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Abdullah Taha AL-Ghamdi, HR Director

Abdullah Taha AL-Ghamdi

HR Director ·SSCL

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 6 months

HR Director

December 2022 - Present

SSCL

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2022 - Present

• Developing and implementing HR strategies and policies aligned with company goals.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, providing HR support and advice on employee relations.
• Identifying and sustaining key talent evaluating HR processes for integrated HR services.
• Partnering with talent acquisition, implementing employer branding and onboarding programs.
• Managing employee benefits and compensation in alignment with industry standards and policies.
• Conducting workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Overseeing performance management and employee development programs.
• Handling employee grievances and implementing conflict resolution strategies.
• Monitoring HR metrics and providing data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Leading and supervising HR team members.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR BUSINESS PARTNER DEPARTMENT MANAGER

June 2022 - November 2022

SSCL

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2022 - November 2022

• Developing and executing HR strategies aligned with the company's operation and maintenance business goals.
• Providing support to operations leaders and partnering with them to identify human resource needs and solutions.
• Ensure consistent HR practices and procedures across the organization in alignment with employment laws and regulations.
• Overseeing recruitment and selection of qualified staff for operation and maintenance positions.
• Developing and implementing employee learning and development programs to enhance the skills and capability of employees.
• Designing compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent in a competitive industry.
• Supporting employee engagement and productivity initiatives to foster an organizational culture of excellence.

Key Achievement:

- Successfully established a new HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) department, contributing to the organizational structure and enhancing HR service delivery throughout the company.
- Led the recruitment efforts for the HRBP department, hiring a team of highly skilled professionals who were instrumental in driving HR initiatives and supporting business operations.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures tailored to the HRBP function, ensuring consistency and alignment with industry best practices, while also addressing the specific needs of the organization.
- Designed and implemented a robust HRBP strategy that aligned HR initiatives with business goals, fostering a proactive and strategic partnership between HR and other departments, ultimately driving organizational success.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Talent Department Manager

January 2020 - November 2022

SSCL

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - November 2022

• Collaborating with hiring managers to create and implement recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates through multiple channels.
• Analyzing hiring metrics to identify areas of opportunity and implementing solutions to improve recruitment processes.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, selecting, and offering.
• Building and managing candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Building and managing relationships with external recruitment partners, including staffing agencies and search firms.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations and staying up-to-date with changes.



Key Achievement:

- Successfully established a new Talent Acquisition department from inception, effectively setting up the structure, processes, and team to drive talent acquisition efforts aligned with organizational goals.
- Led the exploration of new agencies and headhunting methods, expanding the organization's network and resources for sourcing top talent, resulting in a broader and more diverse candidate pool.
- Implemented strategies to optimize workforce and talent management, aligning employee skills and competencies with strategic objectives and improving talent retention and organizational performance.

- Revamped recruitment and sourcing strategies, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to attract high-quality candidates, reducing time-to-fill positions and enhancing overall recruitment outcomes.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

SUPPORT SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION MANAGER

November 2018 - December 2019

Saudi Bin ladin Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2018 - December 2019

• Evaluating support services operations to ensure the business operates efficiently.
• Developing, analyzing, implementing, and controlling support services activities.
• Establishing and controlling department policies, procedures, budgets, and timelines.
• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Develop and administers camps project budget.
• Identify potential problem areas and take remedial steps.
• Reviews proposed leases relating to commercial and residential property.
• Ensuring the maintenance, repair, or replacement of office equipment and machines are performed.
• Ensuring that buildings and office policies, procedures, and workspaces comply with current regulations.
• Develop and establish effective accommodation services inclusive of techniques and processes.
• Evaluate the status of buildings and offices and support areas continuously.
• Control expenses and costs of premises and office equipment.
• Report and provide feedback monthly or as and when required to HR Director.
• Set formal and measurable performance targets and reporting strategies for staff.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, committees, and teams work
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

January 2018 - May 2018

Osoul Modern Finance Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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January 2018 - May 2018

• Leading the company to achieve the strategic objectives approved by the Board of Directors.
• Managing the company operation to achieve expansion, entering new markets and developing new products to
become a major player in financing activities in Saudi Arabia.
• Developing marketing and sales strategies and channels to expand demand for the company financing products.
• Increase the company portfolio performance and returns.
• Developing appropriate plans to increase the market share of products.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Management

GENERAL MANAGER

January 2017 - January 2017

Awan AL-Namaa Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - January 2017

Reporting the financial results to the board of directors
Monitor business performance, reports the variation between the actual and target.
Participate in decision-making as a member of the board management team.
Contribute to the budgeting processes and determine the business’s needs.
Lead the development of strategies, policies, and processes to fulfill the company’s mission and objectives.
Set up an annual business plan and monitoring the progress to attain its objectives.
Develop an effective marketing strategic plan to promote business services.
Lead the development and implementation of customer service to provide total customer satisfaction and meets business objectives
Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Management

Shared Services Director

December 2013 - December 2016

AIMS

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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December 2013 - December 2016

Optimize the shared services capabilities by administering all day-to-day operations in quality and cost-conscious manner.
Set department goals and identify ways and procedures to achieve such goals and Ensure that the company operations conform to the regulations and the regulations adopted.
Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business
goals and Support personnel actions by ensuring all Finance, human resource and IT are properly performed.
Design and implement the way of accountability for services (SLA) to provide standard services and to measure performance.
Handle the development and implementation of effective business models, with accountability towards providing strategic intellectual leadership for sustainable growth.
Manage Shared services department operations by directing, forecasting, coaching, counseling, planning, and reviewing staff job contributions.
Company industry:
Perfume & Cosmetics
Job role:
Management

Finance and Admin Section Head

July 2011 - December 2013

Saudi Bin ladin Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2011 - December 2013

• Spearheaded the operations of finance, human resources and IT departments for various companies and business segments, with focus on achieving desired objectives.
• Formulated and implemented the annual financial plan, while introducing specific projects with potential to boost the company’s financial standing.
• Functioned as a key decision maker with regard to strategic matters related to budgetary control, cost benefit analysis, financial forecasts, project financing etc.
• Maintained effective internal control structure, according to internal and external regulations and rules and provided advice and problem-solving expertise related to various types of marketing and storage.
• Improved efficiency of all SSC and business operation functions by developing financial and administrative procedures and processes.
• Handled the implementation and sustenance of information systems and managed the company's classification files and trademark registration.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Chief Accountant

April 2007 - July 2011

Saudi Bin ladin Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2007 - July 2011

• Evaluated financial data collated from across various profit and cost centers, and prepared intelligent reports to assist managers in critical decision-making.
• Formulated monthly cash flow forecasts based on various scenarios related with account payables, receivables, operational costs, capital investments etc.
• Maintained continuous supervision over the allocation, spending and reporting of budgeted expenses, as a necessary cost control measure and calculated variances on a monthly basis.
• Collaborated with external auditors to plan, schedule and conduct financial / operational audits, followed by the implementation of corrective measures provided in their reports.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Accounts Payable Administrator

May 2002 - April 2007

Saudi Bin Laden Group O&M Company

May 2002 - April 2007

Jeddah - KSA)
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducted thorough review of invoices, verified the calculations with respect to taxes, discounts etc, and entered them within
appropriate modules of the accounting system.
• Ensured that all invoices are sorted and matched with the relevant financial transactions involving multiple parties, in order
to maintain complete accuracy in the process.
• Monitored the company's expenses on a weekly and monthly basis and maintained end-to-end budgetary control to achieve
positive cash flow.
• Generated detailed analysis of accounts, reconciled accounts payable transactions and monitored company accounts to
ensured that all payments are up to date.
• Handled record keeping of vendor files, coordinated with vendor side personnel and responded to their inquiries as and when
required
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Sales Executive Manager

March 2000 - November 2001

S Pollution Control System

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2000 - November 2001

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Sales

Factories Manager

September 1997 - February 2000

S Batteries Factory

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 1997 - February 2000

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Cashier Officer

May 1993 - October 1996

S Establishmen

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 1993 - October 1996

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Sales

Education

University of Northampton

November 2017

November 2017

Master's degree, Business Administration

Great Britain (UK)

courses: KAAU, Jeddah - KSA Bachelor of Economics and Administration - Major in

Skills

Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Talent Selection
Expert
Talent Selection
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
HR Strategy
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Teamwork Management
Expert
Teamwork Management
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Shared Services Management
Expert
Shared Services Management
Expert
Cross-functional Working
Expert
Cross-functional Working
Expert
Self Confidence
Expert
Self Confidence
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert
Financial Administration
Expert
Financial Administration
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
IT Infrastructure
Expert
IT Infrastructure
Expert
Shared Services
Expert
Shared Services
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified KPI Professional
May 2023
Senior Professional in Human Resources
'The Strategic Command', organized
Six Sigma Yalow, Green and Black Belt Certification
Training
Project Management Professional
GPMA
Jun 2023
Certified OKR professional, ( COKRP)
GPMA, Jeddah
Jul 2023
Skills of Human Resources Manager
Training Intellectual Development
Modern Strategic Planning Skills
Total Safety Quality Center