Marwan Kurban
American University of Beirut Medical Center, HR Officer
Job Type
On the job
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Personal Advantage
HR professional:
- with 20+ years of local & regional experience in the Banking (Citibank), Education (AUB), Healthcare (AUBMC), & Tourism/Travel/Leisure (FTI Group) industries,
- having a Western University Education, HR Certification as well as Train-the-Trainer certificate,
- having extensive knowledge of Labor Law (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Lebanon),
- tech-savvy, and
- Arabic native speaker.
Job Preference
No Preference yet
Experience
Assistant Records Supervisor
1998-02 - 2001-05
American University of Beirut Staff/Employee
Content
Assist in the activities of the records section by updating and maintain personnel records including handling contracts and correspondence pertaining to Academic and Non-Academic personnel.
HR Officer
2001-06 - 2007-07
American University of Beirut Medical Center Supervisor
Content
Automate personnel administration work, to ensure high levels of productivity and accuracy, including designing reports on HR activities (detailed & statistical data) as well as implement communication tools between department heads & the HR department including HR e-newsletter. Assume the role of HRBP (prepare job description/performance appraisals/ development plans, handle employee relations, succession planning, employee orientation) including the process of talent acquisition.
Head of HR
2007-07 - 2012-10
Citibank Manager
Content
Manage the recruitment, compensation and performance management programs to attract, retain and motivate employees. Administer, implement, monitor, and review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all corporate and local requirements.
HR Director (UAE, Oman & Bahrain)
2012-10 - 2021-06
FTI Group Director
Content
Lead the HR Department, including talent acquisition & development, succession planning, L&D, employee engagement, compensation management & financial planning, for UAE, Oman, Bahrain and two subdivisions of Meeting Point (Meeting Point YouTravel Tourism LLC & Meeting Point Global Tourism LLC).
HR Consultant
2021-08 -
Freelancer Director
Content
HR Department startup including designing new guidelines & staff handbook in compliance with the UAE Labor Law. Implemented a Talent Acquisition Strategy & conducted organizational Review for key business areas.
Education
Public Administration · Bachelor
1994-10-01 - 1998-02-15
American University of Beirut
Certified Professional in Human Resources & Compensation certificate (CPHRC) · Professional
2005-01-01 - 2005-12-16
Institute for Human Resource Management Education (IHRME)
