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Merna Esmat, People Operations Business Partner

Merna Esmat

People Operations Business Partner·Eva Pharma

Kuwait

Higher diploma, Human Resources Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 6 years, 5 months

People Operations Business Partner

March 2025 - Present

Eva Pharma

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2025 - Present

HR Strategy & Business Alignment: Partner with senior leadership across Saudi and GCCA clusters to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals, ensuring a high-impact workforce.

Talent Management & Acquisition: Oversee end-to-end talent lifecycle, from recruitment to succession planning, ensuring talent pipelines support business expansion and retention.

Employee Relations & Engagement: Drive engagement strategies, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance. Implement initiatives that enhance employee experience and reduce turnover.

Leadership Development: Design and execute leadership programs that develop future leaders within the organization, improving management capabilities and team effectiveness.

Organizational Development: Spearhead change management initiatives, optimizing HR operations, restructuring teams, and implementing best practices to boost productivity.

HR Analytics & Compliance: Utilize HR data analytics to measure performance, guide decision-making, and ensure compliance with labor laws across Saudi Arabia and the GCCA region.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Senior People Support

March 2023 - Present

Eva Pharma

Cairo, Egypt

March 2023 - Present

HR Strategy & Business Alignment: Partner with senior leadership across
Saudi and GCCA clusters to develop and implement HR strategies that
align with business goals, ensuring a high-impact workforce.
Talent Management & Acquisition: Oversee end-to-end talent lifecycle,
from recruitment to succession planning, ensuring talent pipelines support
business expansion and retention.
Employee Relations & Engagement: Drive engagement strategies,
fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance.
Implement initiatives that enhance employee experience and reduce
turnover.
Leadership Development: Design and execute leadership
programs that develop future leaders within the organization,
improving management capabilities and team effectiveness.
Organizational Development: Spearhead change management initiatives,
optimizing HR operations, restructuring teams, and implementing best
practices to boost productivity.
HR Analytics & Compliance: Utilize HR data analytics to measure
performance, guide decision-making, and ensure compliance with labor
laws across Saudi Arabia and the GCCA region

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

People Operations Business Partner

January 2023 - Present

Eva Pharma

Hawali, Kuwait

January 2023 - Present

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals
across key markets.
• Drive leadership development and performance management initiatives.
• Implement HR analytics tools to optimize workforce planning.
• Champion employee experience programs.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

March 2022 - March 2023

Radio Active international recruitment agency

Cairo, Egypt

March 2022 - March 2023

Led talent acquisition processes for technical and specialized roles, ensuring seamless hiring and onboarding processes.

Managed end-to-end recruitment for multinational clients across various industries, aligning hiring strategies with business needs.

Conducted candidate assessments and interviews, ensuring top talent selection and cultural fit within organizations.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Technical Talent Acquisition

January 2022 - January 2023

Radioactive International Recruitment

Cairo, Egypt

January 2022 - January 2023

Led talent acquisition processes for technical and specialized roles,
ensuring seamless hiring and onboarding processes.
Managed end-to-end recruitment for multinational clients across
various industries, aligning hiring strategies with business needs.
Conducted candidate assessments and interviews, ensuring top
talent selection and cultural fit within organizations.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

– Technical Talent Acquisition

January 2022 - January 2023

Radioactive International Recruitment

Cairo, Egypt

January 2022 - January 2023

• Managed full-cycle technical recruitment.
• Conducted assessments and interviews for top-talent selection.
• Delivered onboarding strategies.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Specialist

January 2020 - January 2022

Wadi degla Clubs

Cairo, Egypt

January 2020 - January 2022

Assisted in the development and execution of HR policies and
procedures to enhance employee relations.
Conducted training and development programs, equipping
employees with necessary skills for career progression.
Full Cycle recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth
transition for new hires.

Company industry:
Sports & Outdoor Activities
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Specialist

January 2020 - January 2022

Wadi Degla Clubs

Cairo, Egypt

January 2020 - January 2022

• Designed and executed HR policies and development initiatives.
• Led training workshops.
• Facilitated recruitment efforts.

Company industry:
Sports & Outdoor Activities
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Education

The American University

November 2020

November 2020

Higher diploma, Human Resources Management

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 93%

GPA (percentage): 93%

Assiut University

January 2019

January 2019

Bachelor's degree, Clinical Pharmacy

Egypt

GPA (point): 2.94 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.94 out of 4

Skills

Training and Development
Expert
Training and Development
Expert
Talent Management
Expert
Talent Management
Expert
HR Business Partnering
Expert
HR Business Partnering
Expert
Employee Engagement
Expert
Employee Engagement
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
CROSS FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION
Expert
CROSS FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION
Expert
BUSINESS ALIGNMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS ALIGNMENT
Intermediate
LINKEDIN
Intermediate
LINKEDIN
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY
Expert
GOAL SETTING
Expert
GOAL SETTING
Expert
TALENT ACQUISITION
Expert
TALENT ACQUISITION
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Expert
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Expert
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CLINICAL PHARMACY
Intermediate
CLINICAL PHARMACY
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Diploma in Human Resources Management

Hobbies

  • Ping Pong