Shaimaa Tawansy
@shaimaatawansy
HR Advisor with 10+ years in oil & gas, driving practical HR solutions and building high-performing teams.
What I'm looking for
HR professional with over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, specializing in HR business partnering, talent management, and organizational development within complex, multicultural environments. I have a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business objectives, supporting leadership teams, and driving initiatives that enhance performance, engagement, and operational efficiency
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Advisor
Maersk Drilling / Noble Corporation
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Advised management and crew on HR matters including disciplinary actions, performance management, and compliance. Led recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning, and coordinated visa/work-permit processes with local authorities.
Personnel Coordinator
Maersk Drilling
Jan 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 10 months)
Supported the HR Advisor with personnel activities, disciplinary hearings, and performance appraisal cycles. Coordinated visas, work permits, travel, and accommodation, and assisted payroll reporting for expenses and overtime.
Training Coordinator
Maersk Drilling
Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Managed training strategy and budgets (~USD 1M annually), negotiating training contracts and coordinating courses for 200+ employees. Ensured training compliance with requirements and international standards, and implemented training systems to reduce costs while maintaining competency.
HR Assistant
Maersk Drilling
Jun 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Managed recruitment cycles, training bookings, and certificate renewals. Supported ERP implementation (IFS) across rig operations and coordinated crew logistics, including travel and mobilization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American University in Cairo
Human Resource Management Diploma, Human Resource Management
2014 - 2015
Completed a Human Resource Management Diploma at the American University in Cairo from 2014 to 2015.
Helwan University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2004 - 2008
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Helwan University between 2004 and 2008.
Humanostics
Predictive Index Diploma, Predictive Index
2015 -
Completed a Predictive Index diploma with Humanostics in 2015.
Dale Carnegie
Time Management Certificate, Time Management
2013 -
Completed a Time Management certificate with Dale Carnegie in 2013.
HSE Council
Train the Trainer Certificate, Training & Development
2019 -
Completed a Train the Trainer certification with HSE Council in 2019.
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