Head of Human Resources & Operations
Amity Education Middle East, Amity International School(Abu
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :20 years, 8 أشهر
• Developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the overall objectives and promote a positive work culture.
• Managing recruitment and onboarding processes for faculty, staff, and administrative positions, ensuring alignment with educational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Designing professional development programs and performance management systems to support employee growth and retention.
• Collaborating with academic leaders to assess staffing needs, plan for faculty development, and ensure a high quality learning environment.
• Overseeing HR functions such as payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws and policies.
• Leading initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school community and workforce.
• Managing end to end operations including school facilities, transportation services, safety protocols, and
emergency preparedness plans to ensure a secure and conducive learning environment.
• Implementing technology solutions for HR and operations.
• Analyzing data and metrics related to HR and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement, and
implementing strategic solutions.
• Serving as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR and operational matters, providing insights and recommendations to support organizational growth and success.
• Managing multi-disciplinary team driving engagement, setting systems and policesand developing SMART Goals for each function.
Talent Acquisition, Retention & Succession Planning:
• Drive talent acquisition for group and projects in various countries.
• Implement talent management and succession planning strategies. HR Strategy, Change Management & Diversity:
• Contribute to EXCOM in developing and driving strategies.
• Support group companies in decision-making and human capital policies.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve operational efficiencies.
• Work on business planning and HR strategy with consultancies and business heads.
HR Policy, Procedure & Compliance:
• Develop HR policies aligned with business needs.
• Review and update policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Conduct audits and assessments for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Employee Engagement, Health & Safety: Design employee engagement strategies.
• Drive wellness programs and initiatives.
• Lead employee health and safety efforts. Performance Management & KPIs:
• Develop individual KPIs for business leaders and managers.
• Align performance metrics with group business plans and KPIs.
Training, Development & HRIS Implementation:
• Identify training needs and design learning programs.
• Implement career development plans.
• Review HRMS solutions and plan HR implementation projects.
• Ensure data accuracy and leverage analytics for decision-making. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:
• Build strategic partnerships internally and externally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Represent HR in executive meetings and provide strategic insights. Budget Management:
• Develop and manage the HR budget.
• Monitor expenses and optimize costs while maintaining quality services
Talent Acquisition, Retention & Succession Planning:
• Led talent acquisition for two greenfield projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Developed recruitment strategies and interview criteria for all positions.
• Implemented internal and external recruitment procedures.
• Managed talent management, succession planning, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across the
organization. HR Strategy, Change Management & Diversity:
• Implemented corporate inclusion and diversity strategies, including recruitment and performance management.
• Established strategic partnerships with Business Heads on HR matters.
• Provided effective HR advisory and solutions for operational and strategic objectives.
• Redesigned the organization structure aligned with business and HR strategy.
• Managed HRIS transition from Adrenaline to SAP. HR Policy and Procedure:
• Supported all Business Units in policy implementation.
• Reviewed and updated policies, procedures, and employee communication.
• Served as a member of the LafargeHolcim Country Compliance Team.
Employee Engagement & Health:
• Planned and executed employee engagement activities and surveys.
• Led wellness programs within the organization.
• Oversaw employee health initiatives. Performance Management:
• Developed, monitored, and communicated performance guidelines at all levels.
• Aligned performance metrics with organizational business plans and needs to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Compensation and Payroll:
• Reviewed compensation policies, pay structures, and grade mapping.
• Monitored monthly payroll processes end-to-end, including HRIS, approvals, and reports Downsizing and Layoff Management:
• During a challenging period of organizational restructuring, I led the downsizing and layoff processes with a focus on compassion, fairness, and efficiency
• Prior to the downsizing, I collaborated closely with senior leadership to assess the business needs, financial considerations, and workforce requirements. We developed a strategic plan that outlined the objectives, timeline, and communication strategies for the downsizing process.
• Recognizing the impact of layoffs on individuals and their families, I prioritized providing support and resources to affected employees. This included career counseling, resume building workshops, job placemen.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: I ensured that all downsizing and layoff decisions were made in compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards. This involved working closely with legal and business teams
3rd largest producer of White Cement in the world. Outlined and developed the Organization from project phase to operational phase. Managed multi-site operations in UAE, KSA, Singapore and Tanzania.
Project to Operational Phase HR Strategy & Systems:
• Core team in the startup of the organization in UAE.
• Established the HR & Admin function and formulated strategies, policies and processes.
• Evaluated organizational structure in line with organization operating model, compensation policy, pay structure and grades. Talent Acquisition:
• Developed and implemented companywide recruitment strategies and employment brandings.
• Developed processes for evaluation criteria, competencies & established candidate assessment process. Defined job descriptions, understand business needs and market trends.
• Established various sourcing channels based on the roles, including social media advertising. Compensation, Payroll and Budgeting:
• Instituted HR framework encompassing compensation policies, pay structure, grade mapping and competencies
• Developed HR budget in line with organization plan to achieve planned financial result.
• Reviewed Payroll, EOS employee cost and reports in line with policy guidelines. HRIS Implementation:
• Partnered with Corporate to implement SAP Success Factor in the Organization.
• Introduced and implemented full range of biometric, Access Control & HRMS systems. Performance Management:
• Designed and implemented PMS system along with KRA/goal setting exercise. Also developed performance improvement plan (PIP) to address underperformance. Employee Engagement:
• Driving internal communication and promoted structured feedback mechanism to develop stronger employee engagement.
• Used employee surveys to identify the engagement, improvement plan etc.
• Designed various activities for team building, success celebration, social and cultural etc
Corporate Social Responsibility:
• Initiated various campaigns with government of Fujairah on cultural, social and educational awareness. Awarded certificate from Government of Fujairah for providing support on various initiatives on Corporate Social
Responsibilities.
Promoted in year 2009 to UAE (May 2008 Sep 2013)
Served as Integration Manager for IFFCO Kuwait merger. Successfully executed all pre- & post-merger integration activities.Initiated the concept of Quick Service Restaurants and launched London dairy café as per business
plan.
Talent Acquisition:
• Carried out bulk recruitment exercise for the group in various countries and developed effective sourcing strategies.
• Developed various tests for selection process, to help organization to get desired candidate and achieve desired
objectives.
• Initiated campus placement for various verticals of the organization & applauded for successfully launching a
recruitmentcampaign.
Performance Management & People Development:
• Conducted psychometric test, emotional intelligence and SWOT analysis for the leadership team to develop plan and budgetfor talent development and succession planning.
• Identified and reviewed competencies for workers to develop training plan for the same.
• Driving performance management processes organization wide. Rewards & Recognition:
• Created recognition programs across various functions.
• Initiated programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning.
Compensation & Benefit:
• Ensure employees fall are under the right Grading Structure based on their fitment and job profile, minimum maximumscales taken into consideration.
• Assisted the corporate function in conducting compensation survey.
• Managed payroll function and all other HR related activities in accordance with the legislative and company policy. HRIS Implementation:
• Project leader for the implementation of HRIS and Payroll Software (Oracle and HR Net), trained managers and otherstaff on the usage.
• Part of a Core Team in implementing and launching Oracle across HR function in UAE.
Career History Continues:
Employee Engagement
Major Human Resources
Bachelors in Commerce
