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Adnan Arif, Senior HR and Recruitment Officer

Adnan Arif

Senior HR and Recruitment Officer·Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA In Human Resources

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 8 months

Senior HR and Recruitment Officer

January 2014 - Present

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - Present

• Receiving recruitment requests from all departments and divisions across the company
for any new recruitment process whether a replacement position or a new vacancy.
• Identifying current and prospective staffing requirements, preparing and posting notices
and advertisements, collect and screen applications.
• Successfully hired for Inspection, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Materials Testing, Fire
Testing, NDT, Pavement, Consultancy, Fire Testing, Non-Destructive Testing, IT, Finance,
HR, Administration and Procurement Departments.
• Conduct local and international interviews using Microsoft Teams and live panels,
ensuring strong technical and cultural fit.
• Screening and shortlisting candidates before technical interviews with the Division Heads.
• Negotiate recruitment agency contracts and overseas hiring fees.
• Reduced time-to-hire by building proactive pipelines using LinkedIn, GulfTalent,
Naukrigulf, Qureos, referrals, and agencies to build and maintain a strong candidate
pipeline.
• Filled 200+ roles annually across 10+ nationalities for last 03 consecutive years.
• Partnered closely with Divisions Managers to understand their needs, develop effective
sourcing strategies, and define clear job descriptions.
• Managed the offer process, including negotiation and ensuring a smooth onboarding
experience for new hires.
• Implemented and maintained a centralized recruitment database and tracking system.

• Proactively built and maintained relationships with passive candidates for future hiring needs.
• Mentored junior HR and recruitment staff, improving sourcing and interview effectiveness.
• Led payroll processing for 700+ employees using Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll and ensure vacation, annual ticket and sick leave are tracked in the system or HR records and daily hours are properly
encoded.
• Answers payroll questions and facilitate resolutions to any payroll errors if there is.
• Record and monitor employees cash advance, payments, and other deductions.
• Provide input such as attendance summary, leave summary, sick leave, and other deductions to payroll employee wise in specified
format for processing payroll.
• Achieved zero payroll audit findings for 10 consecutive years.
• Prepared EoSB, leave liability, ticket provisions, and audit reports in coordination with Finance.
• Ensured timely final settlements in line with Saudi labor regulations.
• Developed and executed HR strategies harmonized with company objectives, leading to improved employee engagement, retention,
and organizational performance.
• Evaluates training and development programs (especially ACI - American Concrete Institute).
• Maintain coordination with the Group HR Manager and the Country HR Manager.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Officer

January 2012 - December 2013

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - December 2013

• Plans, develops and implements strategy for HR management and development.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of HR development.
• Monitors, measures and reports on HR issues, opportunities and development plans and achievement within agreed formats and timescales.
• Maintains and updates company internal manual and regulations in KSA, and insures compliance with SAUDI labor laws.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends sound plans, programs and procedures, in the areas of classification, compensation, employee recognition and others matters related to employee relations and equity.
• Acts as a resource to management personnel in the areas of job design/ description, organizational structures and work load distribution.
• Oversees and contributes in the recruitment process (Screening, interviewing and selection of candidates) and follows up its stages in coordination with the recruitment officer and sends his evaluations to the company management.
• Ensures that all new comers are aware of the internal policies and the company rules and regulations through conducting induction sessions when necessary.
• Manages and develops direct reporting staff.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of latest HR development theory and methods and provides suitable interpretation to the manager and staff within the company.
• Advises manager and employees on staffing policies and procedures.
• Advises job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment.
• Plans and establishes warning system and ensures its proper implementation and its consistency with the company rules and regulations and the Lebanese labor law.
• Reviews and studies new governmental decrees and laws concerning the relations between companies and employees and advises management upon the proper implementations of such decrees or laws
• Prepared monthly Payroll and other HR reports as required by authorities.
• Monitors the attendance of all employees and sends warnings to any violating employee.
• Supervises the implementation of the payroll software and monitors monthly transactions, deductions, allowances and bonuses.
• Coordinates with HR in Head Office.
• Follows procedures related to Expatriates working of company: visa, passport, work permits, medical expenses.
• Maintains discipline as well as create motivation for all employees.
• Audits and authenticates all documents related to legal, salary statements and distribution, policies etc.
• Develops and Maintains healthy relation with employees and management for better and fast functioning of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resource Officer

January 2012 - December 2013

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - December 2013

• Planned, developed, and implemented comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
◦ Established and maintained HR systems.
◦ Developed, updated, and enforced company policies, HR manuals, and internal regulations in full compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
◦ Analyzed and recommended effective classification, compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs to ensure equity
and retention.
◦ Acted as a strategic advisor to management on job design, job descriptions, organizational structure, and workload distribution.
• Led end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including screening, interviewing, evaluation, and final recommendations to
management.
◦ Conducted employee induction and onboarding programs, ensuring full awareness of company policies and procedures.
◦ Managed, coached, and developed direct reporting staff, improving performance and engagement.
◦ Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and labor regulations, advising management on practical implementation.
◦ Provided guidance to management and employees on HR policies, staffing procedures, and employee relations.
◦ Advised job applicants on employment requirements, contracts, and terms & conditions.
◦ Reviewed and interpreted new governmental declarations and labor laws, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
◦ Prepared and submitted monthly payroll, HR reports, and statutory documentation to relevant authorities.
◦ Monitored employee attendance, issued warnings for violations, and ensured discipline in line with company policy.
◦ Supervised payroll system implementation, monitoring monthly transactions, deductions, allowances, and bonuses.
◦ Coordinated HR operations with Head Office to ensure consistency and compliance.
◦ Managed all expatriate employee affairs including visas, work permits, passports, and medical insurance.
◦ Promoted a culture of discipline, motivation, and employee engagement.
◦ Built and maintained strong employee-management relationships to support efficient business operations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Internee

September 2010 - October 2010

Pakistan Tobacco Company

Akora, Pakistan

September 2010 - October 2010

• Studied Disciplinary and Charge Sheet Procedures.
• Studied overall Procedure of HR

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Admin Officer

August 2007 - July 2008

Social Wefalre Department

Nowshera Cantonment, Pakistan

August 2007 - July 2008

• Maintained CCB Database developed for the local body government projects
• Managed records of students scholarships awarded by the provincial government
• Correspondence with the District Office

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Administration

Admin Officer

August 2007 - July 2008

Social Welfare Department KPK,

Nowshera Cantonment, Pakistan

August 2007 - July 2008

• Maintained CCB Database developed for the local body government projects.
• Managed records of students scholarships awarded by the provincial government.
• Correspondence with the District Office.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Administration

Education

IQRA University

December 2010

December 2010

Master's degree, MBA In Human Resources

Pakistan

Iqra University

January 2010

January 2010

Master's degree, MBA In Human Resources

Pakistan

Air University

January 2007

January 2007

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Pakistan

Air University

December 2006

December 2006

Bachelor's degree, Computer Sciences (Hons)

Pakistan

Skills

Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Interviewing
Expert
Interviewing
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Hiring
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Talent Acquisition
Expert
Operational HR
Expert
Operational HR
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Performance Management
Expert
Performance Management
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert
Performance Appraisal
Expert
Government
Expert
Government
Expert
Government Projects
Expert
Government Projects
Expert
Job Posting
Expert
Job Posting
Expert
Grievances
Expert
Grievances
Expert
Mass Recruitment
Expert
Mass Recruitment
Expert
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Intermediate
FULL CYCLE RECRUITMENT
Intermediate
FULL CYCLE RECRUITMENT
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Pushto

Expert

Arabic

Beginner