Hi, I’m
Jason Veigas
Harpenden
Summary
Motivated, results-driven & experienced HR leader with over 15 years of extensive and diverse experience in FMCG, Retail, Financial Services, Supply Chain, Leisure, and Hospitality industries. Acquired highly developed sets of skills with a proven ability to manage personnel and programs, improve processes, and accomplish objectives regardless of budget cuts and time constraints. Recognized and respected for meticulously decisive processes and operational development prowess that leads to sustained organizational growth. Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, program objectives, and processes for the functional business segment. To secure a position that will utilize organizational abilities and educational background and be an active part of the company in achieving its goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GMG (Sports And FMCG Retailer)
Senior Manager Human Capital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- As a member of senior leadership team, actively participate in designing strategic business plan, and was also responsible for talent management, creating a productive work environment, advising on HR issues, ensuring legal compliance, developing a learning and development plan, implementing a performance improvement process, enhancing compensation and benefits strategy, and managing administrative and legal processes
- Deliver core HR services including talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, employee health/safety, learning and development, and HR regulatory compliance
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
- Manage the development, documentation, and recommendation of continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures, or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet customers' needs through business partner relationships
- Supervise a recruitment team that keeps in close contact and makes daily calls with the manpower agencies to ensure candidates in the pipeline are being onboarded as per the expectation of every department hiring manager
- Overseeing employee disciplinary actions to assure compliance and consistency as outlined in the policy.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 750-employee company
Dubai Holding LLC (local Conglomorate)
Senior Manager - Human Resources
10.2014 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for handling HR operations, analyzing key outcomes like Induction feedback, Exit Interviews, providing in-depth details, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and dashboards with analysis of the team's performance
- Oversaw HR operations for multiple businesses in various industries, including pre-opening international concepts
- Involved in creating job descriptions and devising hiring strategies, managing HR operations, using data analysis to identify areas for improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing and conducting training for the operations team, creating HR reporting systems, and rolling out corporate-level HR projects and initiatives
- Partnered with all levels of management to deliver performance management, employee reviews, talent acquisition, compensation recommendations, promotions, and employee relations issues including end-of-service benefit allocation.
Chalhoub Group (Luxury Retailer)
Senior Human Resources Specialist
01.2011 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw talent acquisition and management for a luxury retailer while working with senior leadership to develop the Group's talent acquisition strategy and implement recruitment solutions, such as the Taleo Applicant Tracking System
- Conducted assessment centers using psychometric tools and managed the recruitment process to meet set service level agreements, ensuring compliance with labor and other regulatory requirements
- Maintained the manpower plan and partnered with notable educational institutions in France, Italy, the UK, and the UAE to build a talent pipeline for all levels within the company
- Developed and implemented employee retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve engagement
- Created and implemented a performance management system to track employee progress and goals.
Agility Logistics
Human Resources Specialist
01.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Responsible for providing specialized service for the organization in its recruitment and placement process; preparing and updating employment records, explaining human resource policies and laws to new and existing employees, ensuring hiring paperwork, informing new employees about the job and the job tasks, addressing employment issues, processing all personnel action, and overseeing hiring process
- Conducted proactive searches utilizing creative and cost-effective sourcing methods and networking strategies, including internal sources such as employee referrals and encouraging employee development
- Provided recruitment support to hiring managers including developing position descriptions, recruitment advertising, reviewing resumes and screening applicants, and managing the interview process
- Developed, maintained, and proactively built a pipeline of candidates for open positions through proactive sourcing and recruiting both passive and active candidates.
Tatweer LLC
Senior Executive Human Resources
04.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Responsible for managing the recruiting process for all new hires, onboarding, benefits management, and exit processes; trained employees on integrated HRIS management systems, policies, and adverse actions.
- Managed & conducted team training; represented the organization by maintaining a professional dealership with the client and providing excellent customer service.
- Contributed to the development of policies, and guidelines for efficient operations and monitored their implementation; coordinated with PRO for visa process, labor card, renewal of visa, Medical, etc; developed and implemented proactive and creative recruitment and retention strategies to ensure maintenance of staffing levels needed to provide high-quality customer service.
Aqueous, Search Firm
Senior Recruitment Consultant
05.2006 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Provided overall human resources vision coupled with hands-on, motivational leadership to consistently achieve or exceed corporate and client expectations
- Formulated, communicated, and implemented HR policies involving recruitment, placement, position management, pay administration, employee relations, labor relations, employee training, and employee benefits
- Facilitated employee comprehension of policies and procedures, benefit programs, and company initiatives through discussions and training sessions
- Managed professional relations with Recruitment Agencies and candidates, screening CVs, Pre-screening candidates, and Testing to ensure the best quality candidates are identified and shortlisted appropriately.
J.P.Morgan Chase
Team Leader Human Resources
08.2003 - 04.2006
Job overview
- Provided support in the company’s hiring process, and was responsible for developing policies and managing procedures, supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems; providing counseling on policies and procedures; creating and implementing effective onboarding plans; developing training and development programs, assisting in performance management processes; supporting the management of disciplinary and grievance issues; and maintaining employee records as per the policy and legal requirements
Epicenter Technologies
Junior Human Resources Executive
05.2002 - 07.2003
Job overview
- Responsible for creating and developing a human resource model as per the company’s needs, hiring and training employees, advising management on HR administration, serving as an internal consultant, conducting HR activity audits, implementing suitable HR technology, reviewing policies, and formulating plans to address HR issues.
Education
Chartered Institute of Personal Development
CIPD
Mindbridge Institute
Certified NLP Professional Coach & NLP Practitioner
05.2013
Oakwood University
Diploma from Personnel Management
04.2009
Balaji Institute of Management Studies
Masters Degree from Human Resources Management
04.2008
Mumbai University
Bachelor Degree from Commerce
04.2004
Skills
- HR Policies & Procedures
- Project Management
- Administration
- Analysis & Reporting
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Managing Employee Relations
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Workforce Planning
- Merger and Acquisitions
- Quality Control and Audits
- Records Management
Hobbies
Globe Trotting, Scuba Diving, Football, NFTs, Horology
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Manager Human Capital
GMG (Sports And FMCG Retailer)
04.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Manager - Human Resources
Dubai Holding LLC (local Conglomorate)
10.2014 - 03.2022
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Chalhoub Group (Luxury Retailer)
01.2011 - 09.2014
Human Resources Specialist
Agility Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Executive Human Resources
Tatweer LLC
04.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Aqueous, Search Firm
05.2006 - 03.2007
Team Leader Human Resources
J.P.Morgan Chase
08.2003 - 04.2006
Junior Human Resources Executive
Epicenter Technologies
05.2002 - 07.2003
Chartered Institute of Personal Development
CIPD
Mindbridge Institute
Certified NLP Professional Coach & NLP Practitioner
Oakwood University
Diploma from Personnel Management
Balaji Institute of Management Studies
Masters Degree from Human Resources Management
Mumbai University
Bachelor Degree from Commerce
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