Nawras AlKanaan

Lead the HR function for key business units as a strategic business partner, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive performance, engagement, and growth.

Oversee the full employee lifecycle, provide daily guidance to leadership, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Champion a positive workplace culture, manage employee relations, and support management initiatives. Partner with functional leaders on performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and succession.

Leverage data insights to inform HR decisions, address capability gaps, and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Collaborate on compensation and benefits to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Key Achievements:

• Launched a centralized SharePoint portal to streamline HR communications, significantly
enhancing document accessibility, information flow, and responsiveness across departments.
• Enhanced digital proficiency and employee productivity by delivering targeted MS Office training
programs for cross-functional teams.
• Standardized the recruitment process by introducing structured workflows and unified templates,
improving hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
• Accelerated clearance and reduced errors by digitalizing final clearance and passport processes
using Zoho Sign.
• Reinforced employee engagement and workplace culture through consistent HR presence, open
communication, and increased approachability.
• Implemented a structured disciplinary framework and compliance awareness campaigns,
resulting in a measurable drop in misconduct incidents.
• Led a high-impact overseas recruitment drive, strengthening workforce diversity, optimizing
manpower planning, and improving overall hiring efficiency.
• Promoted safety and inclusion by launching the 'Yard Safety' initiative and organizing annual
engagement events, boosting morale and fostering team unity

• Managed seamless onboarding for local and overseas hires, ensuring compliance with visa,
residency, and medical requirements in coordination with Employee Services.
• Delivered a positive new hire experience through tailored welcome kits, induction programs, and
logistical support including airport transfers and accommodation.
• Supported corporate recruitment by sourcing candidates, screening profiles, and coordinating
interviews to accelerate hiring timelines.
• Ensured accuracy and timeliness in background checks, onboarding status tracking, and
processing of related invoices.
• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration with Employee Services and Procurement to
streamline onboarding workflows and reduce turnaround time.

Led end-to-end onboarding operations aligned with Guidant Global and client standards, delivering
seamless and engaging experience for candidates across food, retail, and hospitality sectors.
Partnered closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to align recruitment pipelines with
business needs, leveraging applicant tracking systems and targeted sourcing strategies. Streamlined
onboarding processes and SOPs to accelerate timelines, manage complex cases, and ensure full
compliance with ministry regulations. Fostered candidate engagement through personalized
induction programs and continuous support, contributing to stronger retention outcomes.
Championed team collaboration, quality assurance, and stakeholder alignment through regular
reviews, audits, and feedback loops.