Michael Samir

HR Manager | HR Operations | Payroll | Government Relations | Kuwait Labor Law

Kuwait

About

HR & Admin Manager with 12+ years of experience in Kuwait, specializing in HR Operations, Payroll Management, Government Relations, and full compliance with Kuwait Labor Law. I help organizations build structured HR systems that reduce turnover, ensure legal compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have successfully: • Managed end-to-end payroll for 200+ employees with 100% accuracy • Led recruitment and onboarding processes across multiple industries • Handled all government transactions (Residency, Work Permits, MOH, Shoun) • Designed and implemented HR policies and procedures from scratch • Reduced employee turnover by improving engagement and retention practices I am passionate about transforming HR from an administrative function into a strategic business partner. 📩 Open to HR Manager / HR Operations roles in Kuwait

Experience

  • Human Resources and Admin Manager at Medical Health Co. – Pharmacies Group (Healthcare)
    Nov 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsibilities * HR Operations & Compliance: Led end-to-end HR and admin operations in full alignment with Kuwait Labor Law * Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Managed full recruitment lifecycle and onboarding across pharmacy operations * Payroll & Contracts: Supervised payroll accuracy, leave management, and employment contracts * Government Relations: Handled residencies, work permits, and labor documentation with zero penalties * Performance Management: Designed appraisal and training frameworks tied to productivity KPIs Achievements * Improved retention by 15% * Increased productivity by 20% * Reduced government errors by 90%

  • Human Resources Officer at BB events design
    Sep 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Responsibilities * Employee Relations & Investigations: Resolved grievances and disciplinary cases * Recruitment & Onboarding: Managed multi-brand hiring and induction * Training & Development: Conducted skills-gap analysis and service training Achievements * Reduced turnover by 25% * Resolved 90% of complaints within 48 hours * Increased customer satisfaction by 15%

  • Administrative Affairs Officer at ESAS Architects
    Feb 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Responsibilities * Administrative Operations & Documentation * Government Transactions & Licensing * Executive Support & Records Management Achievements * Increased operational efficiency by 15% * Reduced processing delays by 30%

  • Human Resources Executive at Majestic Hotel
    Oct 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Responsibilities * Payroll, Attendance & Contracts * Training Programs & Compliance Audits Achievements * Reduced onboarding time by 40% * Improved guest satisfaction by 18%

  • HR & Admin Specialist at Ghazal Insurance Co.
    Sep 2012 - Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Responsibilities * Coordinated recruitment, staff evaluations, and HR documentation * Ensured alignment with labor policies and company procedures * Facilitated internal team-building and engagement initiatives * Monitored payroll records and updated HR policies * Managed training schedules and development tracking Achievements: * Reduced payroll discrepancies by 90% through policy updates * Raised employee training participation by 50% within 6 months * Cut average recruitment time by 30% through streamlined sourcing