Strategic HR Consultant
Freelance HR Consulting
Total years of experience :20 years, 10 Months
Multiple assignments for start ups and small businesses in UAE
• Developed OD and Employee Engagement function strategy and plans with the CHRO/ Business Heads.
• Conducted organizational diagnosis and recommended appropriate organization structure, OD policies and procedures in line with best industry practices and TECOM overall business objectives.
• Rolled out successfully updation of JDs and Job re-evaluations across TECOM business units.
• Led the annual manpower planning and budgeting.
• Developed Change Management framework with a planned methodology and relevant tools and resources and facilitated HC related change initiatives.
• Develop strategies and programs to educate all levels of management in the critical linkage between employee engagement and leadership behaviors, employee retention, and business performance and results.
• Researched, proposed and supported management in the selection of Annual Engagement Survey tools.
• Analyzed and reviewed the results of the engagement tools and provided recommendations.
• Led engagement committee meetings and monitored Engagement Action Planning progress.
• Advice and counsel employees at all levels with respect to people management practices and living the TECOM culture.
• Led the process of administration, communication and implementation of HR programs, policies and activities.
• Developed internal control mechanisms to improve existing processes.
• Advised on multiple initiatives and recommended solutions to complex HR issues.
• Directed and led multifaceted Special HR projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Reviewed, analyzed and submitted Management Reports /Memos to Board/ Management Committees.
• Proactively addressed business and people issues including determining appropriate HR strategies, recommending solutions based on workforce analytics, identifying and addressing skill gaps.
Led the design, development and supported implementation of HR programs, geared towards organizational effectiveness and
talent management.
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* Worked with Business Leaders, HR project sponsors & stakeholders to effectively understand business strategy and translated
into relevant learning programs, processes and tools.
* Developed and maintained relationships with the clients in GCC.
* Recommended and adapted strategies, policies, standards, practices and programs as needed based on Best Industry Practices.
* Delivered large scale HR strategic projects in the area of Talent Planning, Talent Assessment, Performance Management,
Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Competency Development, Policies and Procedures and Organization Design
within the projected time, budget and with sustained business benefit.
* Defined & allocated project roles and responsibilities and regularly appraised project team members’ performance.
* Supported the individual development planning process for team members and emerging consultants through on the job
coaching and mentorship.
* Continually monitored projects progress effectiveness, identified problems, take remedial actions and recommended areas of
improvements.
* Worked closely with clients in identifying their requirements and developing proposals to address their business needs.
Key Clients in the GCC:
ADNOC Group(NDC, ADNATCO & NGSCO
Supported project managers in developing business plans and revenue forecast for India market.
* Supported in developing the “Go to Market strategy” to ensure Hay Group achieves its annual year Sales targets.
* Conducted Organizational Diagnostics and recommended options for appropriate Organization Operating Models and
Structures.
* Conducted HR Audits & HR Diagnostics for identifying the Gaps and recommended areas of improvement.
* Developed and Implemented the Performance Management System across different organizations which include: Appraisal
forms, PMS Manuals, Identifications of KPI’s at Corporate, Departmental and Individual levels, feedback sessions etc.
* Developed and implemented HR Policies & Procedures in line with the local country labour laws.
* Administered Employee Satisfaction Surveys and Hay Group diagnostic/psychometric tools (ILS & OCS).
* Identified training needs and developed Learning and Development frameworks and training material and delivered
trainings modules.
Key Clients in India:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Suncity Projects (Zeegroup company), Suzlon Energy Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Airtel, Novartis, Unilever, Jindal
distinction of converting non-profit making unit into a profit center (AT Kearney)
* Analyzed & reviewed the market response/ requirements and built brand focus
Major responsibilities included:
* Managing entire Travel & Tourism operations across 18 locations in India.
* Actively involved in managing and directing service quality to meet the benchmarks/targets.
* Managing high growth clients and providing account management to Fortune 500 Accounts
* Business development and engagement/relationship management
* Managing distribution and channel partners
* Negotiations with airlines and third party vendors for effective deals and operational excellence
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