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Ellen Faris Sawiris

Human Resources Manager, PHRi

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Human Resources ManagerFull Time

    Smart Gym

    Nov 2021 - Present -3 yrs, 8 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:1- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. 2- Manage all operations activities including onboarding, payroll, benefits, exit, vendor relationship, governmental relations, etc. 3- Manage the recruitment and selection process. 4- Nurture a positive working environment. 5- Drive team towards exceeding their objectives and benchmarks. 6- Handle different type of HR operations inquiries from internal employees within the agreed timelines. 7- Responsible for handling escalations related to any HR operations matters. 8- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance. 9- Meet all SLA, Business Objectives, and Organization driven goals. 10- Maintain pay plan and benefits program. 11- Ensure the payroll inputs is processed correctly within the agreed time lines by reviewing and uploading the payroll. 12- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs. 13- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics. 14- Support departments in the development and delivery of strategic HR plans to fit with the overall business direction. 15- Champion the onboarding process, ensuring the process is up to date and of high quality, providing clarity and connection for all employees and their role in relation to the overall vision. 16- Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures. 17- Handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Operations ManagerFull Time

    Smart Gym

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2021 -3 yrs, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:1. Operations Management of five ladies branches. 2. Auditing & supervision of all operational aspects in 5 ladies branches and sending daily reports to the Chairman, this includes Customer service level, Attitude, image, cleanliness of the branches and finalizing all maintenance needs on spot. 3. Perform Audit visits to the branches to ensure adherence to the company's Policies & regulations. 4. Evaluating the performance of branch managers regarding all assigned tasks and duties. 5. Responsible for on-boarding as well as conducting Code of Conduct & technical training to the new branch managers. 6. Conduct second interviews to some managerial positions. 7. Follow up on the operational requirements of the branches with all departments (Purchasing, warehouse, finance, HR, Maintenance & IT) to ensure smooth communication channels and maintain proper SLAs. 8. Follow up on all suggestions and complaints submitted by the clients & deal with them in a professional & timely manner. 9. Manage escalations from branch managers & ensure Ultimate issue resolution. 10. Conduct surveys to ensure a consistent and high level of customer service and operational excellence. 11. Work with the operations team to execute plans to improve customer satisfaction. 12. Carry out periodic meetings with employees in all branches to discuss their needs and suggestions. 13. Follow up on the performance of all employees and make sure the needed actions are taken by the branch managers. 14. Review the penalties applied on the employees by the branch managers to ensure validity. 15. Discuss the performance appraisals of employees with branch managers & HR department. 16. Provide proposed development plans to the Chairman. 17. Supervision of Smart Gym social media channels in cooperation with the marketing agency. 18. Supervise the execution of events in the branches in coordination with the branch managers. 19. Assist the Chairman in any needed tasks.
  • Kidzania Cairo

    • Operations Team LeaderFull Time

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 -2 yrs

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:Job Description: 1. Ensure smooth daily operation to guarantee excellent service standards of KidZania and outstanding customer experiences. 2. Monitoring all activities taking place in all establishments ensuring proper assignment of supervisors. 3. Supervising a team of almost 100 supervisors, providing them support during the operation hours and scheduling Team meetings to discuss any issues and recognize top performers. 4. Carry out weekly/monthly staff performance appraisals. 5. Scheduling Monthly duty roster for the staff. 6. Reporting establishments Maintenance, IT and cleaning work orders to the responsible departments and follow up on them. 7. Carry out Monthly checklist & materials inventory for all establishments.
    • Establishments SupervisorFull Time

      Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 -2 yrs, 2 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:Job Description: 1. Positively deliver entertaining, educational & engaging activities to children aging from 2 to 14 years. 2. Interact with the children who visit KidZania and implement the dynamics in compliance with documentation, guidelines and procedures determined by the commercial partners. 3. Provide solution to visitor complaints and simple problems and direct them to the Coordinator if needed. 4. Elaborate daily the establishments elements checklist & inventory completely and exactly. 5. Identify failures, shortage of raw materials, utensils or elements and report these to the Area Coordinator.

    Education

    • Bsc in pharmacy

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 2018 

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      El-Maaref Private Language school

      Jan 2011 

    Skills

    • Team Leadership
    • Team management
    • Organizing
    • Detail Oriented
    • Leadership skills
    • Performance Appraisal
    • Problem Solving
    • Time Management
    • Computer Skills
    • People Management
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • PHRi

      HRCI·2024
    • KPI-based performance management system & Balanced Scorecard

      Leaders·2022
    • Labor law and personnel management

      Egycham·2022
    • Human Resources Management Diploma

      Egycham·2021
    • Leadership

      Everest·2019
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