Faisal Newrekar
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
With a proven track record at Heston Kuwait General Trading, I excel in leveraging applicant tracking systems and social media recruiting to enhance talent acquisition strategies. My leadership in recruitment planning and onboarding process management has significantly improved hiring efficiency. Renowned for exceptional interviewing skills and a knack for developing robust talent pipelines, I consistently deliver top-tier candidates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Supervisor
Heston Kuwait General Trading
Kuwait
07.2007 - 07.2024
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Oversaw the onboarding process for new hires including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Established relationships with external vendors for providing temporary staff or other services related to recruitment processes.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Managed applicant tracking system ensuring accuracy of data entered into the system such as candidate profiles and interview notes.
- Prepared offer letters for successful candidates outlining salary packages, benefits offered.
- Maintained a database of prospective candidates by gathering resumes from various sources.
- Conducted interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills and experience.
- Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing candidates each year to fill key positions.
- Researched competitive intelligence data regarding recruiting trends in order to stay ahead of the competition in terms of talent acquisition strategies.
- Evaluated recruiting sources such as job boards, universities, social media networks for cost-effectiveness.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were collected from new hires during the onboarding process such as background checks, work permits.
- Created reports on recruitment activities such as applications received, interviews conducted.
- Monitored progress of newly hired employees during their probationary period.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions and create job postings.
- Followed up with unsuccessful applicants regarding their application status.
- Reviewed job applications to determine if they met minimum requirements before forwarding them onto hiring managers for further evaluation.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, selection criteria and legal considerations when making hiring decisions.
- Developed and implemented recruitment policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored recruitment process and effectiveness of job postings on various websites.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintenance Supervisor
3B General Trading Company
Kuwait, Kuwait
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
Maintenance Supervisor
Premier Electrical & Mechanical Works
Mumbai, India
08.1999 - 10.2000
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
BBA - Management
Sikkim Manipal Univeristy
India05-2015
Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Mumbai05-1999
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Online
Skills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Social media recruiting
- Job posting optimization
- Candidate assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Talent pipeline development
- Recruitment planning
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Interviewing skills
- Onboarding process management
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Hindi
Professional
Marathi
Professional
Timeline
Recruitment Supervisor
Heston Kuwait General Trading
07.2007 - 07.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
3B General Trading Company
08.2001 - 07.2006
Maintenance Supervisor
Premier Electrical & Mechanical Works
08.1999 - 10.2000
BBA - Management
Sikkim Manipal Univeristy
Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Online
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