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AMEERA EL BAHRAWY

AMEERA EL BAHRAWY

HR Director
Heliopolis / Sheikh Zayed,

Summary

I seek a senior management career opportunity in the field of Human Resources where extensive corporate experience, strategic planning ability and organizational development knowledge can add value. A working culture characterized by diversity and high work ethics is appreciated.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Regional HR Business Partner- Egypt & KSA

Cequens
02.2023 - Current

To act as a trusted advisor to the management on all human capital management matters; to ensure a keen understanding of the business to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy, and diversity; and comply with HR policies.

Head of Human Capital & Administration

MODON Developments
10.2018 - 09.2022

To strategize, lead, and provide direction in all Human Capital related activities pertaining to attracting, evaluating, rewarding and developing MODON Developments employees to ensure a high performance driven and a healthy productive organization culture.

The role also includes the management of the company’s Administration activities.

Human Resource Manager

Madkour Group
02.2017 - 09.2018

A start-up position that requires establishing a comprehensive infrastructure of policies, processes, and work procedures in the HR Function with an emphasis on instilling high-quality standards. This role is aimed at supporting the business through establishing the groundwork and building a progressive function that enables business sustainability and growth.

HR Consultant

Freelance
06.2015 - 02.2017

Designed client-specific HR strategies and tools to enhance performance and drive productivity.

Human Resource & Administration Manager

Tokio Marine Egypt General Takaful
10.2014 - 06.2015

Oversaw the full range of HR activities spanning across the employee life cycle with a focus on operational excellence and instilling a performance driven culture.


Regional Human Resource Manager- Middle East

Jaguar Land Rover
12.2012 - 07.2013

This position plays a pivotal role in: understanding the strategy of the business; ensuring that the organization structure is developed to achieve continued commercial success, driving initiatives to recruit, develop and retain talent; motivating a high-performance culture; and ensuring there is a robust infrastructure for compensation and benefits, policies and procedures, and general HR administration.

HR Assistant General Manager

Damco, A.P. MOLLER MAERSK GROUP
11.2011 - 11.2012

The Cluster HR Manager manages and coordinates all HR activities across the Middle East Cluster and drives policies, best practices and guidelines from Group HR & Africa Region into countries within the cluster.

HR Manager

Damco, A.P. MOLLER MAERSK GROUP
11.2009 - 11.2011

The Human Resources Manager originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide a values-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment and productivity.

The Human Resources Manager initiates and coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the CEO and serves on the executive management team; and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.

HR Generalist

Halliburton
12.2006 - 06.2009
  • Provide support to line management regarding the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
  • Process all personnel actions in SAP pertaining to the Product Service Lines (PSLs) I am responsible for.
  • Provide training on HRIS and HR processes to less experienced team members locally and through international assignments.
  • Provide support to line management regarding compensation and administration issues.
  • Provide training to managers and employees based on local needs.
  • Assist employees in resolving general human resource, payroll and benefits issues.
  • Act as company representative in career fairs and assist in University relations.
  • Handle projects as assigned (ex Creating a new hire package, creating and maintaining a vacation tracking system for all company employees, etc…).
  • Design, Develop, and deliver new employee orientation.
  • Coordinate training logistics and maintain records of training activities.
  • Participate in market surveys as assigned.

Executive Assistant

EGYPTIAN FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (EFDA)
04.2005 - 12.2006
  • Event Management: Manage and coordinate all logistics and technicalities pertaining to the annual MENA International Franchise Exhibition & Conference.
  • Manage Seminars and conferences with partner organizations.
  • Develop a detailed program of work to ensure the timely implementation of EFDA’s strategic plans.
  • Perform a wide variety of secretarial and administrative duties as required by daily operations.

Researcher

AMERICANA GROUP (Chairman Office)
08.2004 - 04.2005
  • Economic and business data research and analysis covering Chairman’s areas of interest
  • Translation of business articles from Arabic to English
  • Prepare briefings on international business trends
  • Review the English language of Chairman’s all outgoing correspondence
  • Assist in various administrative tasks.

Research Analyst

Cairo Economics & Finance (Dr. Mahmoud Mohie El Din)
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Economic data research and analysis.
  • Writing a monthly report on the Egyptian macro economy.
  • Consultancy, as per demand customizes reports and research topics as needed for customers.

Education

HR Diploma - Human Resource Management

American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
04.2007 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Misr International University
Cairo, Egypt
04.1999 - 01.2003

I.G.C.S.E. -

Orouba Language Schools (Maadi)
Cairo, Egypt
04.1996 - 01.1999

Middle School -

River Ridge Middle/High School
Florida, USA
04.1995 - 01.1996

Skills

Performance Management

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Competencies

  • People strategy formulation in alignment with business goals. Optimizing the business model through assessment of hindrances and application of relevant HR best practices.
  • Establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships. Proven ability to influence, persuade and motivate business stakeholders.
  • Progressive experience in HR generalist affairs, including but not limited to:

      - HR Policies development and legal compliance. In depth knowledge of labor law in Egypt and UAE and general legislative knowledge across the Gulf.

      - Mediation and conflict resolution.

      - SAP Super User; managed deploying the system across several regions. Experienced in using other HRIS systems such as HITS.

      - Compensation and benefits analysis and administration, with a focus on competitiveness and equity.

      - Employee recruitment and retention. Instilling necessary practices to meet the organization’s short and long-term capability needs.

      - Succession planning and staff development. Building a competency framework and using it as a platform for all training and development activities.

      - Building corporate identity/ culture in line with the employer value proposition.

      - Organizational analysis & change management.

      - Budget management and cost saving analysis.

Timeline

Regional HR Business Partner- Egypt & KSA

Cequens
02.2023 - Current

Head of Human Capital & Administration

MODON Developments
10.2018 - 09.2022

Human Resource Manager

Madkour Group
02.2017 - 09.2018

HR Consultant

Freelance
06.2015 - 02.2017

Human Resource & Administration Manager

Tokio Marine Egypt General Takaful
10.2014 - 06.2015

Regional Human Resource Manager- Middle East

Jaguar Land Rover
12.2012 - 07.2013

HR Assistant General Manager

Damco, A.P. MOLLER MAERSK GROUP
11.2011 - 11.2012

HR Manager

Damco, A.P. MOLLER MAERSK GROUP
11.2009 - 11.2011

HR Diploma - Human Resource Management

American University in Cairo
04.2007 - 01.2008

HR Generalist

Halliburton
12.2006 - 06.2009

Executive Assistant

EGYPTIAN FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (EFDA)
04.2005 - 12.2006

Researcher

AMERICANA GROUP (Chairman Office)
08.2004 - 04.2005

Research Analyst

Cairo Economics & Finance (Dr. Mahmoud Mohie El Din)
09.2003 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Misr International University
04.1999 - 01.2003

I.G.C.S.E. -

Orouba Language Schools (Maadi)
04.1996 - 01.1999

Middle School -

River Ridge Middle/High School
04.1995 - 01.1996
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