Wyndham West Bay Doha
Maysaloun Street
Doha, Qatar-https://www.linkedin.com/in/thembelathembi-fula-3ab58212/
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Thembela Gail Fula
Professional Profile
Writing of HR Policies and Procedures
Job Description Formulation
Employee relations
Candidate Sourcing & Screening
High-Volume Staffing
Placement & On-boarding
Social Media Recruiting Tools
Client Relationship Management
Employment Law & HR Affairs
Payroll / Compensation and Benefits
Human Resources Information Software (HRIS)
Talent Assessment & Acquisition
Executive Recruiting
Offer Negotiations
ATS & Recruiting Software
Advanced Boolean Searches
Academic Record
Advanced Certificate in Advertising – 1996 [The Advertising College of Southern Africa]
Matric – 1995 [Wynberg Girls High School)
Career Summary (HR & Recruitment Experience)
Company
Power International Holding
Frequency Corporation (Freelance
position)
Borouj Consultancy Services
(Management Consultancy)
Credentia HR
Sidra Medicine (formerly Sidra
Medical and Research Centre)
Mediclinic Middle East
Metropolitan Health Group
IT SELECT Recruitment (South
Africa, Cape Town)
Period
March 2020 – present
February 2020 – March 2020
Job Title
Group Talent Acquisition
HR Manager
November 2018 – January 2020
Head of Sourcing
July 2018 – October 2018
February 2017 – February 2018
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Specialist
February 2013 – December 2016
February 2010 – February 2013
February 2007 – February 2010
HR/Recruitment Officer
HR / Recruitment Consultant
IT Recruitment Consultant
Competencies
Competency
Technology-orientated recruitment methodology
Actual working experience and examples
Various external (and international) job portals, e.g.:
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Sniperhire
• PeopleSoft
• Monster
• Naukri
• Gulf Talent
• Bayt
• Careerjunction
• PNet
Mass hire projects and the digital technology used on My role at Sidra Medicine involved mass recruitment as
these projects
our team was tasked to get staff on-board for the
opening of the hospital, e.g. I had to recruit around 60
Respiratory Therapists (amongst many other critical
clinical roles) for the hospital opening.
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Conducted targeted advertising on specific
forums and journals, in specific countries
• Set up specific mailboxes to receive applications
• CV screening
• Telephonic and email contact of all suitable
candidates
• Setting up face-to-face interviews Travelled to
specific to conduct “marathon” interviews
• Offer generation of all suitable candidates “on
the spot”
Strong experience on digital platforms and social media Social Media:
recruitment
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• You Tube
Strong on reporting (internal stats, measures, and I am strong in reporting and I have generated various
matrixes) and backend technology used in corporates for kinds of reports, both in the general HR space and
recruitment
recruitments. Examples as follows:
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Staffing budget
Workforce plan report
Time to fill and hire (Service Level Agreement
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Number of candidates per vacancy
Selection ratio vs applications
Offer acceptance rate
CV Submission
Career Chronology
March 2020 – present
Group Talent Acquisition
Power International Holding (Doha, Qatar)
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Investigate and determine employee needs
Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plans and strategies
Design, plan and execute employer branding activities
Encourage employees to be brand ambassadors
Develop graduate program for the Group
Plan employee referral programs
Use HRIS, Recruitment Marketing tools
Source and find candidates qualified for open positions
perform analysis of hiring needs and provide employee hiring forecast
Design, plan and execute selection processes (conduct interviews and screening calls, administer
psychological tests etc.)
Review employment applications and background check reports
Find bottlenecks in the recruiting process
Perform candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops
Plan procedures for improving the candidate experience
Suggest measures for improving employee retention
Lead, oversee and supervise members of the recruiting team
Use sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles
Attend career and college fairs, and similar events
Determine HR and recruiting KPIs
Create and present KPI reports
February 2020 – March 2020
HR Manager
Frequency Corporation (Freelance position) [Doha, Qatar]
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Writing and setting up policies and producers for the Group
Workforce analysis
Recruitment and onboarding of all staff
November 2018 – January 2020
Head of Sourcing
Borouj Consultancy Services (Management Consultancy) [Doha, Qatar]
Identify Potential Candidates
• Identify potential hires based on applicant resumes and vacant staff positions
• Work closely with department managers to identify critical positions and examine applicant information
(including resumes and social media sites) to determine which candidates meet or exceed the position’s
requirements
Conduct Screening Interviews
• Meet directly with job candidates to conduct screening interviews
• Determine whether the applicant possesses the necessary skills for the role and whether they seem like a
good personality fit for the organization
• Make recommendations to the hiring manager for further interviews
Create Job Postings
• Craft and post job listings on job recruitment boards and other websites to attract skilled applicants
• Work closely with department and hiring managers to identify the role’s key duties and core competencies
along with any educational or certification requirements before posting the job and opening it to applicants
Coordinate Recruitment Activities
• Work with other recruiters and hiring managers to coordinate a range of recruitment activities that can
include job fairs and campus events to recruit upcoming graduates
• Work to align overall recruitment activities with organizational goals for hiring and retention
• Prepare reports related to the results of these efforts and activities
Support Fair Hiring Practices
• Support overall company adherence to fair hiring practices by periodically reviewing hiring and interviewing
processes and assessing job postings
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Labour Law and take the necessary steps to bring the organization
into compliance
Develop Retention Strategies
• Help the organization maintain quality talent by developing and enacting organization-wide retention
strategies
• Assess data related to departing employees to determine whether there are structural or organization-wide
reasons for staff vacancies
• Develop strategies or make recommendations to reduce employee turnover and enhance employee quality
of life
February 2017 – February 2018
Recruitment Specialist
Sidra Medicine (Doha, Qatar)
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Responsible for recruitment advertising and sourcing, conducting first round interviews, assessments,
background checks, salary negotiation, and executing employment agreements to support the Sidra Talent
Acquisition program. Working closely with hiring managers to ensure a high level of service is provided, and
the best available talent acquired.
Meet with relevant hiring managers to obtain a full in-depth briefing of roles
Place adverts in relevant trade journals/job boards
Source candidates via direct methods to reduce reliance on third party vendors
Attend conferences and other networking events to maximize recruitment opportunities
Conduct first round interviews to provide the hiring manages with a fully qualified short list
Use appropriate assessment tools to test technical capabilities
Obtain references and security checks
Arrange and attends final interviews
Prepare and extends offers after obtaining appropriate offer authorization
Participate in contract negotiation with candidates
Ensure the ATS (Sniperhire) is always maintained
Upload candidates’ data into the mobilization system
Ensure all candidates receive the appropriate feedback on their application promptly
Work closely with colleagues to create a strong team environment to support all recruitment efforts.
Adhere to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
February 2013 – December 2016
HR/Recruitment Officer
Mediclinic Middle East (Dubai, UAE)
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Recruitment process for all Doctors and Nursing positions (or other positions as required) including:
o Advertising
o Sourcing and screening candidates
o Headhunting
o Arranging interviews
o Facilitating interviews
o Giving recommendations and feedback to the line manager
o Preparing selection tools/assessments where needed
o Requesting, processing, and verifying documents to support the recruitment process
o Conducting reference checks with appropriate verifications
o Administration of the appropriate areas of the recruitment portal
o Ensure that all candidates are given feedback
o Ensure that all on boarding documents relating to recruitment are completed before the employee
joins the company, and are submitted to payroll for processing
o Manage travel arrangements, ticket bookings, visa applications and hotel accommodation for
incoming employees and candidates attending interviews
o Coordinate and conducts new employee orientation as required.
o Ensure that unsuccessful candidates are notified in a short time frame and in accordance with
Company standards
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Assist the HR Manager as and when required:
o Personnel Administration and Database/ Reports
o Responsible for the allocation and prioritization of the work of the HR coordinator and HR assistants
o Check accuracy of new employee entries in the system and employee movements
o Assist the HR Manager in processing employee movements e.g. transfers, demotions, promotions,
and terminations including changes in employee benefits
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Assist HR Manager in formulating / writing of HR processes & procedures, as well as other HR / Recruitment
documentation, e.g.:
o Candidate Evaluation Form
o Interview Questionnaires
o Job Descriptions
o Leave Policy
o Attendance Policy
o Recruitment Agency Terms and Conditions
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Accountable for the recruitment monthly reports
Ensure accuracy of Time and Attendance System
Participate in the development of the annual headcount budget
Participate in the annual salary review process
Client Satisfaction
Ensure that employee and department confidentiality is maintained
Ensure that staff queries are quickly and accurately addressed, or referred to the appropriate person
Ensure that the company’s professional image and standards are upheld
Ensure competence in all performance areas is demonstrated and, if required, source training for areas
requiring improvement
Be professional, open, responsive, and welcoming to all staff visiting the HR Department
Assist in the compilation of statistics/reports when needed
Assist in the processing of loans/advances/encashment under the guidance of the HR Officers
Arrange exit interviews as requested
Assisting in licensing procedures as requested
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February 2010 – February 2013
Held HR / Recruitment Consultant
Metropolitan Health Group (Cape Town, South Africa)
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Business Units: Information Technology and Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS)
Obtain details of vacancies
Liaising with Business Unit Managers and HR Managers for new positions
Verifying of the job profiles through departmental organograms and finance
Arrange for and facilitate Job Evaluation and Job Profile sessions prior to the commencement of the selection
process
Analyse the position and advise the Business Unit Manager on suitable recruitment process to be followed
according to the level of the position
Provide the Business Unit Manager with the recruitment plan for each position
Facilitate and oversee the advertising of the position both internal and external
Oversee the response handling and screening process.
Conduct shortlisting process and presenting the shortlist to the Business Unit Manager
Conduct interviews on behalf of business units
Provide feedback to the business unit managers
Advise Business Unit Managers on type and level of assessments to be conducted
Make recommendations with regards to remuneration based on manpower budget provisions, the outcome
of the job evaluation and the relevant experience of the applicant
Liaise with MIS for packages and liaise with candidate for finalisation of the process
Ensure the completion of all related administration (i.e. writing the advertisement, screening the applicant,
letter of appointment and completion of relevant documentation)
Overseeing the statutory checks processes
In accordance with the Labour Relations Act and internal recruitment policies and procedures, make
recommendations regarding the appointment to the Business Unit Manager
Provide guidance and coaching to the recruitment administrators
Oversee the smooth functioning of the Recruitment Administration by proper and timeous supervision of the
recruitment administrators.
February 2007 – February 2010
IT Recruitment Consultant
ITSELECT Recruitment (Cape Town, South Africa)
Clients [major industries]: Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunications, Financial, ISP, IT
• Applicant Sourcing
• Client Liaison
• Interviewing
• Data Processing
• Reference Checking
• Interview Scheduling
• Feedback
• Client & Applicant Liaison
SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS PERIOD
August 2004 - January 2007
Living in the UK [London] and doing contract work
Companies worked at:
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Tiscali Broadbank (UK, London) – Customer Services Specialist
VDC Trading (UK, London) – Customer Relations
Adam Smith Residential (UK, London) – Property Coordinator
May 2003 – July 2004
Account Executive
Bester Burke Advertising Agency (Cape Town, South Africa)
November 2001 – April 2003
Communications Coordinator
Old Mutual (Cape Town, South Africa)
April 2001 – September 2001
Trainee Account Executive
Ogilvy & Mather Rightford Searle-Tripp & Makin (Cape Town, South Africa)
March 2000 – March 2001
Assistant to Client Service
TBWA Hunt Lascaris (Cape Town, South Africa)