Rana Bou Karroum
@ranaboukarroum1
Experienced Human Resources Specialist with a focus on recruitment and development.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Human Resources Specialist with over 7 years of experience in recruitment, learning and development, and HR operations. My career has been marked by a commitment to driving effective staffing strategies and improving HR processes. I pride myself on my strong communication and organizational abilities, which have enabled me to deliver impactful training programs and support workplace investigations.
Currently, I serve as a Human Resources Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council, where I manage full-cycle recruitment and collaborate closely with hiring managers to define role requirements. My role also involves overseeing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and serving as the main contact for HRIS inquiries. Previously, I developed and implemented learning and development strategies that addressed training needs and promoted online learning engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Managed full-cycle recruitment from requests to job offers, ensuring a smooth process and collaborating with hiring managers to define role requirements. Oversaw employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract administration, attendance, leave management, and offboarding processes.
Learning and Development Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Developed and implemented the organization's learning and development strategy, collaborating with departments to identify training needs. Managed the Annual Training Plan and regional L&D initiatives, designing and delivering behavioral training programs for employees and managers.
Training and Career Development Officer
Ain Wazein Medical Village
Jun 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Oversaw the performance appraisal process and identified and sourced training by assessing needs, partnering with external providers, and negotiating terms. Designed and evaluated training, delivered internal training, and ensured compliance with mandatory training activities.
HR Intern
Phoenicia Hotel
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 (1 month)
Attended several job interviews and followed up on pending recruitment requests. Assisted payroll officers during the monthly closing period.
HR Intern
Ain Wazein Medical Village
Mar 2017 - May 2017 (2 months)
Developed a Career Development Proposal and worked on audit reports. Edited policies and forms related to the training department.
Education
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Beirut Arab University
Master of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Administration, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. This ongoing program enhances my expertise in organizational leadership and strategic decision-making.
Notre Dame University
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Human Resources Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resources Management. This program provided a strong foundation in HR principles, including recruitment, training, and employee relations.
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