BASHAR
BARGHOUTHY
Human Resources
Executive
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Turkey & MEA
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Human Resources Manager
Qiagen GmbH, MEA
2020 – current, Ankara, MEA
• Enhanced the company's global culture in the region which improved communications amongst teams
• Implemented SAP ESS which led to more accurate data and saved time and workload
• Implemented an onboarding system that ensures new hires were productive and integrated into the company culture faster
• Reduced cost-per-hire by optimizing recruitment channels using Talent Link and negotiating favorable contracts with external agencies
• Improved the reward system for sales teams, which led to improvement in sales employee performance
• Worked with the L&D team in developing the region's talent management program, which helped identify potential leaders and successors.
Group Human Resources Manager
Jeffrey’s, GCC
2016 – 2020, Jeddah, KSA
• Streamlined HR processes and workflows using Oracle, leading to a reduction in administrative overhead
• Created a long-term leadership development plan, which included all seniors in the group and led to highly professional leaders.
• Attained a tangible reduction in time-to-fill positions by optimizing the recruitment process by utilizing Oracle
• Improved workforce planning accuracy by getting more involved in the business plans and budgets
Group Human Resources Manager
AF Holding, GCC
2008 – 2016, Damam, KSA
• Implemented a full HR Oracle package that, which resulting in data-driven decision-making and a reduction in HR related costs
• Enhanced employee skills and capabilities, which resulted in an increase in internal promotions and career progression opportunities
• Incorporated an applicant tracking system, streamlining the recruitment process and reducing time-to fill positions
• Established a learning and development platform that resulted in a 51% increase in employees' utilization of training resources
Prior Work Experience
Operations HR Manager, ASTRA Group, MENA, 2005 – 2008, Ankara, MEA ER & Payroll Manager, ABIR Group, 2000 – 2005, KSA Recruitment Supervisor, ABIR Group, 1998 – 2000, KSA EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Middle East Technical
University
1994
Ankara, Turkey
SKILLS
Talent Management.
Compensation & Benefits.
Union and Government
Relations.
Process Automation.
Organizational
Development.
Employee Development.
HR Projects Management.
Program Development.
HR Compliance.
Performance Management.
Conflict Resolution.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Human
Resources Manager
Columbia Southern
University
2003 – 2005
Orange Beach, AL
Certified Trainer
Hacettepe University
2000
Ankara, Turkey