
Islam Mohamed Elsadek Elsayed
HR Professional
Ismailia, Ismailia, EgyptWork Experience
Head of Translation Department - Temporary contractFull Time
General Dynamics Land Systems
May 2020 - Present -5 yrs, 2 months
Kuwait , Al Jahra
- Job Details:Manage the HR operations of 40 translators and interpreters. • Planning and supervising the work of the department (allocating in house work, managing deadlines and priorities, monitoring quality and quantity) • Acting as line manager/reporting officer, managing and reviewing the performance of the individual members of the department and the overall performance of the department in line with defined individual and collective objectives and priorities • Translating a wide variety of Arabic texts into English, and vice versa particularly in military, general law, economics, finance and IT. • Revising translations produced by in-house translators • Editing English texts intended for publication which are not drafted by mother-tongue authors • Evaluating the performance of all translators and interpreters during work sessions.
Regional HR Relationship ManagerFull Time
Thomas International UK Ltd.
Jan 2015 - Jun 2020 -5 yrs, 5 months
Kuwait , Kuwait City
- Job Details:Bestowing strategic leadership and direction to HR policies and practices across the entire organization with an aim of effectively balancing the needs of employees with strategic business goals. Playing a stellar role in providing consultation and collaborate with administrators and key stakeholders to guide human resource policy. Holds proven distinction in developing strong relationship with clients and meet clients to define their needs and recommend solutions; selling services to acquire companies and run sales presentations and demos to potential clients. Developing an overall strategy/ programs/ initiative that increase employee engagement, morale as well as facilitate ongoing, long-term improvement of skills and performance for employees at all levels. Conducting well-planned and professional induction to manage employee’s integration including pre-joining, the day of joining, and post joining. Dexterously managing relationship with employees and existing clients while managing key accounts to maximize revenue. Assisting with strategy development and analyze market requirements while monitoring competition. Working with the General Manager to develop ideas for new product lines and packages and new markets segment for existing products and services. Distinction in handling and administering the performance appraisal. Promoting career development by identifying key attributes, developing assignments and performance metrics and ensuring high potential candidates grew in development roles. Ensuring a high level of organizational effectiveness through ongoing performance, organizational design, talent assessments, leadership and succession planning. Providing leadership and guidance on defined strategies, policies and programs. Coaching and developing leaders, managers and key talent to ensure success in their roles.
HR Occupational Analyst/ FacilitatorFull Time
Kuwait Occupational Standards, Assessment & Certification Center
Mar 2010 - Jul 2015 -5 yrs, 4 months
Kuwait , Kuwait City
- Job Details: Looked after the existing HR policies and procedures, HR forms, employee handbook, orientation programs, and onboarding procedures. Established, engaged, motivated and preserved human capital to support business needs. Superintended overall HR systems, tactics and procedures across the organization Advised staff on a confidential basis, ensuring issues clarification and resolution. Spearheaded and implemented the seamless implementation of systems, processes, & programs regarding recruitment, orientation/assimilation/onboarding, organizational development, succession planning, talent development, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, industrial relations, Learning, and Development. Preserved confidentiality and sensitivity of information in accordance with the HR policies and procedures. Successfully handled all aspect of local and overseas hiring as well as conducted new hire orientation, exit interviews and leave of absences. Supervised employee relations to ensure effective workforce and drive business goals and objectives. Established and managed the manpower plans and budgets in line with the organizational priorities and business plans. Accountable for reviewing prevailing and developed new HR policies & programs for clients to align with defined business goal. Scrutinized & rationalized clients’ business situations &automated system to rule out challenges & drive growth.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Literature
Faculty of ArtsJan 2005
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Abbad Bin Bishr Secondary SchoolJan 2000
Achievements
• Managed the HR and administrative affairs of 40 translators and interpreters directly reporting to me. • Oversaw the translation of both the M1A2K Tank variant Unit Maintenance New Equipment Training and Operators’ New Equipment Training course materials for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense. • Assisted in the translation of the Standard Arab Gulf Directory for Occupational Classification and Specification (Kuwait part) in 2012. • Translated more than 700 job profiles for governmental projects in the State of Kuwait. • Spearheaded and led the translation and localization process of Thomas assessment products in the MENA region. • Assessed more than 7000 job candidates using Thomas Assessments. • Interviewed as the Arabic Live Interpreter of the Week by Verbalizeit.com. • Conducted more than 50 DACUM-based occupational analysis and review workshops.
Skills
- HR
- HR Specialist
- Recruitment
- Human Resources (HR)
- Translation
- Hr Director
- Director
- Facilitation
- Employee Engagement Initiative
- HR Operations Management
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Human Resource Management
International Business Management Institute (IBMI)·2020Certified PPA Practitionr
Thomas International UK·2015