Fadi Zein
Summary
A seasoned HR professional with a remarkable track record of achievements spanning over 18 years, including 15 years with multinational corporations. With a laser focus on driving organizational success, excelled in strategic human resource management, compensation, succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, and HRIS implementation. Proficient in succession planning – ensured the cultivation of a robust leadership pipeline. Known for expertise in compensation management, ensured significant cost reductions by designing innovative salary structures and benefit plans aligned with business objectives. Acknowledged for making data-driven decisions, solving complex HR challenges, and fostering employee sustainability through analytical prowess and comprehensive succession planning initiatives. Showcased exceptional leadership as an HR Coordinator and an HR Manager, spearheaded the design and implementation of HR programs and talent management strategies. Successfully developed and executed the company's compensation strategy, resulting in improved employee retention rates and substantial cost savings. Possesses a proactive approach to HRIS implementation, and optimized HR processes, enhancing operational efficiencies across organizations. Fluent in Arabic and English with elementary French skills, offers a global perspective and cross-cultural sensitivity to the roles. A results-oriented HR leader, committed to driving organizational growth, enhancing employee satisfaction, and delivering tangible business outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Go-Host
Kanata, Ontario
05.2022 - Current
- Designs, develops, and implements HR programs, policies, procedures, and compensation/benefits plans
- Leads the talent planning and performance management process from goal setting to coaching and succession planning
- Supervises the annual compensation review process, managing the budget and providing data-driven recommendations for salary adjustments
- Develops and maintains comprehensive compensation reports and dashboards, enabling data-driven discussions with senior leadership
- Collaborates with executive management and effectively interfaces with operational management to ensure HR services, systems, processes, and programs are professionally designed and executed to meet the business and company workforce needs
- Establishes the HR business model and culture to address both strategic and operational requirements
- Supports performance management and employee development, including career planning, orientation reviews, job descriptions, performance reviews, high-value identification, and succession planning
- Utilizes advanced proficiency in data analysis, formula creation, pivot tables, and data visualization using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
HR Coordinator
Carefor
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Reported to the Director of Labor and Employee Relations, the Human Resources Coordinator provided key administrative and coordination support for the day-to-day delivery of core Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) functions, including activities related to performance management, investigations, and occupational and non-occupational injuries
- Built strong relationships and partnered with HRBP, Manager, and Supervisor levels to understand the business and deliver appropriate, timely, and high-quality HR solutions
- Partnered with assigned HRBP and client groups to provide administrative and coordination support for coaching and communication in all areas of Human Resources, including performance management, documentation, investigations, and medical reviews
- Support included arranging meetings, drafting letters, supporting file documentation and tracking, etc
- Supported occupational and non-occupational return-to-work processes and administration, which involved liaising with frontline employees and third-party supports
- Assisted with the delivery, reporting, and analysis of periodic and ongoing HR initiatives related to Performance Management, Talent Planning, Exit Interviews, Employee Engagement Surveys, etc
- Engaged with subject matter experts such as Talent Acquisition, HR Administration, Health and Wellness, and HR Systems & Policies, to provide support to internal clients
- Promoted and modeled a culture of health, safety, and wellness
- Supported performance management and employee development, including career planning, orientation reviews, job descriptions, performance reviews, high-value identification, and succession planning
- Implemented advanced proficiency in data analysis, formula creation, pivot tables, and data visualization in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Regional HR Manager
AIR PRODUCTS
Dubai
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Directed the development and execution of the company's compensation strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
- Conducted comprehensive market research and data analysis to ensure competitive pay practices across all job levels, achieving a 98% employee retention rate
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement performance-based incentive programs, leading to a 20% improvement in employee performance
- Designed and implemented a new salary structure and benefit plan, reducing company compensation costs by 20%
- Created, developed, and implemented all HR programs, policies, and procedures
- Developed and updated HR guidelines for the region while coaching senior leaders on people management strategies
- Administered compensation and benefits plans, including long-term incentives, annual bonuses, promotions, and other benefits
- Supported performance management and employee development, encompassing career planning, performance reviews, high-value identification, and succession planning
- Coordinated regional staffing, including developing recruitment, transfer, and promotion plans
- Ensured compliance with local employment laws, regional legislation, and other country-level requirements and regulations
- Managed HR resources, budgets, and expenses to optimize cost savings and labor efficiencies
- Led the successful implementation of a new HRIS system (SAP, Workday, and ADP), overseeing project planning, vendor selection, data migration, and system configuration, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual HR processes.
Senior HR Business Partner
MCDERMOTT
Dubai
11.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, including contracts, promotions, employee expenses, petty cash, advances, housing fees, offshore/onshore allowances, short-term assignments, training expenses, and more
- Developed a recruiting plan aligned with business and project needs, encompassing candidate screenings to onboarding, to support high-level EPC projects in UAE, Qatar, KSA, and other locations effectively
- Supervised talent planning and performance management processes from goal setting to coaching to succession planning
- Tracked market trends to ensure the company's salary structure and job evaluations remained competitive
- Organized and conducted new hire orientations while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws
- Strategized and implemented plans for a $2B Ragas Barzan Pipeline Repair Project with Qatar Petroleum, a $200M 12 Jackets Project with Saudi Aramco in the Safaniya Oil Field, and a $200M Manifa Project for Saudi Aramco
- Collected and analyzed HR data to make recommendations for improvements and developed new HR policies/SOPs
- Coordinated and scheduled HR tasks while coaching and mentoring HR officers on company policies and various regulations
- Led HR-related investigations and compiled reports on all findings.
HR Executive/ Marketing Coordinator
Nama Development Enterprise
Abu Dhabi
01.2008 - 01.2012
Marketing Research Analyst
Soffers Liban
Beirut District, Lebanon
01.2007 - 01.2008
Event Coordinator
DPNA
Saida District, Lebanon
01.2005 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing -
Hariri Canadian University
01.2007
Management Fundamental Program, Project Management Course -
ESA, WSIB
01.2017
Skills
- Strategic HR Management
- Succession Planning
- Compensation Management
- Employee Development
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Market Research and Analysis
- Project Management
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Talent Acquisition
- Analytical Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Workday
- SAP
- Learnex
- Kronos
Certification
Pursuing CHRP/CHRL with The University of Toronto
Accomplishments
- Designed salary structures and benefit plans that reduced company compensation costs by 20%.
- Developed and implemented formal HR policies, employee handbooks, salary structures, benefit programs, and more.
- Supported over 7,000 employees in the renewable energy and oil/gas sectors and 1,500 in the health sector, improving employee sustainability by implementing and developing short and long-term succession plans.
- Developed and delivered an HR Culture Awareness program for senior managers and directors; coordinated an annual event.
Professionalprojectexperience
Go-Host, Kanata, Ontario, HR Manager, 05/01/22, Present, Designs, develops, and implements HR programs, policies, procedures, and compensation/benefits plans., Leads the talent planning and performance management process from goal setting to coaching and succession planning., Supervises the annual compensation review process, managing the budget and providing data-driven recommendations for salary adjustments., Develops and maintains comprehensive compensation reports and dashboards, enabling data-driven discussions with senior leadership., Collaborates with executive management and effectively interfaces with operational management to ensure HR services, systems, processes, and programs are professionally designed and executed to meet the business and company workforce needs., Establishes the HR business model and culture to address both strategic and operational requirements., Supports performance management and employee development, including career planning, orientation reviews, job descriptions, performance reviews, high-value identification, and succession planning., Utilizes advanced proficiency in data analysis, formula creation, pivot tables, and data visualization using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Carefor
11.2023 - 04.2024
HR Manager
Go-Host
05.2022 - Current
Regional HR Manager
AIR PRODUCTS
07.2017 - 05.2022
Senior HR Business Partner
MCDERMOTT
11.2012 - 07.2017
HR Executive/ Marketing Coordinator
Nama Development Enterprise
01.2008 - 01.2012
Marketing Research Analyst
Soffers Liban
01.2007 - 01.2008
Event Coordinator
DPNA
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing -
Hariri Canadian University
Management Fundamental Program, Project Management Course -
ESA, WSIB