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Meriem Chekili

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I am a Senior HR leader driving people strategy and organizational transformation across MENA.

Tunisia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a HR role to shape people strategy, lead transformation, use HR analytics, and build inclusive, high-performing cultures—ideally in MENA or international organizations.

I am a seasoned, people- and culture-oriented Senior HR leader with over 20 years of international experience across public, private and multilateral organizations. I design and implement people strategies that drive business transformation, enhance engagement, and build long-term capability.

At the World Bank Group I have led HR across six MENA country offices, partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning, succession, and data-driven people strategies. I built the HR function from the ground up at BH Insurance, managed large-scale restructurings at OMV, and supported post-acquisition integrations at Hewlett Packard while championing employee wellbeing. My work also includes crisis and evacuation leadership, HRIS implementations, and measurable improvements in performance, retention and leadership pipelines.

I bring a pragmatic, empathetic leadership style, advanced HR analytics and HRIS expertise, and professional certifications to lead culture-focused transformations and develop high-performing teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional HR Business Partner

Current

World Bank Group

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Led HR across six MENA country offices, partnering with senior leaders to implement succession, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives that strengthened the regional talent pipeline. Provided HR leadership during emergency evacuations and used HR analytics to inform regional strategy.

HR strategy Succession Planning Workforce Planning Talent Development Employee Relations HR Analytics Crisis Management HRIS Implementation

Head of HR & Administration

BH Insurance

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Built the HR & Admin function for a 150-employee insurer, establishing a Business Partner model, HRIS, and compliant policies to modernize HR operations and mitigate labor risk. Launched performance and succession frameworks and leadership programs to improve capability and retention.

HRIS Implementation Policy Development Talent Management Succession Planning Performance Management Organizational Design Employee Relations

HR Programs Manager / Acting HR Manager

OMV

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)

Led HR programs and served as acting country HR lead during transformation, implementing job grading, reorganizations, and a large-scale redundancy program while ensuring compliance and transparent communications. Supported succession and nationalization of critical roles.

Change Management Workforce Restructuring Compensation Strategy Employee Relations Stakeholder Management

HR Manager, Tunisia & Libya

Hewlett Packard

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)

Managed HR operations across Tunisia and Libya, leading two post-acquisition integrations, aligning compensation and benefits, and overseeing HR setup for Libya expansion to support business growth and retention. Established standardized HR procedures and talent pipelines with local partners.

M&A Talent Acquisition Compensation Benefits HR Operations Organizational Design Compliance Change Management

Learning & Career Development Manager

Crystal Industries

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years)

Designed and implemented regional learning and succession programs across Tunisia and Egypt and led a state-funded initiative to establish a national technical training center in partnership with the Ministry of Employment. Built talent pipelines and upskilling pathways aligned with industry needs.

Learning Development Succession Planning Stakeholder Engagement Program Management Curriculum Development

Account Manager

Union Internationale des Banques

Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 (5 years)

Supported financing and risk assessment for SME and corporate clients, contributing to successful project financing, loan monitoring, and portfolio stability. Advised clients from business planning through disbursement and repayment.

Client Relationship Management Credit Analysis Risk Assessment Financial Advisory Compliance