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Salih Ismail

Salih Ismail

Total Rewards Expert
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Human Capital professional with over 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas, fuel retail, and financial services industries with multinational companies in the field of HR services, payroll, compensation and benefits management, performance & reward, and HR Business partnership.


Extensive experience in Conducting various scenarios of compensation analytics and modelling to assist Business Partners in making informed compensation decisions for assigned Operation groups.


Foster and fortify partnerships with stakeholders, as well as motivating and training new employees through the development of key interpersonal relationships.


Innovative project management talents; capable of spearheading multi-faceted teams to complete projects within strict time line and budget constraints, including the full-cycle implementation of annual compensation reviews, merit process, as well as developing policies & guidelines.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Team Leader

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Distribution
Abu Dhabi
10.2020 - Current

Total Rewards Design

  • Lead development and design of all compensation and benefits programs for company, to meet organization’s objectives and competitive position in marketplace.
  • Plan, investigate, design and communicate compensation, benefits and other related programs for employees.
  • Study development of sound and common policies in compliance with regional laws and regulations in area of compensation and benefits.
  • Conduct international compensation and benefits surveys and analysis of related data.
  • Provide specialized/ technical expert support to company to identify and develop policies and procedures of company in the areas of people strategies, compensation & benefits, policies and procedures and HR compliance.

Total Rewards Management

  • Maintain following compensation programs including, but not limited to merit, promotional and other salary increase programs, compensation surveys, short- and long-term incentive programs, stock option plans and executive compensation where relevant.
  • Manage following benefit programs including, but not limited to group life, health, and disability programs; pension and profit-sharing programs.
  • Develop variety of programs including salary administration, premiums, allowances, and other special payments, tax equalization, relocation, employee benefits, etc.

Budgets and Operational Plans

  • Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved Section budget levels

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

  • Lead implementation of approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

  • Implement Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Section KPIs related to approved Annual Performance Management Contract and Balanced Score Card.

Organization Structure and Development

  • Review, develop and recommend appropriate organization structure for the Section that will best utilize human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services

Total Rewards Specialist

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Distribution
Abu Dhabi
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Support Total Rewards Manager in development and design of all compensation and benefits Programs for the company, to meet organization’s objectives and competitive position in Marketplace.
  • Lead the draft of all new hires compensations including top management in alignment with company policies & procedures
  • Plan & lead implementation of company cost efficiency initiatives
  • Support company international expansion plans
  • SME for Total rewards related matters raised via employee queries system.

C&B Analyst

Emirates Transport
Dubai
09.2019 - 06.2020

Regional Performance & Reward Analyst

HSBC Bank Middle East
Dubai
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • The job profile below provides broad overview for Performance and Reward analyst and is not intended to exhaustively describe the job
  • Support the Performance & Reward team with all reward processes, including annual pay review and market data benchmarking
  • Responsible for providing analytical support to Reward Managers on all reward topics
  • Responsible for providing effective, relevant and timely reporting
  • (daily, weekly, and monthly)
  • Support Performance & Reward initiatives and projects across the Region
  • Support with PMS activities and support managers with all related queries (setting objectives, quarter review and calibration, reporting)
  • Answer all employees reward and performance related queries through HR center of expertise platform
  • Support with administration of benefits plans
  • Deliver fair outcomes for customers and ensure own conduct maintains orderly and transparent operation of financial markets.

HR Representative

Schlumberger – Kuwait
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Dedicates face time to ensure employee support through interaction and feedback
  • Organizes and conducts employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation
  • Acts as first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues and/or concerns about motivation and job satisfaction
  • Advises and assists business/line managers on interpretation and administration of HR policies and programs
  • Supports line management on variety of HR tools and processes (for example performance appraisal, career planning, succession planning, COR, SETC, GFE controls, identification of high value employees, and recognition of performance through rewards)
  • Coordinates internal and external training and recruitment activities
  • Screens and reviews applications and may interview applicants
  • Assists in organizing internal team-building events and external local community events
  • Complies with all applicable Schlumberger standards and policies
  • Assists with coaching and development of new team members
  • Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy & Protection Guidelines and relevant legislation.
  • Operated as key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders to promote HR practices and strategies and enable delivery of specific, measurable business goals
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options
  • Collaborated with local, state and federal agencies to secure hiring and training assistance
  • Responded to employee inquiries, questions and complaints and guided and directed employee relations issues to support workforce analysis, performance management and other core HR functions
  • Maintained employee files and delivered tracking system to identify trends and issues and process HR transactions in [Software]
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management

Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Schlumberger
Dubai
07.2013 - 04.2018
  • Participated in multiple salary surveys throughout year ranging from Executive, MM&P and International surveys
  • Analyzed results to determine competitiveness of company's compensation package
  • Ensure compensation and benefits standards comply with company policies and/or other regulations or legislation
  • Package proposals preparation for new hires, promotions, in country transfers and international transfers
  • Analyze, review, recommend, and obtain approval for changes to compensation and benefits at country level
  • Assist in development of home country policies and procedures to support compensation and benefits function
  • Monitor reviews of compensation and benefits packages to maintain market positioning
  • Answer employee queries on compensation and benefit matters
  • Coach and assist in development of new team members
  • Participate in due diligence during mergers and acquisitions
  • Coordinate communication of compensation and benefits information to employees and other HR groups
  • Assist in job evaluations and annual merit process as required
  • Help prepare government filings, plan audits, or other tax-reporting requirements
  • Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines.

PERTONAS
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Implementation of company HSE standards & ensure compliance to company HSE requirements
  • Stock Management: develop strategies & plans for product replenishment to avoid run outs & shortfalls of lubricants & fuel products
  • Performance monitoring & governance: develop & implement monthly performance monitoring system to track department KPI Operating expenses monitoring.

HR Services & Payroll

PERTONAS
07.2010 - 02.2013
  • Implementation of staff compensation & benefits for all executive, non-executives, direct contract, Expatriate and third-party contracts in accordance to the statutory requirements
  • Governance of HR Policies and Procedures
  • Preparation of Company Manpower Budget
  • Administer Staff Medical plan & annual leave plan,
  • Organize and Manage Social event so as to meet staff expectation and to be in line with Statutory Requirements.

Education

Executive Diploma - Human Resource Management

Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Science & Technology
Khartoum, Sudan
01.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Science & Technology
Khartoum, Sudan
11.2004 - 11.2008

Skills

  • Cost Efficiency
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Certification

HR Introduction, Schlumberger

Timeline

Team Leader

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Distribution
10.2020 - Current

Total Rewards Specialist

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC Distribution
06.2020 - 09.2020

C&B Analyst

Emirates Transport
09.2019 - 06.2020

Regional Performance & Reward Analyst

HSBC Bank Middle East
10.2018 - 04.2019

HR Representative

Schlumberger – Kuwait
04.2018 - 07.2018

Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Schlumberger
07.2013 - 04.2018

PERTONAS
03.2013 - 07.2013

Executive Diploma - Human Resource Management

Open University Malaysia
01.2011 - 01.2012

HR Services & Payroll

PERTONAS
07.2010 - 02.2013

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Science & Technology
01.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Science & Technology
11.2004 - 11.2008
HR Introduction, Schlumberger
Compensation & Benefits Training, Schlumberger
Budgeting, Masters Training
Managing Multiple Tasks, priorities & deadlines, Masters Training
Volunteer Experience
First Aider – Sudanese Red Crescent Organization
Salih IsmailTotal Rewards Expert