Olga Kameniuk

Leading the full-spectrum HR function across a multi-entity GCC group (500+ employees), driving strategic transformation across organization design, total rewards, L&D, HR digital transformation, shared services, and governance.
▪ HR Business Partner (HRBP) transformation: Architected and led a full-scale redesigning the HR operating model across all group entities, embedding strategic partnership at business unit level and elevating HR's role to a key driver of business performance.
▪ Organization Design (OD) & Manpower Strategy framework: Designed and implemented a comprehensive framework including job architecture, span-of-control analysis, and reporting structures; closed 25% of critical skill gaps within 12 months.
▪ Job Evaluation & Grading system: Built and deployed a Job Evaluation and Job Grading framework aligned with market benchmarks, establishing a transparent grade structure that underpinned pay equity and career progression across all entities.
▪ Compensation & Benefits (C&B) strategy: Defined and executed a group-wide strategy and framework through market benchmarking (Mercer/Hay methodology), salary banding, incentive scheme design and merit & promotion strategy & philosophy; improved retention and ensured internal pay equity.
▪ HR Shared Services (HRss), Established and operationalized HR Model centralizing transactional HR processes (payroll, benefits, compliance, visa management) across the GCC, increasing efficiency and standardization.
▪ Drove end-to-end HR Digital Transformation through Oracle HRMS implementation across GCC entities; automated HR workflows, improved data integrity, and introduced real-time HR analytics and Power BI dashboards.
▪ Launched New East Academy: an enterprise-wide L&D platform delivering structured learning pathways, leadership development programmes, and internal knowledge transfer; increased internal promotion rate by 30%, decreased L&D cost by 70% through knowledge management, AI supported courses.
▪ Designed and deployed a group-wide Performance Management System (PMS), including KPI-setting, validation, managers training, mid-year reviews, calibration processes, and performance improvement frameworks; linked outcomes directly to rewards and succession planning.
▪ Established HR governance frameworks including policy architecture, audit-ready compliance structures, and HR process standards across all GCC jurisdictions (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman Japan).
▪ Implemented an Employee Wellbeing Programme (health screenings, mental wellness webinars, engagement surveys) achieving 80% participation; contributed to measurable improvement in eNPS scores.
▪ Served as strategic HR advisor to the GCHRO and senior leadership team, representing the HR function in leadership forums and aligning people strategy with business growth objectives.

Reporting to Partners/Board
Managed the full HR lifecycle for 200+ employees across mainland and freezone entities, contributing to board-level people strategy decisions.
▪ Participated in board-level strategic planning, providing HR intelligence to align people strategy with business objectives.
▪ Led end-to-end HR operations: manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, visa management, and GCC compliance (mainland & freezone).
▪ Implemented a Time & Attendance (T&A) and Payroll HRMS module, streamlining workforce data management and eliminating manual processing errors.
▪ Introduced structured performance management practices and employee engagement initiatives (best employee awards, team-building events) to drive retention and culture.
▪ Revised and standardized core HR policies to support organizational growth and regulatory compliance.
▪ Designed and executed an emergency HR response plan during COVID-19, maintaining compliance, business continuity, and employee wellbeing throughout the pandemic.

Reporting to Managing Director
▪ Managed full-scope HR, payroll, compliance, and administration for 50+ employees.
▪ Built and maintained HR policy frameworks covering employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and leave management.
▪ Enhanced employer branding and corporate communication through engagement initiatives, contributing to company recognition and multiple design award wins.
▪ Streamlined HR operations and introduced process improvements to support company scaling.

▪ Supported CEO directly on recruitment, compliance, ISO certification preparation, and HR policy development.
▪ Designed HR dashboards and automated HR tracking processes without a formal HRMS — enabling data-driven decision-making from foundational infrastructure.
▪ Established attendance and leave management across multi-site locations (office, warehouse, remote).
▪ Enabled internal governance through management reviews, cross-functional meetings, and project compliance monitoring.

Reporting to HR Manager
▪ Coordinated expatriate relocation, onboarding, and family support (housing, schooling, residency) for 300+ staff; developed cross-cultural HR competency.
▪ Managed leave and payroll administration; supported L&D logistics and employee wellbeing programmes.
▪ Contributed to HSE initiatives and office relocation, developing strong operational HR foundations.

- HR Team assistance, filing and general administration
- Policies and procedures, labor law compliance coordination
- Assisting in payroll preparation
- File documents, arrange schedules for housekeeping, security, reception, restaurant
- Controlling the leaves schedule, hiring and terminating, mostly doing paperwork