Current projects include:1. Carrying out Job Mapping for all functions and establish a unified job grading structure for the entire Group. A common job grading structure to drive consistency in recruitment, pay fixation and minimize anomalies. 2. Contribute to having in place a unified Compensation and benefits structure which is grade related and competitive in the market. Market bench marking being the key reference for the initiative. 3. Facilitating to improve current competency… Show more Current projects include:1. Carrying out Job Mapping for all functions and establish a unified job grading structure for the entire Group. A common job grading structure to drive consistency in recruitment, pay fixation and minimize anomalies. 2. Contribute to having in place a unified Compensation and benefits structure which is grade related and competitive in the market. Market bench marking being the key reference for the initiative. 3. Facilitating to improve current competency levels across the company. Assist in Competency Assessment of employees and carry out an ABC Analysis. 4. Actively participate review the current management structure with a view to optimize resources. This could involve review of Senior, Middle management roles and key positions. 5. Contribute to sourcing and recruiting key personnel under the revised organizational structure via internal or external recruitment.6. Reviewing existing HR policies to cater to the unified compensation and benefits structure.7. Have in place necessary procedures to aid consistent application of policies.8. Drawing up a best practice Performance Management system which should be linked to rewards and capability development. 9. Have in place a robust induction programme 10. Conduct Roadshows / Workshops for key job holders to create awareness on the overall changes with specific focus on Performance Management system. Show less

A Senior Management Consultant, Masters in Human Resources Management, with extensive experience in managing people-side of business across various industries employing large multicultural workforce. I have 25+ years core HR experience across world class organisations, within the Middle East. I am available for interim appointments, one off HR projects, creation and review of HR policies. Open to work with SMEs in the UAE and to assist them in efficiently providing Strategic & Operational HR… Show more A Senior Management Consultant, Masters in Human Resources Management, with extensive experience in managing people-side of business across various industries employing large multicultural workforce. I have 25+ years core HR experience across world class organisations, within the Middle East. I am available for interim appointments, one off HR projects, creation and review of HR policies. Open to work with SMEs in the UAE and to assist them in efficiently providing Strategic & Operational HR Support, advice and guidance to improve their business performance and capabilities. Key Areas include:Setting up HR functionHR Consulting, Executive Search and Recruitment; Turnkey Recruitment Projects;Recruitment Process Outsourcing; Organizational Design & Restructuring; HR Strategies and Business Plan Integration;Compensation, benefits and Performance Management;HR Policies, Procedures and Systems; Advice on Legal and Regulatory Compliance; Show less

Al Naboodah Contracting Company (December 2007 to July 2013)Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group consists of more than 20 companies, offering a diverse portfolio of services and products. The family owned business is run independently as well as in partnership with some of the world's leading brands. Al Naboodah Contracting Co. LLC has built up an extensive portfolio of key infrastructure construction projects for high profile clients, both in the government and private sectors, underlining… Show more Al Naboodah Contracting Company (December 2007 to July 2013)Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group consists of more than 20 companies, offering a diverse portfolio of services and products. The family owned business is run independently as well as in partnership with some of the world's leading brands. Al Naboodah Contracting Co. LLC has built up an extensive portfolio of key infrastructure construction projects for high profile clients, both in the government and private sectors, underlining its position as one of the leaders of innovative construction and quality projects in the Gulf. Major Focus;• Strategic and Operational HR Support• Compensations & Benefits Management• Capability Management• Recruitment• HR Advisory role• Organisational restructuringAs the HR Lead for 4 Business Units (Civil Engineering, Engineering, Specialist Services, Arcon) the major focus was on:o Restructuring and streamlining HR function to ensure seamless transactional and strategic HR support. 15 member strong HR team catered to 1500 staff and 12000 tradesmen.o Career Framework which defined job families, job mapping, job grading. o Developing grade related Compensation and Benefits Matrixo Revamping the entire HR Policy Manual and introduced new benefits policies benchmarking with industry. o Developing and cascading Performance management system across the company.o Leading the training initiative to familiarise the staff on the new performance appraisal system.o Driving the recruitment process (local and overseas) to meet project milestones.o Working with Department heads / Project Managers to handle day to day HR issues o Strategising and driving redundancy of approx 50% of staff and tradesmen within a span of 18 months. Show less

• Strategic HR SupportDevelop and implement HR Strategies which facilitate having in place a high performing team that support the business to achieve its strategic plans. • HR Advisory RoleWork closely with business leaders to identify the HR implications arising from local business strategies, as well as HR issues arising from local political, economic and demographic factors.Significant Achievements:• Strategic HR ExpertiseHave played a significant role in the… Show more • Strategic HR SupportDevelop and implement HR Strategies which facilitate having in place a high performing team that support the business to achieve its strategic plans. • HR Advisory RoleWork closely with business leaders to identify the HR implications arising from local business strategies, as well as HR issues arising from local political, economic and demographic factors.Significant Achievements:• Strategic HR ExpertiseHave played a significant role in the transformation of HR function from operational HR expertise to strategic HR expertise.• Organisational Restructuring HR Lead in the restructuring process of Fonterra Brands (Middle East) wherein the business model was changed from a direct distribution to distributorship model. • Compensation and Benefits Programme:Instrumental in formulating a robust compensation and benefit programme that has proved to be competitive and has been a measurement of relative job worth within the company.• Capability Developmento Assessed the development requirements of the employees and drove the training process through to completion.o Designated Regional Trainer for Foundations of Leadership Development Programme, an in house training module for team leaders.• Designated Ethics Adviser for the Middle East region.• Create the environment where people excel by;o Cascading and reinforcing the Company’s vision, mission, values and behaviours to various employee levels.o Embedding and expanding the target group for performance management tools and process.o Cascading the Key Talent Identification System and career development tools. o Contributing to Global HR policy development by providing input to ensure needs of operating company is encompassed.• Ensure the right skills are in place and retained by;o Working with the leadership team to recruit FMCG talent into key roleso Ensuring job sizing, remuneration and incentives are aligned with market and clearly communicated. Show less

A provider of Marine & related services to the offshore petroleum industry and terminal owners’ world-wide, through the employment of specialised vessels and personnel having a strength of about 600 employees.• Setting up HR & Admin Department • Formulation, implementation and maintenance of HR policies. Achievement: Developed comprehensive personnel policies in respect of functional areas of Recruitment, Employee Grading, Salary Structure & Salary Review, Employee Benefits… Show more A provider of Marine & related services to the offshore petroleum industry and terminal owners’ world-wide, through the employment of specialised vessels and personnel having a strength of about 600 employees.• Setting up HR & Admin Department • Formulation, implementation and maintenance of HR policies. Achievement: Developed comprehensive personnel policies in respect of functional areas of Recruitment, Employee Grading, Salary Structure & Salary Review, Employee Benefits, Leave and Passage and Discipline. • Recruitment: Achievement: Standardised recruitment procedure throughout the company in order to ensure that optimum manpower levels are maintained. Succeeded in adopting structured interview techniques in selection.• Salary Structure & Salary Review: Achievement: Formulated and implemented a Grade related salary structure incorporating salary bands for the purpose of recruitment and performance related salary review.• Job Description / Terms of reference• Employee Development & Training: Achievement: Designed a Performance Appraisal System for junior a employee that is development oriented.• IT Support: Ensure that effective online IT support is provided to the users of computer systems and Local Area Network.Achievement: Conceptualised and designed a computerised Human Resources Information System using MS Access. • General Administration Show less