Gashaw Abate
Project Leadership and Management
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project and HR Team Leader with a proven track record at Ethio-Think Tank, enhancing HR analytics and fostering diversity and inclusion. Excelled in streamlining recruitment, spearheading employee engagement initiatives for improved morale, and developing strategic partnerships. Skilled in HRIS systems and adept at building cross-functional collaborations, significantly boosting efficiency and team cohesion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project and HR Team Leader
Ethio-Think Tank
10.2020 - Current
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and reduced timetohire.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with department leaders to develop job descriptions that accurately reflected role responsibilities and requirements.
- Provided ongoing coaching to direct reports, enhancing their skills as human resources professionals while supporting their individual career goals.
- Negotiated competitive vendor contracts for various HR services, resulting in cost savings without compromising quality or effectiveness.
- Optimized workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs and proactively addressing potential talent gaps.
- Conducted regular audits of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, mitigating potential risks.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new employees into the company culture.
- Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps and facilitate relevant training opportunities for staff development.
- Developed strategic partnerships with external organizations to expand talent pipelines and improve candidate sourcing capabilities.
- Implemented progressive disciplinary procedures that were fair, consistent, and compliant with employment laws and regulations.
- Managed sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism, mitigating potential legal risks while upholding company values.
- Led change management initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring successful implementation.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, resulting in improved morale and retention rates.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for all employees.
- Streamlined processes for talent acquisition, creating a more efficient and effective system for attracting and hiring top candidates.
- Managed performance review cycles, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth among team members.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies within the HR team.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion efforts, creating a more inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Income Generation and Senior Project Team Leader
Development and Inter-church Aid Commission of the
06.2007 - 11.2018
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Built flow charts and project plans, informing clients on available services while proposing viable paths towards accomplishing objectives.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
- Identified potential risks and devised contingency plans, preparing team members to avoid and respond promptly to possible obstacles.
- Coordinated team members, consultants and material resources across multiple projects and departments.
- Traveled to remote locations to interact with remanufacturing facilities and meet with business unit teams and dealers to develop product offerings.
- Evaluated end-of-project successes to identify areas for improvement in future engagements while celebrating the achievements of the team collectively.
- Mitigated risks by proactively addressing potential issues and establishing contingency plans for unforeseen challenges.
- Contributed to business growth by successfully delivering projects that yielded positive impacts on revenue generation or cost reduction initiatives.
- Aligned cross-functional teams towards shared objectives by facilitating clear communication channels and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Championed best practices in project management across the organization, leading to increased consistency in processes, procedures, and outcomes.
- Empowered team members by offering professional development opportunities that enhanced their skills in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts with vendors, contributing to overall project budget optimizations.
- Managed technical projects, utilizing established project tools and methodologies to bring projects to timely completion.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards throughout the duration of the project, mitigating potential legal or financial risks.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective resource allocation strategies.
- Led by example, applying thorough understanding of complex projects and business acumen to workplace challenges to motivate team members towards greater productivity.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality results, achieved through meticulous attention to detail.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders through transparent communication and consistent adherence to agreed-upon timelines and deliverables.
- Reduced project completion time through diligent monitoring of progress and prompt resolution of roadblocks.
- Increased cost savings by identifying potential budget overruns early on and realigning resources as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded project goals by closely tracking progress and adjusting strategies as necessary to maintain momentum.
- Inspired high levels of team performance and commitment by recognizing individual achievements and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that supported company objectives in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined specific tasks, milestones, and resource requirements for successful execution.
- Integrated innovative technologies into the project management process to optimize workflow efficiency and overall performance.
- Boosted team productivity by providing focused direction, clear expectations, and regular performance feedback.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements which informed decision-making processes throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Leadership And Management
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia11-2022
Master of Science -
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia10-2021
Bachelor of Arts -
School of Commerce
Addis Ababa09-2008
Skills
- HRIS systems
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
Organizational development
Recruitment strategies
Talent acquisition
Benefits administration
Employee retention
Internal communications
Onboarding and orientation
Workforce planning
Career pathing
Succession planning
Compensation and benefits
Employee engagement
Health and safety regulations
Payroll processing
Strategic planning
Employee recognition programs
Recruitment and selection
Compensation analysis
Employee retention strategies
Process improvement techniques
Team-building activities
Willingness to learn
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Workplace safety
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Relationship building
Training and mentoring
Microsoft office
Documentation and recordkeeping
Team building
Analytical and critical thinking
Leadership development
Task prioritization
Self motivation
Interpersonal skills
Customer relationship management
Analytical thinking
Conflict resolution
Recruitment and hiring
Training and development
Human resources support
Goal setting
Complaint handling
Human resources management systems
Interpersonal communication
Exit interviews
In-person and telephone interviewing
Payroll management
Employee hiring
Professional development
Time management abilities
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Written communication
Personnel management
Training development
Project management
Pre-employment screening
Data analysis
New hire onboarding
Employee orientation
Professional demeanor
Employment data tracking
Problem-solving aptitude
Talent management
Performance management
Candidate searching
Job description development
Recruitment
Employment recordkeeping
Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Senior Project and HR Team Leader
Ethio-Think Tank
10.2020 - Current
Income Generation and Senior Project Team Leader
Development and Inter-church Aid Commission of the
06.2007 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Project Leadership And Management
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Master of Science -
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Arts -
School of Commerce
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