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Khadija Al Bakri

Muscat

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record at Duqm Refinery, specializing in wellbeing program development and employee engagement. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced employee satisfaction and reduced absenteeism. Skilled in data analysis and policy development, fostering a supportive culture through strategic leadership and impactful wellbeing initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader Wellbeing

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed and delivered 28 impactful wellbeing initiatives in 2024 covering mental health workshops, social and physical initiatives receiving consistently positive feedback of 4.6 out of 5.
  • Successfully established wellbeing committees of 13 members from across the Functions, empowering colleagues to support each other and promote a positive wellbeing culture.
  • Contributed to the increase of employee satisfaction rate and a reduction in absenteeism within the team, based on 2024 culture survey. potentially linked to proactive wellbeing support and initiatives.
  • Lead, develop and implement comprehensive wellbeing programs and initiatives to promote the overall health and well-being of employees in collaboration with various departments to create a supportive work environment that fosters physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Design and implement a variety of wellbeing programs and initiatives, focusing on the Mind, Body and Soul.
  • Conduct regular assessments to identify employee wellbeing needs and trends, gather data through surveys, meetings with committees, focus groups, and other methods.
  • Foster a positive and supportive work culture by organizing team-building activities and promoting a healthy work environment by encouraging physical, social, emotional and mental initiatives.
  • Track and analyze the effectiveness of wellbeing programs, measuring key performance indicators and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop and execute proactive strategies to engage team members in wellbeing initiatives, fostering a culture of participation and ownership.
  • Engage collaboratively with HSSE Occupational Health team, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and impactful delivery of wellbeing programs.
  • Fostering a Psychologically and supportive safe environment where open communication about wellbeing is encouraged and valued.
  • Lead and facilitate the project team of OQ8 committees and its projects.
  • Conduct survey to assess employee morale ad engagement with the wellbeing programs and committees.
  • Recommend new ideas and approaches to effect continuous improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

Sr Specialist Wellbeing & ER

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Develop and review Human Resources policies, practices and procedures that support the Human Resources Strategy.
  • Provide Employee Relation policy advisory services to employees, and advice on interpretation and application of HR Policies, Regulations and Rules.
  • Support business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that directly support business objectives.
  • Design, develop, and implement a range of wellbeing programs and initiatives aligned with the organization's overall wellbeing strategy and employee needs focusing on the body, mind and soul.
  • Collect and analyze data related to wellbeing program participation, employee feedback, and relevant health metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and execute engaging communication strategies to promote wellbeing programs, resources, and events to employees through various channels (e.g., intranet, email, presentations).
  • Develop and support wellbeing committee within the organization, providing them with resources and guidance to promote wellbeing within their teams.

Human Capital Business Partner

OQ
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: OQ is a global integrated company with roots in Oman. With operations across 17 countries, the group covers the entire value chain from exploration and production to marketing and distribution of end user products.
  • Provide HR support to all business unit in relation to compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, HR self-service system and labor law inquires.
  • Develop & implement strategic solutions, programs & initiatives to build people capabilities.
  • Advising and supporting managers and employees in personnel matters, considering the legal, labor and collective agreement provisions.
  • First point of contact for incoming HR requests from employees to the Centre of Excellence. Provide answers to business HR inquiries.
  • Prepare the department budget and discussions with the department managers.
  • Leading and support of HR Operations Projects for the Commercial team.
  • OQ is a global integrated company with roots in Oman. With operations across 17 countries, the group covers the entire value chain from exploration and production to marketing and distribution of end user products.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • I was re-employed by Duqm Refinery after graduating with my master’s degree based on my excellent performance during my previous work period. I was employed to support the business objectives and cover aspects of HR including employee relations, compensation and benefits, budget planning and reward. In addition, developing & implementing an Omanization strategy for the business.
  • Develop, review and implement new Human Resources policies, practices and procedures that support the Human Resources Strategy.
  • Provide HR policy advisory services to employees, and advice on interpretation and application of HR Policies, Regulations and Rules.
  • Develop and maintain the Human Resources 5-year budget including the FEED and EPC budget of the project.
  • Review and maintain the payroll processing systems (SAP system) to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, overtime, travel per diem, loans, bonus, increments and any other deductions.
  • Manage and maintain the on-boarding process of the new joiner, ensure all necessary paperwork, welcome kits, and IT requirements are in place. Prepare and present orientation & Induction programs to all new joiners.
  • Prepare Change Management Plan of any changes and new items introduced in the policy or benefits by preparing announcements, communication plan and presentations to employees.
  • Conduct market analysis and analyze surveys to determine appropriate compensation and benefits structure for all employees.
  • Act as a Focal point of the medical health and life insurance.

Human Resources Generalist

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
06.2013 - 08.2015

Recruitment Specialist

Oman Tourism Development Company
01.2011 - 06.2013

Human Resources Administrator

Muscat Electricity Distribution Company
09.2007 - 12.2010

Education

master’s - management (Sport Management & Health Promotion)

University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
12.2018

Bachelor’s degree - computer applications

Waljat College of Applied Sciences
Sultanate of Oman
08.2007

Skills

  • Wellbeing program development
  • Employee engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Policy development
  • Team leadership
  • HR strategy alignment

Professional Courses

  • ICF Trained Coach, International Coach Federation, 03/01/23
  • Human Resources Academy, Dave Ulrich, 09/01/14
  • CIPD Diploma in HR Practice, 03/01/12
  • Job Evaluation with Korn Ferry & Mercer
  • HRMS Oracle (ERP + SAP)

Timeline

Team Leader Wellbeing

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
07.2024 - Current

Sr Specialist Wellbeing & ER

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
03.2023 - 06.2024

Human Capital Business Partner

OQ
07.2020 - 02.2023

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
07.2018 - 06.2020

Human Resources Generalist

Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical Company
06.2013 - 08.2015

Recruitment Specialist

Oman Tourism Development Company
01.2011 - 06.2013

Human Resources Administrator

Muscat Electricity Distribution Company
09.2007 - 12.2010

master’s - management (Sport Management & Health Promotion)

University of Jyväskylä

Bachelor’s degree - computer applications

Waljat College of Applied Sciences

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