Boyd Skeggs

Human Resources and Administration Director at Stevin Rock

United Arab Emirates

About

Wide ranging expertise in HR Employee Operations, Shared / Global Services, Data, Payroll and Information Systems. Knowledgeable in delivering Global International Mobility Assignments services and Reward, Compensation and Benefit plans. Experienced leading and managing multinational teams to deliver HR employee services in UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey and Nigeria. Proven ability to influence while building positive working relationships at all levels of an organisation internally and externally in complex fast moving challenging environments. Strong influencing, coaching and collaboration skills to build effective relationships and develop leadership/team capability with all client groups and senior stakeholders Enthusiastic, pro-active ability to solve complex problems and generate creative solutions. Highly motivated to embrace change with a track record to meet challenging demands and deadlines. Award winning reputation aspiring to continuously develop high performing teams leading by example to deliver customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Accelerate performance improvements with personal focus and drive for excellent customer service and extremely conscientious approach with a meticulous keen eye for detail.

Experience

  • Human Resources and Administration Director at Stevin Rock
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    Stevin Rock and associated companies quarry in excess of 70m tonnes per annum of high quality limestone and gabbro aggregates which are sold into the local market and shipped overseas from its own harbour and from associated port facilities. The company’s products have been used in high profile developments including: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Metro, Palm Jumeirah complex of islands, Logo Islands, and the company is the supplier of choice of many steel plants in India. Turnover is $400m and growing, the company has over 3,000 employees and is looking at a range of internal and external investment opportunities.

  • HR Operations Manager at Pension Protection Fund
    Jan 2018 - May 2018 · 5 mos

    Lead, manage and develop a HR Operations team to deliver HR services to the business and support the wider HR team. Coach and support the team accountable for all HR Administration to deliver continuous improvement through simple processes and standardised procedures. Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partners, Reward, Recruitment and Talent & Learning to deliver a seamless HR service.

  • HR Services Project Specialist at Johnson & Johnson
    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 · 7 mos

    A member of the UK and Ireland HR leadership team in a project role, business partnering to deliver a wide range of HR Services across all sector. Transferring UK HR administration to a Global Services model and managing remaining UK&I staff to maintain local specialist HR services.

  • HR Operations - Middle East at Pearson Education
    Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Manage HR Operations administration services and Government Relations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey and Nigeria. Deliver HR administration, prepare Employment contracts, compensation and ensure compliance in a complex environment. Set up Middle East HR policies and procedures to support enabling program project to transfer responsibilities to HR shared “People Service” centres in Poland and Philippines.

  • HR, International Mobility and Project Manager at Lafarge Building Materials Ltd
    Nov 2014 - May 2015 · 7 mos

    Manage Senior UK expat populations in all aspects of employee relations benefits, payroll and International Mobility. Simplifying employment contract terms and conditions to make harmonisation easier. Preparation of HR, Reward, Compensation and Benefits for Merger with Holcim (Aggregate Industries). Consultation and termination of displaced expat employees from the business.