Srategic HR Director with 11 Years of experience in UAE, Two Masters degree in Strategic Human Resources Management, Trilingual ( Arabic, English & French)
1. Rami Nour Sleiman
raminoors@yahoo.com
hr.hr77@yahoo.com
+971509978800
Strategic and charismatic leader with proven success in integrating human resources into business
expectations.Creative and motivational leader with a strong record of team building. High commitment, high
involvement and high performance are my daily newspapers to achieve sustainable improvement in
productivity and individual performance that was achieved by improving employee’s knowledge and skills,
motivating employees to engage in discretionary behaviours, and modifying organizational structures.
Formulating and implementing strategy using the latest model in aligning organizations components.
Assessing the alignment of each HR practice with the competencies and behaviours required to achieve the
organizational strategy. My senior 11 years of UAE experience which was exclusively in HRM, has developed
my broad knowledge of GCC labor laws, best human resources practices, governmental regulations, and
GCC organizational cultures. I have Managed successfully the change management in all organizations I
work with, challenging deep structures, tightly-coupled organizations.
HR management has always been the driving force for my passion and accomplishments, and the fruits of
my employees in operations. My management style is deeply rooted in a commitment to the process of
properly managing our most important source of revenue and profit contribution.
STRENGHTS
Leadership skills Managing people Change management,Organizational Development
Training & Development Recruitment & Retention Performance management Strategic
Management.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Master Degree in Strategic Human Resources Management (MSHRM) –Wollongong University
2011
Dubai-UAE
• Master Degree in Business Administration, MBA with emphasis in HR Development from
Preston University in 2005 Ajman-UAE
• Bachelor degree in Modern languages from Yarmouk University in 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY
SR HR Advisor-Recruitment since May 2009 up to present
HR Development
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2. • During my two years contract with the Abu Dhabi Municipality, I was strategically responsible to
develop the recruitment department at the municipality, and operationally I handle the recruitment
of all senior positions.
• Increasing the Percentage of UAE National in the ADM from 66% to 88% in the sectors I handled.
• Developing the relations between ADM and the UAE Universities to attract the UAE fresh graduates
• Managing the ADM Participation in career fairs
• Training the UAE national, and managing the summer students.
• I was working closely with ADM top management to develop the ADM HR functions & policy, Change
management project, HR Modernization, to cope with Abu Dhabi vision, act as strategic Business
Partner between ADM Top Executives and the international HR partners (Mercer, Booz Allen, Ernest
young) and monitor the HR progress and report progress to the management.
• Heading the recruitment process for the infrastructure & municipal assets, Municipal Services and
many expert level vacancies……etc.
• Developing and managing manpower requirements with regards to Organization strategic plans in
coordinating these activities with line managers and divisions.
• Developing recruitment policies & procedures and advise line/division managers on procedures,
precedents & interpretation of policies to ensure its application in a fair and equitable manner.
• Integrate the align HR Strategy with the business strategy to ensure the acquisition of the right
talent with the right expert, capabilities and the correct motivation level.
• Managing the recruitments for both biggest sectors in Abu Dhabi Municipality; Infrastructure and
municipal assets Sector including Internal Roads, Parks and recreations facilities, infrastructure and
services coordination, & Municipal services Sector including Public Health, Customer services,
External Municipal Offices, Lands and properties, Quality assurance, Community services)
• Developing a systematic manpower planning.
• Developing the sourcing strategy (internet, applications form, organization website, recruitment
agencies, local and abroad advertisement, headhunting, campus recruitment ...etc)
• Developing the selection processes using the most reliable and valid tools in selecting and recruiting
the best calibers such as structured interviews, ability and psychometric tests.
• Speeding the recruitment internal process.
• Maximizing the chances of success for the new joiners by implementing formal onboarding and
induction program, on-the job training, and deliver the required trainings for those new hires to
master the required KSA.
ALUMCO (Architectural façade Specialist) AL SHAFAR INDUSTRIES
Dubai-UAE
Period from: June 2007 up to May 2009
Position:
Human Resources Director
Organizational Development
• Leading the Organizational Development- Change Management, Organizational analysis
• Developing the HR Department with a clear vision to cope with organizational vision and strategy.
• Developing HR policy and procedures
• Designing and developing variable compensation models that promote performance culture,
Developing the Performance Management (360 degree and 180 degree)
Training Development
• Developing Training programs using the inference of job analysis, need assessment trainings, the
trainings were developed internally and externally to cope with organization needs.
• Developing the managers’ skills by conducting very effective trainings which enhance their abilities in
managing their projects and staff.
Recruitment & Retention
• Conducting a comprehensive and systematic job analysis to update Job descriptions for the whole
organization
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3. • Developing a periodic manpower planning,
• Developing the sourcing strategy (internet, applications form, organization website, recruitment
agencies, local and abroad advertisement, headhunting, campus recruitment ...etc)
• Developing the selection processes using the latest methodologies in selecting and recruiting the best
calibers with structured interviews, ability and psychometric testing.
• Speeding the recruitment internal process.
• Maximizing the chances of success for the new joiners by implementing formal onboarding program,
on-the job training, and deliver the required trainings for those new hires to master the required
KSA.
• Redesigning the jobs to support the succession planning program.
Compensation and benefits
• Developing Compensation and benefits to cope with organization vision to attract and retain the best
calibers.
• Design and deliver employee surveys to monitor HR program effectiveness and employee morale
• Work with Managing director in strategic and tactical management planning.
• Implement and coordinate performance evaluation system and link compensation to performance.
• Managing the merit increase, promotions, and bonus to the eligible staff
HR Administration and operations
• Managing the administration staff and develop strategies to retain labors (blue colors)
• Labor Camp administration
• Managing the payroll with effective HRIS
• With my strong immigration and labor law experience, I Manage the administration with their daily
operations such as obtain Visa on time, Hotel arrangement, tickets, labor camps, transportation.
• Minimizing the cost of the labor.
AL FARDAN GROUP HOLDING
Al Fardan Automobiles (Rolls Royce, BMW, Mini, Range Rover, Masserati, Ferrari, Jaguar) Al FARDAN Real
estate, AL FARDAN Marine Services, AL FARDAN Jewelry, Exchange,
State of Qatar
Period from: Feb 2005 up to May 2007.
Position
A.Vice President/Human Resources Manager
• Developing the organizational structures, leadership, to support the organizational change and
enhance the strategic performance, and business strategy.
• Designing and propagating a consistent set of HR Processes, policies, systems and programs across
Alfardan group
• Develop sourcing strategies to acquire the best talents in the market.(internal D-Base, company
website, agencies, print Media, job boards, campus)
• Managing the recruitment process starting by defining the role till offer acceptance, supporting sister
companies in recruiting the key executives.
• Automate and manage the immigration services (E-GOV),
• Manage the Year End Process (Promotion, Compensation, and Performance Management)
• In consulting with organization partner ( Mckinsey’s and company ) I was responsible for
Implementing KPIs, and introduce the Balanced scorecard across the group
• Managing the Mena Tech & SAP ERP implementation
• Track metrics and compile reports covering group practices and performance
• Conducting compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness
• Design and develop variable compensation models that promote performance culture
• Disciplinary corrective action process
• Design and deliver employee surveys to monitor HR program effectiveness and employee morale
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4. • Developing strategic HR professionals that can provide quality HR service across BU’s, which
includes: Acquiring Talent, Developing their potential, and rewarding their performance, per
company guidelines
• Implementing talent assessment and one-on-one performance review process.
• Following up with Business Units Heads to ensure level of service is meeting or exceeding
expectations
• Managing the HR Team (generalists, recruitment, HRIS, Training, administration) on their daily
tasks.
• Implementing performance evaluation & Management feedback 180 & 360 system and link
compensation to performance
• Managing the reward process through the systematic application of a compensation model that links
performance to year over year merit increases.
• Penetration and quality of ‘people plans’ (succession, manpower, development)
• Developing and managing the Human resources information system, which makes payroll
transactions very smooth
• Developing and manage the administration services (Immigration, accommodation, transportation,
security, Department expenses, Tavels)
UNIBETON Ready mix
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE
From May 2002- up to Jan 2005
H.R & Admin. Manager
Designing and delivering HR related programs that facilitate staff development.
Develop Company policy, HR Manual, employees welfare
Designing and propagating a consistent set of HR Processes, policies, systems and training programs
Implement performance evaluation system
Developing the HRIS,
Training programs
Manage the Payroll for all employees
Advising the whole group for any immigration or labor law issues assistance.
Support company expansion for new branches by coordinating with concerned authority
During my service I manage to recruit more than 1000 skilled & unskilled labors.
Manage successfully the recruitment of all senior managers from GCC, Middle East, South Africa
and Canada.
Managing the employees grievances
Managing the administration, public relations & immigration services such (group visas)
requirements with labor & municipality officials, labor camps.
Manage all administration services, and develop good strategies for staff & labors welfare such as
Gym, Medical, family get-together parties, canteen, employees of the month, camping & sports
activities and many others.
CARREFOUR HYPERMARKET,
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE
Period from: JAN 2000- April 2002
Position: Asst. HR & Admin. Manager
Managing the HRIS
Assist my Director with Program Design & Delivery
Coordinate with PRO and head office to get all visas on time
Conduct the evaluation process 180
In charge of all payroll transactions for our branch
Managing the recruitment, screening, short listing , interviewing
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5. Following up with Department Heads to ensure level of service is meeting or exceeding expectations
Ensuring success of our department function through day-to-day management.
Managing HR day-To day operations
Managing the administration function, staff accommodation, Transportation, security, uniform,
Telephone
Managing the employees grievances
HR Metrics Reports, new hire administration, exit interview, manpower planning, Turnover.
LANGUAGES AND OTHER SKILLS
Arabic, (Native), English (Fluent), French (Fluent)
SAP ERP, MENA TECH E-HALOGEN, GENESYS SYSTEM & Many others
Personal
34 years old, Married, having three kids, my current visa is on Abu Dhabi government visa
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