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Abdul shameer, Head of HR & Administration / HR Manager

Abdul shameer

Head of HR & Administration / HR Manager·Fastec Contracting & Trading Co. (Healthcare, Hospitality, Contracting, Trading)

Qatar

Master's degree, HR

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 1 months

Head of HR & Administration / HR Manager

March 2023 - Present

Fastec Contracting & Trading Co. (Healthcare, Hospitality, Contracting, Trading)

Doha, Qatar

March 2023 - Present

Strategic HR leader with expertise in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HR operations. Proven ability to align people strategies with business goals, optimize HR processes, and drive employee engagement. Skilled in recruitment, payroll, performance management, and data-driven workforce analytics to support organizational growth and operational excellence.

HR Strategy & Workforce Planning:
• Developed and executed HR strategies, policies, and workforce plans aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Led enterprise workforce planning, translating business plans into headcount, hiring, succession, and capacity strategies.
• Delivered workforce analytics, forecasting talent demand, supply, and critical skill gaps to support strategic decision-making.
• Advised senior leadership on workforce scenarios, cost optimization, and capacity planning.
• Built executive dashboards and reports on workforce metrics, trends, and risk indicators.
• Planned manpower for projects and contracts, ensuring operational continuity and contractual compliance.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:
• Led end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including job description review, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Developed recruitment strategies aligned with manpower plans, hiring forecasts, and business needs.
• Partnered with hiring managers and stakeholders to drive timely and cost-effective hiring.
• Managed high-volume, overseas, and Qatarization recruitment initiatives.
• Oversaw recruitment budgets, agencies, cost-per-hire, and time-to-hire optimization.
• Strengthened employer branding through career fairs, campus recruitment, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Optimized ATS and recruitment systems to improve process efficiency and candidate experience.
HR Operations & Process Excellence:
• Streamlined HR operations, SOPs, and workflows through automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Designed and implemented HR surveys, KPI frameworks, and dashboards to support performance management.
• Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance of HR records and employee data.
• Represented HR in cross-functional committees, task forces, and strategic projects.
• Partnered with stakeholders to deliver HR initiatives, training programs, and organizational improvements.
Payroll, Compensation & Compliance:
• Processed monthly payroll accurately and on time in compliance with Qatar Labour Law and WPS requirements.
• Calculated salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave salary, air ticket entitlements, and EOSB.
• Maintained payroll records for new hires, resignations, terminations, promotions, and salary revisions.
• Prepared, uploaded, and reconciled payroll files with banks, WPS portals, and finance systems.
• Audited payroll and HR documents for loans, leaves, allowances, and deductions, improving KPI performance by 40%.
• Responded to employee payroll queries while maintaining confidentiality and audit readiness.
Performance Management, L&D & Employee Relations:
• Led performance management, learning and development, and leadership development initiatives.
• Improved employee engagement, capability development, and retention through targeted HR programs.
• Streamlined on boarding, orientation, and deployment processes to reduce time-to-productivity.
• Managed employee relations, disciplinary actions, and corrective action plans in line with company policy and labor law.
• Provided executive-level HR reporting, analytics, and compliance monitoring.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing

HR & Administration Manager

April 2014 - March 2023

IBA Group- (Construction, Real Estate, Hotel, School, Farm, Aluminum, Interiors, Transportation)

Doha, Qatar

April 2014 - March 2023

Strategic HR & Administration Manager driving end-to-end HR operations, process optimization, and employee engagement. Expert in performance management, payroll, benefits, and employee relations, delivering actionable insights to leadership. Trusted business partner shaping workforce strategy, enhancing efficiency, and fostering high-performance culture.

• Developed and maintained job descriptions and organizational structure, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
• Led end-to-end recruitment, on boarding, training, and exit processes; advised managers on talent selection and workforce improvements on candidate selection and retention strategies.
• Designed and delivered orientation and training programs to enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Managed payroll for executives and blue-collar employees (WPS), including leave settlements, EOSB, airfare allowances, and project-specific payroll; prepared gross and net employee cost analyses per project.
• Administered compensation, benefits programs, WCA, group medical, and project insurance; evaluated contracts and conducted benefits education.
• Trained managers on performance management, coaching, and disciplinary procedures; resolved employee grievances efficiently.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws, company policies, and regulations; conducted investigations and represented the organization at hearings.
• Implemented HR policies, procedures, document control, and HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, HRIS, Sniper Hire, Job Link) to streamline operations and maintain accurate records.
• Supported business partnering, workforce planning, multi-project manpower allocation, and grievance resolution, optimizing resources and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Delivered full-scale HR & Admin support for critical operations, including pandemic response and major incident command center management.
• Achieved 100% compliance in HR, Admin, Operations, and Quality/Safety processes; chaired HR, Administration, Operations, and Safety Committees.
• Contributed to strategic organizational initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, optimal manpower utilization, and measurable business results.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

HR & Finance Manager

October 2011 - April 2014

Jassim Group - Real Estate, Trading, Hospitality, Food concepts (Restaurants), Manpower

Doha, Qatar

October 2011 - April 2014

Results-driven HR & Finance professional with extensive experience in managing HR operations and financial processes. Skilled in streamlining ERP systems for HR, processing payroll for large workforces (3, 000+ staff), and reconciling accounts receivable. Experienced in supporting strategic business planning, evaluating employee compensation and benefits, and implementing performance management improvements. Adept at providing leadership with manpower updates, developing recruitment and talent management reports, managing talent databases, and facilitating seamless on boarding processes.
• Processed payroll transactions which included salaries, overtime, benefits, leaves, bonuses, incentives, deductions, etc. also overseeing new hires, terminations, raises, etc. with attention of detailing and maintained high confidentiality.
• Led a team of 12, driving KPIs, workforce planning, and recruitment pipelines.
• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment: job postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection, on boarding, relocation, and salary negotiation.
• Streamlined HR processes, developed induction programs, performance appraisal systems, and employee welfare policies.
• Conducted market research for compensation benchmarking and recommended competitive salary structures.
• Maintained talent databases, tracked recruitment progress, and prepared HR reports for senior management.
• Delivered employee relations support, grievance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Managed financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, accounting, and budgeting.
• Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, identified areas for cost savings, and minimized financial risk.
• Oversaw contracts with external providers for auditing, banking, tax, and insurance services.
• Ensured compliance with financial regulations, labor laws, and internal policies.
• Developed HR and financial policies aligned with organizational strategy and operational needs.
• Supported training, organizational development, and diversity initiatives across the company.
• Provided strategic insights to senior leadership for decision-making and long-term planning.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and the community in a diverse, multicultural environment

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Administration Manager

June 2008 - October 2011

Amaco Group

Mangalore, India

June 2008 - October 2011

• Develop strategies in administrative manager functions to effectively run an organization.
• Supervise and manage administrative operations of a department.
• Develop and implement administrative functions to monitor business operations.
• Manage and direct the activities of the staff in an administrative set-up.
• Manage and supervise facilities functions in a production setting facility.
• Interact with other department heads in managing the entire administrative operations.
• Develop inventory control management systems for the inventory department.
• Assist and support front desk management in handling visitors and clients.
• Assist and support financial department in preparation of budget and other reports and statements.
• Develop logistics in organizing records, files and statements in an effective manner.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

MU

April 2010

April 2010

Master's degree, HR

India

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

MBA

Managalore University

May 2009

May 2009

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Commerce

India

GPA (point): 4 out of 5

GPA (point): 4 out of 5

Bcom

GD College

August 2007

August 2007

Diploma, College For Leadership & Human Resource Development

India

GPA (point): 19 out of 20

GPA (point): 19 out of 20

College For Leadership & Human Resource Development

Skills

Predictive Analytics

Expert

Grading

Expert

Job Evaluation

Expert

Policy Design

Expert

Succession Planning

Expert

HR Metrics

Expert

Workforce Planning

Expert

Employee Relations

Expert

Talent Acquisition

Expert

HR Policy Design

Expert

Employee Engagement

Expert

Predictive Analytics

Expert

Grading

Expert

Job Evaluation

Expert

Policy Design

Expert

Succession Planning

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Native Speaker

Kannada

Native Speaker

Hindi

Native Speaker

Malayalam

Native Speaker

Tamil

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Lead Auditor : (ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2015 Standard)
Al Raeda

Training
National Cyber Security Academy
National Cyber Security Academy

Hobbies and interests

Reading

Sucessful Software intergartion