About HR CHAMP
People Architecture for Growth, Pressure & Change
HR CHAMP is a strategic HR advisory firm providing senior HR leadership and hands-on execution — through Fixed-Term Embedded HR Leadership, Fractional CHRO, and HR On-Demand Advisory — alongside executive search and critical talent acquisition for growing SMEs and mid-market companies across Lebanon, the GCC, Europe, and North America.
Built for SMEs and mid-market companies
Supporting critical hiring in Lebanon and cross-border, strengthening decision ownership, leadership coordination, and multi-region workforce execution.
Strategic Expertise
15+ years supporting high-growth organizations across talent acquisition, leadership coordination and People Operations infrastructure.
Cross-Border Operations
Operational experience supporting distributed teams across Lebanon, the GCC, Europe, and North America with multilingual coordination in English, French, and Arabic.
Global Operational Network
Backed by specialized payroll, compliance, and employment infrastructure partners, enabling distributed workforce operations across GCC and international markets.
Structured Leadership Assessment
Integrated leadership and psychometric assessment frameworks to evaluate role fit, cognitive reasoning, and management maturity objectively.
Target Company Profile
SMEs and mid-market firms navigating operational complexity, multi-region expansion, or leadership transition.
Core Focus Sectors
Technology & Digital Economy (SaaS, Fintech, E-Payments, Edtech, Healthtech)
Financial Services & Trading (Banking, Forex Trading, Insurance)
Consumer & Hospitality (Multi-Unit Retail, Hospitality, Consumer Services)
Logistics & Industrial (Logistics, Mobility, Commercial Printing, Supply Chain)
Operating Environment, Mission & Principles
Organizations Navigating Growth, Pressure & Change
As organizations evolve, informal management creates operational friction—unclear decision ownership, fragmented policy application, and reactive hiring.
HR CHAMP replaces it with formal governance, clear leadership reporting, and precision executive search.
Our Mission
We build institutional people infrastructure, align leadership structures, and secure high-impact talent, operational consistency, and long-term execution capacity.
We help organizations sustain performance as one integrated architecture, rather than three separate services.
Our Approach
We combine structured people operations, leadership and organizational design, and executive search to help organizations operate with greater clarity, consistency, and stability.
Core Operating Principles
Integrity
Establishing governance discipline, operational clarity, and sustainable structures built for long-term success.
Resilience
Building operational frameworks, manager toolkits, and coordination practices that remain consistent under market pressure and rapid growth.
Precision
Applying structured capability assessments, clear performance benchmarks, and evidence-based workforce planning to every client engagement.
Leadership & Advisory Team
Nada Lichaa
Founder & Strategic Architect | CHRO
EMBA in Human Resources Management
Advising SMEs and mid-market organizations across Lebanon, the GCC, Europe, and North America.
Focus Areas:
HR & Organizational Advisory
Executive Search & Critical Talent Acquisition
Leadership Architecture & Cross-Border Alignment
Dr. Alexi Gholam
Senior HR Advisor | Governance & Organizational Design
PhD in Human Resources Management
Advising on corporate governance, labor compliance, and structural alignment across international environments.
Focus Areas:
Governance, Risk & Labor Compliance
Organizational Design & Performance Frameworks
Compensation & Reward Architecture
Operational Infrastructure & Core Capabilities
Operational Infrastructure
Our structured operational layer supports governance coordination, payroll alignment, compliance infrastructure, and localized People Operations, so leadership teams can stay focused on execution and growth.
Three Strategic Capabilities
Delivered across Lebanon, the GCC, Europe, and North America.
Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
Structuring target organizational architectures, RACI decision frameworks, and workforce capacity models aligned to business priorities.
People Operations & Governance
Building compliant employee handbooks, SOP workflows, manager enablement toolkits, and audit-ready employee records.
Executive Search & Critical Talent
Executing targeted headhunting, structured competency assessments, and C-suite placements for high-impact roles.
What Organizations Gain
Executive Capacity
Eliminates founder/CEO operational fatigue by delegating people operations to structured infrastructure.
Decision Ownership
Clarifies decision ownership and reporting lines via structured RACI frameworks.
Talent Density
Ensures leadership positions and critical technical, commercial positions are filled by thoroughly vetted candidates.
Compliance Control
Mitigates local and cross-border labor and regulatory risks across active operating markets.
Strong Infrastructure
Replaces informal, fragmented practices with standardized governance foundations built to sustain long-term growth.
Success Stories
Nataša Vasić, HR Strategist, Owner, Konsultallika, Serbia, Europe
- "Superior HR acumen and knowledge, paired with a genuinely positive, client-first approach — an efficient HR and talent acquisition consultant you want on your side."
Nora Nassar, Public Relations, Coders / Managing Partner, EDM, Beirut, Lebanon
- "Professional, dedicated, and knowledgeable — with a human-centered approach and consistent follow-up."
Leba Shehadeh, Director of Sales & Business Development, ADCO S.A., Cannes, France
- "A deep understanding of human resources, with seamless communication throughout the process."
Ati Rabba, Plant Manager, Saint-Gobain Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East, Muscat, Oman
- "Efficient, precise, complete, meticulous, researched, and responsive to deadlines — an asset to any business."
Wissam Melkane, Principal Consultant, Otrya Consulting, Quebec, Canada
- "HR CHAMP supported us in recruiting a critical management role with professionalism, persistence, and thoughtful guidance — strategic advice that made the experience smooth and effective."
Gabriel Jerkovic, VP Operations, MF Global, Croatia, Europe
- "Fast and reliable — HR Champ filled key positions in just 4 weeks, leading to increased production efficiency."
Hala Kaawar, Operations and Process Improvement Coordinator, Coders, Beirut, Lebanon
- "Great expertise supporting our organization at every level — from HR planning and recruiting to benefits, compliance, and difficult employee situations — with great advice and timely support."
Imad Kozem, CEO at Coders, Managing Partner, EDM, Beirut, Lebanon
- "Professionalism, dedication, and understanding of our needs were exceptional throughout the process."
Hady Esta, GM, Medworks, France & Production Director, Mastergroup Holding, Lebanon
- "Trained me across core HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, compliance, and employee relations — her work ethic and leadership truly stand out."
Joelle Bicandi, HR Generalist at Coders, Beirut, Lebanon
- "Highly professional and exceptionally precise in identifying and matching the right talent to the right opportunity."
Sami Assaf, Technical Director, MT2, Beirut, Lebanon
- "A deep understanding of the tech industry, with a genuine ability to match complex technical requirements to the right candidates."
Milan Koković, MJH (formerly Global Talent Hub), Slovakia, Europe
"Meticulous attention to detail is a strategic advantage — when she insists on something, it's to protect your business and help you succeed."
Victor Hallit, CEO, Net-Recrute, Beirut, Lebanon
- "A passionate, highly professional HR expert — her strategic approach to career positioning and talent alignment creates meaningful outcomes for both businesses and professionals."
Dr. Ali El Amin, Senior Executive, Economist & Strategic Advisor, PhD, Business Economics.
-"Their advice helped me position myself so well that a friend got jealous and reached out to HR CHAMP for their own LinkedIn optimization."
Elias Zaidan, Humanitarian Leader & Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), Lebanon
-"Invaluable guidance throughout my job search — I recently accepted a job offer that aligns perfectly with my career goals."
George Chehade, Accounting Director & Administrative Manager, Masterlam, Lebanon
-"Puts her heart and soul into the task — her advice helps you highlight overlooked competencies so the real you shines."
Yara Abboud, Secretary General, JCI-Beirut / B2B Writer, eMcrey Solutions Inc.
-"Her strategic approach transformed my CV and LinkedIn profile into a much stronger representation of my experience."
Shaikh Abdul Kader, Finance Manager, Dubai, UAE.
-"Always finds the best fit — her persistent follow-up ensures no opportunity is left untapped." Ziad Moukarzel, Owner, Cool-Shapes / Styrofoam Events Decorations, Lebanon
-"Took a deep dive into my skills, achievements, and career story — truly transforming my LinkedIn profile to reflect my expertise."Rita Lahoud, Socio-Economic Development and Livelihoods Expert, Construction Technical Advisor, GIZ Lebanon.
-"Efficient and highly professional — the headhunting process was well organized, insightful, and connected me with exceptional professionals." Nabil Hobeika, Administrative Assistant, American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), Lebanon