Manager Management

Mohammed Ghouse Ali

: Kuwait : Contact No: +965-********

: ***********@*****.**.** ************@*****.*** SENIOR MANAGERIAL LEVEL – HR HR ADMIN

Company Exposure: SSH International Atkins & Partners Overseas DSD Dillinger Stahlbau GmbH KHD Humboldt Wedag AG

Executive Profile

Offering more than 25 years of HR and HR Admin Management experience across GCC region and relentless passion contributing towards creating value in HR operations and exposed to implementing “Best Practices” & building successful HR departments. In-depth understanding of ‘People`s Skill’ in today`s organizations evolving towards a platform economy and navigating an increasingly digital terrain. Ability in overseeing completion of key admin HR processes - e.g., staff contracts, policies & procedures, visas & legal compliance, holidays, payroll, compensation & benefits, relocation management, recruitment & retention, statistical reporting etc. to ensure effectiveness and accuracy in implementation and execution. Key KPI`s accomplished with present company: SSH International – Designated as Senior HR Manager. Previously, was designated as Regional HR and Admin Manager.

Automated the payroll process achieving 30% saving of administration cost and processing time of the payroll team.

Re-aligned the support team achieving more flexibility and reduced the overhead cost by 20%.

Reduced 30% of Insurance cost by strategically negotiating the fees and ensuring the continuation of smooth services.

Success in reducing travel costs by 40% by optimally using current technologies and effectively negotiating with vendors, and ensured smooth functioning.

Success in reducing communication cost up-to 60% by efficient use of technologies and better vendor management. Leadership Strengths & Highlights

• Success in aligning HR`s approach with the business strategy and improve the organization`s ability to achieve both mission and goals. Knowing to consider innovative forces in the business model – a new technology, acquisitions, products, and markets and evaluate the changing dynamics and develop a program to ensure an effective workforce.

• HR Admin Management: Expertise in the provision of administrative support for the whole HR function across recruitment, induction, remuneration, performance management, travel operations, visa management, employment relations, payroll management, insurance handling, health & safety and exiting formalities.

• Handling Changing needs of Employee Engagement towards Company Productivity: Key person to develop various

“Employee Engagement” programs with the latest motivational science and approach unlocking the untapped discretionary effort in employees, boosting profits as employees go that ‘extra mile’.

• Automation of HR Admin: Key person to initiate automation in handling critical administrative tasks to enhance the power of businesses workflow. Introduced automating to collect, create and update data and establish companies being much more efficient, results-driven and streamlined.

• A proven team leader who has fostered a cohesive, creative and comfortable working environment, mediating any interpersonal issues within the team. Knowledge about team strategies, workplace diversities, management styles, macro, and micromanagement.

• GCC Laws: Solid knowledge of local GCC laws, engineering licenses procedures, commercial registration procedures, and visa/immigration regulations.

• Multi-Cultural Exposure: Skilled in working with a culturally diverse talent pool and benefit from hiring professionals with a broad range of skills added to the range of services by leveraging the abilities and experience that International employees deliver.

Key Skills Areas

Strategic HR Planning Human Capital Management GCC Labour & Immigration Laws High Performing Talent Acquisition Futuristic Recruitment Policies Labor Cases and Other Legal Matter Training Development / Facilitation Employment Contracts Company Laws Management Change Management / Re-Engineering HR Metrics Management Health & Safety of Company Corporate Finance / Accounting Corporate Insurance Knowledge Quality Certifications Succession Planning & Development Payroll & Benefit Management Sound IT Knowledge Performance Management Relocation / Travel Management Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Budgeting & Operational Cost Cost Reduction / Control Management A Good Speaker and Presentable Professional Work Experience

Company: SSH INTERNATIONAL - KUWAIT / Designation: SENIOR HR MANAGER {February 2017 onwards} Key Responsibilities & Enterprise Impact:

• Employee Retention: Success in retaining the talented and highly skilled employee in business by executing and implementing the Employee Association & EPP Programs. Accomplished better Employee Retention by improving employee`s experiences through enhanced risk mitigation strategies, improvised training and evaluating the cultural alignment of recruiting and training practices with corporate priorities.

• HR Policies / Procedures: Responsible for strategic HR management, implementing a robust HR system, effecting process improvements and driving profitability goals of the group. Providing direction to internal teams, managing cross- functional training, strengthening organizational diversity, increasing operational productivity and enhancing employee satisfaction and level of engagement.

• HR Operations / HR – Admin: Accountable for compensation assessment and restructuring, effective payroll administration, developing training modules, planning incentives, HR Cost Control and reduction, empowering internal teams, increasing accountability and establishing a balanced, self-regulating work culture in the group.

• Performance Management: Designed effective policies that ensured efficient management of performance in an organization and to define and act upon the core values relating to performance - Communicated an organization's mission and values to its customers and employees.

• Payroll Management: Effectively maintained careful records regarding employee wages, benefits, and taxes. Responsible to oversee the payroll & Final settlement schemes and implementing changes if necessary

Employee Complaints Management: Identified staff conflicts and resolved them effectively and speedily within the legal environment. Address employee grievances and other issues. Company: SSH INTERNATIONAL - KUWAIT / Designation: REGIONAL HR / ADMIN MANAGER

{October 2013 – January 2017}

Key Enterprise Impact:

• Orchestrating New Office Set - up: Success in establishing new SSH Office in GCC countries and creating new roles during growth, restructuring phases. Tasked with the responsibility to develop and implement current HR and Admin policies and work towards fostering a healthy work environment.

• HR Admin Management: Reviewed and amended the employment contracts, compensation & benefits across all SSH offices within and outside of GCC by capitalizing on expert GCC Labour Laws Knowledge. Handle negotiation of corporate deals with travel agencies, Insurances and telecommunication companies for all SSH offices. Key person to develop compensation/benefits plans.

• Recruitment Operations: Delivered all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization along with the recruitment manager. Developed effective recruitment plans employing both traditional and modern sourcing strategies and resources. Formulated techniques to collect data on cost-per-hire, time to hire and analyzed the impact of a continuous improvement process on cost savings among other potential recruiting and hiring measurements.

• Learning & Development Programs: Identified training and development needs through various platforms - job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments. Designed and expanded training and development programs based on the needs of the organization and the individual. Company: WS ATKINS & PARTNERS OVERSEAS – UK COMPANY - BHARAIN/ Designation: ADMINISTRATION MANAGER {September 2005 – September 2013}

Key Enterprise Impact:

• HR / HR Admin Management: Developed processes to track performance, enhanced operational /administrative effectiveness, met operational goals with cost, timelines as well as quality parameters. Responsible to manage project staff and a team of 12 people. Key person to handle general HR practices - recruitment, performance management, staff orientation, performance appraisal, development and training, offers of employment, compensation and benefits administration.

• HR Admin Operations: Reviewed and approved requests for salary advances, annual vacations, emergency leave and other similar matters requiring cash disbursements (vacation payments, air tickets, etc.) Responsible to reconcile with the provisions of the existing contract of employment. Monitor, review and validate employee timesheets including rendered overtime work, absences and other deviations critical to payroll computation and disbursements. Handle the proper maintenance of all personnel and HR related documents.

• Travel Management: Success in the handling of coordinating/negotiating the corporate deals with airlines, hotels, travel agents, relocations companies, suppliers and service providers. Handled visa processing and other travel arrangements.

• Employee Grievances Handling: Success in managing and coordinating organizational grievance system and disciplinary proceedings for employees.

• Recruitment Contracts: Effectively liaised with recruitment agencies and service providers like – Insurance Companies, Travel Agents and Hotels regarding contracts of recruitment.

• Personnel Administration: Responsible for developing, reviewing and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures. Set budgets, monitored spending and processed payrolls and other expenses. Oversee staff salaries, staff loans, staff leaves, air passage, medical, transfer cases, training expenses, and other settlements.

• Labor Issues: Handled all the immigration, contracts, cancellations, and labor-related issues; Coordinate with various Ministries and Embassies like Ministry of Labour, Engineering License Offices, Social Insurance schemes (GOSI/PIFSS), Ministry of Commerce, etc. and provide expert advice to PRO as and when required. Handled labor disputes & related court matters.

• Training Management: Ensured all training and development activities (department specific and general property training) are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision - Identify performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance.

• Reports Management: Supervised the preparation of HR statistical reports regarding applicant flow, selection, promotion, transfer, termination and recommending remedial actions when needed. Key person to monitor the management information: i.e. annual reports, KPI's, monthly reporting and budget preparation.

• Legal Management: A known expert in maintaining knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations, which affecting human resources functions, ensuring policies, procedures and reporting are complying, and consulting legal counsel to ensure that the policies are complying with the applicable labor laws.

• Liaising with Banks: Establish co-ordination with Bankers for various matters like reconciliation, staff's loans, opening & closing accounts, etc.

Previous Work Experience

DSD Dilinger Stahlbau GmbH (German Company)

Manama - Bahrain (Mechanical Contractor)

Mar 2000 - Aug 2005 HR & Administration Manager – Reporting to GM

DSD Arabia Ltd. (German Company)

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia (Mechanical Contractor)

Jun 1998 - Feb 2000 HR & Administration Manager – Reporting to GM

KHD Humbold Wedg AG (German Company)

Yanbu - Saudi Arabia – (Construction Company -

Turnkey Projects)

Feb 1995 - May 1998 Office Manager – Reporting to GM Al-Sinani Establishment - Yanbu - Saudi Arabia –

(Civil Engineering & Building Contractors)

Feb 1994 - Jan 1995 Office Administrator – Reporting to Finance

& Admin Manager

Education

• Bachelor of Legislative Laws (L.L.B) - at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India - September 2009

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India - August 1992

• Diploma in Human Resource Management - The Gulf Academy, Manama, Bahrain - August 2008

• Diploma in General & Practical Accounts - at Institute of Accounts Developers, Hyd., India - April 1991 Professional Development

• Presentation

• Negotiations & Procurement

• Communications

Personal details

• Date of birth: 03 August 1972

• Languages: English, Arabic & Urdu

• Passport No: Z 3583633; Valid till 20/04/2026

• Kuwait Residence: Transferable visa; Valid till 16 Dec 2020

• Location Preference: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, (OR) any country in GCC.

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