Tarek Lutfi

Experience

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  First Kuwaiti Trading & Contracting WLL

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  HR/Recruitment Officer

  • Recruited and onboarded over 200 new employees using various sourcing methods.• Crafted job descriptions based on thorough job analysis to attract top talent.• Collaborated with hiring managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process.

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  Oger Dubai LLC

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2008

  Senior HR Coordinator

  • Managed HR operations for 3,000+ employees across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with local laws.• Overhauled filing system, improving record organization and legal compliance.• Processed new-hire, benefits, leave, termination, and payroll, serving as primary contact for staff inquiries.

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  Alshamel International / Carlsonwagonlit Travel

  Sept 2008 - May 2014

  • Transformed HR division into a well-functioning unit, evidenced by positive employee survey data.• Updated recruitment processes, leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency.• Implemented compensation strategies to enhance retention and decrease turnover rates. • Transformed the HR division into a well-functioning, cost efficient, and highly utilized unit based on employee survey data.• Updated recruitment processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.• Implemented compensation strategies to enhance retention efforts and reduce turnover rates. • Transformed the HR division into a well-functioning, cost-efficient unit through employee survey data analysis.• Updated recruitment processes, resulting in reduced costs and improved efficiency.• Implemented compensation strategies to enhance retention efforts and decrease turnover rates.

  • Regional Human Resources Manager

    Jan 2011 - May 2014

  • Regional Human Resources Business Partner

    Jun 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Regional Human Resources Supervisor

    Sept 2008 - May 2009
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  Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2023

  - Led the HR division and strategies, also overseeing the Security and Health and Safety departments, for the 405-key luxury resort.- Developed and executed strategic HR plans and initiatives increasing employee engagement, achieving The Great Place To Work Certification, and reducing employee turnover by 11%.- Achieved consecutive high compliance scores in internal and external HR Audits.- Implemented large-scale workforce and payroll cost plan leading to cost savings of up to $1M annually.- Successfully navigated the Hotel through the pandemic by establishing effective programs, protocols, systems and processes to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving workforce, developing new skill sets, keeping employees safe, supporting new ways of operating and driving engagement, leading to increased employee engagement levels.- Delivered management training courses to create more meaningful and productive performance management. Show less

  • Director of Human Resources

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2023

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jun 2014 - May 2016