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Besma Abousalaa
North Tonawanda
Summary
Results-driven Compliance & HR professional combining a robust legal studies foundation with over a decade of experience steering workforce compliance, risk mitigation, and talent frameworks in highly regulated environments. Certified in project management (PMP/CAPM) and healthcare privacy (CHPS), with a track record of achieving 100% audit readiness and designing compliance-aligned onboarding programs. Adept at balancing strict regulatory enforcement with strategic human capital development to foster safe, high-performing corporate cultures.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
3
Certification
7
years of post-secondary education
3
Degres
Work History
International SOSAlgeria
Compliance Specialist
10.2022 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies through thorough documentation reviews.
- Conducted regular audits to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop training materials on compliance protocols.
- Monitored changes in legislation to update compliance strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management processes.
- Analyzed compliance reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Assisted in the preparation of regular reports for senior management, detailing compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
- Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to regulatory adherence.
- Conducted audits to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
SonatrachAlgeria
Regulations Coordinator
04.2017 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Directed the implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS), successfully aligning operations with international governance processes.
Conducted requirements analysis with legal, financial, and procurement teams to create automated workflows from complex regulations.
Managed contractual compliance and risk mitigation for remote site operations, supporting a network of over 800 personnel.
Soralshineadrar, Algeria
Planning Coordinator
09.2010 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Managed workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee relations frameworks for over 500 refinery personnel, aligning strategies with regional organizational goals.
Oversaw HR compliance, contract administration, and labor regulations to mitigate operational risk and uphold industrial safety standards.
Coordinated cross-functional training, onboarding schedules, and performance evaluations to enhance technical staff productivity. - Coordinated project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Developed and maintained detailed project documentation to facilitate communication among team members.
Education
University of PhoneixArizona
Master of Science from Compliance and Policy
10.2025 - Current
University Overview
- Healthcare Quality, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance
- Health Law and Ethics
- Health Care Compliance
- Navigating the Regulatory Environment in Healthcare
- Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPAA)
- Healthcare Data Analytics
Bryant & Stratton CollegeBuffalo, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Legal Field
04.2021 - 07.2023
University Overview
- Awarded NTHS
- Developed foundational expertise in legal research, regulatory frameworks, compliance monitoring, and administrative processes.
University of Abu Bakr BelgaidAlgeria
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Art
09.2006 - 06.2010
University Overview
Developed advanced trilingual communication, critical thinking, and analytical research skills utilized across international operations.
Studied cross-cultural frameworks, organizational communication, and foundational social sciences to support diverse workforce management.
Focused on advanced analytical research, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving methodologies essential for multi-national stakeholder coordination.
Studied cross-cultural frameworks, organizational communication, and foundational social sciences to support diverse workforce management.
Focused on advanced analytical research, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving methodologies essential for multi-national stakeholder coordination.
Skills
Healthcare Compliance & Policy
Compliance monitoring
Ethics management
Legal research
Documentation skills
Project management
Relationship management
Safety compliance
Critical thinking
- Internal auditing
- Compliance oversight
- Information security
- Auditing processes
- Compliance
- Compliance protocols
- Compliance reporting
- Operations management
- Auditing experience
- Risk identification
- Records management
- Policy enforcement
- Data analysis
- Legal compliance
- Disaster recovery management
- Business intelligence
- Data acquisitions
- Audit documentation
- Risk assessment
- Compliance training
- SOP development
- Leadership techniques
- Business operations
- Quality control
- Safety audit support
Healthcare Privacy & Security (CHPS)
Healthcare Administration & Operations
Risk Analysis & Process Safety
Problem solver,and critical thinking
Human Resources & Recruitment
Legal Research (LexisNexis/Westlaw)
Technical Proficiency (SAP & Microsoft Office)
Project Management (CAPM)
Multilingual Communication (Arabic/French/English)
Certification
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), AHIMA
- Certified Associate in Project Management (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
- SAP Professional Fundamentals certification, SAP via Duke University, coursera
- Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis, University of California, Davis, coursera
- Introduction to International Criminal Law, Case Western Reserve University, coursera
- PMP - Project Management Professional
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Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
University of Phoneix
Master of Science from Compliance and Policy
10.2025 - Current
Compliance Specialist
International SOS
10.2022 - 12.2025
Bryant & Stratton College
Associate of Applied Science from Legal Field
04.2021 - 07.2023
Regulations Coordinator
Sonatrach
04.2017 - 05.2022
Planning Coordinator
Soralshine
09.2010 - 04.2017
University of Abu Bakr Belgaid
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Art
09.2006 - 06.2010