KHALED
EL CHAAR
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
PROFILE
A highly efficient DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES with strong leadership, administrative and organizational skills. These abilities enable me to successfully co-ordinate the varied aspects of a demanding role, managing a multi-national personnel. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Talent Management • Strategic Management • Benefits Administration
• Recruitment and Selection • Policy Development • Process Improvements
• Training and Development • Employee Relations • Change Management
• Conflict Resolution • Performance Management • Planning and Organization
• Team Leadership • Budgeting • Contract Negotiations and Compliance CAREER
07/2022 till date
THE LIVING ADVENTURE
Director of Talent & Culture – Reporting and Audits
• Reviews the T & C Policies and Procedures Manual of The Living Adventure.
• Processes the approved promotions in the Headquarters and different Clusters.
• Coordinates and/or performs audit work, approves audit plans and reviews audit reports. 01/2021-02/2022
DUSIT DOHA HOTEL and DUSIT HOTEL & SUITES, DOHA
Cluster Director of Human Resources
• Ensured the smooth and efficient running of the Human Resources Department, ensuring that all policies and procedures outlined in the Operational Manual are strictly adhered to.
• Assisted in the building of an efficient team of employees by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
• Coordinated an effective and efficient payroll/management/resource allocation through establishing a flexible workforce throughout the department, based on the principles of multi-skilling and multitasking. Doha, Qatar +97 4 6633 8468
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• Coached and advised on a wide range of core human resource functions including organizational design, HR policies and best practices.
08/2006-01/2020
LA CIGALE HOTEL, DOHA
Director of Human Resources
• Provided overall leadership to Human Resources and Administration function’s development, planning and implementation.
• Administrated and supervised the Hotel employee recognition programs as outlined in the Employee Recognition Program.
• Established and maintained an objective appraisal system, whereby promotions, annual increments, bonuses and incentives are directly related to performance.
• Ensured that trainees are provided with professional counsel and learning opportunities, which best facilitate the learning process.
• Ensured compliance with the Local Laws, Statutory and Company Insurances, Hygiene and Safety etc. and best practices in HR and Administration procedures so that they are efficient, accurate, timely, and responsive.
• Reviewed and negotiated Human Resources related contracts and agreements. 10/2003-11/2005
MILLENNIUM HOTEL SHARJAH
Human Resources Manager
• Handled all personnel administration and in charge of the security department.
• Directed and implemented human resources guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with the local laws and Millennium Hotels & Resorts Corporate Human Resources guidelines and service concepts.
• Achieved hotel’s operating goals by maximizing employee productivity. 07/2000-09/2003
HYATT REGENCY JEDDAH
Director of Human Resources
• Ensured the smooth and efficient running of the Human Resources Division, while maintaining the company’s high standards of Human Resources Management.
• Trained and developed Saudi nationals in the hospitality Industry. 1999 - 2000
JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL, DUBAI
Human Resources Manager
April 2000
OPENING OF EMIRATES TOWERS HOTEL, 723 EMPLOYEES
• A sister hotel to the Jumeirah Beach Resort – comprising of The Jumeirah Beach Hotel (voted the World’s Best Hotel in the Conde Nast Traveller Awards), Wild Wadi and Burj Al Arab.
• The third tallest hotel in the world and boasts 400 rooms including 92 suites with outstanding facilities and some of Dubai’s finest food and beverage outlets. December 1999
OPENING OF BURJ AL ARAB, 1050 Employees
• Comprising of 202 duplex suites soaring 321m above The Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi Water Park. The unique sail-shaped building stands on a man-made island some 280m offshore.
• The traditions of Arabic Hospitality are combined with the latest technology to provide a monument for the New Millennium.
August 1999
OPENING OF THE WILD WADI, 300 Employees
• The world’s most advanced water theme park.
THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL
• Responsible for all areas of the Human Resources Management including recruitment and selection, wage and salary administration, employee benefits, personnel records control and retention.
• Compliance with all Labor and Employment Laws.
1996 - 1999
RENAISSANCE DUBAI HOTEL (formerly The Royal Abjar Hotel), DUBAI Human Resources Manager
• Screened and recruited applicants to select the most appropriate candidates to fill employment openings.
• Supported Training Officer in the promotion of increased productivity through training.
• Administered wage and salary programs encouraging productivity, and serving competitive job pricing.
• Recommended employee benefit programs that provided maximum benefits at the lowest cost.
• Recommended appropriate personnel policies and communicate policies to all employees.
• Provided support for the establishment of goals, measurable objectives, and for a periodic review process for each employee to measure progress against objectives.
• Encouraged higher productivity through other programs and assistance such as career counseling and morale-building activities.
1989 – 1996
CARLTON TOWER HOTEL, DUBAI
Personnel Manager
• Internally promoted from the post of Accountant.
• Responsible for recruitment, placing advertisements in local and international papers, selecting candidates from CVs, interviewing and making final selections.
• Directly involved in the formulation and implementation of internal staff policies, ensuring that the Hotel’s high standards of service were maintained.
• Supervised the living quarters for all staff including the executive level, located and negotiated favorable rents for new housing, ensured that regular maintenance was carried out.
• Planned a wide variety of entertainment for the various Food and Beverage Outlets. Liaised with agents to ensure the suitability of acts. Drew up contracts, applied for visas, and arranged flights and accommodation.
Accountant
• Managed a team of 4 – purchaser, accounts assistant, storekeeper, and store helper.
• Responsible for the entire account payable.
• Maintained all the account books – purchasing, sales, cash, and stores inventory registers, subsidiary, and general ledgers.
• Maintained and balanced daily stock cards, monthly physical inventory, and monthly reports. Reconciled suppliers’ statements of accounts and bank statements. 1986 - 1988
FAREAST TO WEST COMPANY, BEIRUT
Accountant and Computer Operator
• Responsible for the routine administration of the accounts and computer departments. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
1984 – 1986
Bachelor of Science Beirut University College
Business Administration, Major – Management
Minor – Accounting
1982 – 1984
Associate in Applied Science
Business Studies
Beirut University College
COMPETENCIES
IT Skills
Word, Excel, Power Point
Languages
Native Arabic, Fluent English
PERSONAL
Lebanese
18th February, 1964
Married with 2 children
INTEREST
Tennis, basketball and reading
REFERENCE
Furnished promptly upon request