Human Resources Director
Azadea Misr
Total years of experience :32 years, 4 Months
Azadea Misr one of Azadea Group subsidiaries July 2010 till now:
AZADEA Group is a retail holding company based in Beirut, Lebanon. AZADEA Group operates a portfolio of more than 40 international franchise concepts in the Middle East, North Africa and Romania. Duties and responsibilities:
• Formulate Country HR strategy and implementation according to Group business strategy. Provide HR input and support to overall business decision making.
• Direct organizational management change and initiatives aligned with strategies and business plans.
• Design and update rewards system for accurately planned Manpower while guaranteeing equity and position base reward.
• Lead recruitment as strategic function and utilize all business tools, resources, Pool of talents while applying Employer Value Proposition.
• Direct performance management and enforce improvement steps in all functions in order to correct the direction based on yearly objectives of each function within transparent and assertive management behavior.
• Control People effectiveness through Cost control Monitor Employees cost and take necessary action to control cost vs acceptable business KPIs.
• Guided and advised management in developing strategic plans on organizational and staffing issues while increasing employees engagement.
• Oversee the training & development department based on performance management standards to provide the needed and supportive training subjects
Daltex is leading group for Agriculture development and land reclamation. It is benchmark of fresh food producer and distributor in Europe. I joined Daltex mainly to be responsible for and managing Daltex institutionalization program to make the organization sustainable and successful business model by achieving the following:
• Strategy formulation to grow a good business internationally and the link between this strategy and business need to secure shareholder equity.
• Vision, mission and values formation that fulfill the strategy.
• Form Board and set Corporate Governance and its implementation plan.
Last phase of this project is my direct responsibility which is Organization Design with the following responsibilities:
• Map the as-is structure and analyze it.
• Identify areas of strengths and opportunities by analyzing similar benchmarking organizations and also highlight challenges.
• Design the new structure which enables the organization to achieve its strategy successfully.
• Develop division charts operationally and design full workflow cycle, manuals and forms.
• Lead change management process; initiate and staff the Human resources division, direct the internal communication. Assess the process, take necessary actions to modify and adjust.
• Define and set SOPs for all departments and setting essential business tools, integrated technology solutions and KPIs.
Amer group is a group of local companies work in different fields as Construction, Real state, Hospitality & Tourism, Restaurants and IT services. The Company was in expansion phase which need reorganizing and linking the whole parts with the Holding Entity.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• With coordination with colleagues in Steering Committee, set the strategic plans for the Holding Company and its subsidiaries.
• Conduct HR Auditing for subsidiaries to assure that they are aligned with the Holding Company Policies.
• Structure reengineering for transforming and merge all subsidiaries into Corporate structure with standard governance. Lead Full HR solutions of job design, evaluation and job descriptions.
• Generate 3R Program (Recruit, Retain & Reward) for each subsidiary and Business Unit to match its nature and conditions; for recruitment, performance management, incentives and compensation.
• Set programs for satisfaction and facilitation for orientation, internal communication, development and satisfaction.
• Generate Performance assessment procedures using both tailored and standard competencies for assessing variety of jobs and competences.
• Supervise staff of HR department and provide HR recommendations and guidelines to other departments.
• Initiate incentive scheme to be sure that all employees are compensated according to their accountabilities and their contribution toward the organization.
• Generate Employees Relations function to increase loyalty.
HR & Administration Manager
Burren Energy Egypt Limited. (Oil and Gas)
February 2005 till January 2008
Burren energy is an International Oil company works in Exploration, Development and Shipping of Oil. During my working period I was responsible for establishing Egypt Branch to carry out exploration activities for three blocks as concession from Egyptian Government. I improved skills such as leadership skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines in addition to work experience
Main tasks were as follows: • Set up of business in starting up phase and devise the strategic direction of company activities as new branch of a foreign company in Egypt in line with head office abroad
• Initiate and develop HR practices including recruitment, performance assessment, staff development, compensation & benefits, Medical scheme and employees' relations.
• Determine and implement appropriate assessment procedures / tools as a part of recruitment and selection process.
• Initiate Company medical, life insurance and retention plans.
• Plan and carry out Company policies and procedures relating to all functions of human resources, Administration, Procurement and organizational activities
• Assure and supervise that Personnel data are fully utilized and accurately maintained in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Conduct the yearly manpower plan
• Responsible for Budgeting Training and policies of career development.
• Work closely with other departments Heads to provide professional hand in directing the Human resources in each department
• Ensure with all management that all HR initiatives are aligned with business objectives and corporate goals.
• Manage assertively all company resources and facilities through cost and time effective, procurement, maintenance, IT facilities and services especially during operations in Western Desert and Red Sea.
• Manage importing and exporting Materials and Assets and direct Company legal activities with Customs.
• Ensure that safe and healthy environment is maintained according to national and International standards and keep records for hazard and injuries in addition to corrective actions procedures.
• Conduct salary survey within labor market to determine competitive salary rates.
• Prepare reports and recommends procedures to reduce turnover.
HR & Administration Assistant Manager (December 2000 to January 2005) Siemens Ltd.
Siemens is the famous multinational company for Telecommunication. During this period I improved some skills such as Managing and motivation a team, having proactive attitude and driven by change
Main tasks were as follows: • Have the overall responsibility of Data Integrated Department (internet networks Installation, Implementation and Integration)
• Ensure all work requirement are met under policy compliance.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
• Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
• Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs
• Handling all personnel records of staff and its updates.
• Monitor performance of staff and assure fulfillment of tasks and meeting deadlines
• Maintain filling system and all records of customers updated.
• Organize various routine Office works with major international entities.
• Coordinating overtime sheet, nightshifts, annual leaves, payroll and benefits of staff.
• Issuing vouchers and prepare yearly budget forecast for office needs.
• Supervise the store of modules and Equipment.
• Orientation for new hired.
• Supervise administrative work and handle matters with governmental sector
• Share in company reorganization to acquire IZO 9002
Senior HR Specialist (August 1990 till Sep 1999)
Kamel Corporation Geneva SA. Egypt Branch.
Consultancy, Services, Feasibility Studies.
With the following responsibilities:
• General HR responsibilities with specialty in personnel (payroll, vacation, social insurance, allowances)
• Perform new hire announcements and orientation.
• Administer Company Magazine and Employees relations newsletter.
• Updating hire report and manning guide on a monthly basis.
• Developing performance appraisal system and perform it yearly.
• Objectives/competencies and grading system of this appraisal.
• coordination between all departments
• Share in Training plan and manage the Training schedule.
HROA: Human Resources & Office Administration Professional Certificate. American University in Cairo (AUC) 1997.
professhional Certificate in Human Resources Management
University: Bachelor of Mass communication. Broadcasting Dept. Cairo University 1989.