HR Consultant - Freelance
Freelance
(Other)
Keywords
Leadership
Human Resources
Organization Development
Talent Management
Skills
25 years of International HR Leadership & Management in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This includes handson experince in Resourcing, Rcruitement, Comepnsation & Benefits, Talent Management & Development, Organization Development and HR Operations.
Project history
11/2020
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Present
09/2015
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10/2020
HR Director for Petrochemical company in Egypt
Methanex Egypt
(Energy, water and environment, 500-1000 employees)
Company Profile: Methanex Corporation is the world's largest producer
and supplier of methanol to major international markets. Headquartered in
Vancouver, Canada, Methanex currently operates production sites in
Canada, Chile, Egypt, New Zealand, the United States and Trinidad &
Tobago. Methanex global operations are supported by an extensive global
supply chain of terminals, storage facilities and the world's largest
dedicated fleet of methanol tanker ships.
Key Achievements:
* Improved employee engagement levels by 50 percentage points in less than 2
years.
* Managed leadership transition & integrated new local management team.
* Reduced organizational size by 10% to increase efficiency and improve work
processes.
* Managed talent moves and talent upgrade to build stronger future capability
* Reviewed and enhanced HR key processes such as performance management,
learning/development, recruitment as well as compensation and benefits.
* Designed and mass-hired for the company's graduate program.
and supplier of methanol to major international markets. Headquartered in
Vancouver, Canada, Methanex currently operates production sites in
Canada, Chile, Egypt, New Zealand, the United States and Trinidad &
Tobago. Methanex global operations are supported by an extensive global
supply chain of terminals, storage facilities and the world's largest
dedicated fleet of methanol tanker ships.
Key Achievements:
* Improved employee engagement levels by 50 percentage points in less than 2
years.
* Managed leadership transition & integrated new local management team.
* Reduced organizational size by 10% to increase efficiency and improve work
processes.
* Managed talent moves and talent upgrade to build stronger future capability
* Reviewed and enhanced HR key processes such as performance management,
learning/development, recruitment as well as compensation and benefits.
* Designed and mass-hired for the company's graduate program.
07/2014
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08/2015
Senior HR Director for a Realestate Development Company in EMEA
Orascom Development Holding AG
(Other, 5000-10.000 employees)
Company Profile: Orascom Development is a Swiss-listed holding company
in the business of premium and integrated Real-Estate / community
development, Construction and Hotels ownership & management. It
employs nearly 10'000 people world-wide and operates in 8 markets in
Europe, the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Countries - GCC.
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for all aspects of HR in several countries in Europe, the Middle East,
and GCC including Organization Design, Recruitment, Talent/high-potential
identification, management & development, Compensation & benefits,
Engagement, CEO & leadership coaching and counseling etc.
* Accountable for all aspects of HR in a large Construction company.
* Partnering with CEOs in each country / company and manage / direct the
performance of entity HR Directors.
* Set the HR strategy and ensure / lead execution.
* Standardize the way HR works across the countries.
in the business of premium and integrated Real-Estate / community
development, Construction and Hotels ownership & management. It
employs nearly 10'000 people world-wide and operates in 8 markets in
Europe, the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Countries - GCC.
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for all aspects of HR in several countries in Europe, the Middle East,
and GCC including Organization Design, Recruitment, Talent/high-potential
identification, management & development, Compensation & benefits,
Engagement, CEO & leadership coaching and counseling etc.
* Accountable for all aspects of HR in a large Construction company.
* Partnering with CEOs in each country / company and manage / direct the
performance of entity HR Directors.
* Set the HR strategy and ensure / lead execution.
* Standardize the way HR works across the countries.
09/2012
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07/2014
Head of HR, Organization Development and Resourcing
Vodafone Egypt
(Telecommunications, >10.000 employees)
Company Profile: Vodafone PLC is the largest telecommunications
company in the world in terms of revenue (65 Billion US$). It employs
nearly 90'000 people globally, and has controlled businesses in 21
countries (in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific) in addition to
partnership agreements in more than 50 other countries.
Vodafone Egypt is a subsidiary of Vodafone PLC. It employs nearly 10'000
employees and makes an annual revenue of 2 Billion US$ and offers
services to Consumers and Businesses through a number of channels
including a big network of retail stores (nearly 300).
Key Accountabilities:
* Organization Design for all departments; including operating models, macro
design and micro design.
* Managing change related to organizational changes.
* Employer Branding.
* Recruitment, assessment and selection of candidates at all levels.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Introduced and led organization design and managed the change, achieving 10%
efficiency in non customer-facing functions in one year.
* Designed organizations for success, significantly improving both structural and
financial metrics while also enabling significant revenue growth.
* Recruited and hired more than 3000 employees at all levels including senior
managers and executive level.
* Achieved 45% more efficiency in Recruitment budget in one year.
* Reinforced the company's positon as employer of choice for the 5th consecutive
year.
company in the world in terms of revenue (65 Billion US$). It employs
nearly 90'000 people globally, and has controlled businesses in 21
countries (in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific) in addition to
partnership agreements in more than 50 other countries.
Vodafone Egypt is a subsidiary of Vodafone PLC. It employs nearly 10'000
employees and makes an annual revenue of 2 Billion US$ and offers
services to Consumers and Businesses through a number of channels
including a big network of retail stores (nearly 300).
Key Accountabilities:
* Organization Design for all departments; including operating models, macro
design and micro design.
* Managing change related to organizational changes.
* Employer Branding.
* Recruitment, assessment and selection of candidates at all levels.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Introduced and led organization design and managed the change, achieving 10%
efficiency in non customer-facing functions in one year.
* Designed organizations for success, significantly improving both structural and
financial metrics while also enabling significant revenue growth.
* Recruited and hired more than 3000 employees at all levels including senior
managers and executive level.
* Achieved 45% more efficiency in Recruitment budget in one year.
* Reinforced the company's positon as employer of choice for the 5th consecutive
year.
01/2010
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08/2012
Head of HR (Regional / Group Senior HR Business Partner) Europe
Vodafone Group Networks
(Telecommunications, >10.000 employees)
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for Organization Design, Talent Management, Succession Planning,
Recruitment, Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Employee Relations, CEO &
Senior Leadership coaching & Counseling and employee engagement.
* HR management for teams across 14 different countries in western and central
Europe, under distinct legal entities.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Supported, advised and coached business leaders at CXO level.
* Led a Europe-wide functional organization development program with significant
stakeholder and change management leading to reduction of 300 HC and
significant cost savings.
* Increased key people engagement measures by up to 10%
* Managed identifying, acquiring, developing & retaining talent.
* Managed Rewards (compensation and benefits) for the function.
* Managed Employee Relations (Unions/works councils) in different European
Countries through challenging consultation times.
* Significantly upgraded talent management, including robust actions and
development plans. This has resulted in upgraded and actioned succession plans.
* Accountable for Organization Design, Talent Management, Succession Planning,
Recruitment, Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Employee Relations, CEO &
Senior Leadership coaching & Counseling and employee engagement.
* HR management for teams across 14 different countries in western and central
Europe, under distinct legal entities.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Supported, advised and coached business leaders at CXO level.
* Led a Europe-wide functional organization development program with significant
stakeholder and change management leading to reduction of 300 HC and
significant cost savings.
* Increased key people engagement measures by up to 10%
* Managed identifying, acquiring, developing & retaining talent.
* Managed Rewards (compensation and benefits) for the function.
* Managed Employee Relations (Unions/works councils) in different European
Countries through challenging consultation times.
* Significantly upgraded talent management, including robust actions and
development plans. This has resulted in upgraded and actioned succession plans.
08/2007
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12/2009
Head of HR: Recruitment, Training & Development
Vodafone Egypt
(Telecommunications, >10.000 employees)
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for Employer Branding, Recruitment, assessment and selection of
management levels as well as masses.
* Accountable for the training of all employees as well as the development of the
'High-Potential' pool.
* Accountable for the company's Performance Management process and system.
Selected Accomplishments in Recruitment:
* Developed and implemented the company's employer branding strategy, leading
my org to become the 'employer of choice' according to an independent survey.
* Developed and implemented the recruitment strategy, policy, systems, channels
and processes including candidate experience which led to significant increase in
employee satisfaction with recruitment.
* Implemented & managed company's Competency Based Interviews &
Assessment Centers.
* Recruited, assessed and selected hundreds of employees at all levels.
Selected Accomplishments in Training and Development:
* Set, implemented and managed learning and development policies and programs.
* Designed, implemented and managed the company's development center for high
potential talent, and managed subsequent development plans, which led to more
than 50% of the pool being promoted/filling key vacant positions.
* Managed the company's Performance Management system to achieve more than
90% employee satisfaction with high quality output.
* Designed and implemented induction program. Shared as best practice across all
Vodafone companies around the world.
* Designed and launched company's career path including the philosophy as well as
the technical and soft skills required for each role.
* Contributed to the creation and development of the company's internal culture
program.
* Accountable for Employer Branding, Recruitment, assessment and selection of
management levels as well as masses.
* Accountable for the training of all employees as well as the development of the
'High-Potential' pool.
* Accountable for the company's Performance Management process and system.
Selected Accomplishments in Recruitment:
* Developed and implemented the company's employer branding strategy, leading
my org to become the 'employer of choice' according to an independent survey.
* Developed and implemented the recruitment strategy, policy, systems, channels
and processes including candidate experience which led to significant increase in
employee satisfaction with recruitment.
* Implemented & managed company's Competency Based Interviews &
Assessment Centers.
* Recruited, assessed and selected hundreds of employees at all levels.
Selected Accomplishments in Training and Development:
* Set, implemented and managed learning and development policies and programs.
* Designed, implemented and managed the company's development center for high
potential talent, and managed subsequent development plans, which led to more
than 50% of the pool being promoted/filling key vacant positions.
* Managed the company's Performance Management system to achieve more than
90% employee satisfaction with high quality output.
* Designed and implemented induction program. Shared as best practice across all
Vodafone companies around the world.
* Designed and launched company's career path including the philosophy as well as
the technical and soft skills required for each role.
* Contributed to the creation and development of the company's internal culture
program.
12/1999
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07/2007
Head of HR, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations and Systems, Employee Relations
Vodafone Egypt
(Telecommunications, >10.000 employees)
and HR MIS
Vodafone Egypt
December 1999 - July 2007
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for Rewards strategy and policies including all fixed as well as
variable elements.
* Accountable for policy setting and execution of all company benefits.
* Accountable for leading the design, implementation and operation of HR MIS.
* Accountable for HR legal compliance, Employee Relations, Employee Grievance
and Counseling.
Selected Accomplishments in Compensation and Benefits:
* Developed and implemented company's remuneration strategy.
* Re-structured the company's cash remuneration elements in a way that reduced
company attrition rate by a half, while also savings significant amounts annually.
* Re-designed the company's variable pay (including bonuses and sales incentives),
which supported the company's achievement of 110% of its targets.
* Ensured internal and external remuneration equity through market surveys and
internal analysis.
* Managed the planning and forecasting of all HR department budget and all
employees' costs across the company.
* Designed and implemented all company's benefits policies including Car
Program, Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability
Insurance schemes, phone program,..etc..
* Increased value for money invested in benefits by enhancing employee satisfaction
through, competitive offers as well as robust communication calendar/activities.
* Co-designed the global policies and processes of Compensation and Benefits
representing Egypt and Emerging Markets' region.
* Managed the HR due diligence and integration of an acquired business.
Selected Accomplishments in Employee Relations and HRMIS:
* Developed and issued the company's 'Code of Conduct'. Was shared as best
practice across all Vodafone companies.
* Developed and implemented flexible working policies and solutions.
* Developed and issued HR manual including all related policies.
* Implemented company's HRMIS (Oracle), including self-services.
* Handled employees' complaints, grievances, appeals and counseling.
Vodafone Egypt
December 1999 - July 2007
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for Rewards strategy and policies including all fixed as well as
variable elements.
* Accountable for policy setting and execution of all company benefits.
* Accountable for leading the design, implementation and operation of HR MIS.
* Accountable for HR legal compliance, Employee Relations, Employee Grievance
and Counseling.
Selected Accomplishments in Compensation and Benefits:
* Developed and implemented company's remuneration strategy.
* Re-structured the company's cash remuneration elements in a way that reduced
company attrition rate by a half, while also savings significant amounts annually.
* Re-designed the company's variable pay (including bonuses and sales incentives),
which supported the company's achievement of 110% of its targets.
* Ensured internal and external remuneration equity through market surveys and
internal analysis.
* Managed the planning and forecasting of all HR department budget and all
employees' costs across the company.
* Designed and implemented all company's benefits policies including Car
Program, Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability
Insurance schemes, phone program,..etc..
* Increased value for money invested in benefits by enhancing employee satisfaction
through, competitive offers as well as robust communication calendar/activities.
* Co-designed the global policies and processes of Compensation and Benefits
representing Egypt and Emerging Markets' region.
* Managed the HR due diligence and integration of an acquired business.
Selected Accomplishments in Employee Relations and HRMIS:
* Developed and issued the company's 'Code of Conduct'. Was shared as best
practice across all Vodafone companies.
* Developed and implemented flexible working policies and solutions.
* Developed and issued HR manual including all related policies.
* Implemented company's HRMIS (Oracle), including self-services.
* Handled employees' complaints, grievances, appeals and counseling.
04/1999
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11/1999
Human Resources Supervisor
Vodafone Egypt
(Telecommunications, >10.000 employees)
* Supported all Human Resources functions, such as recruitment, training,
compensation, benefits.. etc.
* Ensured full compliance with all Human Resources related laws and regulations.
compensation, benefits.. etc.
* Ensured full compliance with all Human Resources related laws and regulations.
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