Rashed Kassem

HR Systems and Transformation Specialist with over 20 years of deep technical expertise across the full HR value chain: HRIS (Workday, Oracle HCM, Cornerstone OnDemand), compensation architecture, organizational design, performance management, competency frameworks, talent analytics, and workforce planning. Proven ability to architect and deploy end-to-end HR solutions across complex, multi-country organizations in the humanitarian, consulting, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Independent HR & Management Transformation Advisor at Independent HR & Management Transformation Advisor (2026-01 – Present)

• Deliver end-to-end HR advisory engagements covering HR strategy design, compensation benchmarking, policy architecture, and organizational effectiveness for corporate and NGO clients.
• Lead organizational restructuring projects including job evaluation, grade structure design, and operating model redesign aligned with business objectives.
• Design and implement HR frameworks covering performance management cycles, succession planning, competency models, and HR KPI dashboards.
• Support C-suite in strategic workforce planning, OD interventions, and aligning people practices with measurable organizational outcomes.
• Manage full project cycles across HR transformation mandates, ensuring quality delivery, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable change integration.

Director of Human Resources (People and Culture) at International Rescue Committee (2023-06 – 2025-12)

• Architected and oversaw all HR systems and processes covering talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and workforce analytics.
• Leveraged HR data and KPI dashboards to monitor turnover, time-to-fill, diversity metrics, and workforce efficiency, driving evidence-based HR decisions.
• Managed compensation architecture including salary grading, annual review cycles, benefits benchmarking, and alignment with regional compensation frameworks.
• Designed and implemented a competency-linked performance management system with structured coaching, calibration, and development planning processes.
• Developed and deployed end-to-end HR policy frameworks covering safeguarding, PSEA, DEI, staff wellbeing, and labor law compliance.
• Contributed HR technical expertise to proposal development and grant reviews, including staffing cost modeling and organizational structure analysis.
• Led workforce restructuring projects using data-driven workforce planning methodologies.
• Managed HRIS operations and ensured data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization across HR platforms.

Field Human Resources Manager at International Rescue Committee (2020-12 – 2023-06)

• Applied technical HR methodologies in job design, job description evaluation, and organizational structure review.
• Designed and implemented competency-based talent development initiatives, career frameworks, and promotion criteria.
• Standardized HR tools, templates, and operational procedures across field HR teams.
• Managed Training Needs Analysis, L&D program design, and effectiveness measurement using structured evaluation models.
• Operated the full performance management cycle, including tool development, calibration facilitation, and outcome analysis.
• Developed country-specific HR policy frameworks ensuring compliance with local labor law and organizational standards.

Human Resources and Management Consultant at Jubaili Bros Group (2017-11 – 2020-12)

• Designed and deployed Corporate and Functional KPI Dashboards to measure strategic goal attainment and individual performance.
• Built the HR transformation roadmap and provided technical design for HR processes, policy architecture, and organizational standards.
• Generated a comprehensive HR policy and procedure suite and developed a Delegation of Authority Matrix across all corporate functions.
• Conducted Competency-Based Training Needs Analysis and designed multi-track training programs with structured effectiveness evaluation.
• Provided group-level HRBP advisory on compensation strategy, role design, and workforce planning.

Assistant Consulting Manager – People and Organization at PricewaterhouseCoopers (2016-09 – 2017-03)

• Conducted quantitative and qualitative labor market research, benchmarking compensation and employment standards against international platforms.
• Performed organizational assessment studies and structured gap analysis on sector support mechanisms.
• Facilitated technical workshops with senior stakeholders to map organizational incentives, constraints, and development priorities.
• Developed employment programs and platforms in collaboration with government bodies, aligned with national workforce strategy.

Human Resources Senior Consultant – Leadership at AON Hewitt (2015-01 – 2016-05)

• Designed and deployed behavioral and leadership competency frameworks aligned with organizational strategy and global research.
• Built leadership assessment and development tools customized using proprietary research platforms.
• Developed career architecture systems including career paths, movement criteria, and succession planning frameworks.
• Managed large-scale research and operations teams across the UAE and India in delivering the Qudurat workforce research study.
• Generated tailored client proposals using data-driven strategic selling models.

Organizational Development Manager at Saudi Oger Ltd. (2010-10 – 2014-12)

• Led Competency-Based Management and OD functions including competency mapping, training needs analysis, and talent framework design.
• Designed KPI and employee engagement measurement tools with structured improvement planning cycles.
• Managed the full Performance Evaluation Review process and generated data-driven corrective action recommendations.
• Directed enterprise-wide L&D programs spanning technical competency, leadership, and soft skills development.
• Led change management and strategy alignment in partnership with business and HR leadership.

Payroll Banking Services Head at Saudi Oger Ltd. (2006-10 – 2010-10)

• Managed payroll system operations for 50,000+ employees; audited and processed multi-country payroll across KSA, UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.
• Designed and maintained salary structures and compensation frameworks with analytical reporting to management.
• Developed financial and compensation analytical models in coordination with banking institutions and business finance teams.

Branch Manager at Izzat Daouk & Sons (2005-05 – 2006-06)

• Managed branch operations in accordance with company policies, overseeing all operational areas and staff.
• Analyzed activities, costs, operations, and budget data to track performance against goals while managing inventory and assets.
• Maintained stakeholder relations and communications to support a positive client service image.

Bachelor in Business Administration in Marketing and Management – Rafik Hariri University (2000 – 2005)