Uros Urosevic

• Led global HR operations for Accor Mantis Collection; reporting to the CEO and Fairmont/PME in Dubai.
• Supported GMs and HR Managers across MEA, ensuring compliance with Accor policies, and local labour laws.
• Directed ExCom recruitment for 4 pre-openings (UAE, Bahrain, KSA, Africa), 8 operational hotels, over 1, 200 employees.
• Managed all pre-opening HR functions, POB planning, C&B, DOA, policy localisation, L&D design, bonus policy.
Started as Director of Talent & Culture (pre-opening) for Hawar Resort by Mantis, Oct-23 to Apr-24, Manama Bahrain:
• Developed pre-opening budgets and staffing plans for a 100-villa luxury resort, aligned with market benchmarks.
• Designed the HR strategy covering values, recruitment, C&B, onboarding, performance, and L&D plan.
• Localised global HR policies to ensure compliance and operational readiness under regional labour law.

• Led a team of 8 HR professionals to ensure service excellence for over 550 employees across 2 Dusit hotels in Doha.
• Revised benefits structure to enhance talent atraction and retention, achieving a consistent turnover rate of 9-13%.
• Achieved regulatory compliance during the FIFA World Cup 2022, with the hotel maintaining over 90% compliance rate.
• Optimized workforce management, saving $150, 000 in payroll costs over 3 months during off-peak periods.
• Reorganized employee facilities, generating $40, 000 in monthly operational savings.

• Led a team of 6 in HR, Government Relations, and Security, supporting 200 employees at Centara West Bay Hotel.
• Negotiated employee facilities, reducing costs by 6% and improving budget efficiency.
• Implemented a performance system, achieving #1 ranking in Group Balanced Scorecard for 3 years.
• Launched HR framework, boosting employee satisfaction to 89% and cuting turnover from 64% (2019) to 10% (2021).
• Managed workforce in health crisis, retaining all staff with full pay, payroll below 28%, and saving $500, 000 annually.

• Led pre- and post-opening at Simaisma Resort, managing a team of 3; reporting to GM and Corporate HR.
• Drove HR initiatives on Murwab Hotel Groups launch commitee, supporting expansion.
• Recruited and onboarded 200 employees in 4 months, ensuring compliance and timely opening per HMA.
• Established employee facilities (accommodation, transport, benefits), enhancing satisfaction and retention.
• Achieved $33, 000 in HR cost savings by implementing a strategy during sponsorship transfer of all employees.

• Executed recruitment campaigns for clients, generating high applicant volumes and quality candidate pools.
• Coordinated recruitment activities for hospitality projects ranging from 3- to 5-star properties, managing logistics for
over 500 staff members.
• Led the pre-selection process through effective screening, resulting in highly curated shortlists of potential hires.
• Managed all aspects of legal i.e., visa compliance, ensuring adherence to immigration laws for international hires.
• Built a long-term client list, gaining insights into their organizational structures, hiring needs, and future need.
• KEY PROJECTS:
Four Seasons Bahrain Bay, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Mondrian Doha, Jumeirah Group, Katara Hospitality, SWBH Doha, Diplomatic Club Doha, Fairmont The Palm, Sheraton Hotel Doha, AKH Doha.