Fahad Sheikh
Senior Manager - Human Resource
Dubai
Summary
Strategic HR leader with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and Payroll Management across industries such as Oil & Gas, Retail, Education, FMCG, Real Estate, Beauty, and Healthcare. Proven expertise in HR process automation, strategic planning, and change management. Demonstrated ability to drive business objectives through effective leadership and critical thinking.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Manager - Employee Services
GMG – Gulf Marketing Group
Dubai
01.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance the delivery of HR services and identify partnership opportunities
- Collaborated across teams to support operational delivery and ensure adherence to standards and policies
- Automated and implemented SAP Standard Payroll practices across GCC and SEA, ensuring smooth processing of monthly payments and payroll-related activities
- Contributed to the optimization of HRMS SAP/SF in collaboration with IT, improving management of employee compensation, benefits, and master data
- Provided accurate budget information and assisted in annual budget requirements for all business units
- Reviewed organizational structures and reporting hierarchies to ensure alignment with business needs
- Led the Group Medical Insurance Policy management across GCC and SEA regions
- Reviewed and reconciled medical insurance premium utilization rates quarterly
- Enhanced onboarding and offboarding processes for improved staff experience
- Managed the Incentive Team, ensuring accurate monthly calculations and adherence to company policy
- Participated in policy and SOP reviews, and automated processes with relevant stakeholders
- Reviewed and updated the Group staff discount policy annually
- Evaluated and selected travel vendors to provide the best market services
- Assisted C-Suite and Board Members with budgeting, mergers, and acquisitions preparation, and supported Business Heads with annual manpower and ad hoc budgeting/costing exercises
- Approved final settlements and statutory payments (GOSI / PASI / LMRA, etc.) across the GCC region
- Conducted monthly payroll audits for 8 MENA countries and 4 South East Asia countries, managing a headcount of 10,000 employees with a monthly payout of AED 60+ million
- Streamlined people processes through transparent documentation, automation, and cross-training within HR functions
- Managed employee relations by addressing grievances and ensuring a positive working environment
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements in human resource management
- Validated systems and interfaces across ERPs, identifying risks before implementation
- Achievements
- Automated the overtime calculation system across the group via SAP
- Implemented sales incentives for retail teams across sports and non-sports divisions
- Addressed discrepancies in staff contracts, resulting in AED 200,000 in monthly cost savings
- Updated employee records for approximately 2,000 staff members
- Implemented the Air Encashment Policy, achieving annual savings of 1.5 million AED
- Introduced various policies and procedures through system integration
- Led HR financial integration for RSH Al Futtaim and Aswaaq acquisitions in the Middle East and SEA
- Standardized processes and mapped operations across SEA and MENA regions
- Implemented a ticketing system for the complete employee life cycle on REVO – Dashboards
- Improved onboarding processes and reduced offboarding cases’ aging from 29 to 15 days
- Enhanced clearance process turnaround time from LWD+10 to R+5 with updated tagging
- Enabled payroll banking via host-to-host setups for ENBD and HSBC
- Automated final settlement payments through SAP and SF interface
- Centralized departmental processes for optimal SAP HCM utilization
- Created comprehensive documentation for HR operations across MENA and SEA
- Facilitated inter-departmental cross-training and process improvements
- Supported end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors implementation and the launch of SAP S4 HANA.
- Enhanced team performance with regular coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Improved team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, reducing project completion times and enhancing collaboration.
- Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Team Lead
Halliburton
12.2014 - 12.2018
- Middle East & North Africa – Payroll, Managed payroll for 11 countries in MENA, processing payments for over 22,000 employees
- Resolved multi-location and employee issues using critical problem-solving techniques
- Reviewed, reconciled, and verified payroll data, and analyzed reports, including variation and trending analysis
- Coordinated with Compensation & Benefits teams on pay structures and automation
- Managed cost allocations with HR & Finance departments and prepared reports for senior management
- Streamlined processes to achieve cost savings
- Performed HR systems regression testing and SAP payroll upgrades, conducting regular data quality audits
- Achievements
- Automated country pay plans and bonus structures via SAP, saving 4 hours per payroll cycle
- Standardized end-of-service calculations by country
- Completed the payroll playbook with best practices and automated taxation for Egypt and Pakistan
- Implemented automation for FICA, US Medicare, and overtime calculations in various countries.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
HRIS Payroll & Benefits Analyst
Schlumberger
Dubai
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Coordinated with IT service providers and vendors to resolve application issues and provided necessary solutions
- Updated functional and technical documentation and delivered user training
- Assisted HR Process Manager and HR IT Project Manager as required
- Conducted data quality audits and ensured compliance with industry standards and accounting laws
- Prepared training materials and supervised payroll for over 1,600 employees based in Oman
- Managed end-of-service benefits settlements and administered the Schlumberger Middle East Pension Plan
- Achievements
- Executed ERP transformation from Oracle to SAP during the Smith integration phase
- Trained payroll administrators on Zurich pension schemes across MENA
- Completed documentation for New Hub transition in Kuala Lumpur and AskHr queries for Employee Shared Services.
Payroll Administrator
Weatherford Oil Tools
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Managed multi-currency payroll for over 3,000 employees across local and international locations
- Worked with JD Edwards, Lawson, Infinium, and Ramco software
- Planned and managed payroll activities, including bonus allocation and overtime calculations
- Gained KPMG experience in recording tax details
- Achievements
- Implemented online banking payment through S2B - Standard Chartered
- Streamlined Wage Protection System (WPS).
Education
BBA -
University of Punjab
Pakistan 08.2005 - 06.2008
University College Lahore
Pakistan 08.2003 - 01.2005
Beacon House Schooling System
Pakistan 08.2000 - 07.2003
Skills
HR Services & Operational Support
undefinedTimeline
Senior Manager - Employee Services
GMG – Gulf Marketing Group
01.2019 - Current
Team Lead
Halliburton
12.2014 - 12.2018
HRIS Payroll & Benefits Analyst
Schlumberger
07.2012 - 11.2014
Payroll Administrator
Weatherford Oil Tools
07.2008 - 07.2012
BBA -
University of Punjab
08.2005 - 06.2008
University College Lahore
08.2003 - 01.2005
Beacon House Schooling System
08.2000 - 07.2003
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