Head Of HR
International Cricket Council FZ LLC
Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months
• HR Policy & Procedures: Formulated and implemented robust HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational objectives and international best practices, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• People & Culture: Cultivated a positive organizational culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, and excellence, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and engaged.
• Employee Engagement: Designed and executed initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, resulting in a motivated and high-performing workforce.
• Compensation & Benefits: Managed competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent while balancing budgetary constraints and organizational objectives.
• Legal Compliance: Ensured adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements related to employment practices, minimizing legal
risks and liabilities.
• Workforce and Succession Planning: Developed and implemented workforce planning strategies to anticipate and address future talent needs, including succession planning for key positions.
• Talent Acquisition: Directed talent acquisition efforts to attract diverse and qualified candidates for various roles, leveraging both traditional and innovative recruitment methods.
• Performance Management: Established performance management systems to drive employee development, feedback, and accountability, contributing to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• HRMS Development: Led the development and enhancement of HRIS/HRMS systems to streamline HR processes, improve data accuracy, and support informed decision-making.
• Learning & Development: Implemented learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, capabilities, and career advancement opportunities, aligning with organizational goals and individual aspirations.
• HR Strategic Planning & Management: Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the overall business objectives of the group, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to human resource management.
• Cultural Transformation: Initiating & leading cultural transformation initiatives to foster a positive work environment, enhance employee morale, align company culture with organizational values and goals.
• People Development, Engagement, & Management: Implementing programs and initiatives to develop employee skills, promote engagement, and effectively manage workforce dynamics.
• Workforce & Succession Planning: Strategically planning for current and future workforce needs, including succession planning to identify and develop talent for key leadership positions within the organization.
• Talent Management: Implementing talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce capable of driving business growth and innovation.
• Performance Planning & Development: Designing and implementing performance management systems and processes to set clear
expectations, provide feedback, and drive continuous improvement and development across all levels of the organization.
• HRMS Development: Overseeing the development and optimization of HR information systems and technology platforms to streamline HR processes, enhance data accuracy, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and welfare.
• Responsible for the corporate HR & Administration budget.
• Additionally, the role involves providing strategic advisory to management on HR & Administration matters, including fleet management, and ensuring adherence to UAE Labor Law and company standards.
• Duties also include setting up HR policies and procedures, presenting HR reports and updates to the Board of Directors on a weekly basis, and supporting department heads and project leaders in budgeting and business unit identification.
• Moreover, conducting market studies to gauge current employee benefits trends, identifying suitable recruitment agencies for talent acquisition, and overseeing the entire HR process, including employee grading, leave policies, and onboarding/offboarding procedures, are integral aspects of this role.
The position directly reports to the group chairman. Responsible for the Corporate HR Affairs of 5 companies under a single umbrella Amex Asset Management Services.
♣ Responsible for the end to end recruitment cycle, performance management system, compensation & benefits, employee relations, employee welfare etc.
♣ Setting up HR policies and procedures for the group in accordance with UAE Labor Law/company standards.
♣ Attending weekly meetings with Board of Directors to present the HR reports/updates including hiring status & manpower requirements.
♣ Assisting departments head in budgeting, identifying cost center, business unit etc.
♣ Conducting market study to understand the current trends on employee benefits and present a comparative study report to the management,
♣ Identifying professional recruitment agencies to fill the current and future open positions with competent candidates.
♣ Responsible for the entire HR Process including employee grading system, annual leave policies, on board/off board procedures, bonus schemes etc.
Reporting to the Corporate HR/Admin. Head, built an 8 member HR team by identifying qualified employees internally. Appreciated by the top management and project management team for achievements listed below:
Letter of Appreciation
» Project management team for 100% compliance on EPP (Employment Practices Policy)
» Corporate HR/Admin. Head for 100% compliance on EPP
Certificate of Appreciation
» Turner for the EPP/HSE compliance
» Parsons for the ESTIDAMA (Environmental Aspects) compliance
» Parsons for the Employee Welfare/HSE compliance
Implemented a six months performance evaluation process for the blue-collar employees which helped the project management team in decision making for promoting and restructuring the workforce based on their performance.
Served as an Employee Relations Practitioner for an Abu Dhabi Govt. project resulting in 100% compliance on external/internal client audits thereby earning accolades from the management.
Led the succession planning program for projects resulting in improved workforce successor readiness.
Formulated a written policy and formed a committee comprising of all Head of Department to discuss and solve employee welfare/grievances.
Conducted a market study on the salary of blue-collar employees working in the same industry and proposed a salary hike for the senior workers. The proposal was approved and executed by the top management.
Managed the organizational restructuring and redundancy process which created a more flexible, cost-efficient workforce by strategically accommodating the efficient senior employees in other projects depending on the vacancy, salary, and project budget.
Preparing job descriptions for senior roles in coordination with the concerned department heads of different projects.
Prepared training manuals and conducted training for new joiners on Employment Practices Policy. Guided supervisors to handle employee grievances.
Dealing with government institutions such as TDIC, ALDAR, ADM (Abu Dhabi Municipality) for project related work.
Coordinating with Insurance companies for staff medical insurance plans. Effectively proposed reimbursement clause for an early policy cancellation due to employee resignation/termination.
Liaising with overseas employment agencies for recruitment and preparing necessary documents for embassy attestations.
Counseling employees on performance to improve quality of service and efficiency.
Conducting monthly site inspections to make sure that basic welfare facilities are in place for the workers.
Supervised Employment Practices Policy administration in Saadiyat Island Project.
» Attended monthly meetings with consultant/TDIC authorities and presented HR statistics report to them.
» Represented the company for EPP quarterly audits.
» Conducted internal audits to make sure that subcontractor's activities are in accordance with EPP.
Recommended extra overtime payment in addition to the normal over time, thereby significantly improving productivity and overall employee motivation.
Managed the talent management processes, policies and communications.
Created an employee database and file maintenance system for successful internal audits.
Sourced qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Naukrigulf and through personal references.
Implemented grievance redressal procedure in the camp/site, conducted monthly meetings with all employees to understand their welfare concerns to discuss with the top management.
Strictly adhered to policies relating to local employment law, labor relations, and compliance issues.
Ensured on time reporting to the HR Manager regarding the completion of the probationary period of new employees, further salary increment recommendations for qualified junior/senior employees.
Successfully achieved partnerships with recruitment agencies, overseas recruitment firms, and engaged with them to fill temporary and specialized positions.
Organized employee engagement activities such as entertainment activities, company sponsored dinner parties, annual award function to motivate employees.
Liaised with the Safety Department to ensure proper treatment to the employee during work-related injuries/accidents at the work site.
Liaised with PRO for employee passport renewals, visas renewals, arranging visas and flight tickets for overseas recruitment drives.
Managed hiring process (job requisitions, skill set matching, headhunting, networking and screening) and the interview process, conducted reference checks and negotiated salaries. Liaised with the US Army for the issuance of Department of Defense Badges for new employees.
Managed end-to-end recruitment drives, interviewed candidates, negotiated salaries, conducted background screening, and reference checks. Managed the general administration, logistic requirements, and processed the staff leave applications for all branches.