Regional Director of Human Resources at Azur Hotels & Resorts (2022-01 – Present)
Reporting to Managing Director / Chairman
Cluster Human Resources Manager at Emirates Grand Hospitality (2017-07 – 2021-12)
Managed cluster operations including Emirates Grand Hotel, Emirates Grand Hotel Apartments, Al Farej Hotel, and Tulip In Sharjah Hotel Apartments. Reporting to Managing Director / Chairman
- Manage overall cluster operations of the Human Resources Department
- Acts as Chairman's advisor on all human capital management matters of the group operations
- Developing and coordinating corporate HR initiatives that are aligned with business and country strategies
- Selection and recruitment of the core team
- Guide and direct all facets of Human Resources including recruitment, coaching, compensation & benefits, health & safety, performance management and succession planning
- Available for employees at all levels to advise, counsel and assist with problems or queries
- Ensures all positions hold up to date job descriptions compiled by the relevant Department Heads & Operation Heads
- Encourage a good standard of employee conduct and behavior and coordinate disciplinary procedure when necessary
- Directs, controls and inspects staff accommodation and ensures it is of the highest possible standard of cleanliness and comfort
- Coordinate and encourage sports and social activities on a regular basis
- Oversees the hotel's HR database and payroll system
- Obtaining work permits and required visas in a timely manner
- Ensure the publication of any information on a regular basis by maintaining lively and interesting staff notice boards
- Ensure appraisals are carried out for every employee at least once every 12 months and review all appraisals and follow up on development needs, if required
- Ensure recruitment of high calibre employees to help achieve the business targets, within budgeted staffing plans
- Provide direction, coaching and counselling on Human Resources issues such as performance management and employee relations
- New employees go for orientation, administration process and procedures for all these areas are of the highest standards
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of administering HR policies procedures and HR practices including proposing budgets for staff and department allocations
- Maintain and update information of Employee Handbook
- Maintain high level of colleague satisfaction and team spirit through active support, direction and participation with hotel core committees
- Maintain a high level of effectiveness communication throughout the hotel
- Promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and morale
- Good liaison with Government bodies on matters of UAE Labour law, regulations that matters to the organization
- Establish and implement annual objectives, budget and programs for the Human Resources Department in conjunction with the strategic plan of the company
- Effectively manage and maintain HR Cash Float to process all HR related expenses
- Ensures that compliance of HR policy is maintained to develop and strengthen business internal controls and procedures
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of Human Resources Division and the group
Director of Human Resources at Travelux for Hotels & Resorts (2015-10 – 2017-07)
Sentido Oriental Dream
Cluster Director of Human Resources at Premier Hotels & Resorts (2014-07 – 2015-10)
Director of Human Resources at Citadel Azur Hurghada (2008-01 – 2014-07)
Human Resources Manager at Grand Azur Horizon Hurghada (2002-05 – 2007-12)
Personnel Manager at Royal Azur & Club Azur Hurghada (1999-04 – 2002-05)
Assistant Personnel Manager at El Rashedy El Mezan (1995-09 – 1999-04)
Personnel Supervisor at Grand Hotel Hurghada (1993-03 – 1995-08)
Personnel Clerk at Westin Resort Hurghada (1992-04 – 1993-03)
