Rami Tarakji, MBA
Group HR Director & Change Agent
Executive Summary
Seasoned professional with over 19 years of distinguished experience in Talent Management, Executive Recruitment, Total Rewards, and HR Strategic Transformation. Adept at navigating high-pressure environments, driving organizational changes, and seamlessly integrating talent into corporate frameworks.
Core Specialties
- Organizational Development & Strategic Management
- Total Rewards & Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
- HR Policies and Procedure Formulation
- Corporate Training & Development
Education & Certifications
- MBA, Strategic Planning
Maastricht School of Management - BSc., Business Administration & MIS
Yarmouk University - SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
Professional Experience
Group Human Resources Director
Alshaya Properties
Leading the human resources strategy and overall HR transformation initiatives across the group.
Independent Consultant / Corporate Trainer
Self-employed
Delivering tailored HR management solutions and corporate training for organizations like Procapita, American University of Kuwait, and Al Ghanim Industries. Specializing in expansion plans, talent acquisition, total rewards, and organizational development interventions in the GCC.
Director of Human Resources And Administration
City Group Co. KSCP
Developed and implemented HR strategies aligning with organizational objectives. Managed crisis resolution, compensation and benefits strategy, performance management, executive recruitment, and successfully rolled out Oracle HRIS.
Group Total Rewards, Talent Manager & HRBP
Al Babtain Group
Spearheaded the C&B strategy, crafted incentive programs, implemented job evaluations, managed performance reviews, and developed talent management and succession planning frameworks.
Strategic HR Business Partner
Al Babtain Group
Advised senior management, managed complex cross-functional HR projects, drove performance improvement, and mapped organizational structures and L&D requirements.
Group Human Resources & Administration Manager
Lulua Group
Implemented the annual HR plan, managed budgets, drove resourcing strategies, structured performance appraisals, and updated compensation structures across the regional group.
Executive Recruitment Consultant & Various HR Roles
National Bank of Kuwait
Managed the full lifecycle of executive recruitment, revamped organizational structures and policies, implemented talent management programs, and provided extensive research and analytics support for HR decision-making over a 7+ year tenure.
Part Time Tutor – Business Administration Faculty
Arab Open University
Delivered business function subjects (Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations) and provided academic guidance and research support to students.
