Abdulkareem Alswyigh, Human Resources Manager

Abdulkareem Alswyigh

Human Resources Manager

شركة ثمار الغربية للتجارة المحدودة

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, ادارة المشاريع
Experience
21 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 6 Months

Human Resources Manager at شركة ثمار الغربية للتجارة المحدودة
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since May 2023

- Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountability including talent acquisition & staffing
employment processing & compensation & health and welfare benefits & training and development.
- Manages human resources operations.
- Supports the top management by providing human resources advice & counsel and decisions as well as analyzing information and applications.
- Complies with KSA requirements by studying existing regulations enforcing adherence to requirements.
- Provides general supervision to all department staff and takes responsibility in the day-to-day operation of the department
to ensure that all activities are conducted according to the organization and department policies and procedures.
- Prepares monthly reports summarizing the major activities of the department.
- Monitors departmental expenditures ensuring adherence to assigned budget.

Human Resources Director at National Advanced Food Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2021 to May 2023

Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the National advanced for Food services Co. Human Resource Department. Supervise and provide consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, Saudi's entry and residency rules, medical licensure rules, training and development, budget, and employee relations. Developer, interpreter, and steward of the company HR Policies and Procedures in partnership with management and as such a play a critical role in achieving both short term and strategic objectives of the company. Ensure to complete the mission, vision, and values of National advanced company and their brands (Graffiti Burger, Kunafa Graffiti)

Regional Operations Manager at Alshaya International Trading Co Limited at Alshaya International Trading Co Limited
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2019 to December 2020

Lead store and Area teams to achieve their sales and shrinkage target and control operations costs in order to meet the Business Plan. Maxims the potential of store and Area management through performance management, coaching, and identifying development opportunities to ensure all the stores are staffed correctly including succession planning and ongoing monitoring of manpower planning. Champion the brand in stores and create a two-way feedback loop with brand teams to enhance business performance including recommendations. Build external networks to understand market trends and competitive advantage. Contribute to all aspects of business development including new store openings and recommendations of closure. Ensure internal/external customer service is excellent.

Human Capital Management Consultant at Allegheny International Services
  • United States - Pennsylvania
  • September 2016 to May 2019

Working with an international AISME team on multiple of its Middle East projects (Development & Operations). Provide consultation to management on general HC related matters. Build standard, universal and localized Employee & Manager Guidebooks as well as department handbook including all procedures, policies and forms and ensure compliance with all applicable standards & regulations (JCI, MoH, etc.). Build a global recruitment management system and provide consultation to management on related matters.

Director of Administrative Affairs at New Café E.s.t BON CAFÉ
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2014 to May 2015

Responsible for the Administrative Affairs, Government Relations & General Services functions and a member of the
management team. Guide and manage the Human Resources & General services, policies, and programs. Manage organization
development. Build functional service catalogs, procedures, policies and forms. Manage recruitment and selection of all new
employees, contract staff and localization including sourcing & localization strategy; interviewing; reference checking; making
offers to candidates; developing, driving and delivering the induction program and related training. Work closely with senior
management to identity, develop and implement training and development programs in line with the business objectives.
Provide consultation to management on employee relations issues, and manage all disciplinary issues. Manage calculations,
financial guidance and communications to employees. Provide senior management and others with various types of employee
and operational reports. Design and implementation of a performance management and improvement system that is linked to
the core vision and objectives of the business. Design of a merit increase and salary review system. Management of Health and
Safety for the entire site including risk assessments, audits and revisions of policy and procedures. Manage and negotiate
maintenance and repair contracts of equipment and systems and handle all related activities.

Human Resources at MEA Cafés & Restaurants
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2008 to September 2013

Responsible for the Human Resources, Government Relations & General Services functions and a member of the management
team. Guide and manage the Human Resources & General services, policies, and programs. Manage organization
development. Build functional service catalogs, procedures, policies and forms. Manage recruitment and selection of all new
employees, contract staff and localization including sourcing & localization strategy; interviewing; reference checking; making
offers to candidates; developing, driving and delivering the induction program and related training. Work closely with senior
management to identity, develop and implement training and development programs in line with the business objectives.
Provide consultation to management on employee relations issues, and manage all disciplinary issues. Manage calculations,
financial guidance and communications to employees. Provide senior management and others with various types of employee
and operational reports. Design and implementation of a performance management and improvement system that is linked to
the core vision and objectives of the business. Design of a merit increase and salary review system. Management of Health
and Safety for the entire site including risk assessments, audits and revisions of policy and procedures. Manage and negotiate
maintenance and repair contracts of equipment and systems and handle all related activities.
* Established, developed and managed the HR, Gov’t Relations & General Services department from scratch.
* Designed the Employee & Manager Guidebooks including all procedures, policies and forms.
* Improved recruitment and selection performance by analyzing HR processes and corresponding with agencies and contacts
within personal network.
* Established a localization agreement with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) and recruited 100 employees.
* Established an agreement with the Social Fund and recruited 50 employees.
* Developed training programs and plans.
* Obtained over 195 visas from the Ministry of Labor.
* Represented M.E.A. in all legal affairs.
* Planned and followed-up on essential core support services, including infrastructure, office services, transportation and
housing/camp.
* Developed the general services function and relevant plans in coordination with key stakeholders.
* Ensured timely response and coordination of various emergency situations.

Human Resource Manager at Front liners Call Center
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2006 to January 2008

Responsible for the HR & Gov’t Relations functions and a member of the management team. Guide and manage the HR
policies, and programs. Manage organization development. Build service catalog, procedures, policies and forms. Coordinate
with all managers in all employee related issues regarding employee investigations, absence issues, counseling, grievance etc.
Ensure company compliance with all laws & regulations and advise managers on all relevant issues. Support managers &
payroll activities including salary benchmarks and bonus process. Project management - lead & support business related
projects to drive HR and the business forward. Administer payroll/deductions/ESB for staff. Coordinate recruitment and
selection procedures & delivering induction training. Develop and maintain job descriptions. Evaluate competencies &
training needs for all employees. Manage and review training budget. Provide comprehensive high quality customer focused
HR support across a broad range of HR activities.
* Established, developed and managed the Human Resources department from scratch.
* Transformed the legal status from complete legal chaos to a solid legal standing by registering in the General Organization
for Social Insurance (GOSI), the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) and the Ministry of Labor.
* Designed the Employee Guidebook including all procedures, policies and forms.
* Developed training programs and plans.

Internal Communications Manager at Al-Madina News Establishmen
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2003 to January 2005

Develop, lead and execute on internal organization communications and change management. Develop and deliver a
communications strategy aligned to the business plan to improve business performance and employee engagement. Develop
and manage employee communications via numerous channels. Produce communications and provide communication
support for internal business unit clients. Ensure all communications produced are consistent in terms of strategic messaging.
Provide communications advice and consultancy to senior management and key stakeholders. Constantly measure
effectiveness of communications content and channels and put in place any action plans necessary to ensure continuous
improvement. Develop close working relationships with peers within the Internal Communications Team and wider internal
communications community, sharing best practice and knowledge and working together to promote a cohesive approach to
communications across the business. Ensure all communications activity is driven by the business plan via an effective tracking
and measurement mechanism.
* Established an electronic filing system, migrated all paper documents to the new archive system providing security,
simplicity, ease of reach, and advanced search facilities.
* Office co-ordination to the administration department.
* Co-ordination of all internal transactions between different departments offering speed, clarity and urgency.
* Developed and managed consistent event management activities.
* Established key, confidential stenographer services for executive review meetings.

Executive Administrator at Al-Madina News Establishmen
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2002 to January 2003

* Assist the HR manager to prepare employee medical files.
* Assist the HR manager in payroll preparation.
* Monitor employee attendance & prepare attendance reports.
* Prepare vacation forecasts.
* Prepare termination settlements.
* Co-ordinate with travel agent for ticket booking and issuance.

Personnel Clerk at Ba Haroon Development Company
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2000 to December 2001

* Organize the recruitment of staff, coordinate interviews & check references.
* Draft contracts, and finalize it for all new hires.
* Prepare termination settlements.
* Prepare HR reporting to management.
* Deliver HR induction module to new starters.
* Provide administration support to the HR Manager in all HR related matters.
* Co-ordinate with travel agent for ticket booking and issuance.
* Prepare vacation forecasts.
* Monitor employee attendance & prepare attendance reports for payroll.

Education

Bachelor's degree, ادارة المشاريع
  • at جامعة الجميع الذكية ‏Smart Uiversity
  • July 2021

Enrollment

High school or equivalent, Human Capital
  • at Quraish High School
  • December 2010

Specialties & Skills

APPROACH
BUDGETING
BUSINESS PLANS
CALL CENTER
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PAYROLL PROCESSING
STRATEGIC

Languages

English
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