Dan Soliman

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my interest in the HR Manager/People Partner position at your esteemed organisation, as per advertised. With eight years of comprehensive experience in Human Resources within the hospitality industry and a proven track record of successfully driving talent management initiatives, I am confident in my ability to contribute significantly to your esteemed organisation.

In my current role as Senior People & Culture Officer, the HR Manager equivalent at the Royal Air Force Club, a historic private members club in Mayfair, I look after 166 colleagues. I spearheaded various strategic initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in employee engagement in 2018 in our organisation. My passion and continued efforts in developing employee engagement resulted in the Royal Air Force Club being voted and ranked into the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For list in 2018 (30th place), 2019 (15th place) and 2020 (21st). Since then, our Club has also been a regular annual winner in the Caterer’s 30 Best Places To Work in Hospitality list.

With my team, I am very proud to have implemented innovative recruitment strategies and fostered a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. My adeptness in conducting thorough needs assessments allowed me to design and implement targeted training programs, positively impacting employee performance and their satisfaction.

I am a CIPD qualified HR Professional in both Learning & Development (2022) and HR Management Practice (2018). I take great pride in saying that one of my key strengths is my ability to forge very strong relationships across all levels of my organisation. I believe in creating an open and communicative work environment, whilst fostering collaboration and mutual respect. This reflects both in my professional work and in my personal life. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to your team and organisation and I am eager to bring my strategic HR expertise to help shape a workplace where colleagues can thrive and contribute their best.

Enclosed is my CV, which provides further details about my professional background and accomplishments. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with the needs of your organisation. Thank you for considering my application.

I would be delighted to further discuss how my skills can drive success for your team and I look
forward to the opportunity for an interview.

Sincerely,

Dan Soliman

Strategic HR Leadership
-Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals i.e
Redundancies, TUPE
-Provide guidance and consultation to leadership on HR-related matters
-Contribute to the development and execution of organisational policies
and procedures

Talent Acquisition
-Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from job requisition to onboarding
-Develop effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top
talent
-Conduct interviews, participate in candidate selection, and negotiate
employment offers

Employee Relations
-Manage employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts,
and promoting a positive workplace culture
-Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting,
performance evaluations, and employee development plans
-Conduct investigations and ensure compliance with company policies and
applicable employment laws
-Recognising the workforce through Employee of the Month awards
programme
-Drive recognition ceremonies for employees’ length of service
-Promote a peer-to-peer recognition platform
-Carried out regular Employee Surveys

Payroll
-Research and implement a brand new HRIS System
-Implementation of a Time and Attendance System
-Monthly calculation and accurate inputting of payroll dataTeam Building
-Implemented regular team-building workshops
-Planning of offsite retreats
-Planning of Townhall Meetings, company social events and outings
Wellness
-Implemented wellness initiatives and programs to support physical and
mental wellbeing of employees
-Ensured Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are in place i.e. counselling
services
-Work-life balance support for employees

Training and Development
-Design and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance
employee skills and knowledge
-Facilitate continuous learning and development opportunities for
employees like Skill Development Workshops
-Drive initiatives for succession planning and career development

-Encouraged and created training plans for HOD’s to mentor and cross-
train employees from differing departments

Compensation and Benefits
-Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs
-Conduct salary surveys and analyse market trends to ensure the
organisation's competitiveness
-Manage the administration of employee benefits and ensure compliance
with regulations

HR Information Systems (HRIS)
-Oversee the implementation and administration of HRIS systems
-Utilize HR data and analytics to inform decision-making processes
-Ensure data accuracy and integrity in HR systems

Legal Compliance
-Stay abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations
-Ensure company compliance with national and local employment laws
-Advise leadership on legal implications of HR decisionsDiversity and Inclusion
-Develop and implement initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion
-Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values and respects differences
-Monitor and assess diversity metrics to drive continuous improvement

Social Responsibility Initiatives
-Implemented active volunteer programs
-Initiated sustainability initiatives
-Promoting of community outreach projects

2022-2023
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning
& Development

2018-2019
CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resources
Practice

2017
CIPD Employment Law Practitioner -
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