Recruitment & HR Business Partner
Damas Jewellery
Total years of experience :9 years, 1 Months
Managing and Leading the Recruitment & On-boarding Process at Damas Jewellery within the GCC countries and acting as a Business Partner.
Manage the effectiveness of sourcing, selection and on-boarding practices and policies to ensure the organization current and future talent needs are met.
Lead and execute the recruitment or Talent Acquisition strategy and the manpower plan
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of human resources issues. Consult with managers on performance management (including performance issues, disciplinary processes and terminations, etc.), staffing plans, key selection decisions and strategies, compensation plans and other issues. Counsel employees on various issues while maintaining employer advocacy role.
Update current and design new recruiting procedures (Policies, job application, on-boarding processes, Exit Interviews)
Strategize and communicate HR solutions and programs to help businesses attract, retain and develop a diverse workforce. Develop and execute human capital plans for each section/department
Implemented and maintained a continuous Internship opportunities within the organization covering different departments
Implement new sourcing methods (e.g. social recruiting, LinkedIn and Boolean searches)
Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques
Recommend ways to improve our employer brand
Talent and Development. Define talent needs, and support leaders to forecast and plan their workforce and talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy. Assist leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future business requirements
Maintaining and updating Job Descriptions for each role within the organization
Managing and participate in job fairs and career events
Build the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges and other partners
Managing the on-boarding process in coordination with GRD & Training Departments
Managing the Exit Interview Process
Managing internal Talents through assessment centers and one to one interviews
Contribute to the goal of reducing cost of hire through prioritizing the use of direct market channels over recruitment agencies.
Negotiating terms with recruitment partners (agencies)
Employee relations and complaints
Salary adjustments and salary structure
Looking after the recruitment requirements in Middle East, North Africa and South Africa
Conducting telephonic Interviews
Conducting SHL feedback sessions, and report writing
Weekly conference calls with HR representatives in MEA
Monthly meeting with division heads
Acting as an advisor to hiring managers
Building relationships with hiring managers, division heads and business partners, to insure smooth operation
Using different searching tools like: (Linkedin, Bayt, Gulf Talent, Career Junction)
Advertise positions on external sources and via the ATS system internally and externally
Pulling recruitment activity system reports on a weekly basis and distribute to relevant management and HR partners.
Liaise with recruitment agencies as and when required.
Looking after the recruitment requirements in UAE and GCC
Sourcing, Interviewing and selection of candidates on different levels
Built a strong recruitment process to be followed by all department heads
Running internal assessments for employees quarterly for promotion reasons
Traveling internationally and locally for bulk recruitment
Meeting with Recruitment Agencies and negotiating terms and conditions
Managing Exit Interviews to clearly understand the reason behind employees leaving, and as will retaining them if possible
Working closely with Marketing team in order to place recruitment ads in newspapers
Contribute to the goal of reducing cost to hire through prioritizing the use of direct market channels over recruitment agencies
Updating the recruitment report on daily basis and sharing it with HR Director on monthly basis
Working closely with IT department on building the new Damas careers website
Acting as a advisor to Hiring Managers and staff
Onboarding and employee relations
knowledge and experience with Dubai Labor Law
Managing bulk recruitment and open days recruitment when needed,
Oct 2007 - Feb 2012
Recruitment Officer
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) - Abu Dhabi
Responsibilities:
Involved in the preparation of the Recruitment Policies and Procedures
Quarterly preparation of presentation including: (Turnover percentage, UAE nationals percentage, monthly recruitment performance, number of vacancies received and closed)
Review job descriptions and design appropriate competency based questions for telephone screening. Liaise with Line Managers regarding required questions and advise and facilitate professional selection interviews/assessment centers in conjunction with Line Managers. Perform reference checks if required.
Ensure that all necessary recruitment procedures, process documentation and file maintenance are updated and maintained in a timely manner
Training and guiding new joiners to the Recruitment Team
Building and maintaining a strong relationship with all department managers and VP’s
Organize and/or support specific recruitment campaigns both in and outside of Abu Dhabi. Professionally and effectively manage assigned recruitment activities including interviews and assessment centers
Taking charge of administering the on-boarding process and orientation program
Preparing the recruitment weekly/monthly report
Involved in the Implementation of an internal vacancy process
Deal with event organizers (i.e. University Fairs, Road Shows, Career Fairs, etc.) including pre-registration, events proper and post requirements, Prior to events, to ensure that all marketing requirements for each events are delivered and coordinated as per requirements and agreement with events organizers.
Process and follow up on invoices and payments for Career fairs and exhibition
Design & Develop marketing tools & campaigns to attract talent UAE Nationals
Developing and implementing a recruitment brochure
Preparing and monitoring the Recruitment event and expenditure budget
