Ahmed M. Farahat

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SUMMERY

Ahmed Farahat is a fluent Arabic and English speaking Egyptian nationality, senior HR professional. I have over 12 years of (HR & Consultation) achievements across multiple industry sectors including, Retail, FMCG, Communications, Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Development Services, and Government. My work encompassed the development of corporate vision and HR strategy, strategy implementation, Performance Management, Talent Management, delivery management, the development of business processes, and Change Management.

I have also implemented several HR Consultations & training programs for Middle Eastern companies, public sector organizations and the governmental sector as well.

I hold an Executive MBA from Georgia State University & Alexandria University and Wex. MBA from Green Lake University and B.Sc. in Commerce from Suez Canal University, and. I’m a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), and an Associate member of Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2017 – Now

LAVA International

Head of HR & Admin “ MEA”

LAVA International is a worldwide multinational company in the field of Technology "Communication, Retail, Manufacturing".

1.Updating the Vision, Mission and Strategies

Shape the future of the group as a Member of BOD.

Participate in creating Group vision, mission and annual strategies.

Lead the strategic objectives of Human Resources.

2.Recruitment and Selection

Maintain up-to-date recruitment progress report, talent database and all related staffing communication.

Process all local & International recruitment requests in an effective and efficient manner.

Managing orientation programs for employees to the business and culture

3.Performance Management

Plan, develop, implement and administer programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align staff with the strategic goals of the company.

Leads the implementation of a performance management system.

4.Training and Development

Interface with Group HR and external vendors and suppliers for the implementation of corporate training or training programs to meet the business needs where appropriate.

Identify key skills, specialty skills and propose training needs accordingly.

Managing, communicating and delivering important projects that impact other parts of the organization.

5.Compensation and Benefits

Monitor and alert the CEO to any variance between the budgeted and actual salaries and headcount.

Occasionally, produce and submit information to for “knowledge sharing” with Group HR.

To be in charge of payroll administration and to make all necessary co-ordination to make a smooth and efficient operation (variable compensation, overtime, special payments).

Gather all necessary data to benchmark salaries and benefits.

Compile all data needed for the annual salary review, and the annual performance appraisal analysis.

Provide recommendations and support to HR representatives (mainly Finance Directors)

6.Employee Relations

To detect and handle complaints, disputes and grievances of all staffs and to report them to the CEO if needed

To foster a conducive working environment through employee relations activities and communication

To conduct exit and grievance interviews with all departments/staffs

Coordinate with legal affair manager in handling all local labor tribunal cases

7.Rules and Regulations

To review the staffs rules and regulations (or employee handbook) on a regular basis

To create and implement the employee staff rules and regulations for newly created subsidiaries

8.Budget, financial management

Submit the HR Budget for all HR costs and Headcount to Finance Department.

Produce and submit the payroll journal and the Headcount report to Finance Department on a monthly basis.

To submit the HR latest estimates for all HR costs and headcount to Finance Department on a quarterly basis.

June 2014 – Feb 2017

SANA Group

Group HR & Admin Manager “Based UAE”

Sana Group is one of the leading companies in the Middle East. The group consists of 4 companies with manpower of 1500 employees. "Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing".

Achievements:

Updated vision, mission, and strategic objectives for 10 years.

Updated the organization hierarchy to achieve the updated vision, mission, and the strategic objectives.

Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 20% by linking all department objectives with updated mission, vision, and objectives of the company.

Created the Manpower plan for 5 years considering all expansions.

Boosted the employee performance 25% by new Com & Ben System which linked to new and accurate performance system.

Saved 15% of training budget by raising 15 indoor trainers in deferent departments.

Boosted the group leadership by 12 new second line leaders by creating a new training plan based on generating second line leaders with clear career paths for groups' calibers.

Created new Knowledge Management System which saved all documentations and knowledge across the whole group.

Establishing Assessment Center for the new hired & also evaluating current employees, using methods to evaluate “Cognitive abilities, Job Knowledge, Personality, Biographical, Integrity, Situational Judgement...etc.”.

Slashed departmental expenditures for overtime costs 10% by updating operational policies and procedures manuals.

Cut down expenditure and time of supply chain process 10% by creating a new system to Link between the producing company and the distribution one.

Boosted company's brand by 15% in the labor market by new Talent Management Cycle.

Saved 30% recruitment cycle expenditure 30% by creating new techniques of hiring talented calibers based on CBI and other methods.

Ensures the on-going communication of the Competency Model through various initiatives, in order to be fully installed and comprehended by current company employees and efficiently introduced to newly hired candidates, in order to ensure a unified corporate culture and company identify.

Ensured the efficient execution of the HR competency-based systems and policies covering recruitment, salary scales, compensation, incentives and benefits, promotions, disciplining, performance management, training, personnel services based on the Company’s objectives, government regulations, and labor legislation.

Aug 2011 – June 2014

Administration Development & Training Institute (ADATI)

Human Resource Manager –Oman, UAE

Sep2010 – Aug2011

UNESCO Organization in cooperation with Ministry of Information & Communication Technology (MCIT) – Alexandria, Ismailia, Port Said, Suez, North & South Sinai, Egypt

Regional Training & Development Manager

Feb2007 – Jul 2010

Skills Academy in cooperation with Ministry of Administration Development (MAD) –Ismailia, Port Said, Sharqia, North Sinai, Egypt

Training & Development Manager

Key Skills:

Vision, Strategy & Execution

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Budgeting

Performance related pay

Job evaluation and grading

Project Management

Process improvement

Conflict Resolution

Recruitment & Retention

Employee relations

Performance Management and Development

Team Management

Talent acquisition and training

Compensation and Benefits

HR Compliance

Change Management.

Volunteering EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Consultant in Egypt Scholars Association. (USA)

Freelancer trainer in the field of HR & Leadership in many associations and centres.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

Executive MBA from Georgia State University & Alexandria University (EMBA).

B.sc in Commerce (Finance) from Suez Canal University.

Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

Associate Member of Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Training of Trainers (TOT).

Project Management Professionals (PMP). ( In Progress )

CIPD ( In Progress ).

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

Language Skill Level

Arabic Native English Fluent

French Basics Chinese Basics

Extensive living/working knowledge of cultural and social traditions of:

Gulf Countries "Oman, UAE, KSA, Qatar"

The United Kingdom

Egypt & Africa

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