Waheeb Al Draigan Chartered MCIPD, Head Of Talent Acquisition and Development

Waheeb Al Draigan Chartered MCIPD

Head Of Talent Acquisition and Development

Al Khorayef Petroleum

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Intenational Management, Global HR Track
Experience
20 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months

Head Of Talent Acquisition and Development at Al Khorayef Petroleum
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since January 2012

Oversees the entire gamut of HR activities, including talent acquisition and mobilization, Personnel affairs, Kuwaitization, Legal aspects and provision of advice and support to senior business heads across projects & operations, leading to the achievement of the Company’s objectives. Manage all related Admins issues pertaining relationship with Government, Company Assets and Company Camps and its operations such as contracting and managing catering service contracts.
L&D
Formulate, direct and monitor the entire gamut of Learning & Development processes including Competence Management, Maintenance and Development Programs through Competence Assurance systems, with the aim to maximize productivity time and reduce accidents attributed to people incompetence.
OD
Oversee the entire gamut of Organizational Development activities, covering Performance Management (Competence and Corporate Objectives and KPIs), leading to the achievement of the effective Company functioning through partnering with senior project/business heads.

Assistant HR Manager at Al Khorayef Petroleum
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since January 2012

Formulate, direct and monitor the entire gamut of HR activities covering Performance Management of Alkhorayef on all aspects covering Departmental objectives and strategy, Processes, People/skills ands systems, leading to the achievement of the company’s objectives.

HR Generalist at Kuwait Energy
  • Kuwait
  • January 2010 to August 2011

Achievements:
Write all Regulatory Policies to be a reference and guidance for all corporate activities such as: HR Policy, Employee Handbook, Training Policy, Spot Bonus, Internship Policy, Secondment Policy, Disciplinary Code along with Sanctions, Referral Bonus, Bonus Scheme, and the Code of Conduct in full compliant to Regulatory Bodies.
Regular HR Job Roles:
Assist the HR Manager in respect of the development of the HR Strategy by reviewing existing policies, procedures and practices and develop proposals for amendments in order to ensure the unit provides a high-quality, cost effective service to Service Areas.
-Supervise and coordinate all human resource development activities such as, Performance Management and Training:
Manage an the discipline, warning, misconduct, termination procedures in line with legal practices and compliance with applicable labor law; and resolve the problems according to Employee Relation Practices. Design Competency Models and measures (KPIs) for the various positions in the Company using SMART acronym. Implement the competency framework system within the Company and help in training Managers to carry out competency assessment, determine employee development needs and provide support. Monitor employees employment and secondment contracts. Receive CVs; categorize them and shortlist for the purpose of interviewing depending on the set competency profile, and maintain a record for HR database. Assist in interviewing mid career candidates and conduct (Personal Profile Analysis) tool for the shortlisted candidates for the second round.Develops and conducts training programs for employees of organization by performing the following duties. Participates in needs analysis studies to determine training needs within organization.

HR Officer & Training Supervisor at Human Investment Corporation for Training & Consultancy
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2007 to December 2009

• work with staff and their managers on performance management
• monitor current processes and identify ways to improve these processes and systems
• carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: HR and Administration departmental development, employee relations, training and development

• Continually develop and maintain HR policies and procedures

• Coordinate the outlines of designed training by coordinating with trainers & according to the training needs collected from training needs survey
• Coordinate, compile, and present all external training and Continuing education efforts.
• Design, compile and present educational opportunities to outside agencies.
• Coordinate Field Training Instructor program.
• Coordinate training for outside agencies.
• Maintain all employee training and certification files.
• Responsible for training budget and purchasing of training equipment.
• Coordinates and communicates frequently with the field staff.
• Assistant of the Dep. Head in new projects in the field of HRD.
• Assist in other HR roles.

ACHEIVEMENTS:

• Nominated and assigned to support the marketing team by opening new horizons with new companies and create promising opportunities and apply new ideas, as well as the main duties mentioned above.
• Apply creative ideas in the field of training which reflects on the total income of the Dep.
• Create training opportunities with new companies and close good deals.
• Build up very good personal relationships with the trainers locally & regionally.

Administrative supervisor & the Office Manager (part time) at Al-Ertiqa' Centre for the deaf, Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2004 to November 2009

• Oversee all of the activities of the Administratives & Educational committee and assure all tasks are
completed as directed, and follow-up deadlines
• Make sure that the office is running smoothly.
• Maintain accurate filing of records
• Adhere to the strict confidentiality policies as well as all of the other policies and procedures
• Assign, observe, assess and correct the tasks of assigned staff

ACHEIVEMENTS:

• Institute new administrative procedures that affect the performance
• Create initial training opportunities to staff members to improve their abilities and knowledge
• Promoted to a higher degree within less than a year from date of appointment

Senior Human Resources and Administrative Services Officer at Al Sahara Holding Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2003 to December 2007

• Coordinate human resource management activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies.
• Play key role in job descriptions, and performance Appraisal and training needs.
• Coordinate the recruitment process.
• Provide advice and assistance to supervisors and staff
• Develop and maintain effective employee relations and performance review programs, assuring appropriate handling of employee issues and concerns.
• Coordinate and direct the many support services that allow organization to operate efficiently
• Establish and maintain strong communication channels with colleagues and internal clients, ensuring the same inter-department.
• Provide consultation to other members of management and employees in relation to HR practices and policies and establish and maintain the function of the HR team in context of legal implications and commercial enhancement.
• Oversee secretarial and reception services, administration, payroll, conference planning and travel, information and data processing, mail, materials scheduling and distribution, printing and reproduction, records management, telecommunications management, security, parking, energy consumption, and personal property procurement, supply
• Manage support services for organization
• Supervise a staff that performs various support services
• Maintain office equipment inventory
• Provide general support for all Foundation staff and board as needed

OBJECTIVES
• Safety of the workforce.
• Development of a superior workforce.
• Development of the Human Resources department.
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Personal ongoing development

Education

Master's degree, Intenational Management, Global HR Track
  • at University of Liverpool
  • February 2014
Diploma, Human Resource Management
  • at Leicester University
  • December 2010
Diploma, The Bullet Proof Office Professional
  • at Crestcom International ,USA
  • March 2009

Professional Certificate in Administration & Office Management

Diploma, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
  • at European Association of NLP
  • November 2007

Specialties & Skills

Manpower Planning and Recruitment
Training
Administrative Support
English
Microsoft Office software & the Internet
Professional certificate in office management"bullet proof office professional" from CRESTCOM
Training Course in"Pesonal Management "
Training Course in"Effective Negotiation Skills"
Training Course in"Modern Supervisory Skills"
Training course in"Dealing With Management Crises And Difficult Situations skills"
Training course in"• Balanced Score Cards‏ & Performance Appraisal Skills"
Training course in"Interpersonal Skills"
Copmerhensive Course in"Bullet Proof Sales Person"
Key Performance Indicators
Chartered Member of CIPD through Experience Asessment route
Performance Management
Communication and Dealing With Other Skills
Diploma in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Article and Report Drafting
Time and Priority Management Skills
Solving Problems and Decision Making
Office Management Skills
Computerizing Records Skills
ten characteristics of perfect person
understand Shape Personality Type Profile by Psycho-Geometrics System
Creative Thinking

Languages

English
Expert
German
Beginner

Memberships

SHRM
  • Professional Membership
  • February 2012
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development CIPD
  • Chartered Member MCIPD
  • June 2013

Training and Certifications

Certificate in Competency Based HR System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Valid Until:
June 2009

Hobbies

  • Swimming, calligraphy and playing chess
    Led the organizational development Implemented the Performance Management Processes