Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Country Manager - KSA
Yokogawa Saudi Arabia
04.2022 - Current
Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations.
Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Spearheaded innovative recruitment practices and mobilized management in targeted hiring that matched company needs.
Provided guidance and consultation to business leaders to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR processes and tools.
Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, ensuring alignment with company values and growth strategies.
Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes.
Strengthened employer brand through targeted recruitment marketing campaigns aimed at attracting top-tier candidates.
Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
HR Manager
General Electric Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT)
11.2018 - 03.2022
Implemented training programs for new and existing employees
Developed strategy for recruitment and hiring
Maintained company compliance with all local laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding and training for all new employees
Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate the company results.
Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.
Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management.
Corporate Communications Manager
General Electric Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT)
01.2018 - 10.2018
Designed & Enhanced brand reputation by developing and implementing strategic corporate communications plans.
Streamlined external messaging by collaborating with PR agencies and media partners on press releases, interviews, and events.
Designed, implemented and monitored GESAT website for continuous improvement in fast-paced environment
Collaborated with designers and editorial team on marketing materials
Developed key messaging, branding and positioning statements
Corporate Communications Manager - KSA & Bahrain
General Electric Saudi Technology & Innovation Center
09.2012 - 12.2017
Developed and managed communications strategies, plans and budgets
Established and maintained external communications calendar, and managed scheduled assignments
Oversaw and adhered to the communications department budget
Assisted the social media agency to promote company brand, image and values
Served as the primary point of contact for incoming media calls, including requests for meetings and interviews with company executives and experts
Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches
Achieved company objectives by leveraging internal resources and collaborating with colleagues
Represented the organization to customers, the public, government officials and other external sources
Planned and organized seminars, meetings and retreats
Served as the point of contact for GE Saudi Technology & Innovation Center -Dhahran Techno Valley team for the KPI measurement for GE submissions each year
Marketing Research Analyst
General Electric Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2012
Worked closely with the Sales team to focus on growth areas
Performed extensive market research
Identified new market opportunities
Brand perceptions and reputations
Developed groups and solicit customer feedback
Created databases and capture market data, analyze competitors
GE Trainee (Graduate Management Program -GMP)
General Electric Inc.
09.2010 - 09.2011
one year program rotation in areas of (HR, Finance , Sales & Communications).
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
Kingdom Holding Company
07.2007 - 09.2010
Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource as per Saudi labor law
Managed “Saudi Ladies Recruitment Program” to serve the organization need and to build a future pipeline
Created & published the first employees handbook for Kingdom Holding Co
Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
Vendors Relations & Contracts Coordinator
Riyad Bank Head Office
10.2005 - 07.2007
Coordination between department heads & vendors, to supply the required systems / services & goods and receiving a competitive offers for the bank
Managed vendor meetings & created a full database for Riyadbank vendors & vendor registration
Created a full filing system and complete all the background check for vendors
Maintained relationship with RiyadBank vendors
Prepared RFP, RFQ, RFI and ensure matching with the scope of work
Education
Organizational Learning & Development
CIPD Level 5 - Diploma
Oakwood International
05.2022
Bachelor in Business Science - Business
King Saud University
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
2005
High School Diploma -
Dar Assalam School
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
2000
Skills
Employee coaching
Recruitment/staffing
Equal opportunities facilitation
Labor negotiations
HR legal compliance
Performance management
Employee retention
HR processes
Certification
Six Sigma , Green Belt - General Electric
Accomplishments
Appreciation certificate from KFUPM for the effective contribution to the success of the sixteenth summer scientific enrichment program
Ministry of Education - ladies section appreciation letter
Certificate of appreciation from the US Consulate in Dhahran for the participation as a moderator at the Saudi Business Women Roundtable at Halliburton Dhahran Techno Valley
Two Above & Beyond award certificates for customers satisfactions - General Electric
Customer first award - Injaz - General Electric
Yokogawa Special Global Award - Localization efforts 2023
Timeline
HR Country Manager - KSA
Yokogawa Saudi Arabia
04.2022 - Current
HR Manager
General Electric Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT)
11.2018 - 03.2022
Corporate Communications Manager
General Electric Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT)
01.2018 - 10.2018
Corporate Communications Manager - KSA & Bahrain
General Electric Saudi Technology & Innovation Center
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