Muhammad Sherif, Group Strategic Management Director & CHRO

Muhammad Sherif

Group Strategic Management Director & CHRO

HTC Group Cleaning & Services

Location
Egypt - Alexandria
Education
Master's degree, Executive Master of Business Administration
Experience
27 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 8 Months

Group Strategic Management Director & CHRO at HTC Group Cleaning & Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2022

Sets the Group strategies.
Crafts talent acquisition strategies to build strong pipelines for
future hiring needs
Formulates career development plans
Promotes inclusion in the workplace and reinforce our position as an
equal opportunity employer
Ensures our hiring, on-boarding and management procedures are
effective for diverse groups
Leads employer branding efforts (like recruitment marketing)
Evaluates training and development programs
Develops HR policies for all branches, countries, regions
Analyzes the effectiveness of our HR procedures and tools
Ensures HR plans align with our mission and business objectives

Founder And Managing Director at New Directions Consulting, Training, Recruitment & Services
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • My current job since January 2021

Aligns strategic targets and objectives for stakeholders.
Provides bench marking analyses to assess best practices for
future initiatives across the relevant sector.
Serve as a strategic partner and act as the interface between the
company (New Directions) and business leaders, managers and
hiring managers.
Develops a continuous improvement framework to ensure strategic
alignment between existing systems whilst suggesting
development option.
Coaches external and stakeholders on effective team building,
performance management and culture initiatives both re actively
and proactively.
Develops a strong understanding of key sector trends to analyze
performance drivers to build innovative business models.
Evaluates, designs and develops client's policies and procedures to
ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Brainstorms strategies for growth, positive change and
improvement.
Develops long-term strategic plans that address the client’s needs.
Communicates with clients to determine and understand client's
issues, needs and goals.
Performs audits, assessments and surveys to evaluate client's
needs and recommend improvements to existing systems or
procedures.
Interprets findings and presents conclusions to clients in written or
verbal format.
Proposes solutions to problems using industry best practices and
research findings.
Collaborates and validates business, marketing and research
plans.
Prepares and implements comprehensive business plans to
facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and
market development activities.
Oversees the company’s financial performance, investments and
other business ventures.
Acts as the public speaker and public relations representative of
the company.
Plans events to boost community engagement and connect with
local media for coverage.
Submits budgets for approval at shareholder and board meetings.
Establishes and coordinates responsibilities between departments.
Facilitates business continuity, negotiating contracts and
agreements with partners.

Group Human Resources & Administration Director at Mobco Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2017 to January 2021

Works in partnership with the Executive Directors and other
directors to develop the strategic direction of the group and
makes ongoing strategic HR decisions to ensure the group's
mission is fulfilled.
Develops annual HR strategies that meets the commercial goals of
the group which will be formally reviewed and updated on a
quarterly basis.
Leads change management with visionary leadership and
organizational development.
Identifies and drives organization and cultural changes needed to adapt
strategically to changing demands, technology, and internal or external
initiatives.
Drives the talent management agenda and end-to-end annual cycles
including talent identification, succession planning and performance
management.
Develops career management and succession planning frameworks
following best practice elements, including but not limited to the
related tools, forms, guidelines and policies in line with defined process,
procedures and group requirements.
Designs and Implements Manpower planning per/project in
collaborations with projects manager to ensure an optimum manpower
status as per the business needs and market trends at all times.
Develops competency-based interviews.
Manages recruitment life cycle which includes understanding and
aligning with business specifications, providing timely and appropriate
feedback to all involved in the interviewing process and ensuring
closing of the position.
Contracts and assess outsourcing recruitment agencies in Philippines,
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Ensures the effective implementation and administration of company
wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in
accordance with stated company objectives and KSA legislation
requirements.
Incorporates changing employment laws and industry regulations into
updated HR policies.
Develops and conducts regular reviews on the progress of leaders’
development plans against their objectives to further evaluate program
efficiency and effectiveness.
Provides coaching support to Senior Management and employees to
improve retention and encourage internal promotion.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance and
partnership to mid-level and senior level (i.e. feedback, coaching and
counseling, performance improvement plan)
Promotes, embraces and creates a culture of accountability for
implementation of HR plans and outcomes measurement utilizes a
metric system of accountability (KPI's and PMS).
Maintains staff records, ensures timely data entry on SAP.
Manages outside HR consultants, third party administrators, and
vendors.
Provides regular reporting on employee engagement, retention,
absenteeism, Injuries and recruitment.
Conducts performance and wage reviews.
Monitors the implementation of the annual incentive/bonus schemes
reviews the summary of employee performance evaluations
Manages employee exit and termination process.
Implements of a competitive compensation and benefits structure in alignment with the group’s Job Grading Structure to ensure competitive
positioning as an employer. Implementation benefits structure in
alignment with the company’s Job Grading.
Leads and advice on L&D organization gap assessment on an annual
process and recommend/develop the L&D agenda resulting from the
process and outcome.
Maximizes employee satisfaction and reduced turnover with
motivational strategies and enhanced training.
Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and
integrity.
Maintains and reports on workplace health and safety compliance.
Assists to ensure that employee complaints / grievances are
addressed through appropriate processes.
Implements SAP HR Module.

Group Human Capital Director at Mass Group Holding
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2013 to September 2016

Formulates and implements HR strategies aligned with the
strategic imperatives of the group's objectives and goals.
Conducts human resources policies, procedures, workflows and
best practices to keep both top management and stakeholders
informed of new developments.
Fosters high employee engagement through the development of
strong HR programs and team execution of engagement action
plans.
Develops KPI's and PMS for all business units in collaboration with
head of the business units.
Establishes and leads standard manpower planning, recruitment
and hiring processes to select and hire workforce.
Fosters high employee engagement through the development of
strong HR programs and team execution of engagement action
plans.
Determines and recommends workforce relations to establish a
positive manner employer-employee relationship and promote a
high level of workforce morale and motivation.
Advises head of departments regarding the progressive discipline
system.
Reviews workforce appeal as the group's compliant policy.
Manages employment contracts, residency permits, and work
permits and oversee the management of visa applications and
public relations with various government entities.
Assess the performance of employee's camp and restaurants.
Implements Microsoft AX Dynamics for HR & Administration
module.

Human Resources Manager at Atlantic Bottling International (Coca- Cola)
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • March 2011 to March 2013

Partners with the leadership team to formulate, develop,
implement and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy
to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to
create value to its stakeholders.
Regularly engage in direct communication with the Board on key
human resources matters.
Develops, analyzes and evaluates HR plans, strategies, policies,
and procedures, to support the achievement of the overall
organizational objectives.
Oversees recruitment efforts to ensure that the organization is
effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right
candidates.
Develops and drives talent management strategies to ensure
effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business.
Creates systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs,
develop core competencies and corresponding development
opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning Identifies ways to increase staff retention and productivity,
including strategies to enhance employee engagement,
leadership and staff development, regular feedback and
coaching, career path, and promoting a coherent
organizational culture that positions Atlantic Bottling as an
“employer of choice.”
Leads the effective and efficient administration of the
performance management process, makes sure that the
organization’s managers are equipped to engage in
constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate
effectively when co-managing staff, and encourage staff to
actively participate in identifying and addressing performance
gaps.
Maintains current knowledge and application of all relevant
laws and regulations at the local level relating to employment
and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating
and advising managers and employees on HR-related legal and
regulatory matters.
Acts as a strategic business advisor to the management team
of each business unit by tackling key organizational and
management issues.
Develops strategic recruiting and retention plans and lead the
recruitment efforts to meet the human capital needs of
strategic goals.
Contributes to a healthy corporate culture that supports
growth and equal opportunities.

Human Resources Manager at Amreyah Cement Company (Cimpor Group) Portugal
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • February 2002 to February 2011

Participates and contributes to reshape the company strategy
SWOT, EFAS and IFAS Analysis.
Leads effective negotiations with labor union and syndicate.
Designs lay-off plans to facilitates strategic planning prior to
terminating any positions and to provide an open and transparent
explanation for the elimination of such positions and grants fair
compensations.
Implements human resources strategies by establishing
department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing,
employment processing, compensation, health and welfare
benefits, learning and development, records management, safety
and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention,
compliance, performance management and labor relations.
Guides the management and workforce actions by developing HR
guidelines, communicating the guidelines and enforcing
organization values.
Leads the company's compliance with all existing governmental
and labor legal requirements.
Leads a positive work culture while ensuring compliance is
adhered and team members feel respected, valued and
recognized.
Ensures that all team members are developed and utilized to their
maximum potential controlling the implementation, administration
and monitors of all training programs.
Develops job descriptions that accurately reflect the duties and
responsibilities per/each position.
Develops grading system as a result of job evaluations.
Develops and monitors an annual budget includes Human
Resources services, employee recognition, team building
events etc.
Leads competitive market research to establish best pay
practices throughout (Hay Group) and (Job Master)
Attracts new hired workforce and to retain the superior
workforce.
Establishes an orientation procedure for on-boarding new
hires and train to meet the needs of the company.
Implements as project manager SAP HR Module
implementation (Chess Project) Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.
Develops (BSC), KPI's and PMS (180 -360) degree.
Conducts MOUs with Alexandria university and Arab Transport
Academy to hire talents.

Human Resources Manager at Dailem Corporations (South Korea),
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • December 1995 to August 2001

Works as an effective team member while contributes to local
Personnel projects.
Follows manpower requirements and hires as planned. Creates
organizational filing systems for records and correspondence.
Accurately prepares monthly payroll and tracking data using
FoxPro system.
Assess and improves compensation packages to attract highly
qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
Works with managers to achieve compliance with organizational
policies, providing clarifying information and recommending
necessary changes.
Structures compensation and benefits according to market
conditions and budget demand.
Oversees day-to-day functioning of employees in personnel and
formulated long-range plans.
Forecasts personnel needs and developed strategies to meet
expected labor demands.
Administers monthly payroll and insurance.
Advises department management on personnel issues, policies
and procedures and helped resolve personnel issues.
Formulates recruitment strategies and hiring plans balancing
personnel requirements with financial limitations.
Manages employee relations to maintain engaged, upbeat and
well performing workforce.
Manages employees camp, transportation and catering.

Education

Master's degree, Executive Master of Business Administration
  • at J. Mack Robinson, college of Business
  • March 2013

Thesis: Strategic & Talent Management Syllabus: •Managerial economics. •Management information system. •Financial decision-making. •Marketing management. Organizational behavior. •Buyer behavior and satisfaction. •Services marketing and management. •Global marketing. •Logistics & supply chain management. •Production & operation management. •Contemporary economics issues. •Financial accounting & reporting. •Human resources management. •Decision making & computation. •Managerial accounting. •Investments & financial markets. •Strategic management. •International business strategies & Practices. •Leadership. •Business regulation & fiscal policies. •Talent Management.

Master's degree, Executive Master of Business Adminsitration (EMBA)
  • at Alexandria University
  • March 2013

•Human Resources Management •Organizational behavior. •Buyer behavior and satisfaction. •Services marketing and management. •Global marketing. •Logistics & supply chain management. •Production & operation management. •Contemporary economics issues. •Financial accounting & reporting. •Human resources management. •Decision making & computation. •Managerial accounting. •Investments & financial markets. •Strategic management. •International business strategies & Practices. •Leadership. •Business regulation & fiscal policies. •Talent Management.

Higher diploma, Marketing Communications
  • at International Advertising Association "IAA"
  • February 2011

Syllabus: New York, United States •Advertising. •Digital marketing. •Direct marketing. Personal selling. •Pricing. •Public relations. •Sales promotion.

Higher diploma, Human Resources Management
  • at Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
  • July 2007

•Labor & Employment law. •Employee Development. •Recruitment and Selection. •Compensation & Benefits. •Human Resources Information System. •Organizational Behavior. •Leadership. •Training & Development.

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Alexandria University
  • May 1993

Accounting studies

Specialties & Skills

Learning and Development
Compensation and Benefits
Human Performance
Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy
Conceptual, Reasoning Result and Quality Driven.
Policies Development.
Budget Management
Job Description
Interpersonal and Analytical Skills.
leadership
Communications
Business Acumen .
Objectivity and Critical Thinking.
Confidentiality
Balanced Score Card.
Flexibility & Adaptability.
Problem - Solving
Conflict Resolution
Motivating & Coaching Others
Emotional intelligence.
HR Microsoft AX Dynamics
Organization.
Change Management.
Team Building.
Decision Making.
Active Listening
Influencing.
Compensation & Benefits
Corporate Governance.
Learning & Development.
Power Bi
Job Analysis
Planning.
Microsoft 365.
Time Management
People Oriented
Employee Realations
Engagement Management
Strategic Management.
Corporate Governance
Performance Management
Compliance

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Portuguese
Beginner

Memberships

Horses Owner Club
  • Training and Development Committee Director
  • January 1980

Training and Certifications

Train the Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
40 hours
IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2016
KPI Building (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
40 hours
Balanced Score Cards (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
40 hours
Performance Management Systems. (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
30 hours
Compensations & Benefits Building (Training)
Training Institute:
Hay Group & Cimpor Group
Duration:
60 hours
Management Crisis (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
24 hours
Basic & Advanced Safety (Training)
Training Institute:
Cimpor Group
Duration:
16 hours
Effective Communication at workplace (Training)
Training Institute:
ProMarc Company
Date Attended:
May 2007
Duration:
40 hours
Effective Leadership (Training)
Training Institute:
Hay Group & Cimpor Group
Date Attended:
January 2005
Duration:
40 hours
Hay Methodologies of : Job Descriptions Job Evaluation (Points System) Job Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
Hay Group & Cimpor Group
Date Attended:
January 2005
Duration:
60 hours

Hobbies

  • Listening To Music
  • Football
  • Live Coaching
  • Tennis Table
  • Reading
  • Fishing