Waleed Altararwah
Kuwait City
Summary
Resourceful Career Advisor focused on building successful training and career paths in support of career goals for clients. Hardworking and resilient professional with deep understanding of company needs and market trends. Innovative Human Resources Executive demonstrates talent for turning around flagging operations and spearheading growth through proactive leadership. Experienced with HRIS and data-driven approaches to personnel management, benefits administration and organizational development. Record of success in improving recruitment and retention. Talented in bridging gaps between labor forces and management to achieve objectives.
Driven and decisive with passion for building and retaining highly effective teams. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Career Advisor
Free Lance
Kuwait City
07.2021 - Current
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
Director - HR
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait City
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
- Expanded partners as leading regional, full-service actuarial, compensation and benefit consulting firm to complement HR outsourcing and further drive per-client revenue potential.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Used [Oracle] and [HRIS] to process employee payroll and benefits enrollment information.
- Used [MS PowerPoint, Excel] to prepare correspondence and presentations.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
HR Consultant
Free Lance
Kuwait City
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
- Advised clients on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Assessed client feedback and delivered information to management for corrective action.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Wrote, developed and delivered successful presentations and facilitated training to individuals and groups.
- Applied facts and analytics to understand trends and develop solutions to positively impact organization.
- Designed and delivered client-specific benefit presentations for open enrollment and new hire orientations.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Assisted and guided clients on HR procedures and program development by devising performance evaluations, job descriptions and industry-standard salary ranges.
Chief Human Resources Officer
VIVA Telecommunication
Kuwait City
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [20] new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for [500]-employee company.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Supported talent acquisition and allocation procedures by facilitating targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Accurately prepared weekly payroll and tracking data using [Oracle] system.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Human Resources Manager
Ali Abdulwahab & Sons
Kuwait City
08.2007 - 09.2011
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [50] new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1750 -employee company.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Managed 30 employees to reduce workflow stoppage and achieve on-time project completion.
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
HR Generalist
HRD International
Kuwait City
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Administration Manager
Al-Kout Industrial Projects
kuwait
09.2000 - 08.2006
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Built excellent employee experience through culture of service and execution of employee assistance programs.
- Oversaw corporate events designed to connect and support employees at work and outside of work.
- Reduced employee turnover through employee development and other retention measures.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Managed 25 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
IT Administrator
2000 Public Authority for Youth and Sport
Kuwait City
05.1993 - 06.2000
- Oversaw on-site IT engineer dispatch plans, creating pre-defined response scenarios for common malfunctions and service call types.
- Directed budgeting studies on current and proposed IT spending plans, determining maximally impactful business enhancements and minimizing wasteful spending.
- Created remote service interaction scenario manuals, defining appropriate triage and response policies for common ticket types.
- Designed staffing plans for newly opened locations, organizing hiring and training scenarios to verify availability of competencies at each facility.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
- Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.
Education
MBA - General Business And Strategic Management
Maastricht University
Netherlands 09.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
California State University
Sacramento 09.1988 - 01.1993
Skills
Self-directed mindset
undefinedAccomplishments
Project: Provided radio and television programs and activities specialized in self-development live on the air
Organization Name: Kuwait State Radio and Television, Al Watan TV, AL-Rai TV
Responsibilities: Preparing and presenting radio and television episodes
Achievements: Achieved a local and gulf spread in terms of the number of viewers and radio follow-up.
Certification
Personal Profile Analysis System Practitioner, [Thomas International], Dubai
Timeline
Recruiting, Interviewing, and Selection Employees [Intech Management &Technology Solutions], Dubai
03-2022
Career Advisor
Free Lance
07.2021 - Current
Director - HR
Kuwait Airways
12.2019 - 07.2021
HR Consultant
Free Lance
05.2013 - 12.2019
Chief Human Resources Officer
VIVA Telecommunication
09.2011 - 05.2013
Personal Profile Analysis System Practitioner, [Thomas International], Dubai
07-2009
Human Resources Manager
Ali Abdulwahab & Sons
08.2007 - 09.2011
HR Generalist
HRD International
07.2006 - 08.2007
Style Flex, [dta worldwide
04-2006
MBA - General Business And Strategic Management
Maastricht University
09.2005 - 01.2007
Modern Techniques of Human Resources Management
08-2004
Adequate Job Description and Creating Personnel Policy Manual, Dubai
10-2002
Administration Manager
Al-Kout Industrial Projects
09.2000 - 08.2006
IT Administrator
2000 Public Authority for Youth and Sport
05.1993 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
California State University
09.1988 - 01.1993
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