A business-driven leader with more than 21 years of experience working in high management positions in public and private organisations. Determined and experienced in client rapport, budget control and employee mentoring and coaching. On the other hand, anaresults-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging roles, meet goals and surpass expectations. Finally, a successful professional equipped to plan, lead and optimise operations for a changing landscape. Accomplished in delivering above-expected results while streamlining operations. Ambitious to affect change and bring results in a new environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partnerships Director
Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2022 - Current
Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained growth by monitoring industry partnerships, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations.
HR Director
Higher Colleges of Technologies
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2018 - 09.2022
Attend PMO meetings and workshop
Design and align HR KPI that should be accelerated as part of Reengineering HR Process
Conduct Awareness sessions to HCT HR Business Partner about Accelerator as method of work style
Leading the workshops in mid review cycle
Contribution to the final presentation and the Binder for presenting to PMO
Document our journey
Ensure that Emiratization is embedded in the Talent Acquisition practices via:
Leading SANAD Program roadshow in Feb 2019 & redesign SANAD program with successful implementation
Introduce Coach SANAD champions & Future Leaders
Propose, present and implement replacement plan & Supervise Emiratization element in the manpower planning meetings
Follow up with the TA team to prioritize hiring of UAE Nationals
HADEF Program management, design, process, JD, contract and salary assessment criteria
Supervising and managing the implementation of the enhancement of the recruitment operational performance during calendar year
Developing recruitment metrics with close coordination with IT
Overseeing and managing the quality assurance of salary assessments and employment contracts
Regular meetings with the recruiters for 25 days of recruitment cycle
Daily guidance to the recruiters on multiple recruitment issu
Es
Referral Programs Initiative
Internal Recruitment Initiative
Developing bank for competency based interview questions for Academic cadre
Communication protocol to all business stakeholders clarifying recruitment processes
Lead two abroad recruitment campaign
Overseeing Banner Implementation of New Structure 2019 and Mapping
Meetings with all stakeholders and ongoing mapping exercise for all HCT
Develop processes for Academic, Administrative and HR Budget process and presented to all
Academic Senior Management as awareness and will be implemented
Implemented the Reporting and Routing business case as per direction from VP-SS
Supervised, contributed and presented the revised HC Policy
HR strategy input and workshop & KPIs measurement with Strategy
Being a Member in Violation Committee
Attend 7th annual GOV Summit
Attend World Government summit-2019
EDUCATION
Diploma in 100-day Government Accelerators - PMO/2019 (add this after my bachelor degree)
Acquisition Manager
New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD
09.2018 - 12.2018
Responsible for assisting and supporting the Director, Talent Acquisition and Resource
Planning the Associate Director, National Talent Management in the recruitment of talents
for New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD).
Manpower Planning and Recruitment Manager
Abu Dhabi Ship Building - Mubadala
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 2015 - Sept 2018
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Liaise with hiring managers to identify their manpower requirements, and advise line managers in formulating short, medium, and long-term manpower plans to fulfil their needs.
Seek approval for the manpower plans to ensure alignment of all departments to promote the achievement of ABSB’s business strategy
Ensure compliance with approved manpower plans by the team and support the achievement of set quality standards in the recruitment process across the organisation.
Manage the manpower plan for non-budgeted positions as per emerging business requirements to support the achievement of the organizational objective.
Develop a creative and proactive approach to identify Emirati Talent and build awareness of ADSB in the marketplace as an employer of choice for local talent so that the organisation meets its Emiratization target.
Lead the design and development of effective sourcing plan channels i.e. local and foreign recruitment campaigns, job fairs, referral, internal transfer, newspaper, LinkedIn …etc. in order to facilitate ABSB’s positioning as an employer of choice.
Build, maintain, and foster external relations with employment agencies, academic institutions, and other sources in order to attract and engage high-potential candidates.
Lead the development, maintenance, and update of the recruitment database holding information on potential CVs and interviewed candidates ensuring that this database will support in fulfilling future manpower requirements.
Plan and manage all recruitment campaigns while monitoring the approved budget in order to meet the recruitment schedules effectively.
Manage the implementation of candidate selection methods such as interviews, psychometric testing, and other forms of assessment based on ADSB job requirements and organizational culture.
Develop and seek approval for the annual recruitment and manpower budget in line with theHR department budget and ensure all recruitment activities are carried out in compliance with the approved budget.
Ensure the development of offer letters and competitive contracts in line with ADSB HR strategy and market practices whilst maintaining parity in line with approved standards.
Manage the effective achievement of manpower planning and recruitment objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing staff and providing formal and informal feedback in order to maximize overall performance and team motivation.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Recruitment & Manpower Planning section by providing expertise, encouraging and ensuring teamwork, and aligning work processes in order to achieve high-performance standards, meet established targets and objectives, and ensure employee engagement in a motivated work environment.
Motivate subordinates and identify opportunities for continuous improvement of recruitment administration and manpower planning systems, processes and practices taking into account international leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
Recommend improvements to recruitment policy and manage the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of recruitment and manpower planning activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Prepare in a timely and accurate manner recruitment and manpower planning reports to meet ADSB policies and standards, and department requirements.
Major Achievements and Projects
Implemented Applicant Tracking System - Taleo
Introduced Reference Checks
Introduced Recruitment Surveys
Launched Employer Branding Exercises
Empaneled Recruitment Agencies Specialises in the Shipbuilding Industry Significantly increased the ratio of Emiratisation in each department Emirati Trainee Program
Successful domestic and international recruitment campaigns.
Head of Manpower Planning and Development
Transco - ADWEA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2008 - 01.2015
Prepares manpower forecast aligned with company 7 years strategic plan, liaising with Div./Dept Managers
Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes when necessary
Executes and monitors manpower plan as per the criteria's drafted in the plan
Prepare required quarterly and monthly reports based on the Manpower plan to be submitted to concern parties either internally or externally
Maintains and up to date the organization chart using MS Viso software and HRMS system
Review of the Organizational Structure whenever there is a sense change is required staff, for example: Changed business directions, an introduction of new technology, review the organization's work practices and Improve career opportunities & Emiratization plan
Writes procedures and guidelines for updating critical documents such as organizational chart and job descriptions
Integrate all job descriptions with HRMS to be available for all employee, and updated within HRMS workflow
Recruitment and Selection:
Prepare recruitment strategy for each Div./Dept Based on approved manpower plan
Attend selected interviews when necessary
Prepare the employment offer for approval based on the salary structure and benchmark with the market prices
Update the division and department managers with candidates who are under recruitment process
Develops the quarterly induction program for new employee, in addition to produce E- induction software as self-learner software about the company profile
Encourage of using new resources of recruitment such as: LinkedIn, Tawteen, AD Jobs and Recruitment Agency for head hunting and temporary hire staff
Training & Career Development:
Participate with division and department Manager in preparing the annual training plan via Identifying the needs and requirement within annual performance appraisal for each employee
Identifying the training needs, developing training programs to ensure constant learning and development of employees along with the company operational and technical requirement
Identify, in conjunction with other ADWEA training and development managers and professionals, the preferred methods for delivering the agreed training needs, including: -
Distance learning
Onsite training by in-house professionals or external trainers
Joint programs with other ADWEA affiliates or via ADWEA
External programs
Review the training and the Critical Task Development program {CTDP) procedure in order to make sure of align with the technical job function and organization technical role
Conducts yearly interviews with employees who are under development program along with their development program report to make sure of their eligibility on target position
Coordinate with concern Division Department in updating the training Matrix for both technician and engineering designation
Major Achievements and Projects
Design of Asset Management Competencies Framework that provides auditable links back to the organization goals and ensure that any employee under tis direct control undertaking asset management related activities
Implementation of summer job opportunity for Universities' undergraduate students, which is part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Design competency based interview to Improve the transparency of the selection process &
Provide standards for evaluating the success of the selection process
Sr. Manpower Planning Officer
Transco - ADWEA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2007 - 06.2008
• Monitor the manpower plan, recruitment activities and report to my direct manager
• Update Organization Chart in the HRMS system and Visio program
• Prepare study about new organization chart requirement.
• Make sure of availability of the job description for all approved position as per the orgchart.
• Write several procedures and update the available one
• Engage with the consultant for any new projects
Participate and prepare report for Emiratization committee
Manpower Planning & Recruitment Officer
Transco - ADWEA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2002 - 05.2007
Work with Manpower planning & Development Head section in preparing the format of manpower planning which will be submitted to finance department
Prepare all data & information about the employee and the position as per approved organization chat for the division department managers
Arrange and attend meeting with Managers to discuss their manpower requirement yearly
Draft the manpower budget in order to submit it to Finance department
Prepare the manpower plan that consist of all transaction required as per the employee status and any addition requirement of position within the organization chart and make it ready for the High level manager for their approval
Prepare monthly and quarterly several statistical reports
Engage with the division manager in order to review their manpower plan in case of any outsource changes might happen that effect plan and keep it up to date
Prepare the recruitment strategy & activities as per the manpower plan with support of the head of section Advertise in newspapers and recruitment website such as bayt in order to provide several
CVs as per updated job description and job evaluation
Provide the Agency with the Job Description for key position and critical position that are not easy to be found in the market
S Professional Experiences
Prepare and Participate in recruitment exhibition and career fairs to provide CVs for UAE national category
Short list CVs before send them to the Div./Dept
Manager
Engage with Div./Dept
Managers for technical short listing CVs to prepare for interview
Attend the interview
Proceed with selected candidate all recruitment process (prepare Officer, HR committee final approval; prepare security and health check, visa and employment contract
Update the HRMS system
Provide all support for new employee via schedule for their origination program , announce in the portal and email
In addition to above I had contribution with training officer in preparing the training need for the company and identifying the in-house courses.
Education
Master - Executive MBA
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi
09.2012 - 07.2014
Diploma - Advanced Management
University of Waterloo
Canada
01.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor Degree - Apply Information Systems
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi - UAE
2002
Skills
Business development
Recruiting and hiring
Rules and regulations
Integrative negotiation
Contract management
Daily operations
Staff development
Strategies and goals
Data collection and analysis
Operations management
High-value project management
Business administration
Business planning
Contract negotiation
Project budgeting
Employee management
Financial management
Business analysis
Additional Information
EMIRATISATION EMPLOYER BRANDING
SOURCING AND INTERVIEWING CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REFERENCE CHECK RECRUITMENT
BUDGETING
TRAINING NEED ANALYSIS MANPOWER PLANNING PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
COMPETENCY BASED RECRUITMENT REDUCING TIME TO HIRE
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Executive Administrator to Vice President Education Technologies & Directors at Higher Colleges of TechnologyExecutive Administrator to Vice President Education Technologies & Directors at Higher Colleges of Technology