Resume Human Resources Director / Manager in Kuwait Al-Kuwait

Cluster Director of Human Resources & Security in Charge - from December 28, 2017 _till _ now Grand Majestic Hotels Group _ Kuwait City / Kuwait. •Attends owners’ meetings and provides meaning or context to the Human Resources results (e.g, retention statistics, critical open positions, associate satisfaction, training initiatives, and results) and demonstrates an understanding of owner priorities. •Enhances the effective execution of the Human Resources Business Plan within the cluster by facilitating communication, collaboration of efforts and sharing expertise. •Delivers sound results by coordinating implementations, tracking results, problem solving, and leveraging efforts across units wherever possible. •Coordinates strategies across units to ensure cohesiveness and consistency. •Drives efforts to improve operational efficiencies across properties. •Translates business priorities into property Human Resources strategies, plans and actions. •Partners with Regional Senior Director of Human Resources to ensure that property Human Resources strategies, plans and actions are in alignment with regional Human Resources strategies and the overall strategic Human Resources framework for the organization. •Leads the planning, evaluation, resourcing, and follow-up of Engagement Survey (ES) related activities, in collaboration with the appropriate business and discipline partners. •Champions and builds the talent management ranks in support of Property and Region diversity strategy. •Serves as key change manager for initiatives that have high employee impact. •Monitors effective use of my HR by property managers and employees. •Creates value through proactive approaches that will affect performance outcome or control cost. •Coordinates and participates in succession planning activities in the market, as appropriate. •Leads implementation and sustainability of Human Resources initiatives. Managing the Staffing and Recruiting Process •Partners with property management to hire and train Human Resources staff members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and leadership to meet the associate relations needs of the property. •Serves as coach and expert facilitator of selection process and interviewing procedures. •Surfaces opportunities optimize Talent Acquisition work processes. •Analyzes open positions to balance the development of existing talent and business needs. •Makes decisions to manage the talent pipeline at the property. •Develops staffing strategy (in collaboration with hiring manager) relating to hiring practices, consults with hiring manager on compensation, benefits, etc. •Monitors sourcing process and related outcomes. •Oversees interviewing and selection practices, making sure that managers are properly trained and equipped. Overseeing Benefits Education and Administration •Leads the planning of the hourly employee total compensation strategy. •Champions the communication and proper use of total compensation systems, tools, programs, policies, etc. •Participates in quarterly internal equity analysis, reviews internal equity reports and surface issues that need a resolution. •Managing Employee Compensation Strategy. •Prepares, analyzes and distributes and acts on results of Internal Equity and Comp Ratio reports. •Documents and provides input to any out of guidelines management compensation adjustments for regional approval. •Drives implementation of total compensation management packages/offers, particularly recognition and incentive programs directed towards property priorities. •Keeps current and knowledgeable in the internal and external compensation and work competitive environments. Managing Staff Development Activities •Manages and collaborates with Work Environment Senior Manager to ensure work environment related activities are completed and issues are addressed. •Drives completion of the duties and responsibilities of the properties’ Human Resources staff members, as outlined in applicable job description(s). •Oversees training of Human Resources staff in all employee-related human resources technology, process, and policy to appropriately respond to employee inquiries and anticipate employee needs. •Serves as resource to property Human Resources staff on employee relations questions and issues.

Higher Diploma in Hotel Management / 2011 (University of Toulouse II – Le Mirail ) Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia. Bachelor of Commerce / 1995 (Cairo University) Cairo / Egypt.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, Skills, AND ABILITIES: • A self-starter, proven team player, attentive to detail, and ability to see the big picture; skilled at identifying key issues, gaining support for change, motivating teams toward leveraging an organization's human capital. • Breadth and depth of knowledge including multi-site, multi-cultural, multi-organizational challenges. Exceptionally enthusiastic about achieving goals with exemplary performance. • A dedicated leader with outstanding organization, communication, and planning skills and a proven track record of success multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. • Innovative, independent thinking, and resourcefulness to overcome barriers and provide solutions. A roll-up your sleeves mentality, can-do attitude, and strong work ethic. • Strong leadership traits with excellent ability to coordinate with different people at one time under difficult situations and the ability to bring out the best in others while creating a healthy and friendly work environment, thus enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resource utilization. •Talent Management •Forecasting •Leadership •Coaching •Manpower Planning •Recruiting •Strategy •Accountability •Budgeting •Human Resources and Employee Relation •Performance Management

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Professional Experience: • Human Resources Management • Organization Development & Restructuring • Employee Relations & Engagement • Workforce Planning & Development • Talent Acquisition • Training & Development • Workers Compensation & Benefits • Performance Management • HR Policies & Procedures • Change Management • Labor Compliance • Project Management • Team Building & Leadership • Continuous Improvement • Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE)