Sadia Mir

Emirates Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (EmiratesLNG)

March 2012 – June 2016: Mubadala Group HR Business Partner

Learning and Talent Development – Key functional area

• Creator and lead facilitator of learning solutions, assessments and learning management system as part of Talent Management for both HQ and staff based at Consultant offices internationally.
• Worked with Function Heads as HR Business Partner to identify business needs and develop competency programs and succession plans.
• Created cross-functional coaching framework and coached new line managers as part of the ‘Coaching for Success’ Program.
• Managed Learning & Talent Development budget with quarterly & annual forecasts and formulated monthly HR reports for management updates.
• Developed competency framework for the Capability Project for Leadership, Graduate & Professional Development using international models such as City and Guilds – NVQs and Apprenticeships.
• Collaborated with functional heads to conduct Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) and created Individual Development Plans (IDP) to develop career pathways.
• Identified various learning tools allowing staff to develop competencies in holistic and engaging environment such as: On-the-Job Training, E-learning, Webinars, class-room training, work shadowing, and placements across Mubadala Group.
• Designed onboarding process and delivered robust Induction Program for new employees to help them to understand EmiratesLNG’s Values and work culture.
• Worked collaboratively with international engineering services consultants to execute training at Consultant LNG Operating Terminals and managed the international staff mobility.
• Partnered with educational institutes to recruit Intern students enabling them to participate in On-Job Training and develop core skills thus build future talent pipeline for EmiratesLNG.
• Conducted formal assessments for trainees to measure learning and assess progress using methods such as witness statements, product evidence and professional conversations.
• Articulated and coordinated the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ Project consisting of; identifying and creating staff pool of Subject Expertise across EmiratesLNG to support learning programs.
• Served as HR Representative on the ERP Project for design of HR Modules in SAP System and key lead for Learning & Development Module.
• Contributed to Learning &Talent Management ‘CoP’ Network to develop initiatives and share good practice, allowing Mubadala Group companies to work in partnership to share resources thus be more cost-effective.
• Managed approvals for training's and Professional Memberships such as CIPD, ACCA, CMA. and CIM.
• Acted as Company Compliance Representative; worked in collaboration with Mubadala Group Compliance team to cascade all compliance information and training to EmiratesLNG staff.




Leadership and Management Support

• Co-managed the set-up of HR function and created KPIs which were aligned with business objectives.
• Formulated Employee Handbook and HR policy manual inclusive of Rewards, Learning & Talent Development, Recruitment and Induction and the in-line with market best practice.
• Worked in consultation with Leadership team and Shareholder representatives to formulate People Strategy and roll-out development initiatives.
• As change-champion led on team building events with successfully achieving the target of developing Corporate Values and redefining EmiratesLNG’s Vision and Mission.
• Line managed trainees and HR Assistants as well as providing direction to HR & CSS team in the absence of Head of HR&CSS.
• As HR Committee member liaised closely with Shareholders on HR initiatives and represented EmiratesLNG at Shareholder collaboration and update meetings.
• Undertook Internal Audit of HR&CSS department to ensure all documentation is up-to-date and in-line with company’s audit requirements.
• Initiated HR Communications Strategy; ensuring HR information is communicated accurately and in timely manner via all communications channels.




HR Cross-functional Operations Support

• Managed the ‘Manpower and Facilities’ and ‘HQ Office Design and Fit-out’ projects for General Service department consisting of: developing proposal scopes, evaluating proposals, negotiating with vendors, and developing terms of agreement in consultation with EmiratesLNG Legal and Procurement teams.
• Designed all Service Level Agreements and key negotiator for all Office Facilities Service contracts, HR and Manpower Agency contracts ensuring competitive business terms and fees were agreed.
• Conceptualized performance management process and trained business heads on developing KPIs, managing performance conversations and appraisals as part of performance management project.
• Delivered workshops and provided advice to all staff on objective setting, mid-year and year-end reviews for performance appraisals.
• Conducted benchmarking of Rewards and Remuneration in consultation with Hay Consultants and developed Salary & Grading Structure and Performance Bonus Plan project.
• Rolled-out and facilitated employee rewards initiatives such Shukran Awards to recognise employee contribution thus promote high performance culture.
• Introduced initiatives such as, Bitesize Learning, Lunch & Learn and EmiratesLNG Library, to encourage staff communication and participation as part of employee engagement project.
• Instrumental in design and implementation of Learning Week, Culture Week and Health Week which were delivered successfully consecutively on annual basis since 2014.
• Provided advice and supported staff on employee relation matters such as welfare issues, absenteeism, and grievances in-line with HR Policy and UAE Labour Law.
• Developed initial 3 Year manpower plan for business start-up phase to ensure key staff are recruited and on-boarded in timely manner.
• Conducted competency based interviews for recruitment of all new staff during 2012, 2013 and 2014.
• Managed the HR-Smart e-Recruitment system ensuring all information is up dated regularly to allow accurate reporting.