Timo Schell

About Timo Schell

Self-directed, forward thinking Human Resources Professional with 13+ years progressive…

Experience

1. Program HR Supervisor

   Amentum

   Nov 2014 — Present · Doha, QA

   Lead team of up 27 HR and Public Relations personnel providing support to 750+ employees at various sites across the GCC. Prepared recommendations to upper management concerning human resources issues and concerns while serving as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related problems. Provided guidance and leadership ensuring compliance to local labor laws throughout the GCC as well as corporate policies. Improved departmental efficiency by rearranging HR responsibilities within the department and streamlining processes to achieve maximum efficiency and reduce departmental overtime. Conducted ER investigations and administered corrective actions ensuring fairness and consistency. Coordinated with health care benefits providers, local medical facilities and insurance representatives to repatriate personnel with health issues to their home country. Monitored and tracked all HR functions to include new hire processing, visas & visa renewals, local licensing, base access badging, accommodation assignments, personnel evaluations, contract renewals, demobilizations and strength management. Generated and interpreted weekly status reports for Program Management.Key Contributions:• Created and implemented new hire orientation presentation to help educate and familiarize new hires with the project as well as the locale and its customs and laws.• Implemented and administered personnel evaluation training for departmental managers and supervisors to educate on company standards and ensure consistency and accurate ratings on annual performance reviews.• Achieved $347K+ cost savings in hotel and rental vehicle costs by ensuring availability and utilization of company accommodations and existing leased vehicles for TDY personnel.

Education

• University of Houston

  96 Hours Completed Toward Degree.

Skills

• Temporary Placement
• Coaching
• Onboarding
• Job Descriptions
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Sap
• Management
• Talent Management
• New Hire Orientation
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Recruiting
• Exit Interviews
• Time Management
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Appraisal
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Labor Relations
• Workforce Planning
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Recruitment/Retention
• HR Strategy
• College Recruiting
• Spreadsheets
• Human Resources
• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Outlook
• Background Checks
• Taleo
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Leadership