Developed administrative documentation, operating policies and proceduresCompilation of service and employment agreements in accordance with UK employment LawLiaised with a wide range of stakeholders involved in policy areas such as staff performance360 degree staff recruitment – to include developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidatesDeveloped and implemented policies on working conditions, performance management, equal employment opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence managementPrepared staff handbooks and new hire employee inductionsConducted compensation analysis and implemented salary reviews to ensure competitiveness within the marketPayroll administration and maintenance of employee recordsInterpreted and advised stakeholders on UK employment lawDealt with grievances and implementation of disciplinary proceduresAnalysed training needs in conjunction with stakeholders

Promoted good employment relations within all employees and management staff, provided policies and procedures and advice that is in line with employment legislation, statutory requirements, and good practice. Ensured that policies and procedures were applied in a procedurally fair manner, giving consideration to consistency of application and fairness of treatmentConducted high-level Performance Management counseling and coaching to included implementation of a performance appraisal procedure, employee recognition programs, performance improvement plans (PIP) and implementation of administrative actionsConducted end-to-end internal ER investigations. ER cases include, sexual harassment, sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, whistleblower claims and various performance management and grievance cases. Implemented specialized HR training at all levels for my team of 43 HR Professionals, to ensure universal standards of operation throughout the HR Department. This led to the HR Department receiving 5/5 conformant DCMA auditsManaged all aspects of the recruitment process from start to finish. This included identifying current or potential vacancies from new or existing positions and updating the applicable job specification from them. Coordinated recruitments efforts across the USA, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Responsible for the successful restructure of our host country labour force (2000 employees) to ensure compliance with Afghan Labour Law, which included an amendment of all employment contracts, tax obligations, allowances, budgeting allotments and charge codes Designed and directed a standardised reduction in force program (including four divestitures) impacting 5,000 employeesDevelopment and implementation of the manning forecast and workforce planning basis of estimate for the re-bid task order, resulting in the Program being awarded a six-month extension worth a base value of $55M

DynCorp International was awarded a task order to perform security functions in Erbil, Iraq. The task order required the setup of all operations within two months of the award. Development and implementation of a Human Resources department business plan for the specific task orderPerformed the roles of Technical HR Expert for the startup of a multimillion dollar US, DOS contract within bid transition period (two months)Development and implementation of various mandated and group benefitsDevelopment and implementation of training and development protocols for staff development, workforce mapping, technical and safety programs and recognition programs Recruitment and on boarding of over 500 SMEs from various countries, including Iraqi NationalsAwarded the DI Star Award for efforts pertaining to the Transition

This specific task order (CIVPOL, ICAS) focused on Life Mission and Support Services (LMSS) and International Police Mentoring under the US Department of State (DOS), with management responsibility of a 10-person HR staff and support teamImplementation of all Human Resources related functions for a task order that employed over 3000 employees within IraqWrote policies and directed programs for employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, placement, health and safety, benefits and employee services. Demonstrated proficiency in cross-cultural communications and workforce managementCompiled all Human Resources reports and analysis for distribution to various Department Heads, Program Management and StakeholdersAssisted with the design and implementation of the new employee program and a number of employee relations initiativesConducted analysis on HR products for continuous improvement systems and processesAdministered all company benefits including insurance and medical plans, bonuses, attendance awards and special awardsPrepared and modified Foreign Service Agreements and Employment ContractsConsulted with human resource professionals and developed successful recruitment strategiesAssisted with the revision of the Program exempt and non - exempt performance appraisal programPromoted to the Department Head within two years with the Program and identified by Corporate as a “High Potential Individual” and inducted into the High Potential Leadership ProgramSuccessfully managed strategic downsizing through divestiture and voluntary demobilization