Waad Abdul Sater

dormakaba is one of the top three organizations worldwide that leads the access solution industry. I was hired to manage the talent acquisition across the MENA region.

Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development Expert- MENA

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities.

• Talent mapping across all levels using appropriate channels and methodologies

• Managed the implementation of SAP e-recruiting module across MEA

• Provide professional, best-practice HR advice to line managers in relation to recruitment, on-boarding, compensation, performance management, and organizational exit.

• Proactively support line managers with the implementation of HR policies and procedures across the entire employee lifecycle (recruitment, leaves, performance management, compensation, exit, etc.)

• Partner with line Managers to diagnose and resolve workforce challenges and ensure that all related HR activities are conducted in line with local legislation.

• Maintain an excellent level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and data privacy always and under all circumstances.

• Conduct training sessions for staff and line managers on various HR-related systems, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure the implementation of corporate standards, structures, and processes across the employee lifecycle.

WAAD ABDUL SATER

• Manage the onboarding and orientation program for all new hires.

• Lead the internal and external audit for the recruitment function across MENA

• Ensure all data on manual and HR systems are accurate and up to date and provide accurate and timely reports as and when required.

• Manage staff events such as town halls and the development and maintenance of other communication and feedback channels that contribute to employee engagement.

• Conduct exit interviews and ensure timely clearance and completion of organizational exit formalities.

• Conduct thorough training need analysis to identify skill gaps and training needs within the organization. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including managers and employees, to understand their requirements and expectations.

• Develop comprehensive training programs that align with the required objectives and address identified skill gaps.

• Facilitate training sessions using various instructional techniques, including presentations, workshops, group discussions, simulations, and e-learning platforms. Ensure effective knowledge transfer and engagement of participants during training sessions.

• Manage the learning management system to upload training materials, track participant progress, generate reports, and monitor the effectiveness of training programs.

System Construct is a leading general contracting company of manpower count exceeds 12000. The projects reflect the firm's extensive experience with concrete construction and pre-engineering steel structures in the UAE of any size and Scope-of-Work including residential and office buildings, showrooms, shopping malls, labor accommodation, factories, schools, workshops, distribution centers and aircraft hangars.

Assistant HR Manager/ Recruitment Manager

• Designs, develops and maintain the recruitment process in the organization (including its description, recruitment measurement definitions, regular measurement reporting, taking proper actions to close gaps)

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process

• Stake holder manager internally across all level and externally with possible vendors

• Monitors the labor legislation and implements required changes to keep the process compliant

• Manages and develops a team of 4 employees

• Acts as a single point of contact for managers regarding recruitment topics

• Participate in planning activities in coordination with line managers and HR manager during selection, hiring, offers, and long-term staffing strategies

• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures and communicate these to all levels of staff

• Experience of managing volume recruitment

• Ensure all recruitment files are properly maintained.

• Meet with all new employees to establish a one on one relationship

• Counseled the candidates on company's benefits, salary, and corporate environment

• Provide counseling to employees regarding any miscommunication or issues that affect their work

• Ensure new employee induction is properly implemented to help in speeding up their productivity level within no time

• Conduct exit interviews to terminated and resigned employees

• Liaise with the insurance companies concerning staff medical insurance

• Develop and implement policies and process flowcharts to eliminate any gaps possible.

• Develop and update job descriptions and competencies required to perform

Jobs-ME is considered one of the most reputable recruitment agencies in the Middle East with more than 33 years of experience in recruiting to local, international and multinational companies covering all the possible industries. During my work engagement in Jobs-ME, I successfully placed over 100 candidates in different disciplines during the financial crisis.

Sourcing Specialist / Recruitment Consultant

• Identified possible candidates through database and internet searches, cold calling, and networking

• Prepared and posted requisition form on internal and external websites

• Acted as a liaison between hiring managers and candidates

• Conducted initial candidate screening and interviewing and recommended qualified individuals for interviews

• Filled positions expediently by matching qualified candidates to the job requirements

• Developed key relationships with clients

• Acquainted new business through gaining trust, negotiating terms of business and performing to a high standard when new business is received