Weaam Youssef

As a strategic People and Culture leader, I partner with the leadership team to build a strong, positive company culture and drive talent management initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities:

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  - Full-Spectrum HR Management: Oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition, People Planning, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and Operations.
  - Performance & Development: Establish clear performance metrics, processes, and development plans to empower and motivate employees.
  - Strategic Planning: Develop and implement local HR strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
  - Talent Management: Manage the entire employee lifecycle, from strategic recruitment and hiring to retention initiatives.
  - Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage people analytics to inform strategic HR decisions.
  - Values-Driven Culture: Champion the company's values and ensure they are reflected in all people-centric decisions.
  - Employer Branding: Proactively promote the company as an attractive employer in the marketplace.
  - Performance Management: Design and implement performance evaluation systems and co-create development plans with department leads.
  - Community Engagement: Spearhead community outreach initiatives to strengthen the company's social responsibility profile in the local area.
  - Policies reviewer for ISO 27001 people controller also participated in the execution process

• Leading the full-cycle recruitment process and serving as a trusted advisor to management regarding team members performance, management practices, human resources policies, talent management, and compensation.
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Optimized onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
• Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
• Reduced turnover rates by developing comprehensive employee retention programs.
• Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions for new hires.
• Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.

• Leading and managing the day-to-day Human Resources and Administrative activities for the company, including recruitment and retention, compliance and record keeping, compensation and benefits, payroll and budget, administration, training and development, and employee relations.
• Improved employee engagement rates through open lines communication forums where concerns could be addressed promptly and effectively.
• Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for deliverables.
• Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in reduced onboarding time and improved job satisfaction.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Led cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Enhanced company reputation by consistently meeting or surpassing goals in areas such as safety, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability.

• Maintaining all HR functions, including recruitment, personnel management, payroll, training coordination, and employee relations.
• Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
• Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
• Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.

• Handling corporate accounts and responsible for handling any case related to corporate account starting from creating customer request till delivering it to the activation team.
• Liaised with finance department to ensure timely invoicing and collections for completed transactions.
• Boosted sales by providing effective administrative support to the sales team.
• Maintained up-to-date records, contributing to accurate sales forecasting and reporting.