Cherry Fouad
Senior HR Manager
Maadi
Summary
Strategic HR professional with 8+ years of experience in Organizational Development (OD), Learning & Development (L&D), and HR analytics. Proven expertise in designing and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives, driving employee engagement, and optimizing organizational performance. Skilled in talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. Adept at analyzing HR metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and foster a positive workplace culture. Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of building high-performing teams. Also background in both corporate and educational sectors, with a focus on aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior HR Manager
Dktinternational
01.2024 - Current
- Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring workforce alignment with business needs.
- Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding programs to attract and retain top talent.
- Employee Development: Manage employee onboarding and training programs to ensure seamless integration and continuous skill development.
- Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations and feedback sessions, identifying areas for improvement and implementing development plans.
- Employee Relations: Address employee relations issues promptly and effectively, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Compliance & Policy Management: Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate records and updating HR policies as needed.
- HR Analytics: Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement, driving data-informed decisions and process enhancements.
- Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness, including change management, workforce planning, and culture-building activities.
- Budget Management: Prepare and manage manpower and administration budgets, ensuring cost-effective HR operations.
Product Manager
Noor for Data and Networking
07.2023 - 12.2023
- For Data & Networking-Zabatnee APP
- Strategic Partnerships: Increased brand awareness and customer acquisition through strategic platform partnerships and social media campaigns.
- Marketing Campaigns: Developed and executed a 6-month marketing campaign plan, resulting in increased user engagement and app downloads.
- User Experience Optimization: Redesigned the app’s entertainment section to enhance user experience and drive customer retention.
- Customer Analysis: Conducted customer segmentation analysis to deliver targeted marketing campaigns, improving conversion rates.
HR and Partnership Manager
Cairo Ad School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Strategic HR Leadership: Designed and implemented HR strategies to support the school’s mission of fostering talent in the advertising and creative industries, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Partnership Development: Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with schools, colleges, and industry stakeholders to enhance student development programs and create pathways for career advancement.
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Developed and executed a creative hiring process tailored to the educational sector, connecting directly with agencies and educational institutions for events like Portfolio Night, resulting in a 20% increase in qualified hires.
- Learning & Development (L&D): Collaborated with colleges to design and deliver student development courses, equipping students with the skills needed for junior roles in advertising and creative fields.
- HR Analytics & Reporting: Created a data-driven HR structure to collect and analyze key metrics, such as student enrollment trends, graduate employment rates, and training program effectiveness, enabling data-informed decision-making.
- Event Management: Successfully organized and hosted the annual Portfolio Night event, attracting top talent from schools and colleges, and fostering connections between students and industry professionals.
- Training Program Development: Analyzed training needs in consultation with faculty and industry experts, designing and implementing programs that improved student readiness for the job market.
- Stakeholder Engagement Branding: Acted as the primary liaison between the school, colleges, and industry partners, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Student Advocacy: Provided support and guidance to students, addressing concerns and fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged creativity and professional growth.
Senior HR Talent Acquisition
Huawei
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Strategic Talent Acquisition: Led the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies with 5 member to attract top-tier candidates for technical and managerial roles, ensuring alignment with Huawei’s business objectives and workforce planning needs.
- HR Analytics & Reporting: Generated in-depth reports on key HR metrics, including salaries, compensation trends, headcount, and team engagement, providing actionable insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Recruitment Process Optimization: Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job requisition analysis, CV screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Competitive Intelligence: Conducted market research and competitive analysis to benchmark Huawei’s compensation and benefits packages against industry standards, ensuring the company remained an employer of choice.
- Employer Branding: Enhanced Huawei’s employer reputation by organizing recruitment events, campus drives, and employer branding campaigns, positioning the company as a top employer in the technology sector.
- Candidate Experience: Acted as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Technical Recruitment: Partnered with technical teams to understand role requirements, screen candidates, and provide feedback, ensuring the hiring of highly skilled professionals for software and mobile manufacturing roles.
- HR Systems Management: Ensured the accuracy and integrity of all data entered into Huawei’s HR systems, maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Employee Retention Strategies: Analyzed exit interview data and turnover trends to identify root causes of attrition and implemented retention initiatives, such as career development programs and engagement activities.
- Team Development: Provided coaching and development opportunities for the recruitment team, enhancing their skills in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and employer branding.
- Workforce Planning: Collaborated with department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans, ensuring the organization had the right talent to meet its strategic goals.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Promoted diversity in hiring by implementing inclusive recruitment practices and ensuring a fair and unbiased selection process.
- Vendor Management: Managed relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality talent acquisition services.
- Onboarding & Integration: Oversaw the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization and alignment with Huawei’s culture and values.
- HR Compliance: Ensured all recruitment activities complied with local labor laws and Huawei’s global HR policies, minimizing legal risks.
Senior Team Lead
Careem Egypt
05.2017 - 06.2020
- For Technologies & Networking Transportation
- Led and developed a team of 21+ agents, providing regular performance feedback, coaching, and development opportunities, including interpersonal skills training to enhance team performance
- Managed employee attendance, compliance, and workforce, quality, HR and engagement- related matters
- Monitored quality and ensured the service given to customer across the Middle East region
- Managed and adjusted departmental budgets.
- Developed high-performing team members through targeted training programs and one-on-one coaching.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and regular feedback sessions.
- Established clear performance metrics for individual team members, driving accountability towards meeting organizational goals.
HR Trainee
QNB Bank
- Managed headcount and employee placements, hired and on boarded trainees, and selected and provided development courses based on employee needs and organizational requirements
- Entered and validated new employee data into the HR system, and generated and distributed credentials
- Assessed and selected vendors for development programs and platforms.
HR Manager
Chinese Startup
- Grew the business by developing and implementing new partnerships
- Recruited and hired over 65 qualified candidates for a variety of projects
- Managed headcount, payroll and technological assets for over 70 employees
- Investigated and resolved employee complaints, and advised departments on appropriate corrective action
- Reviewed employment contracts and documents for compliance
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify and develop top talent
- Freelance Marketing
- Provided administrative support to the executive team and built relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Managed all aspects of events, including planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation
- Managed a team of event planners and staff
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns for a variety of brands
- Secured sponsorships and partnerships for events
- Below Brands: Orange, Vogue eyewear, Oppo, Wild Burger, Acer, Eva Cosmetics.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business and Economics, Finance
Misr University For Science And Technology
01-2016
Course - HR Generalist & AI Transfer
EgyCham
Cairo 04.2001 -
Major - Soft Skills, Team Leadership
Taylors University in Malaysia
English Conversation - undefined
British Council
Skills
- Strategic HR Planning
- Organizational Development (OD)
- Learning & Development (L&D)
- HR Analytics & Metrics
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Compliance & Policy Management
- Change Management
- Budget Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/01/92
Freelance Experience
- HR Manager, Chinese Startup, Grew the business by developing and implementing new partnerships., Recruited and hired over 65 qualified candidates for a variety of projects., Managed headcount, payroll and technological assets for over 70 employees., Investigated and resolved employee complaints, and advised departments on appropriate corrective action., Reviewed employment contracts and documents for compliance., Conducted performance evaluations to identify and develop top talent.
- Freelance Marketing, Provided administrative support to the executive team and built relationships with internal and external stakeholders., Managed all aspects of events, including planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation., Managed a team of event planners and staff., Developed and implemented marketing campaigns for a variety of brands., Secured sponsorships and partnerships for events.
Timeline
Senior HR Manager
Dktinternational
01.2024 - Current
Product Manager
Noor for Data and Networking
07.2023 - 12.2023
HR and Partnership Manager
Cairo Ad School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Senior HR Talent Acquisition
Huawei
07.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Team Lead
Careem Egypt
05.2017 - 06.2020
Course - HR Generalist & AI Transfer
EgyCham
04.2001 -
HR Trainee
QNB Bank
Major - Soft Skills, Team Leadership
Taylors University in Malaysia
English Conversation - undefined
British Council
HR Manager
Chinese Startup
Bachelor Degree - Business and Economics, Finance
Misr University For Science And Technology
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