Boaz Okoth Oyamo _ (BBA)

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|Location: Al Nahda – Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Immediately Available

Professional Summary
A driven HR Manager with proven career track of making positive organizational change, increasing employee satisfaction, production and retention. Holding a Bachelor Degree in International Business Administration and Diploma in HR & Personnel Management. Over 11 years’ experience in directing full scale human resources operation, leadership and organizational development.  Persuasive communicator and decisive team manager. High-achieving Human Resources Manager adept at driving company growth and productivity by locating the best talent and establishing effective, modern policies for the workforce. Multi-talented, successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in the job market, versed in various relevant compliance statutes.

Career Objectives

Maintain and enhance human resources productively in an organization, developing strong manpower, identifying talent and deploying professional development programs in order to achieve organizational goals and fulfill employees’ needs.

Skills

Compensation structuring

Equal opportunities facilitation

Security skills, handling the security team

Managing team including relieving the GM

Recruitment strategies and staff retentions

Termination procedures

MS Office proficient

Payroll Administration and Management
Literacy on several Human Resources Software (HRIS)

Workforce improvements

Company organization

Human Resources Certification

Team building and Staff Activities

Training programs

Compensation and benefits administration

Business mediation
Core Competencies

Time Management and Self Disciplined

Listener and a good Decision maker

Solution ideologist and Accountable

Experience History
Excellent interpersonal communication
Accurate investigator and Conflict Analyst

Trustworthy and reliable

Planning and delegation

Tact and diplomacy
Impartial and Objective

Counselor and Motivator

Team player and flexible

Persuasive
February 2016 to June 2018

ibis Styles Jumeirah Dubai, Franchised under Accor Group – Dubai, UAE

Talent & Culture Manager – Head of the Department

Ø  Maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices

Ø  Strategic HR planning, Implement and drives KPIs & MBOs, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

Recruitment and Retentions Management:

Ø  Analyzed staffing requirement and directed the recruitment process – Instructed management regarding effective interviewing techniques using human resources methods.

Ø  Conducted interviews for all management positions and issued hiring recommendations.

Ø  Assisted newly-recruited and existing staff and provided them with information on wages and company policies.

Ø  Implement performance review procedures (e.g. quarterly/annual and 360° evaluations)

Ø  Develop fair HR policies and ensure employees understand and comply with them

Ø  Implement effective sourcing, screening and interviewing techniques

Ø  Manage employees’ grievances

Ø  Create and run referral bonus programs

Ø  Measure employee retention and turnover rates

Ø  Oversee daily operations of the HR department

Development Programs and Compliance:

Ø  Devised and implemented various human resource programs to enhance the company’s reputation and ensure amiable relations between employees and upper management.

Ø  Recommended important changes to other departmental managers regarding organizational policies and procedures.

Ø  Organized introduction programs for newly recruited staff to motivate and educate concerning organizational goals.

Ø  Planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees, scheduling management conferences with employees, hearing and resolving employee grievances, counseling employees and supervisors.

Ø  Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements.

Ø  Developing and implementing learning strategies and programs

Ø  Designing e-learning courses, career plans, workshops and more

Ø  Maintaining budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants

Promotion:

Ø  Planned and managed employees’ salary compensation, promotion, and occasional job evaluation.

Ø  Designed new compensation policies for employees and modified them as per requirement.

January 2015 to February 2016

ibis Styles Jumeirah Dubai, Franchised under Accor Group – Dubai, UAE

Assistant HR and L&D Manager – Head of the Department

Ø  Setting Up the HR Department from the scratch;

Ø  Preparation and implementation of all the Policies and Procedures

Ø  Managed the entire Cycle of Recruitment and Coaching of the General Manager and other Departmental Heads

Ø  Established and implemented basic personnel standards

Ø  Ensured that all employees are covered by legally; Visas, Medical Health and Life Insurance

Ø  Ensured that the HR operational policies and processes are adhered to and continually improved.

Ø  Driven and lead in all activities concerning the sourcing & recruitment of staff, performance management, staff discipline and HR administration.

Ø  Coordinated and / or conducted departmental training and, new hire hotel orientation program.

Ø  Implemented corporate policies and procedures on compensation, incentive, bonus and benefits.

Ø  Continually assesses employee morale by analyzing attendance and turnover records.

Ø  Coordinate and oversee all matters related to staff accommodation, facilities, Staff Meals and transportation.

Ø  Devised and implemented various human resource programs to enhance the company’s reputation and ensure amiable relations between employees and upper management.

Ø  Devised and implemented various human resource programs to enhance the company’s reputation and ensure amiable relations between employees and upper management.

Ø  Planning and sometimes delivering training – including inductions for new staff;

Ø  Analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Ø  Developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements

December 2013 to January 2015

The Address Dubai Mall, The Address Hotels and Resorts

Emaar Hospitality Group – Dubai, UAE

Human Resources Officer

July 2012 to December 2013

Armani Hotels and Resorts, The Emaar- Georgio Armani Partnership

Human Resources Executive

September 2011 to July 2012

Manzil Downtown Dubai & Vida Downtown Dubai

Vida Hotels and Resorts, Emaar Hospitality Group – Dubai, UAE

Recruitment Officer

May 2010 to September 2011

Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Tsogo Sun – Dubai, UAE

Human Resources Coordinator

October 2008 to May 2010

Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Tsogo Sun – Dubai, UAE

Staff Accommodation Supervisor

October 2007 to October 2008

Sun Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Southern – Dubai, UAE

Human Resources Administrator

June 2007 to October 2007

Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Southern Sun – Dubai, UAE

Information Technology Intern

December 2006 to June 2007

Qamardeen Hotel, Southern Sun – Dubai, UAE

Guest Service Agent

Achievements and Accomplishments

Ø  Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.

Ø  Transformed staff transportation with results of a minimum of 10k dirhams monthly savings.

Ø  Transformed staff meals from with results of 20% meal cost monthly savings with an improved food quality and the high rated of employees’ satisfactions.

Ø  Negotiated salary offers and sign-on bonuses annually at the exempt level.

Ø  Introduced an effective formal performance review program, creating a flexible tool.

Ø  Interviewed, hired and trained team of four direct reports, increasing department productivity

Ø  I have set a Microsoft Excel to develop HR inventory tracking spreadsheets and HR cores as back up for any system failure or fault.

Ø  Streamlined attendance from manual to electronic (biometric) that improved the payroll accuracy and efficient to both Human Resources and the Departmental levels.

Ø  I have built a strong network with the Government Authorities

Ø  I have successfully handled and managed two full phases of the Staff Accommodation movements

Ø  Initiated an internship program that resulted to half a year payroll reduction for at least 10 rank and file employees

Education
 

Degree                              : Bachelor of International Business Administration – (January, 2003 – October, 2006)

Institution                        : United States International University (USIU)

International Diploma   : Human Resources and Personnel Management – (March, 2007 – February, 2009)

Grade                                 : High Merit

Institution                         : Cambridge International College, United Kingdom

Higher Secondary            : St. Dominic Savio’s Secondary – (Jan, 1999 – Nov, 2002)

Certifications
Certificate                         :  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Certificate in Recruitment & Selections- Real Learning Institute, South Africa

Certificate of Train The Trainer – Real Learning Institute, South Africa

Certificate of Business Etiquette & Performance Appraisal – Eton Institute, UK

Certificate of Essential Behavioral Interview Techniques – Emaar Hospitality Group, Dubai

Certificate of EQI & Intuitive Service – Real Learning Institute, South Africa

Certificate of Anger Management  and Controlling Anger– Emaar Hospitality Group, Dubai

Certified HACCP Awareness – Apex Food Consultants in conjunction with Dubai Municipality

Certified First Aider – Medic First Aid, Approved by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Certificate of Fire Safety Fundamentals  – Dubai Civil Defense Authority

Certificate of Service Synergy & GSTS – Real Learning Institute, South Africa

Additional Information
Certificate of “CAN DO” Philosophy – Real Learning Institute, South Africa

Male, Married (Spouse and 2 kids), Date of Birth: 30th July 1983, Kenyan Citizen

Passport Number: A1916043 | Religion: Christian

Character references: Available upon request
Languages: English; Spoken, Written, Reading |Spanish; Basic spoken, Reading, Writing | Swahili; Spoken, written, Reading

Character References: Available upon request