Successful HR Specialist with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Associate
Qatar Gas Group
02.2023 - Current
Solely managed HR functions for Qatar Gas Group, streamlining processes across recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits and Employee Relations
Led the implementation of SAP, optimizing HR operations and ensuring 100% accuracy in employee records in compliance with regulations.
Streamlined on-boarding process, enhancing the new joiner experience from initial induction through the first 90 days, ensuring smooth transitions.
Actively participated in hiring decisions, reviewing resumes/applications, and interviewing candidates, improving the quality of hires.
Addressed employee relations, including handling grievances and harassment allegations, ensuring a positive work environment.
Assisted with the creation of reports for Senior Management and head office with reports like Budgeting reports, Manpower & Headcount
Oversaw payroll operations and monitored employee attendance records, improving process efficiency and reducing errors
Managed employee files and ensured 100% accuracy for all paperwork, supporting HR operations and policy compliance.
Coordinated with insurance providers to renew medical and workmen’s compensation plans, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely processing
Attend sensitive Exit meetings where HR presence is required as requested.
Authored the Employee Handbook to ensure alignment with labor laws, organizational policies, and best HR practices
HR Manager & Business Development Manager
High Vision Hospitality & Services
04.2022 - 02.2023
Instrumental in launching the company by creating HR processes from scratch and managing full-cycle recruitment across all departments.
Led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, from talent sourcing to orientation, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Responding and assisting with employee queries.
Making sure all files for the employees are up to date.
Administered employee payroll in compliance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring 100% accuracy.
Negotiated employee medical insurance and workmen’s compensation policies, ensuring optimal coverage and cost-effectiveness
Identified and secured new business opportunities, including corporate offices, residential complexes, and hospitality clients.
Built and maintained strong client relationships, leading to repeat contracts and long-term partnerships.
Prepared and presented proposals and quotations tailored to client requirements, ensuring profitability and competitive pricing.
Collaborated with operations teams to ensure service delivery met client expectations and contractual agreements.
Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform pricing strategies and expand service offerings.
Implemented marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate leads for new contracts.
MENA Assurance Learning Consultant
Ernst & Young
07.2021 - 12.2021
Assisting the Business with the compliance checks for the learnings
Assisting the business with conducting and managing different learnings
Conducting workshops for facilitators
Senior HR Enablement Consultant,
Ernst & Young
10.2019 - 06.2021
Responding and assisting with employee queries
Making sure all files for the employees are up to date
Creating reports as per the requests from Senior Management
Support On-boarding & Transitions Consultant with on-boarding employees from Day 1 to Day 90.
Support new joiners in settling into a new country, navigating local customs,administration and pastoral care
Run the Day 1 local induction including the coordination with local IT,Facilities Management and Finance.
Support execution of on-boarding strategy; obtain business involvement in induction and ongoing on-boarding for new joiners
Update the Talent Consultants on progress within the first 90 days and raise any concerns
Ensure 100% accuracy of hard copy personnel files for all Employees based in the location
Print, sign and distribute employees letters and liaise with the legal entity signatory to sign contracts
Attend sensitive Exit meetings where HR presence is required as requested by Exit Operations or ER
Support all operational activity that needs to be executed face to face and locally as appropriate (i.e. CFTs) and not delivered by HR Operations, SL Consultants or shared services
Provide support in implementation of any Reward initiatives or programs relating to flexible working, health, well-being etc.
Support the Senior Talent Consultant and Lead Talent Consultant in developing communications to the business on people initiatives, key talent insights etc.
Support HR Enablement leader in standardizing and simplifying local processes (and supporting technology), aligning to globally defined processes including SAP Success Factors.
Assisting recruitment team with recruitment during busy season.
Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations.
Organized employee records consistently, staying compliant with internal and government requirements.
Address employee relations issues, harassment allegations and work complaints.
HR Associate
Ernst & Young
07.2016 - 09.2019
Responding and assisting with employee queries
Making sure all files for the employees are up to date.
Creating reports as per the requests from Senior Management
Support On-boarding & Transitions Consultant with on-boarding employees from Day 1 to Day 90.
Support new joiners in settling into a new country, navigating local customs,administration and pastoral care.
Run the Day 1 local induction including the coordination with local IT, Facilities Management and Finance.
Support execution of on-boarding strategy; obtain business involvement in induction and ongoing on-boarding for new joiners
Update the Talent Consultants on progress within the first 90 days and raise any concerns
Ensure 100% accuracy of hard copy personnel files for all Employees.
Print, sign and distribute employees letters and liaise with the legal entity signatory to sign contracts
Attend sensitive Exit meetings where HR presence is required as requested by Exit Operations or ER
Support all operational activity that needs to be executed face to face and locally as appropriate (i.e. CFTs) and not delivered by HR Operations, SL Consultants or shared services
Provide support in implementation of any Reward initiatives or programs relating to flexible working, health, well-being etc.
Support the Senior Talent Consultant and Lead Talent Consultant in developing communications to the business on people initiatives, key talent insights etc.
Support Nationalization strategies where required in the GCC
Support HR Enablement leader in standardizing and simplifying local processes (and supporting technology), aligning to globally defined processes including SAP Success Factors
Assisting recruitment team with recruitment during busy season.
Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations.
Organized employee records consistently, staying compliant with internal and government requirements.
Address employee relations issues, harassment allegations and work complaints
Process Associate
Ernst & Young
12.2014 - 06.2016
Respond to employee requests & queries through email/telephone as part of HR helpdesk support.
Preparing employee letters as per the requests from the employees.
Managing the probation for MENA employees and getting the feedback from counselors.
Preparing and sending of reports like employee reports, E-filing , Probation on monthly basis
Ensuring that TAT are met and excellent customer relations are developed
Provide first-line help desk support to HR across MENA region and IT community
Work on other HR operational support activities and completing all assignment within the timeliness.
Coaching and mentoring Junior peers
Screening of CV's of the candidates as per the Job Description
Short-listing of Candidates & Scheduling of Interviews with Senior Recruiters
Preparing the offer letter and sending it to the candidate
Creation and updation of Employee Profiles in HR Lite and GHRS
Maintaining employee records
Preparing reports as requested by client
Education
MBA - Global Business
Coventry University
London, United Kingdom
09-2014
Skills
HR policies implementation
Leadership and team building
Active listening
Employee Relations
Comminication Skills
Labour Law
Computer Applications
Accomplishments
3 time Shukran Star Award for Quality and Technical Excellence, Team Leadership and Personal Leadership.
Successfully assisted to startup a company and helped to recruit critical staffs, implemented HR Policies and issue Labour contracts.
Implemented HR policies for EY Qatar office to make sure they are in line with Qatar Labour laws.
Part of Success Factor and SAP testing team to automate the HR process for Qatar office.
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