Career Highlights
•Enhanced awareness of HR function as strategic business partner and center of excellence
•Successful development of competency building model in partnership with Ernst & Young
•Lead role in implementation of ERP (IFS) HR Module
•Seasoned professional in conducting job evaluation, grading system and compensation system as per Hay methodology
•Developed job descriptions and rationalized job titles with grading system for 1000+ job titles
•Expertise in selection and recruitment of executive positions with competency based interviews and reference checking
•Trained senior managers and staff on performance appraisal based on measurable KPIs
•Successful planning and organization of recruitment events to meet staffing needs
•Structured qualification matrix for recruitment and promotions
•Knowledge of ISO processes and compliance
CAREER HISTORY
Assistant Manager HR July 2013-January 2015
IMCO Engineering & Construction Co. Kuwait
Attained extensive experience in managing all aspects of critical HR functions for 6000+ employees at leading EPCM company in Oil & Gas Field Maintenance, Power Transmission & Distribution, and Refining & Petrochemicals verticals. Played instrumental role in ERP HR Module implementation, enhancing transparency and efficiency in HR operations.
Major accomplishments included:
Performance Management
•Championed the establishment of organization-wide Performance Management system by setting performance appraisal policies, processes and procedures
•Built SMART KPIs for managers and staff, designed performance appraisal structure for employee performance evaluation, learning needs and distribution of rewards
Organization Development
•Compiled 500+ job descriptions, rationalized and unified job titles with grades, reviewed and designed organization structures to ensure optimum level of organizational efficiency
•Envisioned and created qualification matrix across all positions ensuring transparency in employee advancement and talent acquisition processes
•Developed and revised HR policies in the areas of compensation & benefits, employee relations, talent acquisition, learning & development
•Oversaw employee separations, conducted turnover analysis and recommended employee retention strategies to management
Learning and Development
•Reviewed staff performance appraisals, conducted learning needs analysis, monitored the process of learning and assessed effectiveness and impact of learning and development programs on employee performance
Senior Specialist, Organization Development March 2008-June 2013
AL SAYER Group Kuwait
Handled all tactical HR responsibilities as a strategic business partner for the largest revenue generating division of one of the top automotive companies (2500+ employees) with diversified businesses
Major accomplishments included:
Organization Development
•Partnered with Ernst & Young to model and execute company’s first competency building and career management project to strengthen organizational performance
•Completed job analysis for 500+ positions, conducted job evaluation as per Hay methodology and updated organization structure
Talent Acquisition
•Determined hiring needs of the Automotive Sales business division, developed manpower plans, liaised with recruitment team to decide on best recruitment practices, conducted competency based profiling, screening, interviewing, induction and orientation
Performance Management
•Identified top performers based on PA results, and applied career ladder/talent management system to provide career and succession planning to staff
Talent Management
•Built job related competencies, conducted gap analysis and coordinated competency assessment/ enhancement through company’ assessment center
Learning and Development
•Analyzed areas of improvement as per employee PP/ PA process, coordinated with Training section to devise appropriate learning programs and successfully assessed impact on employee performance
Employee Relations and Counseling
•Educated managers and staff on HR policies and procedures relating to end of employment, disciplinary actions, penalty enforcement, grievances for adherence to corporate policy and labor law, and conducted employee counseling
PAST EMPLOYMENT
•Facilitator/consultant for KOSAC, Ministry of Interior, designing occupational test modules for expatriate staff in Kuwait for multiple trades. (Feb 2006- Dec 2007)
•Associate Professor and HOD – Department of Political Science, with University of Mumbai, India- (June 1982-Sept 2005)
EDUCATION
PhD –International relations, University of Mumbai, India
Master of Arts (MA)-American Studies-University of Mumbai