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IHAB EL-DIN REHAN

Senior HR Management Professional – Human Capital & Business Administration
HR Operations | HR Governance | HR Digital Transformation | HRIS | Payroll | Organizational Development

PROFILE SUMMARY

  • A highly accomplished HR & Business Administration Leader with 20+ years of progressive experience across Egypt, KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, and Libya.
    Specialized in:
  • Implementing & managing HRMS systems (SAP – Oracle – Ramco – MenaITech)
  • Setting up HR Departments from scratch
  • Digital HR Transformation
  • Governance, Auditing, and Compliance
  • Payroll Management across multi-country operations
  • Organizational Development & Strategic HR Planning
  • Recognized for exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and delivering operational excellence in diverse multinational environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Operations Manager Covering Egypt, KSA , UAE , Oman & Jordan -Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Co (ARGAS)- November 1st ,2023- present.

  • Running HR Transactions for 5 Branches “Payroll – Onboarding – separation…etc .
  • Closing Payroll with the Finance team to allocate costing
  • Administering Life & Medical Insurance policy for the entire branches.
  • Follow up on replies and feedback for employee care complaints, support needed, and ensure they are resolved.
  • Project manager for ARGAS HRMS and implementing the new requirement for business with High Quality and governance with continuous improvement.
  • Update any relevant law updates in HRMS, such as Social Insurance, Tax Laws, and any governmental regulations.

Snr. Internal Auditor. Covering Egypt, KSA, UAE & Oman – Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Co (ARGAS)- May 17th, 2022- October 31st,2023

  • Governance HR & Payroll Process for the company in Egypt, KSA , UAE & Oman
  • Working in an ISO project with Aramco – KSA.
  • Assets Management Project in Egypt, KSA, UAE & Oman

HR & ADMIN. Manager -Consultancy Firm – KUWAIT|Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  •  Developing and Implementing HRIS.
  •      HR Digital Transformation & Implementation with Law Compliance.
  •      Recruiting, Selection, Hiring, orienting &onboarding professionally.
  •      Drafting Company Policies, Procedures & Employee Handbook
  •      Sharing in Company Strategic Planning from HR perspective.
  •      Payroll closure and confirmation with EOS & Vacation Provisions.
  •      Performance Appraisal Management.
  • Acting as HR Consultant to HODs.
  •      Liaising with governmental authorities to finalize the company’s stuff & Expert with its online Systems.
  •      Designing Training Programs for the entire team with coordination with HODs.

KUWAIT FOOD COMPANY - AMERICANA GROUP, KUWAIT | Nov 2013 - Apr 2020 |F & B. HR and Admin Manager- Shared Services.

  • Documented and updated the operating procedures, processes, work instructions for all operations and facility upkeep functions, adapting the relevant corporate policies but adapting them for local use & Reporting to functional manager on corporate level.
  • Updated and submitted Management monthly KPIs, organized office and designing systems to maximize operations and managed the entire spectrum of activities across providing facilities support to all the office staff.
  • Delivered significant decrease in the days to join the duty “onboarding” for blue Cooler from 45 days to be 25 Days Max “Arrival, Residency, Municipality to join their duties in their locations which saving money in Salaries.
  • Amplified manpower quota annually +10 % by driving seamless coordination with Company Management in Manpower Budget in the ministry of work and Social Affairs.
  • Decreased the fuel consumption by 40% by introducing VTS Vehicle tracking system to monitor Staff Transportation Fleet
  • Realized a cost saving of USD 503.00 K for the year 2019 against the targeted USD 455 .00 K by renegotiating Staff Accommodation Leasing prices and other general service.
  • Reduced the Insurance Claim duration by accomplishing and submitting all required documents from the first time as well as ensured 100 % Kuwait Law Compliance by working with HQ and updating Company HR Policy.
  • Developed HR Dashboard saving all required reporting for the management and improve reporting with data visualization.
  • Authorized payroll process by consolidating policy requirements, ensured the employee’s workplace safety, maintained insurance file to keep all life, medical, work injury, and fleet information up to date.

AFAQ - KAYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, EGYPT | Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 | Construction HR Manager

  • Managed multi-cultural workforce, ensuring the delivery of business value and operational efficiency through harnessing resources to realize it observing highest productivity benchmarks.
  • Developed effective communication mechanisms and business administration strategies by understanding critical communication drivers and trends in multiple markets and audiences.
  • Established the HR Department from Scratch starting HR Structure till Employee Handbook.
  • Founded the Pay Scale and Grading System with attractive packages than Competitors in same company Level.
  • Maintained seamless coordination with the governmental and lawful authorities addressing Labour Offices, Banks, Payroll agencies, and medical care providers.
  • Administered commissions, employee benefits policies, medical care, and solidarity insurance.
  • Charged with updating and issuing Company Policies and Employee handbook and systematized company files, maintained records, and documented training program calendars.
  • Developed individual competencies based on performance appraisals by leading succession planning and tailoring the need based training programs.
  • Synchronized strategic HR functions and metrics into one solution by setting up HR KPIs and developed a human resource management system.

AL JAWHARA TRANSPORTATION and OIL SERVICE COMPANY, TRIPOLI, LIBYA | Jan 2012 - May 2012 | Logistics

  • Administration Manager
  • Successfully handled the department in Libyan Civil War Situation with zero Life loss.
  • Maintained adequate office inventory levels and allocated sufficient resources to support operations, ensuring to achieve smooth flow and seamless run of all functions.
  • Spearheaded the company’s fleet management by coordinating travel arrangements, administering visa and work permits, and monitoring licenses/insurance policies.
  • administrative, and monthly utilities payment reports. Assisted finance department with budget estimation.
  • Achieved continuous improvement plan objective by training administration team and augmenting performance through facilitating numerous skill based trainings.

SCHLUMBERGER, LIBYA |NOV 2004 - Feb 2011 .Oil & Gas. Growth Path

  • International Staff Payroll and Benefit Advisor Schlumberger, Dubai, UAE | Mar 2011 – Sep 2011 | Oilfield Services.
  • Managing the payroll of the international staff as well as coordinating with employees regarding to benefits and payroll clarifications.
  • Identifying possible sources of benefits of staff and employees.
  • Interpreting and explaining legislation, official letters or benefits information to employees.
  • Handling all employees ‘ queries in electronic ticketing system ETS called ” Ask HR”

Personnel Manager | Jul 2008 - Feb 2011 | Schlumberger – Libya.

  • Afforded assistance to managers and employees relating to hiring, relocation, benefits, career developments, performance appraisals, compensation and promotions.
  • Supported the HQ Personnel Management in the formulation, improvement and execution of diverse policies, procedures and programs; personnel guidelines and activities analysis and supervision.
  • Ensured employee assistance through interaction, constant advice and time commitment. Addressed employee relations matters on job satisfaction, performance and motivation by acting as the first point of contact for inquiries of management and employees with proper and proactive measures.
  • Arranged and carried out employee meeting in connection to policy, benefits and compensation.
  • Update the employee’s record in SAP for any change such as Promotion, Change in Pay, Hiring, etc.
  • Verify all types of employees’ absences such as annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, and patient escort leaves.” Employee’s Load Chart”
  • Preparing the Payroll by checking and filtering the payroll elements before processing.
  • Responsible for employees’ safety, welfare, wellness and health.
  • Assisted line management on various tools & processes like performance appraisal, career & succession planning, COR, SETC, GFE controls and outstanding employee performance identification.

Administration Manager | Jul 2007 - Jun 2008 | Schlumberger – Libya.

  • Oversaw and finance two seismic crews in Libya such as directed crew logistic matters and organized daily production reports & approving the crews’ petty Cash as per the approval limits table.
  • Controlled purchasing orders to lessen crew costs & created the re order Point.
  • Liaised with crew and main office management.
  • Handle the traveling, visa; work permits arrangements, Flight control & Crew Rotation.
  • Fleet Management.”VTS”

Crew Controller | Nov 2004 - Jul 2007 | Schlumberger – Libya.

  • Achieved new Libyan Payroll project in 2010 and eliminated USD 1500 K of Fines from Labor office.
  • Migrated one of the biggest Seismic Crew in WesternGeco – Schlumberger for a distance of 1300 KM desert and Blacktop road in a very low cost by the good pre plan.
  • Saved USD 3/Employee a day by upgrading the blue cooler daily meals and motivating the staff for more Productivity.
  • Integrated Payroll Excel Sheets in remote location and timing the auto calculation by each month end as every section head finalize his Overtime and deduction sheet and by last day in the month a micro sheet start Calculating Payroll.
  • Handled the local and international payroll together with payroll preparation for WesternGeco in Libya.
  • Ensured on time and accurate payment of monthly salaries, leave and settlements.
  • Ensure the accurate update of employee’s record in SAP.
  • Employee Mobility assistance

Juhayna Group, Egypt | Jan 1997 - Nov 2004 | F & B Banking Accountant

  • Reduced Banks overdraft Interest and Commission from EGP 150 K to be EGP 3 K on monthly basis by arranging the deposits and withdrawals from all banks accounts.

PROMINENT PROJECTS HANDLED

  • Applied a new Local Com. and Ben. Policy in Schlumberger, Libya.2010.
  • An Employee Handbook” Policies – Standards – Procedures” in Kayan_Afaq Construction Industries, EGYPT.2013.
  • Implementing new HRIS in 4 companies.

Education

  •  Bachelor Degree of Commerce – Accounting, Cairo University, Egypt, 1996.

IT Skills

  • Office . Oracle , SAP ,MenaItech PM and ETS Electronic Tickiting System

Was assigned Country SAP Champion while holding Personnel Manager Position – Schlumberger – Libya.

Personal Skills

  •  Communication. – Negotiation. – People Management.- Problem Solving. – Data Analysis.

Training Courses

  • AI in Business Solutions – Egypt – Feb 19th,2026
  • HSE MS – ARGAS – Warwick Hotel Al Khobar . Feb 10-11,2026
  • Risk Based Auditor. Feb.2023 Riyadh – KSA
  • Edward De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats – Kuwait. Nov.2019
  • Constructive Feed Back – Nov.2019.
  • QMS ISO 9001|2008 &EMS ISO 14001|2004 & OHSAS18001| 2007 Awareness Integrated System. March 2013.
  • Customer Care Course, Novotel Hotel, Dubai, UAE, March 2011
  • Employee Support Course.  Schlumberger, Tripoli, Libya, Dec 2010.
  • Service Quality Management, WesternGeco, Tripoli, Libya, August 2009
  • Personnel Manager Course, Schlumberger, Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 2009
  • Quality, Health, Safety& Environment “QHSE 3” for Manager, Schlumberger, Tripoli, Libya, November 2008
  • People Management” How to Manage & Lead your people”,Schlumberger, Moscow,Russia. Nov. 2007
  • Supply Chain Management, Schlumberger, Dubai, UAE, September 20065
  • Quality, Health, Safety& Environment “QHSE 2”, Schlumberger, Egypt, May 2006
  • Quality, Health, Safety& Environment “QHSE 1”, Schlumberger, Egypt, March 2005
  • Cash Flow Management Course, Cairo, Egypt, September 2004
  • Address: Khobar – KSA
  • Availability: Upon Request è Have Residency in KSA
  • Relocation: Willing to relocate.
Professional CV

Professional Experience

Senior Internal Auditor – HR & Payroll Governance

ARGAS (Egypt, KSA, UAE, Oman)
May 2022 – Oct 2023
  • Governance & audit for HR and payroll functions across 4 countries
  • Participation in ISO project with Saudi Aramco
  • Managed large-scale asset management projects across all regions

HR & Administration Manager

Consultancy Firm – Kuwait
Jun 2020 – Jan 2022
  • Implemented HRIS systems and complete digital HR transformation aligned with labor laws
  • Led recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR strategic planning
  • Drafted HR policies, procedures, and Employee Handbook
  • Led payroll closure, EOS, vacation provisions, and governmental compliance
  • Designed company-wide training programs and acted as HR Consultant for HODs

HR & Admin Manager – Shared Services

Kuwait Food Company – Americana Group (F&B)
Nov 2013 – Apr 2020
  • Developed and documented operational systems and procedures
  • Cut onboarding time from 45 to 25 days, saving significant salary costs
  • Increased manpower quota by 10% through strategic planning
  • Reduced fuel consumption by 40% using vehicle tracking system (VTS)
  • Achieved USD 503K cost savings in 2019 via strong vendor negotiations
  • Enhanced insurance claims process and strengthened Kuwait labor law compliance
  • Developed HR dashboards and optimized reporting systems
  • Managed payroll, safety, welfare, and employee workplace standards

HR Manager

AFAQ – Kayan Construction Company, Egypt
Dec 2012 – Nov 2013
  • Established HR Department from the ground up, including structure & handbook
  • Designed pay scale & grading system competitive to market
  • Liaised with legal authorities, banks, payroll vendors, and medical providers
  • Implemented training programs, HR KPIs, and a full HRMS

Administration Manager

Al Jawhara Transportation & Oil Services, Libya
Jan 2012 – May 2012
  • Managed operations during the Libyan civil war with zero life loss
  • Led fleet management, travel, visa operations, and office resources
  • Enhanced administrative team performance through training & development

Schlumberger – Libya & UAE

Multiple Promotions
2004 – 2011

International Staff Payroll & Benefits Advisor – Dubai (2011)

  • Managed payroll & benefits of international staff
  • Handled employee queries via ETS "Ask HR"
  • Explained benefits, legislation, and ensured SAP updates

Personnel Manager – Libya (2008–2011)

  • Managed hiring, promotions, payroll, compensation, and employee relations
  • Updated SAP records, validated leave types, and ensured safety & welfare
  • Supported management in succession planning and performance management

Administration Manager (2007–2008)

  • Managed seismic crew operations, logistics, procurement, and rotation
  • Controlled costs and implemented purchase order systems

Crew Controller (2004–2007)

  • Achieved major cost reductions and payroll accuracy improvements
  • Managed payroll for WesternGeco Libya and ensured compliance

Banking Accountant

Juhayna Group, Egypt
1997 – 2004
  • Reduced overdraft interest from EGP 150K to 3K monthly through financial optimization

Key Projects

Implemented new Compensation & Benefits Policy
Schlumberger Libya (2010)
Developed Employee Handbook
AFAQ/Kayan Construction (2013)
Implemented HRIS across 4 companies

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Cairo University
1996

Skills

Technical Skills
SAP
Oracle
MenaItech
HRIS
MS Office
Payroll Systems
ETS Ticketing System
Personal Skills
Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
People Management
Problem Solving
Data Analysis
Team Development

Trainings & Certifications

Risk Based Auditor
Riyadh (2023)
6 Thinking Hats
Kuwait (2019)
Constructive Feedback
Kuwait (2019)
ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001
Egypt (2013)
Customer Care
Dubai (2011)
Personnel Manager Course
Abu Dhabi (2009)
QHSE Certifications Levels 1–3
2005–2008
Supply Chain Management
Dubai (2006)
Cash Flow Management
Cairo (2004)

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