Mohamed Fandies

Mohamed Fandies Cairo, Egypt (Open to Remote Roles Globally) | 📞 --LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohamed-fandies-5a339535 | 🌐 Time Zone Flexibility: EET (UTC+2) / CET (UTC+1) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Remote-Ready Strategic HR Leader with 25+ years of experience driving HR transformations in global manufacturing and multinational organizations. Adept at managing distributed teams, implementing digital-first HR solutions, and aligning HR strategy with business growth across MENA, Europe, and remote work environments. Proven success in cross-cultural collaboration, labor law compliance (MENA/EU), and fostering HR-business partnerships in hybrid/remote settings. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Digital HR Leadership: Automated 70% of payroll processes via HRMS deployment, reducing administrative workload by 30% for a 1,200+ employee base (ECS). Remote Team Optimization: Improved productivity by 18% through virtual onboarding programs and performance-linked incentives (El Mohandes). Cross-Border Compliance: Achieved 100% audit success for teams across UAE, KSA, and Egypt while aligning policies with EU labor frameworks (Saint Gobain). Remote Workforce Retention: Reduced turnover by 22% using data-driven engagement strategies for multicultural teams (A-Part Auto). WORK EXPERIENCE Human Resources Director | El Mohandes (Chemical Manufacturing) | Sep 2023 – Present Led HR strategy for 1,500 employees across MENA/Europe, including remote talent acquisition and hybrid workforce policies. Designed virtual onboarding workflows, cutting time-to-productivity by 10% and boosting engagement via digital tools (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors). Human Resources Director | A-Part Auto (Automotive Trading SME) | Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 Spearheaded remote-friendly engagement initiatives (e.g., virtual wellness programs), reducing turnover by 22%. Optimized staffing costs by 12% using cloud-based workforce analytics (Tableau, Power BI). Human Resources Director | ECS (Energy & Contracting Solutions) | May 2020 – Jul 2022 Deployed HRMS systems (Workday) to automate payroll and enable real-time data access for remote managers. Regional HR Director – MENA | Saint Gobain | Mar 2011 – Mar 2020 Managed compliance for 6,200+ employees in 3 countries, resolving cross-border labor disputes and ensuring alignment with EU remote work regulations. (Earlier roles available upon request.) SKILLS Remote Work Expertise: Virtual Team Leadership | Remote Onboarding | Global Compliance Digital Tools: HRMS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) | Workforce Analytics (Power BI, Tableau) | Collaboration (Slack, Zoom, Trello) Strategic HR: Cross-Cultural Communication | Change Management | Labor Law (MENA/EU) EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Law | Ain Shams University, Cairo | 1988 Certified Professional in HR & Compensation (CPHRC) | Institute of HR Management Education (USA) | 2006 HR Management Diploma | The American University in Cairo | 2003 Remote Work Certifications: EU Labor Law (Coursera, 2023) | Remote Team Management (Udemy, 2022) LANGUAGES Arabic: Native English: Professional Fluency (C1) Remote Work Readiness: Proficient in managing asynchronous workflows across time zones. Experienced in building inclusive remote cultures and resolving cross-border HR challenges.