Amr Ghazy. SPHRi. MBA

Country HR Section HeadFull Time

• Job Details:1. Industry: Real Estate. 2. Reporting to: Group Managing Director. 3. About URC: • URC is the real estate arm of its majority shareholder, Kuwait Projects Company – Holding (KIPCO Group), one of the biggest holding companies in the MENA region • United Real Estate Company (URC) is one of the leading real estate developers in Kuwait and the MENA region, URC's core business is real estate development & primarily operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the MENA region. • URC’s operations extend to construction and contracting services, facility management, project management, Agricultural Investment and Hospitality & Tourism through its several subsidiaries. • URC's portfolios of assets are geographically spread throughout the MENA region such as Hilton Cairo Heliopolis & Waldorf Astoria Hotels, and Aswar & Manazel Residences in Egypt. 4. About me at URC: • Led the OD, com & ben, personnel management, talent management, and ER functions of United Real Estate Holding Company (URC) and its subsidiaries in Egypt, including Real Estate Investment (UBC, Aswar & Manazel) Facilities Management (UFM & USMC), Project Management (EUPM), Agricultural Investment (Areej - AUAI), and Tourism (Retage - RUTI). • Partnered with the Group Managing Director to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that aligned with the company's goals and objectives, contributing to the overall business strategy and long-term planning. • Developed and implemented talent acquisition and retention strategies, resulting in a 30% reduction in employee turnover and a 45% increase in employee satisfaction. • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks and maintaining a positive employer-employee relationship. Conducted regular audits to uphold compliance standards. • Led organizational development initiatives, including restructuring and change management processes, to support business growth and operational efficiency. • Served as the focal point with Group CHRO & Group SSC Head in Kuwait, ensuring alignment of HR policies and practices with the broader organizational objectives and driving HR projects in coordination with senior leadership. • Communicated effectively with stakeholders, providing timely and accurate HR-related information and guidance. Fostered a culture of transparency and trust within the organization. • Drove employee relations initiatives, fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly. Implemented conflict resolution strategies and employee feedback mechanisms. • Optimized HR processes and procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness across all HR functions. Implemented a new HRIS system (Oracle HCM) that reduced administrative workload by 30% and increased data accuracy.