Ahmed El.Sheikh
Human Resources Manager
Bachelor of Business Administration - English Section
Alexandria University
September 1999
to November 2003
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Grenoble Ecole de Management
September 2012
to September 2014
Group HR Development Manager & HR Business Partner MEIA Region
Winoa
Since 2014
Full-time
Grenoble
France
- Partner with managers and employees in MEIA region (Middle East, India & Africa) to ensure successful deployment of all HR processes and tools.
- Work closely with managers and directors to decide on staffing & compensation needs for MEIA region (manpower plans, payroll budget inflation & individual salary increments).
- Put in place retention action plans for Key Talent within MEIA region.
- Lead a team of 5 members to design and implement a consistent strategy to manage Internal Communications within the group, including publication of 3 newsletters in 11 languages.
- Design and implement People & Organization review process for the group.
Design and rollout new process, guidelines and tools to manage Employee Performance in the group. - Work in close coordination with marketing research agency and internal stakeholders to design and rollout a comprehensive Employee Engagement survey across the group.
- Worked with group Executive Committee in developing a behavioral Competency Model to support cultural transformation and performance management within the group.
- Designed and implemented a 3 day event in Paris to enable the Executive Committee cascade the new company vision & strategy for the future to top managers in the group (90 managers).
HR Business Partner for Supply Chain (Home & Personal Care)
Unilever
February 2012
to August 2012
Full-time
Alexandria
Egypt
- Supported managers and teams in 2 production sites in all HR related issues.
- Led a comprehensive project to harmonize the organization structure and improve customer service in Supply Chain, through efficient manpower utilization, resulting in a 10 % cost reduction.
- Conducted regular talent review forums to discuss key talent issues.
- Launched a capability building exercise to measure worker skill gaps and identify training plans.
- Managed the organization effectiveness agenda, running employee engagement surveys across all manufacturing sites and facilities, analyzing the results and setting action plans to improve employee satisfaction (Awarded the best activation of employee satisfaction surveys in North Africa & Middle East).
- Coached line managers on various talent management skills (Ex. Interviewing, Performance Management & Team Development).
Leadership Development Manager
Unilever
August 2008
to January 2012
Full-time
Alexandria
Egypt
- Deployed the Performance Management online system & process, consistently achieving 100% business compliance.
- Worked closely with the Managing Director & HR Director in conducting the annual HR org. assessment, analyzing key HR indicators (key talent, key roles, succession planning) and setting action plans to sustain business competitiveness.
- Coordinated with Accenture to set and execute the annual training plan, maintaining training satisfaction scores at 90%+.
- Championed a 360 Capability Building exercise for the sales team, by working closely with Sales Director & Sales Managers to measure skill gaps for team members and set individual development targets (80% Gap Closure).
- Organized Unilever’s main employer branding competition “Idea Trophy” in key Egyptian campuses (76 student teams).
- Managed more than 20 assessment centers for graduate trainee selection.
- Led the first "Employer of Choice" project, in coordination with the marketing research agency (TNS) to measure Unilever attractiveness among graduates and mid-careers in North Africa & Middle East (covering 7 countries).
- Led an international team of 4 HR members, to develop the content of Unilever Global Graduate Training Program
Talent Expertise (Greater China)
Unilever
November 2007
to July 2008
Full-time
Shanghai
China
- Led a team of 3 HR members to design and launch a full-fledged Graduate Training Program, covering resourcing, on-boarding performance management, development, mentoring & reward for more than 80 Graduate Trainees.
- Conducted Internal/External benchmarking surveys on talent management practices.
- Organized/facilitated Employee Value Proposition Focus Groups with Unilever employees.
- Provided key HR support in the Developing & Emerging markets project.
Assistant Talent Manager
Unilever
July 2006
to November 2007
Full-time
Alexandria
Egypt
- Re-introduced Unilever employer brand in target campuses (university presence plan, branding material, student competitions, etc.).
- Conducted 1st stage screening interviews for candidates.
- Developed a comprehensive on-boarding program for new comers.
- Represented Africa, Middle East & Turkey in a global team developing the structure and content of Unilever global website/career section.
Export & Sourcing Coordinator
Unilever
June 2005
to July 2006
Full-time
Alexandria
Egypt
- Handled Unilever shipments in the Middle East
- Established various shipment routes to ensure high customer satisfaction
Group Orders & Demand Administrator
Mantrac (Caterpillar Regional Dealer)
April 2004
to June 2005
Full-time
Alexandria
Egypt
- Coordinated with the sales team to estimate power generator sales volume per country
- Coordinated with Caterpillar factories and warehouses to ensure on time delivery
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French
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