Najwa Abou Hassanein, HR Consultant

Najwa Abou Hassanein

HR Consultant

Confidential

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Management International
Experience
26 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 7 Months

HR Consultant at Confidential
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since May 2016

Freelance HR Consultant

HR Business Partner- Corporate Division at Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2009 to March 2016

- Aaccountable for partnering with all areas of the organization to support the business with their Human Resources needs as well as assisting in developing and retaining talent to meet our current and future organizational goals.
- Align with internal clients to develop policies, programs, practices and objectives
- Coach Division management on the effective management of people issues
- Partner with the business to monitor employee engagement and develop solutions to increase engagement and deliver on the employment brand
- Advise business leaders on employee relations issues
- Support management in the interpretation and application of HR policy and UAE labour law
- Obtain client input and engagement during the development of the HR strategy and annual operating plans
- Participate in the regular management meetings of the customers to understand the business situation and capture specific HR needs and issues
- Consult line management in disciplinary matters, and employee grievances
- Analyze people trends and issues for client group; effectively use information to provide recommendations on how to continuously improve employees productivity
- Support the business by developing a talent and staffing plan
- Provide input to Talent Acquisition team on internal talent potential to fill roles
- Support Division leadership and management through the performance management cycle, and yearly compensation planning
- Advise business leaders on impact of employee separation issues on business and talent
- Guide business leaders through change management initiatives
- Develop strong partnerships with senior and executive levels of management to act as a strategic business partner, coach and consultant for all aspects of HR and talent management
- Conduct exit interviews for voluntary separations
- Assist the VP of HR in recruitment of Senior Management across ADAC
- Evaluate and grade job descriptions/role profiles following HAY evaluation

Exectuive Assistant to VP HR at Abu Dhabi Airports Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2008 to September 2009

• Work with organization/department senior leadership, identify Human Resources strategies and department requirements needed to develop and maintain a progressive work culture in support of effective recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing organization/department staff
• Contribute to HR short and long-term projects to ensure all aspects of HR practice are covered
• Work collaboratively with HR units and Departments/Subsidiaries to support best practice in the recruitment and appointment process of new staff including induction and, as required instructing Finance of remuneration levels ensuring that the best outcomes are achieved for the Department/Subsidiary.
• Provide information to the Vice President HR on KPI for each Department/Subsidiary to ensure that bonuses and/or promotions are reviewed and consolidated in accordance with HR policies
• Instruct HR policies
• Maintain liaison with Chairman’s Office as point of contact to follow up with various district staff to ensure that assignments and concerns have been addressed
• Manage and coordinate travel, interview, offer and on-boarding arrangements for Senior Executive candidates, locally and internationally
• Project Coordinator for on going HR related projects in ADAC
• Set priorities, meet deadlines
• Manage calendar for VP

PA to CEO at Noor Financial Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2006 to June 2008

 Research, compile and summarize a variety of informational and statistical materials; compile and review budget figures
 Initiate correspondence independently for own signature or by CEO; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage
 Participate in the development, write up and implementation of new policies and procedures
 Make appointments and maintains CEO calendar, schedule and arrange for meetings and make travel arrangements
 Prepare and maintain payroll, statistical, and fiscal information
 Organize own work, set priorities and meet deadlines
 Provide supervision, training and review of work of office support staff
 Maintain liaison with and follow up with various district staff to ensure that assignments, problems and concerns have been addressed
 Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Executive Secretary at American University of Beirut Medical Center
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 1997 to November 2006

 Ensure consistent and accurate interpretation and application of human resource policies and procedures within the department
 Develop an annual Human Resources plan that identifies the department's Human Resources agenda for issues as a component of the overall strategy for the department
 Working with organization/department senior leadership, identify Human Resources strategies and program requirements needed to develop and maintain a progressive work culture in support of effective recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing organization/department staff
 Establish and track human resources metrics that reflect a fact-based, comprehensive method for valuing the contributions of entity staff
 Provide regular reports of data and analysis to department managers, including topics such as turnover, use of casual labor, and overtime expenses. Demonstrate a system approach to problem-solving and address root causes
 Provide supervision of support staff and set standards for dedicated human resource staff in the department
 Collaborate in developing and implementing business strategies and changes in the department, including consolidation of staff, cross-training of staff, use of staff by more than one operating unit
 Administer the time machine system for 115-120 employees and faculty members (vacation, holidays, sick leaves, special leaves, etc)
 Coordinate for proper compensation/benefits with the institutional human resources department
 Administer the TAC system for staff continuing education
 Staffing, replacement changes and coordinate with Human Resources Department for arrangements
 New employee orientation
 Advise and assist management staff with interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures
 Prepare financial reports for budgetary purposes

Education

Master's degree, Management International
  • at University of Phoenix
  • May 2009
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration
  • at American University of Beirut
  • February 2006

Specialties & Skills

Human Resources
Performance Management
Job Evaluation
Recruitment
HR Policies
Communication
Customer Service
Time Management

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Oak wood International
  • Associate CIPD
  • March 2013

Training and Certifications

Associate CIPD (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2013

Hobbies

  • Bird care
    Looking after 4 canary birds