Christopher Jacob
HR Director
Dubai
Summary of Career
Experience as
22 November 2000
01 January 2007
Assistant Vice President - Admin & HR
HR LEADER
Led & directed the activities of HR & Administration personnel in the implementation of end-to-end recruitment for all factory locations of NMC (Japan, Philippines, Taiwan & China) in order to deploy Manufacturing Operators, Technicians & Engineers, Admin & Managerial categories. Designed policies, protocols & regulations related to Staffing, Training, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Policy Compliance, Performance Management & Outplacement, and Administration (Health, Safety & Security, Community & Government Relations). Facilitated grievance committee programs addressing employee concerns and issues in coordination with the Government Labor Offices. Spearheaded the planning and implementation of employee programs (i.e. physical/athletics development, coaching / counseling, and community development). Published “Position Paper on the Centralization of Occupational Health / Medical Services inside First Philippine Industrial Park, Sto. Tomas Batangas Philippines” submitted to Philippine Department of Labor & Employment, reviewed by the Philippine Congress Committee on Labor & Employment subject of discussion for amending the Philippine Labor Code in 2008. Deployed 3,000 + candidates (2000 – 2006)
BUSINESS MANAGER
Negotiated Pioneering status with Philippine Government in order to receive higher tax Incentives. Managed government related transactions, (passport, visa and legal work permit processing), building and office equipment maintenance and inventory – preparation of budget for effective cost control including management of third party service providers. Established functional quality, health and safety teams that implemented clinical, medical and work-life balance programs. Conducted benchmarking surveys in relation to Industry HR Best Practices. Published ISO 14001:2000 Standard on Effective Waste Management for Japan & Philippine Factories. Audited ISO 9000 / 14000 documentation for HR and Quality
Experience as
04 September 2006
19 November 2009
Sr Manager HR Recruitment
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle including vendor accreditation and performance assessment of third party / global agency manpower providers. Conducted overseas mass recruitment campaigns (Nepal, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Pakistan) for Labors, Technicians, Engineering, Admin & Managerial categories. Led the design and implementation of Targeted Selection Activities and Competency Based Sourcing & Interviewing. Introduced virtual face to face interviews through online web conferencing. Developed an applicant tracking system (ATS) used to monitor recruitment status, online manpower forecasts/plans and requests; including but not limited to electronic job requisition & job offering of candidates. Deployed 13,000 + candidates (2006-2009)
? HR ADVISER ON POLICY COMPLIANCE & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Designed and blueprinted Almarai’s SAP e-Recruitment Module, including the automated online personnel requisition process thru workflow (.NET application). Designed & developed the 2008 (online & offline) HR Brochure. Introduced Web Conferencing Facility, which has brought Recruitment interviewing cost by 88%. Conducted right sizing activities in line with organization business needs by formulation and standardization of HR Policies and Processes, introduction of Service Level Agreements, Authority Matrices and Competency- Based HR Protocols Designed and implemented Organization Culture Building initiatives by implementing a 360 degree feedback. Facilitated implementation of change management initiatives associated with organizational transition from Limited Company to Publicly Listed Company. 2007 Outstanding Performance Awardee
Experience as
03 January 2010
10 June 2012
HR Recruitment Services Manager
Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle including vendor accreditation and performance assessment of third party / global agency manpower providers. Developed annual manpower plans, managing manpower budget of about SAR500 Mio / $133 Mio. Designed and implemented SAP e-Recruitment Module Qualification Catalogue. Conducted overseas mass recruitment campaigns (Nepal, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, UK, EU, Australasia, GCC & Africa) for Labors, Technicians, Professional and Managerial categories, deployed 6,500+ candidates (2010 – 2012)
Experience as
11 June 2017
10 June 2018
HR DIRECTOR/HEAD OF FUNCTION
Designed & built the EFI HR architecture / function from scratch. Recruited and deployed HR Team across 9 companies. Promoted & implemented human resource values by planning & managing the organization’s total HR & Admin operational programs. Directed the overall human capital organization function including but not limited to, Manpower Planning, Organization Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Pay Management, Employee Onboarding & Engagement, Performance & Succession Management, Organization Rationalization, Policy & Legal Compliance and Administration.
Developed, managed & implemented HR-operational & financial strategies in line with P&L. Supported executive management by providing HR advice, counsel, and decisions. Led HR adhoc / special projects including roll out of SAP HCM module, cost saving initiatives = 3mio., restructuring of organizational cost centres, corporate rebranding, salary streamlining / cost recovery & reconciliation.
Implemented human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations KPIs.
Complied with UAE legal & labor requirements (including attendance to multiple arbitration & litigation cases). Generated periodic management reports.