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I ​am a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience. I am currently Director of Software Engineering at Amazon, leading the Access Management Systems space within Amazon Security.

Over my career, I'm honored to have delivered award-winning transformational initiatives that have created competitive advantage, enabled business growth, and exceeded customer expectations.

Known as a forward-thinking problem-solver ― skilled in both business and technology strategy ― I adapt and plan for evolving market needs, delivering initiatives with speed and agility. I am also deeply passionate about building, developing, managing, and leading high-performance teams. A strong communicator and relationship builder, I partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and am a trusted advisor within the company.

Ever since I stepped into my first managerial role, more than a decade ago, I quickly realized the profound impact strong leadership has on individuals, teams, and organizations. From that moment, I made it my mission to empower others in their leadership journeys, guiding them to reach new heights in their careers.

In support of this mission, I have developed a community on LinkedIn of over 89K+ like-minded professionals with whom I actively support, engage, and share daily content on leadership, management, and career. I have been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice (Blue Badge) and ranked #1 LinkedIn Arab World Creator in Management and Leadership. 

Outside of work, I am passionate about everything automotive, especially F1 racing (Forza Ferrari!). I enjoy sports in general, both playing and watching. I also have a keen interest in collecting fragrances, working out with a focus on strength training, and all things food—from learning about it and exploring new cuisines to preparing dishes and hosting gatherings. 

Languages: English 🇺🇸 Arabic 🇱🇧 French 🇫🇷

Omar Halabieh

Maximizing Wellbeing

As the writer behind Maximizing Wellbeing, I craft thoughtful newsletters that explore ways to enhance mindfulness, productivity, and emotional resilience.

From creating handwritten cheatsheets to promoting the power of journaling, I’m on a mission to inspire a deeper connection between fountain pen and paper—and the mind. Through the Mental Health Initiative, I spark conversations about mental wellness while celebrating the joys of journaling and fountain pens.

Oh, and did I mention fountain pen giveaways? Join me in spreading positivity, one fountain pen at a time! Let’s make wellness a habit worth writing about.

Writer

BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Human Resources Recruitment Officer

ICTS UK & IRELAND

▪ Building and maintaining relationships with Regional Hiring Managers understanding their recruitment 
needs to enable the most efficient candidate onboarding and backcheck clearing process.
▪ Interviewing candidates on competency framework focusing on transferrable skills-based hiring.
▪ Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and developing/implementing corrective action 
plans.
▪ Adhering to BS7858 code of practice on Zellis platform to determine suitability, drive process,  
set a realistic timeframe, obtain relevant references along with evidence to close files, and prepare for internal and external audit checks. 
▪ Oversee contractual agreements, offer letters, and welcome packs with new starter details and transfer them to payroll.
▪ Organize induction and training plans and communicate to Roster team to maintain new staff entry.
▪ To ensure GDPR and compliance regulations are followed and to make managers aware of any changes 
that could impact the business.
▪ Other ad-hocs, checking and verifying security questionnaire documentation, 
identity documents, investigating fraudulence and discrepancies.

Vetting and Recruitment Officer

QA Ltd

▪ Planning, executing, tracking, and managing people projects across the organization reporting status, risks, issues, and dependencies adhering to company policies, legal requirements, and industry 
regulations.
▪ Act as a liaison between cross-functional departments and external third parties and create awareness 
on project status, potential roadblocks, and key deliverables.
▪ Building recognition programs, and performance management activities.
▪ Updating existing policies to support newly implemented legislation and/or internal principles focusing on identifying HR Trends, spotting errors, and advising on solutions.
▪ Work closely with Head of Operations, HR Team, and Systems team on addressing performance issues 
using Performance Improvement plans for Resource Link in partnership with Zellis.
▪ Serve as a key contact on People Link for managers, employees, and stakeholders’ queries and resolution mapping and coaching managers on various topics of legislation and system guidance.
▪ Build Annual HR Business reports using Microsoft advanced Excel and Word tools.
▪ Provide broad support to ER team for disciplinary, grievance and performance management activities, draft letter/T&C change accordingly.
▪ Overseeing employee lifecycle services and general email/chat/telephone queries about recruitment, onboarding, retention, internal transfers and terms and conditions changes adhering to UK employment legislation.
▪ Assisting people coordinators in verification of documents and processing of DBS, BPSS checks and 
corresponding security clearance documentation for SV and DV clearance.
▪ Assisting People Partners with the process and drafting letters and documentation for TUPE- pay control group changes, IR35.
▪ Handling Maternity and being a key point of contact to address necessary changes/amendments to Maternity plans, and updating policy changes.
▪ Creating process guides and maps for all HR operational responsibilities.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Bupa

▪ Build relationships with members by delivering the highest standard of customer service with an emphasis on proactively advising updated product/membership options.
▪ Handled inbound telephone sales calls and emails from members, retaining membership on agreed targets. 
▪ Competently deal with all types of complaints and escalate when necessary, in compliance with and abiding by the requirements of the Data Protection Act and those of the FOS and FCA at all times.
▪ Contributed towards a Diversity and Inclusion Initiative - Pride 2019 by collaborating with 
the Communications team, Social media team and People team of Bupa UK and working as a 
lead artist adhering to business objectives.
▪ Covered on Bupa Press Release and shared words with Bupa Global & UK CEO for Pride campaign 
https://www.bupa.com/news/press-releases/2019/colleagues-bring-extra-colour-to-salford

Healthcare Consultant

McDonald's

▪ Responsible for supporting both the management and employees with training and development needs. 
▪ Monitoring People-related aspects of the business ensuring performance reviews are completed in line with company policy, working time directives are understood and followed and all our policies are read and understood. 
▪ Conduct training audit checks and monitor the progress of development in the restaurants. 
▪ Monitor recruitment and turnover and put plans in place if needed for this area.

Training Manager

HR Officer I Maximizing Wellbeing I 6x LinkedIn Top Voice

1. HR Engagement Specialist: HR Projects on Workplace Development, Employee Engagement, Performance, Recruitment, Vetting, Onboarding, Rewards (Sales incentive Scheme), and TUPE
2. Key Contact: To train employees and managers on People Systems and Performance Management Tools. Assist them with queries on T's & C's changes and other contractual changes.
3. Recruitment & Employment Screening: Understanding Recruitment 
needs, publishing job adverts, shortlisting CVs, and interviewing candidates. Enabling the most efficient candidate onboarding and backcheck clearing process. Verify information provided by the employees, for criminal background checks, identity verification, education checks, employment history checks, reference checks, and credential checks following data protection rules. 


I thrive on getting to the heart of an issue and solving tough problems. Combining this with a track record of assisting closely with senior leaders in fast-paced and/or complex environments I aim to provide a flexible HR service that is highly satisfying and committed to fostering a healthy workforce.

I'm always open to a conversation to discuss the opportunity you have, please message me and I will respond at the earliest.

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