Ahmed Heikal
@ahmedheikal
Experienced HR leader driving talent strategy, process improvement, and measurable workforce performance.
What I'm looking for
I am an HR leader with 12 years of experience delivering talent management, organizational development, and process engineering across fintech, software, hospitality, education, oil & gas, manufacturing, and telecom sectors. I have led company restructurings, implemented OKR and Balanced Scorecard frameworks, standardized compensation, automated HR operations, and reduced time-to-fill and SLA breaches through data-driven workforce planning.
I excel at building HR governance, succession planning, cross-border performance processes, and scalable recruitment systems that improve candidate experience and regulatory compliance. I bring a pragmatic, people-centered approach focused on aligning employee growth with business results and enabling leadership continuity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Human Resources
CashCall
Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Spearheaded company restructuring and executive onboarding, established departmental KPIs and performance benchmarks that reduced SLA breaches by 18% and cut Time-to-Fill by 27%.
Human Resources Lead
Wordbee
Jun 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years)
Introduced OKR planning and cross-border 360° evaluations, led succession planning and implemented Egypt salary scale and computerized social insurance achieving full regulatory compliance.
HR Section Head
Integrant Inc.
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Promoted to HR Section Head after leading recruitment during 13% staff growth, chaired People & Culture committee and improved recruitment efficiency by 73% via ATS optimization.
Recruitment Manager
AMIT Software
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017 (1 month)
Led a 3-month recruitment project managing two junior recruiters and delivered full-cycle hiring and onboarding for four key roles within 60 days ahead of schedule.
Senior HR Generalist
Allies Investment Group
Jul 2016 - May 2017 (10 months)
Automated attendance processing reducing time by 42%, computerized misconduct records to improve decision-making, and enhanced performance appraisal with quarterly improvement tracking.
Senior HR Recruiter
AMIT Software
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 (4 months)
Engineered recruitment and candidate filtering processes and performed job analyses to define organizational structure and functional needs.
HR Section Head
Semiramis Intercontinental
Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 (8 months)
Automated contract creation and letter-generation workflows, reducing processing times by 44% and 75% respectively, and implemented an interdepartmental recruitment framework and recognition program.
HR Generalist
The National Co. For Glass and Crystal
Sep 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 8 months)
Led full 360° recruitment lifecycle, developed orientation and training plans, and established job descriptions, KPIs and structured benefits to improve engagement and performance tracking.
HR Coordinator
Xceed
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Managed candidate screening, new-hire orientation, employee records and supported training needs analysis while integrating HR data into Oracle HR systems.
HR Assistant / Tech Support
Steam Global (Concentrix)
Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Screened CVs, coordinated interviews and conducted first-round interviews while providing technical support for LACIE products to improve customer satisfaction.
Customer Care Agent
Vodafone
Aug 2008 - Feb 2009 (6 months)
Handled customer complaints and inquiries, delivering prompt resolutions and maintaining high service standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Intellect Coaching School
Professional Coaching Certification, Coaching
2020 - 2020
Completed a Professional Coaching Certification program in 2020.
The American University in Cairo
Diploma, Human Resources
2010 - 2012
Completed a Human Resources diploma program from October 2010 to December 2012.
University of the District of Columbia
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Science
2004 - 2009
Awarded a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science, completed from 2004 to 2009.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Professional Courses, Product Management
Completed multiple PMI courses including Product Management First Steps, Building a Product Roadmap, and Product Management: Launching Your Product.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professional Courses, Human Resources
Completed SHRM courses such as Hiring and Developing Your Future Workforce, Employer Branding to Attract Talent, and Generative AI in HR.
HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
Professional Courses, Human Resources
Completed HRCI courses including Running Company Onboarding, Pay Strategy, Performance-Based Hiring, Strategic Workforce Planning, and Technical Recruiting.
Maastricht University - School of Business and Economics
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management
2015 - 2020
Earned a Master of Business Administration with a major in Strategic Management between 2015 and 2020.
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