Nihad Ahmed Ali Ahmed

Achievement: Established HR as Start-up in line with the business strategy, successfully handled AUH Office and DXB branch, workforce increased (12 to 100) during 10 years, drafted policies, compensation strategy and reduced recruitment cost by successfully implementing staff referral policy. Recruitment Selection Succession Planning and Talent Management
• Developed & implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy
• Screened & short listed CVs and conducted competency based interviews
• Managed recruitment cost and supported staff referral rewards to lower costs
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Taweelah A2 Operating Company (ECPC) - Abu Dhabi
HR Officer April 2009 up to date
Taweelah A2 Power Generation and Seawater Desalination Plant is the first independent water and power project in UAE, the company is having a 20 years contract with ADWEA to manage and operate the plant

Achievement: Deputized HR Manager successfully while being away or on leave as being second in charge at the department, prepared HR/Staff monthly reports and handled compensation & benefits.


Recruitment, Selection and on Boarding
• Handled recruitment cycle: screened, short listed and Interviewed for junior & senior positions
• Updated recruitment records and produced progress reports on regular basis
• Filed assessment forms & written exams then finalized interview evaluation sheet with recommendations
• Ensured that staff selection / promotion is based on the desired level of competencies
• Prepared job offers, employment contracts and confirmation letters upon probation completion
• Maintained relations with recruitment agencies and participated in Universities career fairs
• Updated Job Descriptions and Person Specifications with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)
• Handled Induction (on-boarding) for a smooth staff integration and travel logistics (air tickets)

Payroll and Administration
• Generating pay slips, payroll data and updating change of status (e.g. promotions & increments)
• Prepared leave settlements, Housing & Education allowances as per entitlements
• Followed up staff insurance claims and Issued salary details letters to banks / Embassies
• Prepared end of service settlements and service certificates
• Updated Staff attendance, annual and sick leaves in HR data base
• Coordinated with PRO for Labor & Immigration renewals (e.g., visas & labor cards renewal)

Performance Management & HR Management
• Ensured performance appraisal is conducted on time and offered guidance for managers
• Reviewed appraisals, monitored employee productivity, attitudes and performance results
• Implemented HR policies and highlighted amendments for organization success
• Provided counseling and advice to employees in accordance with policies and labor laws
• Conducted exit interviews and provided feedback to focus on employee retention.
• Generated monthly reports for HR planning and manpower as well as staff count
• Organized staff welfare activities such as team building and family days
• Handled grievances, disciplinary actions and capability procedures as per HR policy
• Developed UAE nationals within HR, identified training needs & ensured a motivational climate to learn
• Insured employees health and safety standards are achieved and handled incidents reports
• Well versed with OHSAS 18001: 2007, ISO 14001: 2004, ISO 9001: 2008

Nakheel (Waterfront Project) - Jebel Ali

HR Coordinator May 2008 to January 2009
Nakheel is a property development company known for its iconic projects including the Palm Trilogy, the World, Jumeirah Islands and Waterfront.
Achievement: Nakheel had development program for UAE Nationals fresh graduates. I built rapport with universities and participated in interviews that led to hiring 8 candidates in less than 2 months.

Recruitment and selection
• Screened, short listed potential CVs and coordinated with recruitment agencies
• Scheduled interviews on behalf of recruiters and arranged for PC skills & written tests
• Attended interviews as part of the HR panelist and evaluated interviewees suitability
• Carried out reference checks online and through phone, followed up the security clearance
• Prepared job offers and employment contracts
• Maintained recruitment tracking sheets to highlight candidates status (e.g., selected, on hold)

New Joiners On-boarding (Induction)
• Organized travel logistics for overseas new joiners (e.g., hotel booking, one month car rental)
• Explained HR policies and practices and insured employees have a good understanding of it
• Coordinated joining process and introduced employees through a welcome email message
• Facilitated Training for Arabic Language and Cultural Awareness classes as part of Induction

Al Jaber Energy Services - Mussafah Industrial Area
HR Assistant &Payroll Officer September 2006 to May 2008

100% subsidiary of Al Jaber Group established in 1994 as an engineering, procurement & construction contractor.

Achievement: I carried out compensation & benefits duties for 2 months after having 3 days extensive training. I was appreciated for my accuracy that led me to be transferred later to payroll. I joined as HR Assistant then 6 months later transferred to payroll which offered me a wider range of responsibilities
HR Assistant
• Prepared employees hire lists, offers, contracts and collected documents for visa processing
• Reconciliation of salary details provided to Payroll Dept. to match the one in the hire list
• Followed up with PROs to insure that labor permits and visas processing are done on time
• Coordinated new staff logistics (accommodation, airport pick-up, security passes etc.)
• Managed C&B change of status forms (e.g., salary increase), coordinated with payroll to insure that new salary records are updated and reflected in payroll summary
• Arranged promotion/salary increase letters for employees and handed them to Dept. head

Payroll officer
• Generated payroll reports through Easy-Wear System, arranged leave & end of service settlements
• Processed payroll data, pay slips, overtime report and employee loan accounts
• Entrusted with large amount of petty cash and delivered cash settlements
• Updated the balance sheet and coordinated Cheques requisitions and deliveries

Focus Real Estate Division of AD United Group - Abu Dhabi
Executive Secretary November 2005 to August 2006
Focus Real Estate is a subsidiary of United Group Holding, which is an umbrella for several companies.

• Prepared and maintained records of properties contracts, landlords and clients details
• Drafted correspondences, arranged sales agreements, handled petty cash and stationery supplies

Accor Group - Mercure Grand Hotel - Al Ain
Sales Coordinator/Secretary June 2003 to June 2004
Accor Group is European leader in hotels and tourism, operates in nearly 100 countries with more than 4, 000 hotels worldwide. I have worked as Coordinator between sales and all other hotel departments

• Arranged seminars & banquets sales offers, hotel reservations and restaurant bookings
• Attended sales weekly meeting, drafted and dispatched meeting minutes to Managers
• Translated documents / menus (Arabic to English & vice versa), replenished stationery & sales brochures stock and prepared purchasing orders.