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Work History
Education
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Mohannad Ghazzawi

Mohannad Ghazzawi

HR Team Leader
Nasiriyah,DQ

Summary

HR Team Leader with 15 years of experience in Human Resource Management within the Oil & Gas and Construction industries in Iraq and the Gulf region. Proficient in a wide range of HR initiatives, including Recruitment & Retention, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Welfare, Organizational Design & Budgeting, and various administrative activities.

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

HR Team Leader

PETRONAS Carigali Iraq
11.2011 - Current
  • Company Overview: Petronas Carigali Iraq is a subsidiary of Petronas Malaysia, a globally recognized and integrated oil and gas corporation. The company is responsible for the development and operation of the Garraf Oil Field in Thi Qar Province, Iraq, which currently produces approximately 230,000 barrels of oil per day. Petronas Carigali Iraq employs a workforce of over 1,000 personnel.
  • Led the Employee Performance Management & KPI system to drive high organizational performance culture.
  • Coordinate recruiting and hiring practices necessary to recruit and hire local & expat workforce.
  • Strategized and led engagement sessions with PETRONAS partners and stakeholders.
  • Coordinated and led annual internal and external manpower financial audits.
  • Supported current and future local manpower needs through engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
  • Bridged management and employee relations by addressing employee demands and grievances.
  • Ensured employees adhered to all policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw and directed monthly payroll procedures, ensuring compliance with company and legal regulations.
  • Provided decision support through HR metrics.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement and resolved problems.
  • Ensured legal compliance throughout human resource management.
  • Petronas Carigali Iraq is a subsidiary of Petronas Malaysia, a globally recognized and integrated oil and gas corporation. The company is responsible for the development and operation of the Garraf Oil Field in Thi Qar Province, Iraq, which currently produces approximately 230,000 barrels of oil per day. Petronas Carigali Iraq employs a workforce of over 1,000 personnel.

Senior HR Officer (Personnel – Human Resources)

Oger Abu Dhabi
02.2009 - 11.2011
  • Company Overview: Oger- Abu Dhabi is an extended business arm of progressive and well established Saudi Oger group based in KSA, one of the largest and most reputed construction conglomerates in Middle East Region.
  • Reviewed and confirmed that the Staff Requisition Form (SRF) aligns with the approved manpower establishment of the company.
  • Oversaw the probation period assessment method and employee performance appraisals.
  • Managed HR strategies to facilitate the development and improvement of various company processes and procedures, ensuring their formulation and implementation.
  • Handled and resolved day-to-day tasks related to allowances, payments, and salary awards.
  • Managed employee movement and relations activities, including attendance, transfers, promotions, resignations, and terminations.
  • Managed the end-to-end health insurance process.
  • Led monthly payroll to ensure timely disbursement of salaries, allowances, and dues.
  • Carried out disciplinary processes and handled employee grievances.
  • Assisted the HR Manager in the implementation of the Oracle ERP HR Module, including: Development of 'As Is' and 'To Be' processes, HR data cleaning and validation for upload into ERP.
  • Oger- Abu Dhabi is an extended business arm of progressive and well established Saudi Oger group based in KSA, one of the largest and most reputed construction conglomerates in Middle East Region.

Personal Officer (Personnel – Human Resources)

Oger Dubai
11.2007 - 02.2009
  • Executed all personnel and administrative functions to ensure timely and effective handling of visa processing and general administration cases.
  • Oversaw all Employee Relations (ER) services, including leaves, database management, and end-of-service procedures.
  • Handled all visa and employment-related procedures, including the preparation of documents for labor approval, work permits, and labor contracts necessary for obtaining visas.
  • Coordinated with Public Relations Officers (PROs) to update various visa-related activities.
  • Received and processed all applications and requests, such as leave requisitions, salary certificates, NOCs for driving licenses, and other documents related to general administration.
  • Inspected locations in case of accidents, injuries, and deaths at the workplace, and submitted reports to superiors.
  • Prepared monthly accident reports for the Abu Dhabi labor office.
  • Managed the internal resume database (MS Access) for qualified candidates across all business lines.

Personnel Assistant (Administration Department)

Debbane Group Lebanon
04.2004 - 11.2007
  • Coordinated the main framework with other departments and remote sites, acting as the intermediary between top management and departments.
  • Administered the disbursement of allowances and dues according to employee eligibility, maintaining accurate records.
  • Maintained the employee personnel database and records, handling file allocation.
  • Administered employee benefits and payments, including medical insurance and special allowances.
  • Controlled the processing, validation, and issuance of letters and certificates for employees, such as salary certificates and employment certificates.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

American University of Humanities
01.2003 - 01.2007

Skills

Human resources management

Accomplishments

  • Synchronized the design and implementation of HR SAP & ORACLE systems for Iraq Operations
  • Effectively led the Employee Performance Management process for over 1,000 staff from 2017 to 2023
  • Led recruitment campaigns, successfully hiring over 600 employees between 2013 and 2019
  • Coordinated the design and implementation of HR Policies & Procedures guidelines for Iraq Operations
  • Led the Manpower audit cost recovery workshop from 2015 to 2022, recovering an equivalent of $400M
  • Developed a grievance procedure policy to facilitate constructive employee complaints
  • Initiated Recruitment & Performance Management policy for Iraq Operations

Training Certificates

  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, Ongoing, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK)
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Training Certificate, Completed, LinkedIn Learning, 2024
  • Foundations of Performance Management Certificate, Completed, LinkedIn Learning, 2023
  • Advanced Oracle HR Module Training, Completed, Petronas Training Center, 2020
  • Advanced SAP HR Module Training, Completed, Petronas Training Center, 2017
  • Competency-Based Interviewing Techniques, Completed, Oger Training Program, 2010

Educational Credential

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), American University of Humanities, Beirut, Lebanon, 2003, 2007

Phone Numbers

+964 7831700052, +961 71200074

Passport Expiry

05/25/34

Lingual Ability

Proficiency in Arabic & English

Personal Information

  • Age: 40
  • Date of Birth: 01/27/85
  • Nationality: Lebanese
  • Marital Status: Married with 3 kids

Timeline

HR Team Leader

PETRONAS Carigali Iraq
11.2011 - Current

Senior HR Officer (Personnel – Human Resources)

Oger Abu Dhabi
02.2009 - 11.2011

Personal Officer (Personnel – Human Resources)

Oger Dubai
11.2007 - 02.2009

Personnel Assistant (Administration Department)

Debbane Group Lebanon
04.2004 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Business Administration -

American University of Humanities
01.2003 - 01.2007

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