Sara Harake

SARA HARAKE Beirut, Lebanon-- PROFILE Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager and Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated history in the Tech, Consulting, Marketing, Advertising and Communication Sectors. I currently lead and manage the Recruitment and Talent Management for Publicis Groupe Beirut Office including the Hubs that serve the Middle East and Europe. A holder of a Master’s in Business Administration and a Human Resources Management Diploma from the Lebanese American University, I enjoy being a matchmaker, bringing in the right talent to exciting opportunities. EXPERTISE Talent Acquisition | Talent Management | Candidates Sourcing | Onboarding | Employer Branding | Social Recruitment | Graduate Recruitment | Employee Benefit | Compensation and Benefits | Performance Management EXPERIENCE Talent Acquisition Manager – Publicis Groupe, Lebanon (Sep 2019 - Present) - Handle Talent Acquisition for the entities and hubs under the Groupe: Global Distributed Delivery and Content & Communication for Europe and the Middle East Handle the Recruitment Process, Staffing plans and budgets Secure a healthy pipeline for all potential openings and roles Post, maintain, monitor and edit job postings online Conduct job interviews on differed disciplines and levels Create and present offer recommendations to Hiring Managers, extend offers, and manage offer negotiations to all internal and external candidates Handle the Onboarding, Orientation and resignations Handle the Probation Assessments with Line Managers as well as participate in the Performance Appraisal Assessment Feedback with the Learning & Development and Performance Management team Take part in the Mentorship & Buddy Program Committee Lead on the Internship and Academy Programs Lead the University Collaborations, Job Fairs, and common activities Act as a member in the CSR Regional Team. HR Lead – Mirum MEA, Lebanon (April 2016 - July 2019) - Develop and implement human resource strategies in partnership with business units and organizational leadership Ensure a consistent level of HR best practice through consultation with the Managing Directors Manage the facilitation and coordination of HR unit workforce strategies and operations Manage HR practices including performance appraisal, grading system, payroll, staffing budgets, training programs and CSR activities Ensure standardization of HR policies, procedures and HR collaterals Manage recruitment needs (screening / interviews/ Job Offers/ Onboarding) Provide consultation to business unit(s) on various day-to-day employee/labor inquires Ensure adequate cross training and coverage for all areas of the HR unit SARA HARAKE Beirut, Lebanon-- HR Coordinator –ARISON, Lebanon (Nov 2014 - Feb 2016) - Processed, verified, and maintained personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and attendance and employee leaves of absence. - Ensured updated job descriptions through job analysis Assisted in conducting the performance appraisal, Organized and coordinated team building activities and trainings Acted as the go to person for all team members inquires and concerns Assisted in the recruitment process through posting jobs, filtering candidates and arranging for interviews. Performed Inductions and onboarding Lead the participation in job fairs and career exhibitions. Handled family allowances and employees’ benefits. Accounts Payable Specialist - STRATEGY& (FORMERLY BOOZ&CO.) Lebanon (June 2011 – Nov 2014) - Performed accounting processes and maintaining of financial statements; Audited expense reports (in compliance with Strategy& Travel Policy) Responded to client, support staff, and management inquiries concerning the Travel Policy as well as reimbursement conditions and status Adjusted and processed expense reports, ensuring that staffs’ corporate cards are settled, and expenses are posted to the financial system Handled MasterCard and Mobile Payment Sheets Edited and maintained the finance page on “Inside Booz” intranet site. EDUCATION HRM | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA- LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - STANDARDS MBA | MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BS. IN BUSINESS WITH EMPHASIS ON BANKING AND FINANCE- LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY TRAININGS and CERTIFICATIONS I TRAINING SYSTEM- FOUNDATION OF ISO 9001:2008 (SAI GLOBAL) TRANSITION TO ISO 9001:2015 (SAI GLOBAL) 2015. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING (EXPAND YOUR HORIZON – USAID) CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING (EXPAND YOUR HORIZON – USAID) LEBANESE LABOR LAW (STANDARDS) NOV.2015. KEEPING UP IN TIMES OF PRESSURE DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (IN-HOUSE BOOZ TRAINING) CORPORATE BANK TRANSFER (IN-HOUSE BOOZ TRAINING) LANGUAGES Arabic (Mother Language) English (Proficient) French (Professional) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-harake-mba-431b8169 References are available upon Request.