HR Manager Head of HR Strategic HR Business Partner
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia +966 45 3854 844 +20 10 965
66966 [email protected]
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Professional Summary
Strategic HR leader with 17+ years of experience driving HR strategy, organizational development,
workforce planning, talent management, performance management, employee relations,
compensation and benefits, payroll administration, and HR compliance across Saudi Arabia and the
UAE. Proven ability to align human capital strategy with business objectives, lead organizational
restructuring and governance initiatives, and support HR digital transformation through HRMS and
HCM implementation. Strong expertise in Saudi labor law, Saudization, Nitaqat, Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI,
payroll compliance, and end-to-end employee lifecycle management for workforces of 3,000+
employees. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, recognized for strengthening HR governance,
improving service delivery, and building scalable people frameworks that support operational
efficiency and sustainable growth.
Core Competencies
HR Strategy and Business Partnering
Organizational Development and Change Management
Workforce Planning and Succession Planning
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Performance Management and KPI Frameworks
Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
HR Governance, Policies, and Procedures
Saudi Labor Law, Saudization, and Nitaqat Compliance
Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, and Government Platforms
HRMS, HRIS, HCM, and Digital Transformation
Budgeting, Cost Control, and Resource Planning
Professional Experience:
HR Senior Consultant Al Khaldi Holding Group, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia January 2016 till Present
Lead HR strategy, governance, and policy development across multiple business units
to support business growth, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Partner with executive leadership on organizational restructuring, workforce
planning, succession planning, and organization design initiatives.
Support executive decision-making through HR governance, workforce planning,
organization design, and compliance oversight across multiple business units.
Drive HR digital transformation through HRMS and HCM implementation, process
standardization, and workflow automation to improve efficiency and reporting
consistency.
Oversee compliance with Saudi labor law, Saudization, Nitaqat, Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI,
and related regulatory requirements across the group.
Managed payroll and benefits administration for 3,000+ employees across group
companies, strengthening compliance, continuity, and service delivery.
Strengthen recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes to support
workforce readiness, retention, and service quality.
Coach managers on performance management, employee relations, conflict
resolution, and leadership capability development.
Collaborate with finance and senior management on HR budgeting, headcount
planning, cost control, and resource allocation.
HR & Admin Manager Prisma Metal Industry, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia June 2013 till January 2016
Directed HR and administrative operations, ensuring policy compliance, employee
support, and effective service delivery across the organization.
Managed HRIS data, employee records, and reporting processes to support
compliance, workforce administration, and operational decisions.
Advised employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, contracts, and personnel
matters to ensure consistency and sound practice.
Supported the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, job
descriptions, and employee programs.
Oversaw compensation, benefits, contracts administration, training coordination, and
employee documentation processes.
Supported recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations,
and special HR initiatives.
Maintained job descriptions and employment documentation aligned with
operational and compliance requirements.
Supported ISO-related HR documentation, process controls, and audit readiness
activities.
Conducted training needs analysis and prepared annual training plans to strengthen
workforce capability and development.
HR & Admin Manager MIM International Consultancy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates June 2009 till
January 2013
Developed and maintained HR policies, procedures, and HR manuals for internal use
and client governance projects.
Delivered HR policy and procedure training to client teams as part of organizational
governance and capability-building initiatives.
Prepared payroll inputs, timesheets, and salary transfer data in compliance with
company processes and WPS requirements.
Managed document control, filing systems, and administrative records for projects,
employees, and client documentation.
Supported travel coordination, meeting administration, correspondence handling,
and day-to-day office operations.
Maintained employee files, invoices, vouchers, and financial administration records
with accuracy and confidentiality.
Ensured project and client documentation met quality standards, filing requirements,
and follow-up timelines.
Education
MBA, Human Resources Management — International Business Academy of
Switzerland, December 2021
MBA, Project Management — International Business Academy of Switzerland, June
2022
Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science — Faculty of Science, Cairo
University, August 2006
Certifications
SHRM-CP — Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional
Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Technical Skills
HRMS / HCM Systems
HRIS and ERP Systems
Payroll and Benefits Administration Systems
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Power BI
AI Tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, NotebookLM)
Professional skills
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leadership skills.
Training
Saudi Labor Law training Asharqia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Saudi
Arabia