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Ghabbour AUTO

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance.
• Align HR strategies and tactics to the organizational strategy.
• Act as a consultant on the impact of long range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action on attraction, motivation, development and retention of the people resources of the corporation.
• Develop staffing strategies, implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the corporation for critical positions. Identify appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all.
• Devise different programs addressing customized for different levels. One for effective talent management using succession planning tool, a second for key contributor and management positions, a third for training and.
• Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.

Ghabbour AUTO

• Developed and administered various human resources plans and procedures for Operations personnel in conjunction with Corporate HR.
• Planned, organized, and controlled all activities of the department.
• Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Led the effort to integrate Operations into GB AUTO culture, policies and procedures.
• Managed Operations HR Staff and ensures that they take advantage of continuing education opportunities, and develop their skill set.
• Worked with Corporate HR to implement and annually updated compensation program; oversaw the gathering of job descriptions for every position as well as merit raise process and facilitated performance evaluation program.

Ghabbour AUTO

• Aligned organizational strategies and tactics with HR strategies and operational plans.
• Served as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues.
• Developed integrated solutions, formulated partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees reflecting organizational objectives.
• Provided day-to- day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provided guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Worked closely with management and employees to improve work relationships and increase productivity and retention.

• Coordinate health, life and disability insurance enrollments and communicates with service provider concerning routine administration of program.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Keep employee records up-to-date by processing employee status changes in timely fashion.
• Process personnel action forms and assures proper approvals; disseminates approved forms.
• Maintain budget spreadsheet that includes salaries, payroll taxes and fringe allowances.
• Prepare paperwork required to place employee on payroll and establishes personnel file.

B.Sc, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Human Resources Diploma, Human Resources Diploma