Murad Khair

Responsible for the HC Shared Services for multiple companies: management of payroll processing, HR operations, implementation of HRMS system and development of all HR related policies and procedures to support group of companies in the realisation of its business objectives through efficient HR support.

Key Achievements:
• Led the implementation of Oracle HRMS for five companies within the group
• Led the renewal and negotiation of the health and life insurance for 25+ companies with 25% cost reduction and higher schedule of benefits
• Development of all HR policies and procedures
• Full activation of HR operations including immigration procedures, public relations, payroll, performance management, new employee orientation

Developed and implemented HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Supported current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of
human capital.
• Implemented the Employee Handbook, Policies, Procedures, Orientation and Guidelines.
• Developed Organization Structure, Manpower Plan, Compensation & Benefits Structure using HAY & PWC
Methodologies.
• Developed Job Descriptions and Job Analysis for all existing and future manpower plan.
• Developed Recruitment Guidelines Screening, Selection and Candidate Evaluation Methodologies
• Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and
appraising job results.
• Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new
approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services
performed.
• Implemented overall HR divisions (HR Operations, PR, Recruitments, C&B and Training Departments).

Manages, coaches, develops and engages a team of 12 people (HRIS Specialists and Team Lead):

HRIS Management
• Responsible of all HRIS systems & interfaces: Human Capital System (Lawson LTM), Payroll (S3), Travel & Expense Management (Lawson/InfoR), Time and Attendance (Kronos)
• Administers and leads day-to-day HRIS, HR Operations & Benefits operations
• Oversees the payroll of approximately 3000 employees
• Ensures data integrity, confidentiality and security of more than 3000 employees
• Ensures the training & orientation of end-users on the HRIS systems using training manuals

Strategy, Reporting, Policy Development & Communication
• Develops & implements HRIS functional strategies & programs in line with business needs
• Conducts periodic audits & evaluates payroll, compensation, benefits strategies & data
• Collaborates with HR leadership in formulating and implementing HR Policy and Practices
• Designed, implemented an HR Dashboard & reports on key HR Metrics for senior leadership
• Responsible of change management & communication of any HRIS updates

Systems Implementation, Roll-out & Continuous Improvement
• Managed the implementation, roll-out & migration of staffing, compensation, benefits & personal data from Oracle HRMS to Lawson/InfoR Human Capital & Kronos
• Ensures alignment, consolidation & key systems enhancements with processes & procedures
• Designed & implemented the ID Badge System in line with the CCAD organizational structure
• Responsible for HRIS systems training & compliance as per UAE Labor Law & Regulations

Compensation & Benefits Management:
• Develops a compensation strategy using various salary and remuneration surveys
• Responsible to design & manage total rewards programs
• Manages staffing change requests throughout the workforce planning process in place
• Supports the job evaluation and grading process to ensure internal equity and alignment with the organizational structure
• Responsible to set & manage department budget

Managed a team of 10 people and reporting directly to the Director of Compensation & benefits:

Payroll Management
• Responsible of the monthly payroll cycle using Oracle HRMS
• Responsible for the interface between Finance and HR (cost center, general ledger and any other HR financial reporting)
• Identified and resolved internal HR information flow issues related to HRIS/Payroll processing

HRIS Management
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive HRIS strategy impacting other HR functions (talent acquisition & onboarding, talent management, learning & development & OD)
• Customized the HRIS to integrate compensation & benefits programs, policies & procedures
• Responsible to implement Oracle HRMS, Lawson/InfoR and Kronos
• Led various HRIS projects and developed business processes & procedures
• Provided HRIS training and support inquiries for end-users
• Ensured that all HRIS related data are maintained accurately and confidentially

Compensation & Benefits Management
• Responsible to manage employees’ compensation, benefits and services
• Developed, implemented and evaluated compensation policies, strategies & grading system
• Investigated and followed-up on compensation related issues as required
• Coordinated policy review / renewal process within HR

HR Reporting
• Developed and conducted periodic audits to ensure data integrity
• Produced a monthly HR Scorecard / Metric and various ad-hoc HR reports

• Responsible for Payroll Disbursement and payroll process including UAE & GCC pension
• Ensured the implementation of HRIS processes and practices in support of the HR policy and program administration
• Provided comprehensive HRIS support and worked with all levels of personnel within CCAD to identify changes needed in existing automated reporting processes
• Provided HR support for employees to include new hire/transfer processing, employee records, health insurance, life insurance
• Developed the Payroll Procedure, work flow, and employee handbook
• Developed and interpreted benefits programs, policies and procedures

HR Management

Payroll:
• Prepared the Payroll (salary sheets, payslip, salary transfer, UAE & GCC pension fund)
• Developed the HRIS (new templates & testing) during the improvement process
• Responsible of all accounting transactions (accounts, reports and accounting standards)
• Trained & supported HR employees & Accounts Department (reports, crystal reports design)

Time Sheet & Leave:
• Set-up the Time Sheet system according to the business needs and the UAE labor law
• Calculated leave salary and monitored extra time on working days, weekly offs, paid holidays
• Administered leave application system and audited leave entries and provisions

Accounting Management
• Set-up and installed QuickBooks Accounting system (test of functionalities, Chart of Accounts for different businesses, IAS, IFRS)
• Prepared financial statements (General ledger, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and accounting records
• Acted as an Accounting consultant (training, user support, business advisory)
• Posted and bookkeeping of accounting entries including bank accounts reconciliation
• Managed fixed assets (registration, depreciation, book value, accumulated depreciation)