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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

• Conducted thorough risk assessments and audits, producing detailed performance board reports to inform strategic decision-making, while documenting risks in a SWOT analysis with actionable recommendations.• Introduced strategic talent acquisition, reviewed and revitalised the full end-to-end recruitment process, improving the quality of candidate shortlists, reducing frustration for hiring managers through targeted briefing meetings and updated job descriptions. Resulting in improved time… Show more • Conducted thorough risk assessments and audits, producing detailed performance board reports to inform strategic decision-making, while documenting risks in a SWOT analysis with actionable recommendations.• Introduced strategic talent acquisition, reviewed and revitalised the full end-to-end recruitment process, improving the quality of candidate shortlists, reducing frustration for hiring managers through targeted briefing meetings and updated job descriptions. Resulting in improved time to hire from 90 days to 60 days, enhancing strategic manpower planning and reducing the risk of project delays due to staffing shortages. Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Trusted advisor and strategic counsel to support the C suite in all people and HR related matters (CEO, Legal, Commercial, Marketing, Audit and Risk)• Run OD and acquisition integration projects to align human capital to strategic business objectives• Develop HR strategies and approaches that meet evolving business needs• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract high quality sourcing and selection• Lead Manpower planning, budgeting and forecasting. Managing key metrics and… Show more • Trusted advisor and strategic counsel to support the C suite in all people and HR related matters (CEO, Legal, Commercial, Marketing, Audit and Risk)• Run OD and acquisition integration projects to align human capital to strategic business objectives• Develop HR strategies and approaches that meet evolving business needs• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract high quality sourcing and selection• Lead Manpower planning, budgeting and forecasting. Managing key metrics and data so workforce planning and operating cost parameters are met • Assess learning to keep teams fully up to date/leading in their areas of expertise to maintain and improve Nakheel’s status • Provide comprehensive HR advice, guidance and support • Review Policies and Procedures that add value to the business whilst offering flexibility within a framework • Manage the end to end employee lifecycle to achieve business objectives, enhancing the employee experience, building on Nakheel’s “Great Place to Work” award• Coach, guide and mentor teams to broaden their thinking and application in the workplace • Run employee engagement initiatives to deliver continuous improvement initiatives Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Head up the HR Business Partnering Team• Lead the development of a people strategy for all business areas to influence and drive the people strategy• Partner with the HR leadership team (COE’s) to deliver an outstanding, trusted service • Lead change initiatives and HR projects that develop leadership and employee capability• Head of Localization. Determine, implement and execute a regional Localization strategy to create a sustainable model solidifying our commitment towards… Show more • Head up the HR Business Partnering Team• Lead the development of a people strategy for all business areas to influence and drive the people strategy• Partner with the HR leadership team (COE’s) to deliver an outstanding, trusted service • Lead change initiatives and HR projects that develop leadership and employee capability• Head of Localization. Determine, implement and execute a regional Localization strategy to create a sustainable model solidifying our commitment towards cultivating National talent for leadership roles within the Insurance Industry while advancing the organizations objectives. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

•Trusted advisor and strategic counsel to support the Chief of Assets and the leadership team on all people matters•Act as senior point of contact and subject matter expert on HR related issues, including employee relations •Provide comprehensive HR advice, guidance and support •Manage the end to end employee lifecycle to achieve business objectives•Responsible for the Manpower plan, re forecasting to meet evolving business needs•Manage and run HR projects to ensure… Show more •Trusted advisor and strategic counsel to support the Chief of Assets and the leadership team on all people matters•Act as senior point of contact and subject matter expert on HR related issues, including employee relations •Provide comprehensive HR advice, guidance and support •Manage the end to end employee lifecycle to achieve business objectives•Responsible for the Manpower plan, re forecasting to meet evolving business needs•Manage and run HR projects to ensure continuous improvement across the organisation and employee engagement initiatives •Raise the team performance standards by coaching and guiding on global best practices Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Italy And Sweden.

Responsible for the strategic direction, planning, coordination, admin & evaluation of the HR function.• Implement & evaluate HR/Talent Management strategies to achieve the vision, mission & goals • Ensure effective & efficient Talent Attraction strategies are in place • Develop & drive talent management strategies to align talent to business needs• Identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies & corresponding development opportunities for succession… Show more Responsible for the strategic direction, planning, coordination, admin & evaluation of the HR function.• Implement & evaluate HR/Talent Management strategies to achieve the vision, mission & goals • Ensure effective & efficient Talent Attraction strategies are in place • Develop & drive talent management strategies to align talent to business needs• Identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies & corresponding development opportunities for succession planning• Analyse data to consider staff retention & productivity and develop strategies that enhance employee engagement, leadership & staff development, regular feedback & coaching• Lead the effective & efficient administration of the performance management process, ensuring Line Managers are equipped to engage in constructive & ongoing feedback & coaching, to encourage team participation in identifying & addressing performance gaps.• Mitigate risk through proactive training and education, clear processes to manage conflicts and investigate employee relations cases• Maintain current knowledge & application of all relevant employment laws to ensure organizational compliance. Show less

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

AL-Futtaim Group has 38,000 employees and 200 brands connecting consumers in 29 countries. A diversified organisation offering automotive, Financial Services, Real Estate, Retail and Healthcare.January 20 - July 20 - HR Transformation & Project Manager (Corporate)Reporting to the GDHR, responsible for the project management of the Al Futtaim Group HR Agile Transformation programme including: Structure, Leadership, Performance & Talent Management, Learning & Development, Talent… Show more AL-Futtaim Group has 38,000 employees and 200 brands connecting consumers in 29 countries. A diversified organisation offering automotive, Financial Services, Real Estate, Retail and Healthcare.January 20 - July 20 - HR Transformation & Project Manager (Corporate)Reporting to the GDHR, responsible for the project management of the Al Futtaim Group HR Agile Transformation programme including: Structure, Leadership, Performance & Talent Management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Culture & Values, Employee Experience and HR itself. •Project Manager for six Group Heads of Departments •Identified & managed risks, issues and decisions logs •Ran workshops with subject matter experts to seek the best continuous improvement initiatives •Provided narrative to corporate communications for global HR community awareness•Ensured Heads of Departments and team were involved with complex change management issues November 17–Jan 20 - Human Resources Business Partner – (AL-Futtaim Group Real Estate)AFGRE is responsible for the conception, development, procurement &construction of mega projects, leasing & management of these projects post completion, including the Festival City brand with Dubai, Cairo and Qatar Malls •Advisor to 9 Malls Group Directors on all human capital matters •Challenged and translated business strategies into annual action plans•Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition function relating to attraction strategies•Created onboarding induction programmes for new starters •Accelerated Emiratization initiatives and coaching•Identified learning and development initiatives per function•Managed employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary meetings and exits •Translated real time data analytics to drive business decisions.•Manpower planning requirements to meet objectives, forecasts and budgets Show less

United Kingdom

Construction and Utilities company providing services to the water, gas, power, telecoms and rail sectors. In alliance with Anglian Water who employs 5,000 people to supply water and water recycling services to more than 6 million customersOrganisational design, integrating 5000 staff into an alliance with one operating model for Anglian WaterLed Kier’s people transition, mobilisation and de-mobilisation activities of contract wins including new contract wins of up to 4,500… Show more Construction and Utilities company providing services to the water, gas, power, telecoms and rail sectors. In alliance with Anglian Water who employs 5,000 people to supply water and water recycling services to more than 6 million customersOrganisational design, integrating 5000 staff into an alliance with one operating model for Anglian WaterLed Kier’s people transition, mobilisation and de-mobilisation activities of contract wins including new contract wins of up to 4,500 people with geographical spread and multi-employer groupsRestructured teams to strengthen and align with service delivery and change management plansHR lead for Kier in forming an alliance with other partners for £375 million utilities contract, delivering one operating model for all.Developed change programme for aligned practices and procedures of 4 companies into 1 (5000 staff) PM in pilot to provide enhanced customer service delivery. Achieved optimal number of staff required to deliver contractual terms with customer service satisfaction targets achieved Show less

United Kingdom

Working on a freelance basis providing Human Capital guidance across multiple industries small to global across the country. Covering all aspects of HR to help companies deliver core people and business objectives. Projects included:-May 13 – Nov 13 – HR Business Partner – Kier Ltd (Anglian Water)Lead on alliance transformation, talent mapping and succession planning projects Working with contract management teams to develop, and implement change management… Show more Working on a freelance basis providing Human Capital guidance across multiple industries small to global across the country. Covering all aspects of HR to help companies deliver core people and business objectives. Projects included:-May 13 – Nov 13 – HR Business Partner – Kier Ltd (Anglian Water)Lead on alliance transformation, talent mapping and succession planning projects Working with contract management teams to develop, and implement change management programmesRestructuring management: advised and assisted in restructuring projects to ensure smooth transitions and TUPE processes Sept 12 – Mar 13 - Performance List Lead – NHS HealthcareApproved applications from medical practitioners (dentists, GPs, consultant, ophthalmologists) who wanted to deliver services via the NHS.Investigated allegations of malpractice and made remedial suggestions for Director approval. Jan 12 – Sept 12 - HR Team Lead – NHS Primary Healthcare Trust Supporting the Director of Workforce ensuring the HR strategy was implemented effectively, providing generalist HR advice and support to managers, coordinating the HR work plan and contributing to HR policy developmentTUPE: ensured the smooth transfer of staff from sender to receiver organisation working with Trade Unions. June 11 – Dec 11 – HR Advisor – James Paget University HospitalsSet up a centralised recruitment team to attract talent into the hospital. Nov 10 – June 11 – Recruitment & Development Lead – HM Treasury Recruitment Strategy: established and led review of recruitment practices Developed an e-learning platform with The National School of Government, which was adopted nationally for personnel training, and negotiated £30k savings on the build of this platform Show less

The Academy was a leading body for the training and development of financial services in the East Anglia region Supported skills development in the financial sectorOffering professional qualifications to all financial services sectors from IFAs to accountants equipping them with regulatory requirements to perform their rolesFinancial Strategy: devised, marketed and executed income activitiesArranged collaborations with Financial Sector Skills Council and Chartered Institute… Show more The Academy was a leading body for the training and development of financial services in the East Anglia region Supported skills development in the financial sectorOffering professional qualifications to all financial services sectors from IFAs to accountants equipping them with regulatory requirements to perform their rolesFinancial Strategy: devised, marketed and executed income activitiesArranged collaborations with Financial Sector Skills Council and Chartered Institute of Bank of Scotland which were piloted by Barclays Bank and rolled out in the UK and subsequently internationally Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Captia is the UKs leading provider of business process outsourcing and integrated professional support service solutions with clients including AXA and Goldman SachsKey Achievements:Solved a legacy problem resulting in £570 million of new business for the groupPart of the project team who built and implemented an online trading platform for the Independent Financial Advisor and General Insurance community for Bankhall in collaboration with Goldman Sachs, Aegon, Scottish… Show more Captia is the UKs leading provider of business process outsourcing and integrated professional support service solutions with clients including AXA and Goldman SachsKey Achievements:Solved a legacy problem resulting in £570 million of new business for the groupPart of the project team who built and implemented an online trading platform for the Independent Financial Advisor and General Insurance community for Bankhall in collaboration with Goldman Sachs, Aegon, Scottish Life, and PrudentialDesigned and implemented a new pension product for AXA Show less