wissam hamzeh, Director Of Human Resources

wissam hamzeh

Director Of Human Resources

Mawarid Holding Investement

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, Human Resources Manager
Experience
18 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 1 Months

Director Of Human Resources at Mawarid Holding Investement
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2021

Develop and implement, in line with the Group strategy, a 'macro’-level strategic plan and direction on matters related to overall Human Capital Management across Mawarid Holding Investment that promotes long-term transformation and growth.
• Manage the Group HR Department. Prepare, implement, and monitor the yearly Mawarid Holding Investment HR Department's Manpower Plan and Budget.
• Evaluate the performance of employees and ensure succession and professional development plans are in place.
• HR Strategy, Plan, and Projects following the group business plans, vision, mission, and values.
• Manage HR Staff within subsidiaries in conjunction with the relevant Managing Directors.
• Completing annual MHI's Performance Management System, Incentive scheme, and career development matrix.
• Implementation of the new ERP System

Head Of Human Resources at Barari Natural Resources
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2018 to January 2021

Guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources functions, policies, and programs. Direct the HR team to deliver a comprehensive HR service and move them toward the company's strategies.
• Lead and direct the HR function to deliver a comprehensive HR Service to the business in line with company strategy.
• Ensure timely recruitment of the required level/quality of potential candidates.
• Manage the payroll process.
• Advises on best practice HR in dealing with casework in broad areas such as recruitment, training, career development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and performance management.

Human Resources Director at Al Jaber Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2016 to April 2018

Provide expert opinion and consultancy to several group lines of businesses in decision making processes and implementation of human capital practices in accordance with predefined HR policies and procedures.
Execute overall HR activities, including organising staff training and development sessions, developing compensation and benefits plans, and building strong employee relations. Examine the role capabilities for the development of performance appraisal framework of the flexible pay structures by implementing performance management system to drive Group-wide KPI’s and Balance Score Cards.
•Formulated progressive group retention policy for the organisational growth and development by designing and implementing talent management practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.
•Delivered accurate information to the employees regarding existing HR processes, UAE labour law, and guidelines to resolve the highlighted issues by developing innovative and appropriate communication channels.
•Assessed the needs for improvement and established informative training and development strategies to increase overall performance of employees that ultimately achieved organisational bottom-line objectives.
•Collaborated with GCEO, corporate management office and CFO in improving operational efficiencies of support functions. Implemented an Efficiency Programme for "Rightsizing “of the organization as well as evaluated revenue vs. employee cost benchmark.

HR Operations Manager for Al Jaber Energy (AJES) , Al Jaber Building (AJB) and Global Process System at Al Jaber Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2015 to October 2016

Strictly adhered to HR corporate procedures and local legislation to perform the HR functions within country. Spearheaded entire HR activities, including administrative, employee relations, recruiting, training, development, and organisation.

Administered wide range of operations of HR department, as well as designed and applied procedures and practices. Directed HRIS activities and elevate the utilisation of the human resources system to regulate the HR processes. Developed and maintained human resources record keeping systems to ensure the accessibility of required document. Successfully managed filling system to provide employee statistics and information in timely manner.
•Designed new HR practices to facilitate the organisations mission, business progression, management reporting, information flow and management, and organisational strategic planning by optimizing operational systems.
•Delivered hands-on and swift solutions for HR related problems and exhibited active participation in development and implementation of human resource information system to streamline the processes.

HR & Admin Manager at Al Jaber Energy Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2010 to June 2015

Formulated and executed Al Jaber Energy Services strategy to ensure the compliance with UAE labour laws and regulations.

Recruited competent candidates for approved job vacancies at the right time as per project manpower plan and budget by delivering recruitment service to business units. Built and mentored high-potential HR team to achieve established development objectives and career ambitions, also offered excellent customer services. Produced and implemented in-house Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and E-Forms to maintain online records of employees.
•Implemented operative and innovative approaches to accelerate current and future business strategies by actively participating in development, communication and implementation of a comprehensive set of HR policies.
•Certified accuracy and completeness of required documents and staff records utilised for internal and external reporting, which included salary processing, leave planning, sick leave and governmental obligations.

Department Head Personal Administrator at Al Jabeer Energy Services
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2008 to October 2010

Completed all required documents and information for visa processing procedures by reviewing the documents of applicants.

Regularly updated personnel records that included the expiry date of residencies, visit visas, passports, labour contracts and health cards. Arranged suitable accommodation for the recently arrived employees within prescribed time duration. Generated all circulars certificates related to personnel department according to personnel policies and procedures.
•Led overall security pass formalities for the oil refinery locations, as well as strategically planned and controlled employees leave procedure and ensured that the employee followed proper channel for the leave request.

Sr. HR & Administration Supervisor at Al Jaber Energy Service
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2006 to May 2010

Additional Experience

Personnel Administration/Pro Supervisor  Al Jaber Energy Services, Qatar
Personnel Administration Supervisor  Al Jaber Energy Services, Abu Dhabi
Personnel Administration Officer  Al Jaber Energy Services, Abu Dhabi
Administration & Personnel Officer  Farah Net, Beirut - Lebanon

Education

Diploma, Human Resources Manager
  • at Blue Ocean / American Certificate Institute
  • January 2014
Diploma, Human Resource Management Consultant
  • at Blue Ocean / American Certificate Institute
  • January 2014
Diploma, Human Resources Management Proffessional
  • at Blue Ocean / American Certificate Institute
  • May 2013
Higher diploma, Human Resourse Practise
  • at The Chartered Institute of Perssonel and Development (CIPD)
  • April 2013

. Understanding organizational and the Role of Human Resources. . Supporting good practice in Managing Employee Relation. . Supporting good practice in Performance and Rewards Management. . Recording, Analysing and using Human Recourses Information. . Resourcing Talent.

Diploma, UAE Immigration & Labour Law
  • at IIR Middle East
  • July 2008
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Middle East Canadian Academy of Technology
  • January 2004

Specialties & Skills

Strategic Planning
Talent Selection
Compensation Plans
Team Performance
Human Resourse Management

Languages

English
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