IBRAHIM KOTB
Director - HR
Zahraa El- Maadi
Summary
Experienced Director - HR with over 15 years of experience in talent development, recruitment, performance management, and compliance. Expert in streamlining processes and optimizing personnel management. Succeeded in reducing turnover rates, meeting recruitment targets, and implementing efficiency strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director - HR
RMC - Raafat.miller.consulting
6 2023 - Current
- Led talent development strategy and resource planning at RMC, directly overseeing all recruitment and retention efforts
- Consulted with Partners/ Heads/ Managers on employee issues, advised on company policies related to HR and benefits
- Managed performance evaluation, benefit programs, and oversaw payroll process
- Designed and delivered training and development programs, enhancing workforce skills
- Proactively adjusted recruitment strategies to meet changing business needs, improving adaptability
- Conducted exit interviews, analyzed data, and recommended policy changes to reduce turnover
- Maintained and updated HR systems, ensuring efficient operations and compliance
- Supervised HR orientation and internal policy development, streamlining onboarding processes.
Head of HR & Administration
Egypt ZhengBang Company
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Led the creation of a robust HR department for ZhengBang Company, serving its Poultry & Feed sectors in Egypt
- Recruited and trained employees, developing job descriptions and KPIs to strengthen the HR system for three entities
- Implemented a comprehensive staff appraisal system, enhancing employee performance management
- Established and maintained an efficient document and data retrieval system to keep organizational records up-to-date
- Administered employee benefits, maintained personnel records, and ensured HR policies compliance
- Designed and conducted employee onboarding, training programs, and exit interviews to support staff development and retention
- Managed all HR procedures including job advertisements, interviews, and contract preparations for multiple factories
- Oversaw staff relations and evaluations in Cairo, implementing a training plan catered to staff needs.
As HR & Operation Manager
M.Squared - Facility Management Company - (Intro Group)
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Overseeing HR & Operations, acting as GM, at M.Squared, a Facility Management Company, part of Intro Group
- Streamlined task execution and HR policies, reducing task fulfillment time
- Led recruitment, performance management, and compliance with social insurance and labor laws
- Optimized personnel management including hiring, separations, leaves, and penalties
- Negotiated and managed medical insurance and employee bank accounts, ensuring optimal benefits
- Conducted division KPIs and developed training programs based on TNA, enhancing employee performance.
HR & Administration Operation Manager
Olam Spices
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Launched Training Matrix and developed personal development plans, achieving the lowest turnover rate with an efficient annual Manpower plan
- Selected, interviewed, and assessed blue-collar candidates, meeting annual recruitment targets and managing factory's manpower transfers, promotions
- Implemented an Assessment Center for evaluating technical and behavioral skills of new hires; led job description and KPI development
- Guided and advised on business unit restructures, creating deployment flowcharts to streamline processes
- Handled admin tasks, security, vehicle management, and liaised with governmental agencies to ensure compliance and resolve issues promptly
- Acted as a change agent, fostering close relationships with management and the employee union to address and resolve workplace challenges.
HR & Administration - Operation Section Head
Wadi Group Company
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Recruitment: - Prepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions
- Interview applicants about their experience, education and skills
- Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place
- Provide advice and assistance with writing job descriptions
- Contact references and perform background checks
- Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and compensation
- Hire or refer qualified candidates
- Conduct new employee orientations
- Personnel: - Process paperwork
- Monitor daily attendance
- Maintain and ensure the implementation of the company's policy
- Supervising and monitoring the work staff
- Preparing reports for the staff general performance
- Investigate and understand causes for staff absences
- Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluation.
HR Generalist
Wadi Group Company
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for providing current recruitment knowledge and trends within the local and international market
- Responsible to monitor the selection process using various reporting tools: job flow - hire system.
HR Specialist
Wadi Group Company
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for HRIS (Data Entry, following up attendance, vacations, absence)
Administration & Personnel Specialist
Saif Group - Borg El Arab
03.2009 - 03.2010
- End to End employee relation
Education
Major in Accounting-English - Major in Accounting
Faculty of Commerce English, Modern Academy Maadi
01.2007 - 05.2007
Essential Human Resource Management Diploma - Essential Human Resource Management Diploma
School or University
01.2012 - 05.2012
Training of Trainer
Brilliance School, Wadi Group
01.2016 - 05.2017
Human Resource Management Diploma
Brilliance School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Skills
Payroll & Benefits Management
Performance Management
HRIS
HRMS
Internal Audit
Staffing
HR Policies & Procedures
L&D
Workforce Planning
Report Writing
Customer Relations
Budget Administration
Languages
Arabic
English
Training
- Foundation & Internal Auditor Program
- Report Writing
- Power Of Influence
- Find The Star
- ISO 9001:2015 Awareness & Internal Audit Training Course
- Compensation & Benefits - Training Course
- Leadership Development Track Skills
Timeline
Head of HR & Administration
Egypt ZhengBang Company
04.2022 - 05.2023
As HR & Operation Manager
M.Squared - Facility Management Company - (Intro Group)
03.2019 - 03.2022
HR & Administration Operation Manager
Olam Spices
01.2017 - 03.2019
Human Resource Management Diploma
Brilliance School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Training of Trainer
Brilliance School, Wadi Group
01.2016 - 05.2017
HR & Administration - Operation Section Head
Wadi Group Company
02.2013 - 01.2017
Essential Human Resource Management Diploma - Essential Human Resource Management Diploma
School or University
01.2012 - 05.2012
HR Generalist
Wadi Group Company
05.2011 - 02.2013
HR Specialist
Wadi Group Company
03.2010 - 05.2011
Administration & Personnel Specialist
Saif Group - Borg El Arab
03.2009 - 03.2010
Major in Accounting-English - Major in Accounting
Faculty of Commerce English, Modern Academy Maadi
01.2007 - 05.2007
Director - HR
RMC - Raafat.miller.consulting
6 2023 - Current
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