Joseph Vasquez

• Oversees the Legal Compliance of the Group and its business units with labor, immigration and other relevant UAE laws and regulations while ensuring the Group’s best interest.
• Oversees the recruitment process to deliver qualified candidates (from executives to worker categories) within the defined budget and as per hiring manager requirements.
• Manages the Group’s compensation & benefits to ensure timely payroll provision while improving internal and external equity in line with the Group mission and values.
• Manages all investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution of the Group and its employees to ensure its resolution in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Overhauls the HR policies and standards in compliance with the local laws and regulations while meeting the Group’s objectives.
• Provides HR consultation services to Business Unit Heads to resolve Human Capital issues and facilitate employee productivity, efficiency, and engagement.
• Oversees the Labor camps and ensure that it meets the local regulations while meeting the employee’s needs within the given budget and resources.
• Oversees the Passport/Visa, Security, Fleet Utilization activities to meet the Group and its BUs relevant requirements.
• Manages the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives including KPI Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, etc., to develop, improve and engage employees in line with the Group’s objectives.

• Lead Group-wide HR and Administration operations across 14 Business Units, supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, and organizational requirements.
• Advise management and business leaders on manpower requirements, organizational structure, employee movements, and HR operational matters.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding to address manpower needs and attract qualified talent within approved budgets.
• Oversee the end-to-end talent lifecycle, including performance management, learning and development, talent management, succession planning, retention, and employee engagement.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to strengthen consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure Group-wide compliance with UAE Labour Law, immigration regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Lead employee relations and act as a key escalation point for grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration, directly processing staff payroll to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, timely compensation, and effective controls.
• Monitor manpower, payroll, overtime, attendance, and other HR data to support management reporting, workforce analysis, and decision making.
• Lead job analysis, job evaluation, grading, and market benchmarking to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Drive talent management and succession planning initiatives to identify talent gaps, high-potential employees, and development needs for critical roles.
• Support HR process improvement, systems enhancement, digitalization, and automation to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting.
• Oversee visa and passport administration, PRO services, Head Office fleet, security, and labour camp administration to support compliant business operations.

• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company’s strategy.
• Builds the HR information system, policies and standards to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in HR operations, in line with the respective laws and HR best practices.
• Oversees the recruitment, visa processing, and onboarding process to timely meet the manpower demands of the company.
• Manages the employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution to ensure resolution in line with local labour laws.
• Oversees the remuneration, rewards and compensation programs to ensure employees are timely and justly compensated.
• Develops the performance management program which specifically suits the business demands and strategies.

• Built and implemented HR systems, policies, programs, and procedures to improve operational efficiency, UAE Labour Law compliance, and employee engagement.
• Led full-cycle recruitment, visa processing, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and compliant employee experience.
• Coached and developed HR and operations teams, strengthening leadership capability and overall team performance.
• Managed employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
• Oversaw payroll, remuneration, rewards, and compensation programs to ensure accurate, timely, and equitable employee compensation.
• Managed telecommunications services and vendor performance to maintain uninterrupted operational and shared-service support.
• Oversaw office facilities, lease administration, maintenance, labour accommodation, and PRO/visa services to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

• Developed manpower plans, organization charts, and job descriptions in close collaboration with executives while providing consultative support on employee movements.
• Led the Recruitment team in selecting & hiring employees within defined SLAs and workforce plans.
• Drove the development, communication, and review/update of the HR policies ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations and in line with company strategies and proposed best practices.
• Drove the performance management program for the Group and its companies to ensure all stakeholders are knowledgeable and appraisers trained and coached to effectively manage performance.
• Launched and implemented an onboarding program for all levels to engage new employees on day one.
• Launched training programs and activities including needs analysis, in-house soft and compliance skills, e-learning, and evaluations to develop people capabilities.
• Led impartial and fair disciplinary and grievance investigations for compliance with the Group’s code of conduct while maintaining employee’s trust in the process.
• Conceptualized and launched HR events, employee engagement, and wellness programs, as defined through employee engagement diagnostics, to meet its objectives and budgets.
• Led localized OD interventions and change management initiatives in line with business requirements.
• Provided consultative and leadership support on HR process improvements, salary structure, process automation, and compensation initiatives.
• Oversaw 3rd party providers in operations of the staff and camp accommodations ensuring compliance with the Group and local laws and regulations.

• Led workforce planning and organizational development initiatives, developing manpower plans, organizational structures, and job
descriptions in partnership with business leaders.
• Advised management on workforce requirements, employee movements, organizational design, talent gaps, and HR process improvements.
• Developed, reviewed, and implemented Group HR policies and procedures aligned with local regulations, business strategy, and HR best
practices.
• Led the Group-wide performance management framework, strengthening individual and organizational performance through alignment with
corporate objectives.
• Conducted training needs analysis and established learning and development programs, including in-house training, compliance programs, e
learning, and training effectiveness evaluation.
• Supported talent development and succession planning by identifying capability gaps and employee development requirements.
• Led employee relations, disciplinary investigations, and grievance resolution with fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Group
Code of Conduct.
• Designed and implemented a structured onboarding program to improve new-hire integration and engagement.
• Developed employee engagement initiatives, HR events, organizational diagnostics, and improvement recommendations to strengthen
workplace culture.
• Led organizational development and change management initiatives supporting business transformation and operational effectiveness.
• Partnered with leadership on compensation and salary structure reviews, HR process improvements, and HR systems automation initiatives.
• Drove continuous improvement and digitalization of HR processes to enhance efficiency, data management, and HR service delivery.

Led the implementation and continuous improvement of the Performance Appraisal System and the Talent Management and Succession Planning programs.

Designed and launched the PEDP audit initiative and supervisory and management PEDP training to improve efficiency in measuring performance.

Designed and introduced innovative programs such as ZI Achievers Club, D & E - IDPs to increase employee participation and performance improvement.

Developed SMART Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for managerial and professional positions ensuring accurate performance measurement.

Delivered a healthy pipeline of Hi-Pots for the Succession Planning Program by identifying and implementing their Individual Development Plans.

Launched the Talent Management Program to attract, recruit, and retain Saudi Graduates in support of the Saudization Program

Implemented HR projects in Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Employee Satisfaction Survey, and Balanced Scorecard.

• Drove implementation and continuous improvement of the performance management program and coached appraisers on effective employee evaluation and development.
• Designed and launched KPI development, performance calibration, performance audit, and employee recognition initiatives to strengthen performance management.
• Led talent management and succession planning, supporting the placement of high-potential employees into critical positions using internal and external assessment tools.
• Led employee engagement diagnostics, including satisfaction surveys and exit interviews, and presented improvement recommendations to management.
• Implemented job design, job analysis, and job evaluation activities to maintain internal job equity.

Worked in Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Relations, and Organizational Development.