Wissam Michael Hadba
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Human Resources Generalist
Strategy Architect, Change Agent, and HR Business Partner who blends business acumen with distinctive understanding of people and HR Systems.
Senior HR Generalist with 6+ years of versatile experience leading established international organizations to highly profitable results
Conceptualize, plan, assess, execute and operationalize human capital systems to positively impact business unit performance.
HR Skills
HR Department Startup
Mediation & Advocacy
Employee Relations
HR Policies & Procedures
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
HR Program/Project Management
Organizational Development
Orientation & On-Boarding
Training & Development
Performance Management
Professional Experience
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON (RICHARDSON, TEXAS)
A insurance platform which specializes in helping companies and retired individuals transition from their Group health Plans to more customized Individual Health Plans which help retirees meet their needs more efficiently.
Benefits Adviser, 2016 (July) to 2016 (December)
Responsible for talking to the retired population of client companies and discussing their various option in regards to their health benefits and how they use their health plans.
Key Results:
Helped 216 Retirees customize their new health coverage to better fit their individual needs.
Completed insurance licenses in multiple states
TEAM INTERNATIONAL (BEIRUT LEBANON)
A business consulting firm specialized in organizational restructuring for government and non-government organization primarily in the Gulf Cooperative council states.
Consultant, 2011 (March) to 2015(May)
Responsible for assessing clients’ needs and help clients develop their Human Resources functions, policies and procedures. Assess client need for Change, restructuring, and streamlining administrative functions and propose solutions to help them achieve business goals.
Key Results:
Consulted clients to develop their organizational structure and related job descriptions for the various positions.
Discussed and developed performance appraisal systems for various client organizations based on their needs.
Worked with clients and team members to develop human resources policies and procedures for clients consistent with Local Country laws and organizational needs.
GULF ETERNIT INDUSTRIES (DUBAI, U.A.E)
A subsidiary of Future Pipe Industries - a global leader and innovator in the world fiberglass pipe and technology market with a presence in 5 continents, and employing 3,000+ of the industry’s best
HR Officer for the Manufacturing plant, 2009 (April) to 2010 (August)
Responsible for Manpower Planning, Recruitment, staff and employee training, Employee Grievance process, Succession Planning for the Factory.
Key Results:
Led Development of electronic performance appraisal system for Future Pipe Industries including the training of all Management.
Worked with various line managers to develop technical training programs and schedules for the factory personnel and ensured compliance with Future Pipe Industry corporate policies, and UAE Labor laws.
Oversaw recruitment of a large number of exempt and non- exempt employees increasing the Head count by around 30%.
Wrote employee manual with the help of various managers and corporate Human Resources covering issues including disciplinary procedures, and code of conduct
Introduced first company employee recognition program which was well received and adopted by the larger organization.
Future Pipe Industries (Dubai, UAE)
The preferred choice and recognized leader in International Pipe System Solutions with an annual revenue ~$828M in 2010.
Human Resources Officer/ Office Manager for the Global Manufacturing Office 2007 (November) to 2009 (April)
Responsibilities included coordinating the efforts of the various Human Resource departments within the manufacturing plants, ensure adherence to corporate Human Resources Policies, and supervise GMO office Staff.
RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT (TALENT ACQUISITION)
Analyzed and implemented strategic manpower plans.
Coordinated with staffing firms, senior management and Plant Human Resources to ensure all manpower requirements were met within the organization.
Implemented effective on boarding system for new employees within the various facilities.
Implemented succession planning strategies for Key Positions to ensure continuity of Business.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Conducted Training Needs Analysis and formulated Strategies to meet them.
Established training schedules for all heavy machine operators to ensure proper licensing.
Covidien Surgical Devices, North Haven, CT
Production Technician 09/2003 – 10/2007
Extrusion of various polymers to form monofilament fibers used in the manufacture of Syneture sutures.
Monomer and Polymer manufacturing. The monomers were used to manufacture absorbent polymer resins used for the manufacture of absorbent sutures and molded implantable parts.
The Manor, Jonesville, MI
The Manor is a private, non-profit residential treatment and education facility for children with developmental and behavioral disabilities.
Residential Treatment Specialist II- 09/2001 – 11/2002
Counselor for teenagers with mental and physical disabilities.
Education & Certifications
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Masters of Arts (MA) in Industrial Organizational Psychology, 2007
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, 2000
Off Note
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)