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Abdullah Al-Jefri

Abdullah Al-Jefri

HR Professional
Dubai

Summary

Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across Consulting company environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2

Languages

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

Deloitte DTME | Consulting
Dubai
01.2022 - Current
  • Onboarding coordination for all Deloitte Consulting offices in the Middle East (UAE
  • KSA, Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon) with experience in visa/recruitment/operations related process for each respective region
  • Responsible for candidates process in the pipeline from acceptance to joining by advising and coordinating between HRBPs and the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of logistics and visa process
  • Advising SSC team (Internal DTME staff) on all aspects of a candidates joining experiencing (visa, internal logistics etc.) and providing feedback that will result in higher efficiency in the overall process
  • Highlighting any challenges or improvements to be made for well-organized cohesive teamwork between all parties (recruitment, operations, and internal teams)
  • Responsible for registration of all UAE nationals unto Dubai and Abu Dhabi pension
  • Managing high volumes of candidates onboarding pipeline, up to 50 cases at peak periods
  • Continuous correspondence with candidates to ensure their inquiries and process are addressed efficiently
  • Conducting analysis and reports for staff to different portfolios in accordance to requirements
  • Implementing initiatives that has improved overall characteristics of the onboarding for candidates.

Human Resources Generalist

Pico International EMEA
Dubai
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coordinating with department heads & external auditors
  • Successfully achieving certifications for ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 20121
  • Successfully accomplished HR assurance standards with EXPO 2020
  • Auditing subcontractors as part of EXPO 2020 requirements and effectively advising external companies on HR policies & labour laws
  • Sourcing best qualified candidates and interviewing them in order to assess candidates’ characteristics
  • Working closely with line managers in order to determine recruiting needs (number of vacancies, salary, job description and etc.)
  • Organized and trained HODs for the Learning & Development by facilitating and managing the outcome of performance results through yearly performance reviews and regular employee training
  • Preparing employment contracts and obtaining approval from concerned HODs &
  • Management
  • Conducting on-boarding sessions for new joiners and processing exit procedures which includes an exit interview
  • Document and file upkeep for employees by hardcopies & softcopies
  • Issuing correspondences (salary certificates, salary transfer, experience letter
  • Immigration letters, bank letters, transfer letters, etc.)
  • In charge of maintaining and updating company policies & procedures
  • Responsible for upholding the Worker Welfare Management Plan for EXPO 2020
  • Responsible for conducting and tracking monthly Performance Reviews for all the staffs serving their probation period
  • Weekly HOD regional reports sent out to top management (Regional Head &
  • Chairman)
  • Assisting Finance & Admin Director on general HR related matters and administration.

Student Affairs Officer

Jumeira University
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Processing and advising students on courses & other needs such complaints or concerns
  • Successfully enhanced the grievance process in order to resolve complaints quicker
  • Record keeping of everyday logs and ensuring student files are up to date and placed accordingly
  • Document preparations and revision for students and colleagues, such as financial letters
  • Arithmetic check on student & Instructor's work (exams, quizzes, research papers, etc.)
  • Exam preparations, safekeeping, and overview

Gap Year

N/A
06.2018 - 02.2019

Time off to travel and visit family/friends.

Marketing Intern

Initiativez
Dubai
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for Database creation and upkeep of current and potential clients
  • Working with the team to start a growth plan that included executing an SEO
  • Identifying and qualifying opportunities – deepening partnerships and developing prospects
  • Coordinating with the Marketing team to schedule and complete tasks in an efficient timetable by working closely with outside sources such as Video Editors to deliver a final video with everything needed to be made presentable.

Management Associate

Al Tahani Premier
Jeddah
10.2012 - 06.2016
  • Put into place a communication system that achieved quicker delivery times and better teamwork within the teams
  • Organized customer data and customer accounts
  • Monitored inventory
  • Handled fixed costs and evaluated variable costs
  • Managed customer service issues and developed employee conflict resolutions
  • Oversaw activity of all 3 branches

Education

CIPD Certification (ICS Learn) -

Associate Degree - Marketing

09.2016 - 05.2018

CASA Student Association At Concordia, Montreal, Canada
  • Planned fundraisers, events, and international student activities.

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Concordia University: John Molson School of Business
09.2010 - 05.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

American International School of Jeddah

Skills

    Benefits and payroll coordination

Staff recruiting and retention

Exit interviews

Workforce improvements

Labor law

Accounting and finance

HR department startup

Time management

Company organization

Certification

CIPD Level 3 Certification

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator - Deloitte DTME | Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist - Pico International EMEA
01.2020 - 08.2021
Student Affairs Officer - Jumeira University
04.2019 - 01.2020
Gap Year - N/A
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Associate Degree, Marketing
09.2016 - 05.2018
Marketing Intern - Initiativez
08.2016 - 10.2016
Management Associate - Al Tahani Premier
10.2012 - 06.2016
Concordia University: John Molson School of Business - Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
09.2010 - 05.2012
- CIPD Certification (ICS Learn),
CASA Student Association At Concordia - ,
American International School of Jeddah - High School Diploma,
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