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Joy Yazbeck

@joyyazbeck

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Strategic HR leader specializing in talent acquisition, learning, and HRIS-enabled people operations.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a people-operations role where I can drive full-cycle HR strategy, talent acquisition, and learning programs using HRIS and data analytics—while partnering closely with leaders in an environment that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

I’m a strategic and dynamic Human Resources professional with extensive experience leading HR operations, organizational development, and workforce engagement initiatives across humanitarian and corporate sectors in Lebanon and the broader MENA region. I’ve owned the full HR lifecycle—from talent acquisition and performance management to compensation and benefits, employee relations, and learning and development—while designing HR strategies that improve agility, inclusion, and performance.

I thrive in high-pressure environments, including crisis response operations and business continuity during complex emergencies. Most recently, I’ve managed end-to-end recruitment for surge emergency support through Workday, achieving 90% of surge candidates processed within agreed timelines, and I’ve built data-driven HR solutions through HR dashboards and analytics that improve training effectiveness and decision-making. Previously, as HR Manager/HR Business Partner, I implemented SAP SuccessFactors to automate onboarding, integrate payroll and performance management, and streamline HR processes—backed by strong stakeholder communication, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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HR Associate (Surge)

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United Nations - World Food Programme

Apr 2026 - Present (2 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for surge staff support, including TOR preparation, advertising, shortlisting, interviews, and Workday processing. Supported surge deployments by processing 90% of candidates within agreed timelines and delivering weekly deployment/costing updates with less than 5% error margin.

Recruitment Workday Hiring coordination Stakeholder Management TOR Drafting HR Reporting Data Consolidation

HR Associate (L&D & Engagement)

United Nations - World Food Programme

Apr 2023 - Apr 2026 (3 years)

Designed and delivered learning programs in communication, leadership, and data visualization, strengthening staff capabilities and performance. Built onboarding, engagement initiatives, and HR dashboards to measure learning effectiveness, improving information flow through an internal HR communications platform.

Learning and Development Training Design Onboarding Employee Engagement Data Analytics HR Emergency Support

HR Manager (HR Business Partner)

British Council

Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Partnered with business units across three countries to deliver HR strategies and transformation initiatives that improved efficiency, agility, and engagement. Implemented SAP SuccessFactors HRIS to automate onboarding and integrate payroll and performance management, and led end-to-end HR operations and policy compliance.

HR Business Partnering SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Implementation Payroll Integration Performance Management Policy Development Recruitment support Compensation And Benefits Employee Relations

HR Business Partner

British Council

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 3 months)

Supported managers through the performance management cycle by facilitating goal setting, feedback, and career development conversations. Assessed learning needs across departments and supported development planning, compensation reviews, and engagement initiatives to improve morale, collaboration, and wellbeing.

Performance Management Goal Setting Development Plan Employee Engagement Stakeholder Management

Senior HR Coordinator (Acting Head)

Golden Tulip Galleria Hotel

Dec 2016 - Sep 2017 (9 months)

Improved organizational structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions to reflect evolving market needs. Enhanced performance management through manager training and review meetings, and strengthened HR governance by preparing and recommending HR policies and procedures.

Succession Planning Performance Management Employee Relations Compensation And Benefits HR Policies Training Delivery Compliance and Governance

HR Coordinator

Golden Tulip Galleria Hotel

Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year)

Supported agile staffing needs through recruitment and structured induction processes, including succession and backup planning for key positions. Designed and delivered staff training programs to reinforce service excellence and aligned organizational standards.

Recruitment support Induction Programs Succession Planning Employee Training HR Documentation Employee Onboarding Service standards HR Compliance

Human Resources Officer

Boubess Group

May 2015 - Nov 2015 (6 months)

Interviewed, inducted, trained, and oriented hotel staff while maintaining accurate HR records and routine/non-standard HR documentation. Prepared monthly payroll, managed social security and governmental matters, and served as a point of reference for HR-related customer inquiries.

Employee Onboarding Interviewing Payroll Processing Records Management HR Documentation Employee Relations & Administration