Sarah Boitier – Van Der Vlis
Dubai
Summary
Talented Human Resources Director with a deep understanding of business needs. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency. A creative leader with a commitment to collaboration. Highly skilled in project management to meet business objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou
09.2021 - Current
- Led the HR department for the Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou (LFIGP) ensuring compliance with UAE labor and the local authorities (MOHRE, KHDA, CDA...) regulations while maintaining specificities related to the requirements of the partnership with the AEFE (Agence de l'Enseignement du Français à l'Etranger) and accreditation.
- Managed the transition from AEFE's Convention to partnership status and change in legal structure, while maintaining the staff stability and perennity.
- Developed HR strategy : designed and implemented HR strategies aligned with LFIGP's objectives, in order to maintain its competitiveness and performance, attracting top talent, and managing organizational evolution.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and reduced time-to-fill rates.
- Developed operational HR Management: Oversaw all HR department activities, ensuring effective implementation of the LFIGP's HR policy and rigorous monitoring of projects and KPI.
- Facilitated representative personnel meetings and ensuring high-quality social relations within the institution and wellbeing.
- Provided regular reporting to the board of directors and the Senior leadership team on HR department activities and outcomes, while regularly evaluating the effectiveness of implemented initiatives.
- Managed the Budget oversight across HR functions: Responsible for budget planning, allocation, and management to ensure optimal resource utilization and alignment with organizational objectives
- Managed payroll for more than 310 employees (taking into account the diversity of employment contracts).
- Implemented and led the Emiratization program : developed strategy, training initiatives, progress monitoring, internal awareness campaigns, compliance assurance, and community engagement efforts.
- Led the HR team, promoting their professional growth and enhancing their ability to tackle the evolving challenges and needs of LFIGP.
Group Human Resources Director
Petrodive DMCC
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Led the organization’s HR Department for the Head office and all subsidiaries in Africa in compliance with the local laws and regulations of each country
- Sourced and managed the Freelances (Commercials Divers, Rope access technicians, dive technicians, DMT, NDT…): contracts, mission orders, insurances, fees, travels logistic…
- Followed-up and implemented of training programs for the employees and freelances – verifying the compliance, authenticity and validity of all diplomas, certificates and training
- Developed and harmonized HR policies for the whole group (including talent acquisition, recruitment, strategies and policies)
- Worked on the Group’s HR culture to improve the working environment
- Optimized the HR Department in order to reduce cost and to improve the budget and managed the payrolls
- Implemented the HR process and documents in a new ERP under IT’s supervision.
Group Human Resources Manager
The Crystal Group
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Led the organization’s HR Department for the 4 companies of the group (including talent acquisition, recruitment, implementation of HR Strategies and policies)
- Direct reporting with the group CEO and executive Board, providing strategic counsel on all HR matters
- Managed the HR department’s annual budget and managed the payrolls (Result: 40% of cost reduction)
- Optimized the HR department’s organization in order to reduce financial costs
- Developed the company’s culture in order to create a better working environment and contribute to employees’ wellbeing
- Followed-up and resolved the legal cases in coordination with the PRO (Result: - 30% of complaints)
- Assured the compliance with UAE Labor Law and anticipated potential legal compliance issues in HR department.
Human Resources Manager
Grand Prix Extreme General Trading LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed the Human Resources: Recruitment, contract, payroll, and schedule management
- Provided counsel on all HR matters, direct reporting to the CEO
- Managed the Human Resources’ budget and managed the payrolls
- Managed hospitality for the company - Supplier management
- Organized and managed events in UAE and abroad (Organization and logistic for motorsport races all over the world including Human resources, transport, importation, travels organization…)
- Managed legal and financial administration of the company: Managing current contracts, contracts drafting, contracts and legal compliance with UAE law as well as European and international law
- Managed financial administration of the company: Reviewing financial reports, monitoring accounts and preparing activity reports and financial forecasts
- Managed VAT implementation / VAT return (with the introduction of VAT in UAE in 2018, implementation in the 4 companies of the group of the VAT and monitoring of the VAT return).
Legal advisor / Project Manager
Dr. Hinkel GmbH
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed construction projects in south of France
- Direct assistance of the CEO
- Drafted contracts
- Controlled and validated commercial operations in compliance with French and German law
- Set up companies complying to German and French law.
Human Resources Manager / Legal advisor
TPK SARL
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Human resources management (50 FTEs)
- Developed and revised employment contracts according to labour law
- Managed of labour law litigation
- Drafted commercial contracts/subcontracts/calls for tenders and various legal documents
- Managed construction projects
- Controlled and validated commercial operations
- Protected company interests and maintain best commercial position
- Prepared legal action and began proceedings to aid the company in the collection of receivables in excess of €300 K
- Legal watch in business law - construction law – labour law.
Legal Advisor
NGE Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Drafted (in English) Memorandum of understanding, Call for tenders, contracts in Public works environment
- Managed a portfolio of Anglo-Saxons customers.
Legal advisor
Chartered accountant office Provence Savoies SARL
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Fiscal and legal advice
- Drafted legal documents (in French – English – Dutch)
- Business Creation – Fiscal and business expertise – draft of articles of association, commercial contracts, commercial leases, general meeting minutes – contract management and negotiations
- Human resources management (20 FTEs)
- Legal watch in fiscal law – international business law – labour law
- Managed and developed (+ 35% customers) a portfolio of Anglo-Saxon customers.
Internship as legal assistant
Law firm « Albertini-Alexandre-Marchal »
01.2005
- Legal watch in construction law, international law and business law
- Translation of legal documents in English and Dutch.
Education
Postgraduate diploma / LLM in International and European Economic and Commercial Law -
UNIL Lausanne University
Lausanne, Swizerland07.2004
Master's Degree in Business Law -
Sainte Marthe University
Avignon, France07.2003
Bachelor’s degree in Private Law -
Sainte Marthe University
Avignon, France07.2002
Skills
- Contract Management
- Compliance Management
- Proficient legal expertise
- Conflict Mediation
- Negotiation
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent management
- Recruitment Strategies
- Organizational Development
- HR Budgeting
- HR policies development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Labor Relations
- Management skills
- Details oriented
- Proactive in anticipating problems
- High level of integrity
- IT Knowledge : MS Office
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Personal Information
Nationality: French
Marital status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Music (Practice of the violin)
- Art (Legal advising in intellectual property law)
- Travels (Europe, Asia, Middle East and USA)
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou
09.2021 - Current
Group Human Resources Director
Petrodive DMCC
07.2020 - 09.2021
Group Human Resources Manager
The Crystal Group
03.2019 - 06.2020
Human Resources Manager
Grand Prix Extreme General Trading LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Legal advisor / Project Manager
Dr. Hinkel GmbH
04.2015 - 11.2016
Human Resources Manager / Legal advisor
TPK SARL
03.2010 - 01.2015
Legal Advisor
NGE Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
Legal advisor
Chartered accountant office Provence Savoies SARL
01.2005 - 01.2009
Internship as legal assistant
Law firm « Albertini-Alexandre-Marchal »
01.2005
Postgraduate diploma / LLM in International and European Economic and Commercial Law -
UNIL Lausanne University
Master's Degree in Business Law -
Sainte Marthe University
Bachelor’s degree in Private Law -
Sainte Marthe University
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