Rasha Sammour

Dynamic and accomplished human resource director with 17+ years of extensive experience in carrying out viable leads to a full spectrum of human resources. Fortified with an indomitable growth mindset focused on using data and technology to drive productivity and succession planning. Integrates business HR interventions through business insights, fostering positive business relationships, and empowering teams to optimize resources for organizational change.

Adept tactician towards HR-related initiatives and expert in objective/goals or competencies-based evaluations, career navigation, and talent management, capable of developing a well-defined company culture.

Human Resources Director | SkillGigs – Houston, TX  Mar 2023 – Present

Lead strategic HR initiatives, developing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Increased organizational efficiency by 20% while improving departmental productivity through modern HR functions.
• Saved $50K in 3 months by streamlining processes and curtailing expenses associated with dysfunctional systems.
• Develop and implement successful employee engagement program, leading to 15% increase in employee retention.
• Drive change management to support organizational growth, ensuring seamless transitions during periods of change.
• Minimize legal risks and foster compliant workplace in adherence with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage development of comprehensive HR system, streamlining processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
• Directed end-to-end HRIS initiatives, from project planning to successful implementation of new systems & processes.

VP of HR Transition & Outsourcing | Key Global Group (Key Jordan) – Houston, TX  Mar 2013 – Feb 2023

Functioned as member of executive team directing HR strategy and manage multiple projects for 6 corporate divisions in 5 countries with 500+ employees.

• Expanded workforce, overseeing growth from 50-500+ employees, aligning talent with organizational objectives.
• Reduced HR costs by enabling operational changes and transition from paper-based documentation to 100% digital.
• Led HR transition and change management for 100+ projects, ensuring integration and minimal disruption to operations.
• Commanded due diligence for M&A initiatives, ensuring successful integration of a $20M international acquisition.
• Optimized organizational efficiency, partnering with COO and executives to consolidate operations and reallocate staff.

HR Organizational Development Leader | Cairo Amman Bank – Amman, Jordan  Oct 2011 – Feb 2013

Led organizational development, compensation, and talent management, serving as HR executive for a 1600+ employee organization.

• Accelerated time-to-hire by 25%, cutting $100K in recruitment costs, showcasing efficiency in talent acquisition.
• Reduced HR costs by $500K through application of operational changes, signifying keen focus on cost-effectiveness.
• Led successful execution of strategic workforce planning, ensuring alignment of resources with business objectives.
• Built a complete performance management system to update competencies dictionary, jobs objectives, linking all in HRIS system for automation for 1600+ employees in less than 3 months; built succession planning program, saving after losing key positions.
• Dropped payroll costs YOY by 20% and increased functionality by managing selection/transition to new HRIS system.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Assistant Manager | Total Energies – Oil & Gaz– Amman, Jordan 

Oversaw compensation and benefits, ensuring competitiveness in the market and employee satisfaction.

Human Resources Generalist | Philip Morris International - Manufacturing – Amman, Jordan

Accomplished goals by aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives, contributing to company's success.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature | The Open University – United Kingdom

Certificate in Human Resources Management & Services | Alison – Galway, Ireland

Talent Management & Investment – UK

SAP HR Evolution Central – Austria

Job Description & Competencies/Risk Management Training – Jordan

Business Succession Planning & Development/Recruitment, Interview Techniques & Skills – Jordan