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Rene Boulos

Rene Boulos

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Highly-focused and bilingual HR professional with over 10 years of work experience in fast-paced and challenging environments. Leader in change management, knowledgeable in organizational structure strategies. Experienced in implementing custom made software to optimize the business and reduce costs. Extended experience in management and high performance teams through talent acquisition, training and organizational development based on employee experience.

Strong background in designing pay structures, developing employee policies and managing employee C&B.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Human Resources

Jubaili Agrotech
Nigeria
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Manage all HR departments under the Holding (Manufacturing and corporate BU)
  • Manage the communication with all regulatory organizations including government relations
  • Change Management leader to implement a new structure based on better customer experience that supported 25% growth in the company's workforce.
  • Manage HR services for headcount up to 2000 employee Initiate coordination programs with local universities to identify and train potential candidates which decreased the time-to-fill for entry level positions by 50%.
  • Manage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, knowledge's and skills
  • Manage and lead internal restructuring based on the employee experience which leads to an increase of 10% in employee satisfaction.
  • Lead the board strategic planning to optimize better decision planning
  • Ensure proper coordination with board of director/steering committee by providing adequate reporting system and right tactics for guidelines executions.

Head of Human Resources

Al Fakher Holding
Iraq
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Manage HR service for a headcount of 1200 employee
  • Conducted research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
  • Create HR metrics dashboard for board meetings purposes.
  • Monitored and ensured the organizations’ compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as recommending the best practices to maintain proper compliance
  • Manage HR budget up to 4 Million in USD.
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-fill key positions.
  • Defined and developed discipline and safety procedures for all factories under the holding
  • Maintained knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, compensation management and employment law.
  • Reduce employee turnover by 10% and keeping it under 5% during during my employment.

Head of Compliance

Inkript Technologies
Lebanon
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed policies development and implementation for government projects (Passports issuing, driving licenses, car plates, car registrations and data management)
  • Drafted notes and laws necessary for the project and followed up with the regulatory organization to approve related notes and pass drafted laws
  • Prepared presentations needed during parliament discussions to pass laws
  • Managed press releases during events related to concerned projects
  • Held regular meetings with government officials and parliament members to introduce all related procedures and proposed amendments
  • Implemented policies and procedures with internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborated with public employee union to ensure safe work environment, organize training session and to highlight shared goals.

Director of Human Resources & Administration

Africard-Co
Central African Republic
07.2012 - 01.2018
  • Prepared board of directors meeting including legal works
  • Managed employees’ relations activities and requests as well as relationships with different unions
  • Created all job descriptions and related KPIs
  • Screened, interviewed, assessed and evaluated candidates’ skills, capabilities and personalities as well as conducted reference checks when required
  • Maintained and updated applicants’ tracking tools
  • Controlled all operational HR procedures from payroll to timesheet and medical claims
  • Oversaw development of annual rewards strategy and design of total compensation
  • Evaluated needs for training, screening for trainers, and proceeding with the adequate training
  • Managed external communication with relevant regulatory organizations.

Human Resources Manager

Inkript Technologies
Lebanon
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures aligned with the group’s vision
  • Conducted job analysis with job holders and writing job descriptions
  • Coordinated with local recruitment agencies and optimizing the relationship
  • Developed, managed and coordinated performance appraisal program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the firm.

Education

Master of Arts in International Relations -

Université Saint-Joseph
01.2020

Professional Certificate in Human Resources -

Lebanese American University
01.2010

Master in human resources management -

Université Saint-Joseph
01.2008

Bachelor in business administration and insurance -

Université Saint-Joseph
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective communication
  • Decision Making processes
  • Capacity building and Talent acquisition
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diplomacy Skills and adaptability
  • Navigating dynamic workplace challenges
  • Employee engagement strategies
  • Strategic leadership
  • Organizational structure strategies
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • HRPA certification started in 2023
  • SPHA in 2010

Timeline

Head of Human Resources

Jubaili Agrotech
12.2022 - 07.2023

Head of Human Resources

Al Fakher Holding
11.2021 - 11.2022

Head of Compliance

Inkript Technologies
02.2018 - 11.2021

Director of Human Resources & Administration

Africard-Co
07.2012 - 01.2018

Human Resources Manager

Inkript Technologies
06.2010 - 06.2012

Master of Arts in International Relations -

Université Saint-Joseph

Professional Certificate in Human Resources -

Lebanese American University

Master in human resources management -

Université Saint-Joseph

Bachelor in business administration and insurance -

Université Saint-Joseph
Rene Boulos