency.

•Managed onboarding processes, including documentation, formalities, and follow-up on leaves and certificates.

•Maintained accurate employee records and HR databases, performing administrative tasks to support department objectives.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Administration

HR Administrator

August 2015 - July 2017

Ghazal Insurance Company

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2015 - July 2017

•Maintained accurate employee records, including leave balances, employment history, salaries, and qualifications.

•Opened and verified files for newly appointed employees, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

•Posted job vacancies, conducted interviews and assessments, and coordinated candidate selection.

•Responded to employee inquiries regarding entitlements, employment conditions, and policies.

•Developed and implemented workplace relations policies and procedures, advising management on staff performance and disciplinary matters.

•Prepared HR reports, internal circulars, and payroll data for Finance Department processing.

•Managed safe storage and retrieval of personnel records and company files.
Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Education

Kuwait University

May 2015

May 2015

Bachelor's degree, English

Kuwait

GPA (point): 3.41 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.41 out of 4

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Skills

Payroll
Expert
Payroll
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Computer Competency
Expert
Computer Competency
Expert
Organizational Skills
Expert
Organizational Skills
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Stress Management
Expert
Stress Management
Expert
Leave & Absence Tracking
Expert
Leave & Absence Tracking
Expert
Performance Management & KPIs
Intermediate
Performance Management & KPIs
Intermediate
Translation Skills
Expert
Translation Skills
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Detail Oriented
Expert
Detail Oriented
Expert
Payroll Administration
Intermediate
Payroll Administration
Intermediate
Onboarding & Offboarding
Expert
Onboarding & Offboarding
Expert
HRIS & Employee Records Management
Expert
HRIS & Employee Records Management
Expert
Human Resource Management
Expert
Human Resource Management
Expert
HR Policies & Compliance
Expert
HR Policies & Compliance
Expert
Talent Acquisition & Interviews
Intermediate
Talent Acquisition & Interviews
Intermediate
Residency & Visa Processing
Expert
Residency & Visa Processing
Expert
Cross-Departmental Coordination
Expert
Cross-Departmental Coordination
Expert
Kuwait Labor Law Knowledge
Expert
Kuwait Labor Law Knowledge
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
Process Improvement
Expert
Conflict Resolution
Expert
Conflict Resolution
Expert
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Expert
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Expert
Time & Attendance Management
Expert
Time & Attendance Management
Expert
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Expert
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Expert
Confidentiality & Professional Integrity
Expert
Confidentiality & Professional Integrity
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Payroll
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
HR Policies
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™)
Oct 2023 - Mar 2027
CHRS - Certified Human Resources Specialist Certificate
Oct 2019
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Business Skills with Personnel and Human Resources Certificate
Oct 2019
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Administrative & Commercial Science (Human Resources) Certificate
Oct 2019
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Certified Business Professional - Customer Service International Business Training Association -ibta
Dec 2016
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ICDL
May 2015
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Training
Human Resources Analytics
MindCypress - Online Training
Aug 2020
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Kuwait Labor Law Principles
Abdulaziz H. Al Sagar Development Center
Dec 2016
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Personal Computer Skills
Institute of Banking Studies
Nov 2015
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Talent Acquisition Specialist Workshop
Jobs Solutions for HR Development - Kuwait Institute for Administrative Science for Private Training
Nov 2017
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Certified Human Resources Coordinator
Jobs Solutions for HR Development - Kuwait Institute for Administrative Science for Private Training
Dec 2017
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Business English Course
Jobs Solutions for HR Development - Kuwait Institute for Administrative Science for Private Training
Jan 2018
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Business Writing in Arabic & English
Seattle International Institute for Training
Feb 2018
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